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CCRA

Chemical Corps Regimental Association Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational – Industry, Academia

CBRN JIIM-IA

2011

CONFERENCE

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EXHIBITION

“The CBRN Profession – Enterprise of Experts”

 Attend the largest annual CBRN/WMD gathering of Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, Multinational, Industry Academia and CBRN exhibitors

 Observe demonstrations of the latest in CBRN/WMD equipment and technologies

 Hear key speakers highlight CBRN/WMD Strategic, Operational and Warfighter level issues at Home and Abroad to adequately adapt to the CBRN/WMD threat environment

 Network with government and industry leaders in the CBRN/WMD defense arena

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DRAGON WARRIORS, DISTINGUISHED GUESTS AND VISITORS WELCOME! Joint, Interagency, Multinational Industry, Academia As theIntergovernmental, 26th Chief of Chemical, it is myand pleasure to welcome you to– the 2011 Chemical Corps Regimental Week and Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational- Industry, Academia (JIIM-IA) Conference and Exhibition at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. This is a landmark event, as we will be celebrating the Chemical Corps’ 93 rd Anniversary, honoring our fallen Dragon Soldiers, and awarding the CCRA Hall of Fame/Distinguished Member of the Corps to personnel who have performed a significant act of heroism or spent their professional careers serving the Chemical Corps. This year's conference will draw attendance from leading CBRN/WMD incident and vulnerability handling professionals from all over the world. Speakers representing the CBRN/WMD arena will present and discuss CBRN/WMD global security concerns of the 21st Century. The focus will be on Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD); specifically Non-proliferation and Counter-proliferation along with Operational Panels focused on Consequence Management (Domestic and Foreign). The Conference culminates with a classified Warfighter Seminar focused on providing operational force updates and sharing lessons learned. The 2011 conference theme this year is “The CBRN Profession-Enterprise of Experts” and builds upon the goal to strengthen our global partnerships and information exchange in the realm of CBRN/WMD prevention, protection and response. This week-long conference is a tremendous opportunity for you to meet with CBRN/WMD professionals from all over the world, share professional ideas and perspectives on CBRN/WMD Domestic and Foreign incident response, and create an opportunity for networking, sharing of strategic, operational and tactical CBRN/WMD information and the building of trust relationships worldwide. As always, I extend a warm welcome to all our CBRN/WMD colleagues in the JIIM-IA enterprise who share our interest in improving measures to deter and defend against CBRN/WMD; and support consequence management to reduce impact of CBRN/WMD use by hostile states or terrorists. The Chemical Corps JIIM-IA Conference and Exhibition pledges to deliver current and relevant information for all CBRN/WMD professionals. We are fortunate that coinciding with the 2011 JIIM-IA Conference and Exhibition, there are several Regimental Week events to add fun and flavor to your trip. Highlights include the traditional Green Dragon Ball, Chemical Corps Regimental Run, CCRA BBQ and the CCRA Golf Tournament. In addition, the Best CBRN Warrior competition and Sibert Award presentation will give recognition to some of the best Dragon Warriors in the Chemical Corps. I am looking forward to meeting you all in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in June at what promises to be a most stimulating and enjoyable Chemical Corps Regimental Week and JIIM-IA Conference and Exhibition! - Colonel Vance P. Visser, 26th Chief of Chemical, Commandant USACBRNS Welcome, distinguished guests, leaders, and vendors to Fort Leonard Wood “the Home of our Regiment” as we celebrate this year’s 93rd Anniversary of our Chemical Corps Regiment. The U.S. Army CBRN School along with our Chemical Corps Regimental Association (CCRA) will host an eleven-day Regimental Week celebration. The theme for this year’s Regimental Week is “The CBRN Profession: Enterprise of Experts.” Instilling confidence in our national and international partners by providing credible CBRN technical expertise and remaining responsive and accountable to their needs. We will begin our 93rd Anniversary with our Best CBRN Warrior Competition. The Best CBRN Warrior Competition has evolved over the past six years from one that was originally an individual competition recognizing the best Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year, to recognizing the best two-Soldier team. This year we have expanded the competitor category to our Officer ranks of Second Lieutenant through Major. The 3rd Chemical Brigade, with the assistance of the U.S. Army CBRN School, has laid out a tough competition that will test their battlefield and technical skills. This competition will place extreme demands on the team’s physical, mental, and technical abilities as CBRN Warriors. We look forward to your attendance and participation at “the Home of our Regiment” during our 93rd Anniversary of our Chemical Corps Regiment. - CSM Ted A. Lopez, 11th Regimental Command Sergeant Major USACBRNS

