TO THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHEMICAL WEAPON USAGE

Evolution of creation of the first samples of security features of respiratory organs from fighting toxic agents is traced. The analysis of tactics of combat use of chemical weapons in the First World War is carried out. The direct connection and dialectic unity of development of protective means from toxic agents and use tactics of the chemical weapon is shown. The special attention is paid to development history and deployment of the first protective means of respiratory organs. The important place in article is taken by the experience analysis of preparation of subunits of chemical protection and carrying out special processing in armies of the warring countries.