[cibco]

"I'd also be wondering a few other things such as posible NBC gear issuance to troops or anything else indicating a possible move to a nuclear battlefield."

NBC gear is part of standard issue according to MTOE orginization for the last 30 years. There won't be any sudden issue of NBC equipment as it is part of standard issue.

[Centurion2000]

NBC gear is part of standard issue according to MTOE orginization for the last 30 years.

True ... but are the contractors covered with NBS protective gear as well or would they have to get covered up in a last minute issuance? I think they migth have to get something at the last minute, quiaff?