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Chemical Corps Regimental Association 2011 CBRN JIIM-IA Regimental Week Registration Sites CCRA 2011 CBRN JIIM-IA Exhibition Registration: http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=962652 CCRA 2011 CBRN JIIM-IA Exhibition Registration (Commercial Internet): www.CBRN2011.com Chemical Corps Regimental Association Exhibition information please contact: Dr . Art Bland Mrs. Jen Walton CCRA (573) 528-5633 (573) 329-0600 [email protected]

Regimental Week Registration: https://www.wood.army.mil/cbrn_2011/Agenda2011CBRN.htm

For the most up-to-date Regimental Week and JIIM-IA Conference information, please contact: LTC Carlos E. Gonzalez Mr. Russell E. Gehrlein USACBRNS Operations (573) 563- 7755 (DSN 676) (573) 563-7004 (DSN 676) [email protected] [email protected]

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WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND Chemical Corps Regimental Association

Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational – Industry, Academia Chemical Corps Regimental Association WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND Exhibits information please contact:  Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Dr . Art Bland /Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) terrorism at home Mrs. Jen Walton and abroad remains a real threat with the potential to CCRA have mass casualties. The ability to remain ready for such an event hinges on a resilient and adaptive CBRN (573) 528-5633 community of uniformed and civilian employees of all (573) 329-0600 the Services and other government agencies, [email protected]

For the most up-to-date Regimental Week and JIIM-IA Conference information, please contact: LTC Carlos E. Gonzalez Mr. Russell E. Gehrlein USACBRNS Operations (573) 563- 7755 (DSN 676) (573) 563-7004 (DSN 676) [email protected] [email protected]

international partners, defense industry contractors and concerned academia to mitigate the threat.  Selected speakers will discuss important issues that focus on remaining adaptive and a resilient CBRN/WMD community. The first day will focus on keynote strategic level speakers from STRATCOM, OSD Policy, DTRA, and DHS. The second day will commence with two discussion panels composed of senior action officers. The morning panel session will focus on the home game with a theme of "Managing the Unthinkable in the Homeland - Integration of Military Support action. The afternoon panel session will consist of Foreign Consequence Management (FCM).  Observe the exhibitions vast selection of CBRN/WMD defense capabilities provided by both government and supporting industry.  Take advantage of the unparalleled opportunity to network with CBRN/WMD sector leaders, industry partners and other stakeholders.

CONERENCE & EXHIBITION GOALS  Our goals for the conference and exhibition are simple, but bold: to raise awareness and participation of the diverse joint, interagency, intergovernmental, multinational – industry, and academia interests of the CBRN/WMD Defense community, to promote greater participation in global CBRN/WMD defense dialogue and exchange and, and by doing so, to strengthen the CBRN/WMD Defense community locally, nationally and internationally. Ultimately leverage the CBRN community to provide the best support possible to current operations and Soldiers. 4

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HOTEL, PARKING, TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Chemical Corps Regimental Association Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational – Industry, Academia

PARKING & GROUND TRANSPORTATION The CBRN JIIM-IA conference & exhibition will take place at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Fort Leonard Wood is located approximately 130 miles west of St. Louise, MO and approximately 80 miles east of Springfield, MO on I-44. There is limited parking on the post. Please enter through main gate ( on map).

