LATEST RELEASES

Chaplains as AI Ethicists in the U.S. Army
MSCOE Iron Pen Finalist

Published 12/03/2024
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.

Leadership Lessons Learned From an Addict

Published 11/13/2024

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

Published 10/17/2024

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.


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