POSSIBILITIES OF USAGE OF THE ARMY OF THE CR ENGINEER CORPS RESOURCES AND FORCES FOR EMERGENCY AND CRISIS SITUATIONS MANAGEMENT.

The thesis analyzes the current status of the Engineer Corps of the Army of the Czech Republic, which is an integral part of the rescue system in the Czech Republic. With its background material and technical equipment the Engineer Corps dealing with consequences of emergencies and crisis situations are best equipped of all the components of the Army of the Czech Republic. The thesis summarizes the Engineer Corps mission, determination and incorporation in the Army of the Czech Republic. It also describes the forces and resources of the Engineer Corps, especially the 15th Engineer Brigade and specifies the principles of combat application and deployment. This study aim is to make emergency management authorities acquainted with the possibilities of forces and resources of the Engineer Corps of the Army of the Czech Republic usage in emergencies and crisis situations within the Integrated Rescue System and the crisis situations management. Instructions for crisis management bodies in context of the Engineer Corps combat application in crisis situations management are also a part of the thesis. Analysis of the current situation, the study of literature and the practical experience of the Engineer Corps show that the Engineer Corps of the Army of the Czech Republic are ready to participate in emergency management within the Integrated Rescue System, but first of all, they are prepared to intervene in crisis situations, according to the needs of emergency management bodies