LOCAL HOTEL INFORMATION THERE IS NO ROOM BLOCK FOR THIS CONFERENCE.

Due to the increase in student population at Fort Leonard Wood, lodging on-post is limited. Attendees should make their own lodging reservations. Please call the Army Lodging Success number, 1-866-3635771, for reservation assistance as soon as possible or find lodging in the area by visiting the Pulaski Country Tourism Bureau web site: http://www.visitpulaskicounty.org/hotel_opt ions.asp.

“The CBRN Profession – Enterprise of Experts”

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REGIMENTAL WEEK HIGHLIGHTS Chemical Corps Regimental Association

For the most up-to-date Best CBRN Warrior Competition information, please contact: MAJ Tod T. Marchand 3rd Chemical Brigade (573) 596-5378 (DSN 676) [email protected]

SATURDAY JUNE 18, 2011

BEST CBRN WARRIOR COMPETITION AWARD CEREMONY 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM:

AWARD CEREMONY Lincoln Hall Auditorium (See Map #27)

Soldiers’ Mettle Tested

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For the most up-to-date Regimental Week Green Dragon Ball registration information, please contact:

SATURDAY JUNE 18, 2011 GREEN DRAGON BALL

5:30 PM – 12:00 AM:

GREEN DRAGON BALL Nutter Field House (See Map #8)

MAJ Tod T. Marchand 3rd Chemical Brigade (573) 596-5378 (DSN 676) [email protected]

93rd Anniversary of the Chemical Corps Regiment

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For the most up-to-date Regimental Week CCRA Golf Tournament registration information, please contact: LT Dan S. Trevino D CO 58th TC BN (573) 596-1634/6848 (DSN 676) [email protected]

MONDAY JUNE 20, 2011 REGIMENTAL WEEK

Chemical Corps Regimental Association

GOLF Tournament

7:00 AM:

SIGN-IN Piney Valley Golf Course (See Map #15)

8:00 AM:

SHOTGUN START

2:00 PM:

BBQ AND AWARDS CEREMONY

Key Information - Limited to 36 Teams (144 players) - Entry Fee: $45 (Includes greens fee, cart, Hamburger- Full Meal, and ticket for door prizes) - Prizes awarded for top teams and individual competitions (Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Longest Putt, Hole in One and Putting Competition) - Registration/Payment Deadline: 6 June 2011(Late Registration Deadline 10 June 2011) ($50) - Submit Registration Form / Payment to Tournament POC

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JIIM-IA AGENDA Chemical Corps Regimental Association

TUESDAY JUNE 21, 2011 STRATEGIC PRESENTATIONS

(NON-PROLIFERATION & COUNTER-PROLIFERATION) 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM:

SPEAKERS COFFEE Nutter Field House (See Map #8)

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM:

EXHIBITS OPEN Nutter Field House (See Map #8) MODERATOR Mr. Craig Walling CCRA

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM:

OPENING COMMENTS Abrams Theater (See Map #20) Fort Leonard Wood Welcome MG David Quantock, USA Commanding General, US Army Maneuver Support Center Chief of Chemical Welcome COL Vance P. Visser Commandant, US Army CBRN School STRATEGIC PRESENTATIONS

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM:

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM:

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM:

Vice Adm Cecil D. Haney Deputy Commander USSTRATCOM Mr. Ronnie Faircloth Associate Director for Operations DTRA DISCUSSION, Q/A SESSION

