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Research and Insights into the U.S. Army’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Forces

Author(s)

Sijie Zhu*, Dayong Jiang

Affiliation(s)

College of Equipment Management and Support, Engineering University of PAP, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China *Corresponding author

Abstract

As technology advances and the nature of warfare evolves, nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) weapons have increasingly drawn public attention. NBC incidents, with their widespread impact and severe threats to life and property, have raised public demands for greater knowledge and improved response capabilities. As a result, militaries around the world are accelerating the development of their NBC response forces. The 20th CBRNE Command is the U.S. Army’s primary unit for global NBC threat response, providing comprehensive support and expertise. This study offers an overview of the 20th CBRNE Command’s structure, detailing the personnel organization and equipment allocation. It also analyzes the unique roles and functions of CBRN warrant officers at different levels, as well as the development trends in operational equipment for CBRN environments. These insights provide valuable guidance for optimizing Chinese military’s organization and advancing equipment development, ultimately enhancing the ability to mitigate CBRN risks and improve response and defense capabilities.

Keywords

U.S. Army; CBRN; CBRN Warrant Officers; Defense; Equipment

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