AIM The aim of this publication is to provide a NATO agreed document detailing CBRN defense equipment requirements based on the main threats from CBRN Weapons or devices and potential hazards originated (resulting) from Toxic Industrial Materials (TIM) within operational area in general and deployed NATO forces in particular. The equipment requirements should follow the 5 components of CBRN defense and consider NATO Essential Operational Capabilities (EOCs) such as mobility and deployability. These requirements should also identify capability gaps@ which prioritized should be main focus of future developments.