Army Chemical Review presents professional information about Chemical Corps functions related to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, smoke, flame, and civil support operations.
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Army Chemical Review 36 and plans to benefit the battalion as a whole. This requires working directly for the battalion operations officer by syn- chronizing training and operations, assisting the battalion executive officer with CBRN sustainment and maintenance systems, and advising the battalion commander on force em- ployment. Additionally, the battalion CBRN warrant officer assists with the integration and training of company CBRN warrant officers. The battalion CBRN warrant officer is also directly responsible for planning, resourcing, and facilitat- ing battalion gunnery operations in a CBRNE battalion. The role further entails coordinating technical support force training for the battalion, facilitating the maintenance and requisition of CBRNE technical equipment, and serving as an observer controller/trainer for execution evaluations and certification exercises. Unlike maneuver units, CBRN battalions are required to establish a basic gunnery program, which includes gun- nery skill tests on the weapon systems and sensor suite. The warrant officer's ability to understand weapon sys- tems and sensors is pivotal in establishing a comprehensive gunnery program. The gunnery program should include a minimum of two components: qualification on Table VI (Basic Gunnery) and advanced gunnery. 1 Approximately 20 individual tasks are listed on the Army Training Network under Combined Arms Training Strategies. These tasks rep- resent a baseline for the development of gunnery skill tests for NBCRV platforms. Advanced gunnery tasks should in- clude, but not be limited to, shoot, move, and communicate while executing core competencies. Technical support force training for the battalion re- quires the battalion CBRN warrant officer to be knowl- edgeable on all technical skill sets and functions within the unit. This knowledge is needed in the anticipation of technical training requirements within the organization. Mobile training teams are instrumental in providing train- ing and bridging the institutional training gaps that exist within the formation. Training subjects include advanced chemistry and biology, hazmat technician, and Advanced Radiography I and II. The battalion CBRN warrant officer needs to observe training and provide recommendations to the battalion commander on improving technical skill sets of Soldiers across the formation. The battalion CBRN war- rant officer also facilitates the maintenance and requisition of CBRNE technical equipment, including the establish- ment of a consumable program for DRSKO, NBCRVs, and decontamination systems. The battalion warrant officer manages the consumable program at the company and bat- talion levels. The consumable manager tracks shortages and enforces ordering to ensure that there are enough consum- ables to conduct contingency operations. The ability to work in an atmosphere that is immediately dangerous to life or health requires close monitoring of the DRSKO compressor air quality. The battalion CBRN warrant officer tracks bat- talion DRSKO compressor maintenance and air samples to ensure compliance with the Defense Air Testing Program. The company CBRN warrant officer serves as the master trainer and technical advisor to the company commander. He or she provides oversight on technical equipment main- tenance and serves as the authority for the battalion CBRN warrant officer in the execution of functional tasks. As mas- ter trainers, CBRN warrant officers are heavily involved in the planning, preparation, and execution of unit training. They are responsible for developing sensitive-site targets and serving as the site lead by synchronizing the decisive training effort between maneuver and maneuver support Soldiers prepare a sample to be tested during a mission. Soldiers decontaminate a helicopter while on a mission.