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Vice Admiral Cecil D. Haney Deputy Commander, USSTRATCOM Vice Admiral Cecil D. Haney is the Deputy Commander, United States Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. USSTRATCOM provides a broad range of strategic capabilities and options for the President and Secretary of Defense. Command mission areas include Strategic Deterrence and nuclear force operations, military space operations, and cyberspace operations. Additionally, U.S. Strategic Command provides support to Department of Defense operations, planning, and advocacy in the areas of missile defense, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, Information Operations and efforts to combat proliferation or use of weapons of mass destruction. Vice Adm. Haney, a native of Washington, D.C. is a 1978 graduate of the United States Naval Academy where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Ocean Engineering. Vice Adm. Haney completed operational assignments in USS John C. Calhoun (SSBN 630) in various division officer assignments and in USS Frank Cable (AS 40), where he completed Surface Warfare qualifications while serving as radiological controls officer. He served as engineer in USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 709), executive officer in USS Asheville (SSN 758), and assistant squadron deputy at Submarine Squadron 8 before taking command of USS Honolulu (SSN 718) in June 1996. Vice Adm. Haney commanded Submarine Squadron 1 from June 2002 to July 2004, and Submarine Group 2 from October 2006 to March 2008. Vice Adm. Haney's shore duty tours include administrative assistant for enlisted affairs at Naval Reactors, and congressional appropriations liaison officer for the Office of the Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), deputy chief of staff of plans, policies and requirements, U.S. Pacific Fleet (N5N8) and director, Submarine Warfare Division and director, Naval Warfare Integration Group (N00X). Vice Adm. Haney holds Master's degrees in Engineering Acoustics and System Technology from the Naval Post Graduate School, and a Master's degree in National Security Strategy from the National Defense University. Vice Adm. Haney's decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (four awards), Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy Achievement Medal (two awards), and various campaign and unit awards. In addition, he was the 1998 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award recipient. 10

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William R. Faircloth Associate Director for Operations, DTRA Mr. William “Ronnie” Faircloth, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Associate Director for Operations, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Fort Belvoir, VA. DTRA safeguards America and its allies from weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by providing capabilities to reduce, eliminate, and counter the threat, and mitigate its effects. The Operations Enterprise is composed of four directorates and an around-the-clock Operations Center that directly support the national and military strategy to combat WMD. In cooperation with DTRA's international and interagency partners, the Operations Enterprise employs diplomatic, economic, informational and military means globally to counter the threat, and reduce and prevent the production and acquisition of WMD. Mr. Faircloth joined DTRA in 1998 as the deputy division chief, Arms Control Technology division, responsible for research, development, testing and evaluation of technology initiatives in support of arms control treaties. He was subsequently assigned as the Deputy Director for operations, On-Site Inspection directorate and later served as the Agency’s Chief of Staff and Director of the Combat Support directorate, Operations Enterprise. From April 2007 to February 2010, Mr. Faircloth served as the Director of the On-Site Inspection directorate, Operations Enterprise. Prior to assuming his present position, Faircloth was Director of the Cooperative Threat Reduction Directorate, Operations Enterprise. A native of Orlando, FL, Faircloth is a retired U.S. Army Colonel. During his 30 years of active duty service, he held a myriad of command and staff positions, including commanding the 3rd Battalion, 20th Field Artillery, a self-propelled artillery unit, forward deployed in Hanau, Germany. The battalion deployed to Saudi Arabia for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, where it participated with five different divisions during all phases of Desert Storm. He also commanded a Sergeant Missile firing battery in the 4th Missile Command, Camp Colbern, Korea, and an M109 self-propelled artillery firing battery with the 5th Infantry Division, Fort Polk, LA. His staff experience ranges from battery level to the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He served as the Army Force Integration staff officer responsible for the research, development and fielding of new nuclear weapons systems while assigned to the Department of the Army, deputy chief of staff for Operations and Plans staff. He also served as special advisor to the Army Chief of Staff. While serving with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, he was involved with all facets of the ratification of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), the negotiation of the START II Treaty and other new strategic nuclear arms control initiatives. Faircloth served as chief, Initiatives Division, U.S. Nuclear Command and Control System (NCCS) support staff, reporting to the Secretary of Defense who is the executive agent to the president for the NCCS. This staff leads the Department of Defense and eight other federal departments and agencies to improve the full range of nuclear command and control activities. Faircloth earned a bachelor’s degree from The Citadel, Charleston, SC. Additionally, he is a graduate of the National War College, Air Command and Staff College, Field Artillery Officer Basic and Advanced courses, Airborne School, and NATO's Nuclear and Chemical Target Analyst Course.

