On October 25, a demonstration special tactical training on "Actions of the radiation monitoring groups of the Rescue Service of RA MIA in case of a nuclear and radiological general accident of the Armenian nuclear power plant" was organized and held by the Population Protection and Disaster Risk Reduction Department of the Rescue Service of the MIA of RA led by the Head of the of Population Protection and Disaster Risk Reduction Department of the RS of MIA, r/s Colonel Gurgen Martirosyan.

The main groups of radiation monitoring and response of the RS of MIA were included in the training (5 main and 10 backup groups, each with 3 people).

The purposes of the special tactical training as follows:

• to check the feasibility of the measures established by the orders on "Emergency Action Plan for Nuclear and Radiation Accidents at the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant", "Radiation Monitoring Organization Plan for Nuclear and Radiation Accidents at the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant" and "Approving Fire Safety Measures in Case of Nuclear and Radiation Accidents at the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant";
• to Improve the capabilities of personnel of radiation monitoring groups, to verify and practically test the process of transmission of radiation monitoring data performed by personnel to the RS CMNC;
• to Increase the level of cooperation of radiation monitoring and response teams and familiarize them with their fixed routes;
• to refine the routes and check the radio communication to ensure reliable connectivity along the routes.

Within the framework of the training, the Crisis Management National Center implemented the warning of the radiation monitoring and response groups, then the led requested the forces and dispatched to the scene for preventive protective measures and emergency protective measures for the organization and implementation of radiation monitoring.

According to the scenario, the two first-line emergency power supply systems have been activated. The radiation monitoring groups were conducted regular measurements of gamma radiation dose rates in the PPM and EPM zones at least once every hour in compliance with radiation safety rules.

Additionally, specialized sanitation and decontamination points have been established for personnel and equipment in the EPM zone adjacent to the ANPP, where appropriate cleaning and disinfection measures have been implemented. Access points were set up in the PPM zone and round-the-clock patrolling were conducted around the facilities to ensure monitoring and compliance with safety requirements. 

The evacuation measures were organized and clearly planned, ensuring the safety of the staff and the population and other necessary planned actions were carried out in parallel with the process.

At the end of the training, the participants presented the results of the work done. During the discussions, the successes of the training were highlighted, as well as the development opportunities were highlighted in order to improve in further activities.