Mission:
To provide a high level of training and combat readiness in peacetime and alertness for organization and execution of tasks for NBC protection support for the Forces and their need for rapid reaction in all conditions.
To prepare and execute mobilization of the reserve forces and reach full readiness for organization and execution of tasks for NBC protection support for the needs of the Forces under the command of the 1st Infantry Brigade in performing combat tasks in assigned areas.
Tasks:
- Providing a high level of training of officers, soldiers and the unit as a whole to perform purpose oriented tasks in peace and in war;
- Training and exercising overall unit composition in the procedures of signal alarm;
- Training and exercising overall unit composition in the procedures of moving in a region undertaking all combat security measures;
- Execution of tactical actions and procedures by the NBC reconnaissance units while organizing and conducting NBC protection control;
- Execution of tactical actions and procedures by the NBC decontamination units while organizing and conducting NC decontamination of personnel, weapons, technical assets, motor vehicles, land and buildings.
Lieutenant Marija Mihajlovska
Lieutenant Marija Mihajlovska was born on 31 January 2000 in Kumanovo. She began her military career in 2018 as a cadet at the “General Mihailo Apostolski” Military Academy in Skopje, where she established a solid foundation in military education and leadership skills. After completing her studies in 2022, she was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the CBRN branch, and continued to perform her duties with a high level of professionalism, discipline, and dedication to the mission and tasks of the Army. Throughout her professional development she has demonstrated strong responsibility, work ethic and ability for teamwork and command leadership. She began her service as a Commander of the 2nd Platoon for CBRN Decontamination in the CBRN Company. In 2023, she was appointed Commander of the 2nd Mixed CBRN Platoon within the same unit. She was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2024.
She actively participates in training, exercises, and military activities aimed at enhancing operational capabilities, interoperability, and the standards of the Army of the Republic of Macedonia. She actively uses the English language. Her experience includes participation in the multinational exercises Immediate Response 2025 and Saber Junction 2025, as well as numerous CBRN courses with DTRA, USA from 2022 to 2024. She has also participated in a course AEP-66 Bii Sampling and Identification of Biological Agents Training in Budapest, Hungary, and Live Agent Training in the Czech Republic.
In addition to her military training, she completed a second cycle of studies at the “General Mihailo Apostolski” Military Academy in Skopje, specializing in Security and Defense.
