U.S Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center

U.S Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center DEVCOM CBC is the primary Army technical organization for non-medical chemical and biological defense Welcome to the U.S. Army or Department of Defense.

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DEVCOM CBC is aligned under the U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command and U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM.) DEVCOM CBC is the Army’s principal research and development center for chemical and biological defense technology, engineering, and field operations. DEVCOM CBC is headquartered at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland with additional locations at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas, and Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.

DEVCOM CBC engineers and scientists are working on an innovative device to allow respirators to identify and detect airb...
05/26/2026

DEVCOM CBC engineers and scientists are working on an innovative device to allow respirators to identify and detect airborne chemical and biological threats. The ‘PHANTOM’ sampler attaches to the M50 respirator, allowing for better insight to dangers in the field and enhanced warfighter protection.

Read more about how the Center’s experts are partnering with academia to develop and refine the PHANTOM sampler capability for Soldiers and first responders.

https://www.army.mil/article/292805

Today, DEVCOM CBC pays tribute to the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in se...
05/25/2026

Today, DEVCOM CBC pays tribute to the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their selfless courage and dedication to duty will not be forgotten and is a reminder of the true cost of freedom.

💡A new technology developed at the Center—the Residual Life Indicator (RLI)—is revolutionizing how the Army ensures coll...
05/12/2026

💡A new technology developed at the Center—the Residual Life Indicator (RLI)—is revolutionizing how the Army ensures collective protection systems’ operational readiness. 💡

The RLI allows for accurate, on-site assessment of a filter’s remaining life without its removal from service, enabling continuous and uninterrupted protection for the warfighter. ⏳

https://www.army.mil/article/292381

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – For warfighters and first responders operating in hazardous environments, reliable collective protection systems are a lif...

DEVCOM CBC trainers recently worked with Soldiers from several Army National Guard Civil Support Teams to prepare them t...
05/04/2026

DEVCOM CBC trainers recently worked with Soldiers from several Army National Guard Civil Support Teams to prepare them to use new toxin detection systems. Learn more about how the Center is advancing warfighter readiness through hands-on instruction with its partners!

https://www.army.mil/article/292159

04/22/2026

Congratulations to our colleagues at PEO ACWA on the safe start of demolition of the Bluegrass Chemical Agent Pilot Plant!

The Center has acquired a melt spinner, the result of a collaboration with DTRA-JSTO and the North Carolina State Univer...
04/13/2026

The Center has acquired a melt spinner, the result of a collaboration with DTRA-JSTO and the North Carolina State University Nonwovens Institute. Melt spinning is a process used to create non-knit, non-woven fibers, such as filters for N95 masks. It will be used by researchers and engineers to better understand the materials used in the process and their properties.

Learn more about how the Center is exploring the potential of polymers in its capabilities through partnership with academia:
https://www.army.mil/article/291694

Last week, DEVCOM CBC participated in , a large-scale, hands-on demonstration and field experimentation event sponsored...
03/31/2026

Last week, DEVCOM CBC participated in , a large-scale, hands-on demonstration and field experimentation event sponsored by Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Joint Science & Technology Office at Camp Dawson, West Virginia.
The event brought together scientists, engineers, technicians and warfighters in realistic mission scenarios to provide insight on the potential for future integration.

Shown in the photo from is the BlindSpot capability. The BlindSpot multiplex lateral flow immunoassay is inserted into a Modular Automated Colorimetric Analysis Widget (MACAW) assay reader. It can be quickly scanned and detect biological toxin threats, offering warfighters rapid threat identification in the field.

DEVCOM CBC hosted U.S. Army Futures and Concepts Command CG Lieutenant General Michael McCurry and U.S. Army Combat Capa...
03/23/2026

DEVCOM CBC hosted U.S. Army Futures and Concepts Command CG Lieutenant General Michael McCurry and U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command CG Brigadier General Robert Born on March 19. Center leaders and subject matter experts discussed some of the innovative and adaptive solutions being developed and integrated to counter threats to the warfighter.

The DEVCOM CBC 2025 Year in Review is here! It highlights the people and innovations that have placed the Center at the ...
03/03/2026

The DEVCOM CBC 2025 Year in Review is here! It highlights the people and innovations that have placed the Center at the forefront of chem-bio defense with capabilities that directly support Army transformation and Soldier readiness.

Read the entire publication here:https://d34w7g4gy10iej.cloudfront.net/pubs/pdf_76458.pdf

This week we celebrate National Engineers Week at DEVCOM CBC! From design and development to prototyping and sustainment...
02/26/2026

This week we celebrate National Engineers Week at DEVCOM CBC! From design and development to prototyping and sustainment, our talented engineers do it all. Their commitment, ingenuity and expertise keep the Center on the cutting-edge of chem-bio defense! ⚙️💡🎊

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