What's Trending

Welcome to the What's Trending page of the U.S. Army Chemical Review Journal. Explore these articles to gain valuable insights into the current state of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) operations and the broader Chemical Corps mission, learn about innovative approaches and solutions to challenges in the field, and discover new perspectives and ideas that can help shape the future of our branch. Each article is readily accessible, and we trust that the knowledge and insights you gain will be invaluable in your professional and academic pursuits.

A Future of Rapidly Deployable NATO CBRN Forces 12/31/2025

NATO's CBRN policies and training are robust, but without dedicated rapid-response units, the Alliance remains vulnerable to emerging threats. Forward-deployed m...

Shortage of Qualified Mental Health Professionals 1/31/2026

The U.S. Army needs more mental health professionals—fast. Here’s a look at a practical DOTMILPF framework to boost staffing, place providers where soldiers need...

Aligning Strategy with Structure 7/31/2025

This comprehensive analysis examines how the U.S. Army maintains strategic readiness through the integration of national strategic documents with force structure...

Are We Managing, Mismanaging, or Hoarding Talent? An Experience-Based Perspective 6/11/2025

This article examines critical flaws in the U.S. Army's talent management system from an active-duty enlisted perspective. Sergeant Major Riley argues that while...

The Need for 740's in BTCs 2/28/2025

The Line of Departure is the premier platform for accessing the latest articles, insights, and discussions from official U.S. Army branch journals. Designed to f...

USACBRNS Force Modernization Process and Integration 2/28/2025

This article from the Army Chemical Review outlines the U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School (USACBRNS)'s approach to force moderniza...

The Kim Regime: sanctions, diplomacy and nuclear survival 12/31/2024

The article examines how North Korea has continued to develop its nuclear arsenal despite extensive international sanctions through cyber operations, illicit tra...

Chaplains as AI Ethicists in the U.S. Army: The Evolution of AI Implementation in the DOD 12/2/2024

This article examines how the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps can adapt its traditional ethics training mission to include artificial intelligence ethics. It traces the...

Every Peach Stone Counts 12/2/2024

This article chronicles the nationwide 'Peach Pit Campaign' of 1918, when Americans collected fruit pits and nut shells to produce carbon for gas masks following...

Letter from Chief Warrant Officer Four Matthew D. Chrisman 5/31/2024

Insights from Chief Warrant Officer Four Matthew D. Chrisman on advancing the U.S. Army Chemical Corps, focusing on the development, education, and modernization...

The Dragon Cave: A Central Repository for Dynamic CBRN Planning 5/31/2024

The U.S. Army Chemical Corps must gain an edge in multidomain operations through a data-centric, decentralized, and doctrinally sound mission planning hub.

Letter from the Regimental Command SGT MJR Raymond Perez Quitugua Jr. 5/31/2024

Command Sergeant Major Raymond Perez Quitugua Jr. reflects on the achievements and future priorities of the U.S. Army Chemical Corps, emphasizing technological a...

Operationalizing CBRN Core Functions 5/31/2024

This article explores the essential role of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) staff in Army mission planning. Major Derek E. Taylor outlines...

Beyond The Bricks 5/31/2024

This article Delves into the names and stories behind the Engravings at the Chemical Corps Memorial Grove.

US Army CBRN Capability Development Update 5/31/2024

U.S. Army CBRN Capability Development Update, By Colonel Scott D. Kimmell (Retired). To fight, survive, and win in operations against 21st-century adversaries, w...