The goal was for the conscripts to gain confidence in their NBC protective equipment and also experience how the tear gas would affect their exposed skin before exiting the space.
These volunteers left the chamber with their eyes filled with tears and coughing sounds and were instructed to use cool water to avoid further irritation.
The gas chamber training was standard practice for all conscripts during boot camp until compulsory military service was shortened to four months in 2013.
The goal was for the conscripts to gain confidence in their NBC protective equipment and also experience how the tear gas would affect their exposed skin before exiting the space.
These volunteers left the chamber with their eyes filled with tears and coughing sounds and were instructed to use cool water to avoid further irritation.
The gas chamber training was standard practice for all conscripts during boot camp until compulsory military service was shortened to four months in 2013.