The battalion produces technically and tactically proficient Soldiers proficient in the fundamentals of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear operations. The 84th Chemical Battalion is the gateway for all CBRN Soldiers entering the Army. CBRN Advanced Individual Training, or AIT: The USACBRNS produces CBRN-trained Soldiers for the Army through an 11-week AIT program that provides the foundation that will allow these Soldiers to immediately contribute to their first unit of assignment.After its successful completion, Soldiers receive their military occupational skill training through attendance at the AIT course where they learn the technical skills required of their MOS, while at the same time applying warrior skills. rifle marksmanship, patrolling operations, military operations in urban terrain, drill and ceremony, and basic operations in a field environment. New recruits learn the basics of soldiering, e.g. This gender-integrated training is conducted by 1st Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment 2nd Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment 2nd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment and 3rd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment to produce values-based, disciplined Soldiers trained in basic skills, warrior tasks and battle drills, and are fully prepared for Advanced Individual Training. Initial Entry Training transforms civilians into Soldiers through 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training.The commandant is responsible for chemical surety but has a requirement for reporting through the center. The commandant has primary responsibility for the subordinate brigade - 3rd Chemical (CM) Brigade (BDE). The commandant may speak and brief on behalf of the CG for the same areas.

Using military expertise, the commandant is responsible to the CG to exercise internal lead, in concert with the DtCG (in the dual-hatted CDID SES role), for development and integration of the following: CM force structure and capabilities development for homeland defense, CBRN passive defense and CBRN consequence management. The commandant focuses on the needs of the Chemical Force while teaming with the other commandants and the DtCG to recommend to the CG changes to doctrine, organizational and materiel solutions. The commandant serves as the Chemical Branch proponent with primary responsibility for training, leader development and personnel for the branch and works to integrate those into and across DOTMLPF concerns for the branch. The commandant is responsible for ensuring that the vision for the CBRN profession and regiment is nested and consistent with the CG’s and MSCoE. The USACBRNS commandant serves as the commandant and chief of Chemical and Joint Combat Developer.

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