Part II сivil defence system of russia

1. When was the Civil Defence System formed?

2. The Civil Defence System was under the command of the Ministry

of Defence, wasn’t it?

3. When was Civil Defence System placed under the command of

the Ministry of Defence?

4. What were the initial tasks of the Civil Defence System?

5. Could Civil Defence Forces deal with natural disasters effectively?

6. When was the Emergency Situation Ministry organized?

7. What main units and subunits of Civil Defence Forces do you know?

8. Where are civil defence centers of Russia situated?

9. Is the personnel of Civil Defence Forces enlisted by contract?

10. Who is responsible for Civil Defence of Russia?

US CIVIL DEFENSE SYSTEM

1. What is the main mission of the US Civil Defense?

2. Who is responsible for the whole Civil Defense System in the USA?

3. What organizations does the US Civil Defense consist of?

4. When was the US Civil Defense established?

5. What were the initial tasks of Civil Defense organizations?

6. What is the central civil defense administration?

7. When was the FEMA formed?

8. What agencies does FEMA include?

9. How many civil defense districts is the US territory divided into?

10. What organization served as a base for the FEMA’s foundation?

Content

Министерство Российской Федерации 0

Министерство Российской Федерации 1

УДК 802.0 (075) 2

Автор: И.И. Субботина 2

© Академия гражданской защиты МЧС России, 2014 2

PART I 3

BIOGRAPHY 3

Text A 3

About Myself 3

Questions to Text A 4

Text B 5

About my Friend 5

CIVIL DEFENCE ACADEMY 7

Text A 7

Our Faculty 7

Questions to Text A 8

Text B 8

The Civil Defence Academy 8

STUDIES AT THE CIVIL DEFENCE ACADEMY 11

Text A 11

At the English Lesson 11

Questions to Text A 12

Text B 13

Studies at the Civil Defence Academy 13

Questions to Text B 14

MILITARY SERVICE 16

Text A 16

Military Service at the Academy 16

The necessary professional practical habits are acquired by cadets at the Academy’s training center, which is equipped with modern facilities. Besides, the cadets of the Academy have their practice in different units and subunits of the Civil Defence Forces. They learn to command units, organize and control emergency operations and perform different rescue missions. 17

The academic programme covers a period of 4 or 5 years. As for my friend, he’ll study and serve at the Academy for 4 years. Upon successful graduation from the Academy he’ll be promoted to the rank of lieutenant and sent for his further military service. 17

Questions to Text A 17

Text B 18

An Officer is a Noble Profession 18

Questions to Text B 19

PART II 20

CIVIL DEFENCE SYSTEM OF RUSSIA 20

Missions of Civil Defence Forces 20

Text B 22

Structure of Civil Defence Forces 22

US CIVIL DEFENSE SYSTEM 25

Text A 25

US Civil Defense Structure 25

US Civil Defense Control 27

REVIEW QUESTIONS 30