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2025 Annual Issue
The McConnell SBS: Benefiting the Army and Strengthening the Profession
This article explores the McConnell Strategic Broadening Seminar and its role in strengthening Army leadership by developing discourse skills, fostering philosophical understanding of leadership, providing expert geopolitical insights, and facilitating direct engagement with influential figures.
*The contents of this article do not represent the official views of, nor are they endorsed by, the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
The Application of the U.S. Army RM Process is Broken
by Major Courtney A. Zimmerman
This article discusses doctrinal Army risk management processes and describes methods that units could use to incorporate risk management into their operations, thereby changing their organizational culture.
*The contents of this article do not represent the official views of, nor are they endorsed by, the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
USACBRNS Force Modernization Process and Integration
The USACBRNS force modernization process and integration outlines current Army processes to meet the needs of the future Army.*The contents of this article do not represent the official views of, nor are they endorsed by, the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
The Need for 740As in BCTs
This article highlights the operational need for 740As in brigade combat teams.*The contents of this article do not represent the official views of, nor are they endorsed by, the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
Chaplains as AI Ethicists in the U.S. Army
Published 12/03/2024
by Chaplain (Major) Benjamin D. Reed
The U.S. Army Chaplain Corps, which has historically been responsible for carrying out the Army ethics mission, is favorably positioned to provide the human capital, institutional knowledge, and allocated funding necessary to execute the increasingly important artificial intelligence (AI) ethics mission in a way that is consistent with national values, democratic ideals, and ethical behavior and will advance peace and stability in support of the Army of 2030 and beyond.
*The contents of this article do not represent the official views of, nor are they endorsed by, the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
Every Peach Stone Counts
The first use of chemical weapons during WWI led to the demand of fibrous materials to produce lifesaving gas masks. Americans responded with patriotic fervor by donating tons of peach stones and other fibrous pits/shells to save the lives of Soldiers.
*The contents of this article do not represent the official views of, nor are they endorsed by, the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
The Kim Regime: Sanctions, Diplomacy, and Nuclear Survival
The DPRK has circumvented international sanctions through illicit trade networks, cyber operations, and diplomatic maneuvering, enabling continued nuclear weapons development despite nonproliferation efforts.
*The contents of this article do not represent the official views of, nor are they endorsed by, the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
Are We Managing, Mismanaging, or Hoarding Talent?
This article discusses the current challenges of enlisted talent management.
PREVIOUS RELEASES
Leadership Lessons Learned From an Addict
by Major Zeke W. Dodd
The author discusses three important leadership lessons he learned—practice rigorous authenticity, do the uncomfortable work, and surrender the outcome—from watching a drug addict’s TEDx® Talk.
The Battle of the Bulge and the Apex of Operational Art and Design
by Sergeant Major Jody L. Mease
An analysis of the Battle of the Bulge through the application of operational art and design reveals that strategic deficiencies in Germany’s last significant offensive on the Western Front, coupled with the demonstrated resilience and adaptability of the Allied coalition (including the U.S. Army Chemical Warfare Service, which played a vital role in fortifying American defenses against chemical warfare), led to Germany’s ultimate defeat during World War II.
2024 Annual Issue
Chief of Chemical and Commandant, U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School
Colonel W Bochat
Regimental Command Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant Major Raymond Perez Quitugua Jr.
Regimental Chief Warrant Officer
Chief Warrant Officer Four Matthew D. Chrisman
U.S. Army CBRN Capability Development Update
By Colonel Scott D. Kimmell (Retired)
The U.S. Army Chemical Regiment continues to leverage various technologies to deliver required CBRN capabilities to warfighters across the core functions of assess, protect, and mitigate.
CBRN From a Global Perspective
By Major Eric Hurtado
The author shares insights from his participation in CBRN operations with multinational partners.
The Dragon Cave: A Central Repository for Dynamic CBRN Planning
By Sergeant First Class Jesus Ambrocio
Given the dynamic nature of real-world multidomain operations, the Chemical Corps should take the lead in developing a data-centric, decentralized, and doctrinally sound CBRN mission planning hub that would enable a flexible, continuous, iterative process to support CBRN missions.
Genetic Frontiers: Unraveling the Impact and Anticipating Future Challenges of SYNBIO
By Dr. Julie A. Preston, Captain Mithun P. Sheth, and Staff Sergeant Jonathan S. Sayles
Although recent advances in synthetic biology have proven beneficial, genetic engineering can intentionally or unintentionally create national security risks for which CBRN Soldiers must be prepared.
Experiences of Lieutenants in Korea
By Second Lieutenant Max Z. Liang, First Lieutenant Jordan D. Ashley, First Lieutenant Dymon D. Brown, and First Lieutenant Alyssa D. Powell
Four lieutenants from the 501st CBRNE Company describe their critical first assignments in the Republic of Korea.
Away From the Flagpole
By Captain Seth A. Banano
CBRN Soldiers who are assigned to units without a strong CBRN presence must have a means of expanding their CBRN knowledge and capacity and effectively immersing themselves into today’s Army.
Operationalizing CBRN Core Functions
By Major Derek E. Taylor
This article summarizes the operations process, describes the role of CBRN staff officers and the integration of CBRN core functions into that process, and highlights critical CBRN staff contributions during mission planning.
Beyond the Bricks: Names and Stories Behind the Engravings
By Ms. Christy L. Lindberg
This article relays the names and stories of some of the fallen CBRN Soldiers from each major U.S. conflict involving the Chemical Warfare Service and Chemical Corps.
