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.

The Lasting Effects and Dangers of Not Training on CBR Threats: The Impact of the 2025 U.S. Army Policy Change 6/14/2026

The U.S. Army’s 2025 policy change removing the mandate for annual Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) training trades critical battlefield survivabilit...

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Decontamination in Extreme Cold Weather: Operational Viability of HEPA Vacuum Systems for CBRN Response 6/7/2026

Traditional liquid-based decontamination systems are unviable in extreme cold weather, as they freeze on contact, damage sensitive equipment, and cause severe hy...

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Hard to Find, Hard to Kill: Foundational Protection in a Transparent Battlefield 5/31/2026

Chief LaPlant currently serves as the CBRN Warrant Officer Instructor at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer animation from the...

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Developing CBRN Situational Understanding for Decision Support 5/6/2026

Integrated early warning systems strengthen CBRN decision-making by fusing environmental monitoring, ISR, and emerging sensor technologies to detect, identify, a...

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Pine Bluff Arsenal: A Storied Past, A Transformed Future 3/31/2026

For over eight decades, Pine Bluff Arsenal has served as a cornerstone of the Chemical Corps and a vital support hub for the American Warfighter. Today, the inst...

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Rediscovering Forgotten Lessons: Strengthening Army Readiness for Arctic Operations 4/27/2026

Forgotten Arctic warfare lessons are resurfacing to strengthen Army readiness, highlighting how cold weather alters CBRN threats, detection, and decontamination—...

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2022 Honorees of the U.S. Army Chemical Corps 12/31/2025

Ms. Lindberg profiles 2022 Chemical Corps Hall of Fame inductee SFC Jeremiah Johnson, killed in the 2017 Niger ambush, and Distinguished Member inductee SGM Will...

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The 184th Chemical Platoon: The Most Decorated Unit of the Chemical Corps 12/31/2025

Dr. Thiel chronicles the heroic actions of the 184th Chemical Platoon, 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam, documenting valor awards earned through cave clearing, fi...

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Chief of Chemical and Commandant: U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School 2/28/2023

The 32nd Chief of Chemical reflects on critical priorities for the Chemical Corps, emphasizing people-first initiatives and modernization efforts to ensure readi...

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Regimental Chief Warrant Officer 2/28/2025

Annual message highlighting key achievements including establishment of Proponent Warrant Officer position, MOS 740A presence at 1st Special Forces Command, firs...

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Regimental Command Sergeant Major 2/28/2025

CSM Henderson discusses Chemical Corps Regiment changes including force structure transitions, CBRN equipment testing, training program updates at Fort Leonard W...

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Chief of Chemical and Commandant: U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School 2/28/2025

The 34th Chief of Chemical outlines four lines of effort for USACBRNS: driving future force changes, promoting leader development, caring for personnel and famil...

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The Razor's Edge: Balancing Chemical Protection and Thermal Strain in CBRN Operations 12/31/2025

Explore how USARIEM balances life-saving CBRN protection with the critical risks of thermal strain through advanced biophysical modeling, thermal manikins, and r...

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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...

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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...

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