His military awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and various other personal and unit decorations.

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For the most up-to-date Regimental Week Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony information, please contact: Mr. David C. Chuber Historian (573) 563-7339 (DSN 676) [email protected]

TUESDAY JUNE 21, 2011

CHEMICAL CORPS REGIMENTAL HALL OF FAME DISTINGUISHED MEMBER OF THE CORPS INDUCTION CEREMONY

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM:

INDUCTION CEREMONY Regimental Room FLW Museum (See Map #5)

HALL OF FAME

LT SIDNEY DIAMOND

DISTINGUISHED MEMBER OF THE CORPS

MR. JEAN REED

MR. CHARLES BARONIAN

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For the most up-to-date Regimental Week Honor to our Fallen Sunrise Service information, please contact:

WEDNESDAY JUNE 22, 2011 HONOR TO OUR FALLEN SUNRISE SERVICE

SGM Montonya Boozier 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM: Personnel Proponency (573) 563-7339 [email protected]

HOF SUNRISE SERVICE Memorial Grove Park (See Map #14)

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we shall remember them.

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JIIM-IA AGENDA CONTINUED Chemical Corps Regimental Association

WEDNESDAY JUNE 22, 2011

DOMESTIC CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM:

CCRA CORPORATE BREAKFAST Pershing Community Center (See Map #7)

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM:

EXHIBITS OPEN Nutter Field House (See Map #8) MODERATOR Mr. Craig Walling CCRA

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM:

OPENING COMMENTS Abrams Theater (See Map #20) Chief of Chemical Welcome COL Vance P. Visser Commandant, US Army CBRN School DOMESTIC CM PRESENTATIONS Abrams Theater (See Map #20)

9:15 AM – 9:25 AM:

COL John Kulifay (OSD HD& ASA)

9:25 AM – 9:35 AM:

Mr John Campbell (MO SEMA)

9:35 AM – 9:45 AM:

LTC Levon E. Cumpton (DOMS, MOARNG)

9:45 AM – 9:55 AM:

COL David L. Boyle (J/G3 MO National Guard)

10:05 AM – 10:15 AM:

Mr. Jim Donley (Chief Opns, FEMA Region VII)

10:15 AM – 10:25 AM:

COL John Moore (DCO Region VII)

10:25 AM – 10:35 AM:

COL Frank Y. Rangel (CDR, 4th MEB)

10:45 AM – 10:55 AM:

COL Brent B. Bredehoft (USANCA)

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM:

DISCUSSION, Q/A SESSION

FOREIGN CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT FOREIGN CM PRESENTATIONS Abrams Theater (See Map #20) 1:00 PM – 1:10 PM:

COL Patrick Terrell (OSD)

1:10 PM – 1:20 PM:

COL Jeffrey Brodeur (ARCENT)

1:20 PM – 1:30 PM:

20th SUPCOM (CBRNE)

1:30 PM – 1:40 PM:

COL Brent B. Bredehoft (USANCA)

1:40 PM – 1:50 PM:

LTC Robert H. Doyle (EUCOM)

1:50 PM – 2:00 PM:

LTC Thomas Johnson (USARPAC)

2:00 PM – 2:10 PM:

Mr. Douglas A. Straka (USCENTCOM)

2:10 PM – 3:00 PM:


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For the most up-to-date Regimental Week Warfighter Seminar registration information, please contact:

THURSDAY JUNE 23, 2011 JOINT PROGRAM MANAGER SESSION

6:00 AM – 7:30 AM:

