Dugway was officially activated by the War Department on March 1, 1942 as a Chemical Warfare Range.  Over the years, the proving ground underwent various name changes and periods of deactivation and reactivation.  In 1943, the Army established biological warfare and testing facilities at Dugway.  In 1954, Dugway Proving Ground was confirmed as a permanent installation.  In July 1955, Dugway was re-designated as a Class III installation and given additional land.  In 1958, the United States Army Chemical Corps School for Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Weapons moved from the Army Chemical Center in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland to Dugway Proving Ground.

 In 1973, Dugway Proving Ground became part of U.S. Army Test & Evaluation. In 2005, DPG was designated as a Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB). 

 In 2006, the Installation Management Command (IMCOM) was activated with a mission to provide effective, efficient, and equitable management; integrate cost and .energy saving measures; promote new technology; synchronize, integrate, and deliver   installation services and sustain facilities to support mission readiness and execution; enable the well-being of Soldiers, Civilians, and Family members; and create a ready and resilient community environment.

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