CPT Brian Cyr USACBRNS DOT&LD (573) 586-8760 (DSN 676) [email protected]

For the most up-to-date Joint Program Manager (JPM) Session information, please contact:

MODERATOR LTC Carlos E. Gonzalez Deputy DOT/LD 7:30 AM – 08:00 AM:

(573) 563-7004 (DSN 676) [email protected]

OPENING COMMENTS Lincoln Hall Auditorium (See Map #27) Chief of Chemical COL Vance P. Visser Commandant, US Army CBRN School JPEO-CBD UPDATE BG Jess A. Scarbrough Joint Program Executive Officer, Chemical and Biological Defense

Mr. Mike Hunter JPEO LIASON (573) 563-8300 (DSN 676) [email protected] For the most up-to-date Deputy Under Secretary of the Army - Test and Evaluation (DUSA-TE) information, please contact: LTC Carlos E. Gonzalez USACBRNS Operations

WARFIGHTER REGISTRATION BREAKFAST Lincoln Hall Auditorium (See Map #27)

JPM PRESENTATIONS 8:00 AM – 8:10 AM:

JPM CONTAMINATION AVOIDANCE

8:10 AM – 8:20 AM:

JPM GUARDIAN

8:20 AM – 8:30 AM:

JPM INFORMATION SYSTEMS

8:30 AM – 8:40 AM:

JPM PROTECTION

8:40 AM – 8:50 AM:

JPM BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE

8:50 AM – 9:00 AM:

JPM TRANSFORMATIONAL MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES

9:00 AM – 9:10 AM:

JPM CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL MEDICAL SYSTEMS

9:10 AM – 10:00 AM:


10:00 AM – 10:25 AM:

DUSA-TE PRESENTATION Ms. Deborah Shuping T&E Standardization

10:25 AM – 10:30 AM:

Q/A SESSION

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THURSDAY JUNE 23, 2011 WARFIGHTER SEMINAR MODERATOR LTC Carlos E. Gonzalez Deputy DOT/LD

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM:

CORPS UPDATE COL Vance P. Visser

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM:

20TH SUPCOM (CBRNE) UPDATE BG Leslie C. Smith

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM:

JUNIOR LEADER WARFIGHTER PANEL 48th Chemical Brigade 84th Chemical Battalion

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM:

NTA THREAT BRIEF (CLASSIFIED) Dr. Joseph L. Corriveau

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM:

EXPLOSIVE DETECTION LESSONS LEARNED (CLASSIFIED) Dr. Augustus Way Fountain III

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For the most up-to-date Regimental Week Sibert Award Presentation information, please contact: MAJ Mirella Gravitt Personnel Development Office (573) 563-7691 [email protected]

THURSDAY JUNE 23, 2011

SIBERT AWARD PRESENTATION 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM:

SIBERT AWARD PRESENTATION Lincoln Hall Auditorium (See Map #27)

Sibert Award Winners Active Army: Alpha Company, 22d Chemical Battalion (Technical Escort), Aberdeen, MD

National Guard: 637th Chemical Company (Heavy), 155th Chemical Battalion, Kettering, OH

Army Reserve: Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 415th CBRN Brigade, Greenville, SC

The Sibert Award is named in honor of the “Father of the Chemical Corps”, Maj. Gen. William L. Sibert. He was selected by Gen. Pershing to spearhead the emplacement and activation of the Chemical Warfare Service (CWS) on June 2, 1918. The award indelibly links the lineage of excellence of our present force to the Soldiers who led the effort to create the U.S. Army Chemical Corps.

The Sibert Award gives recognition to the best chemical company-size unit in the Active Army and Reserve Component. Units are judged on a wide range of categories which including training, maintenance, safety, overall Army Physical Fitness Test, Evaluation, Mission Essential Task List, and Command Inspections. The recipient of this coveted award truly is the best within the Corps and inspires excellence among chemical units. 17