The 415th Chemical Brigade is a chemical unit in the

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, located in Greenville, South Carolina.

Subordinate units

As of 2017 the following units are subordinated to the 415th Chemical Brigade: * 415th Chemical Brigade, in Greenville, South Carolina ** 92nd Chemical Battalion, in Decatur, Georgia ** 457th Chemical Battalion, in Greenville, South Carolina ** 479th Chemical Battalion, in Queens, New York ** 485th Chemical Battalion, in

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** 20th Support Command Detachment,

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, Maryland

Mission

To provide command and control of two to six chemical battalions and other assigned or attached separate companies at Corps level. To provide staff planning and coordination for the combat, combat support, and combat service support operations for all assigned and attached units. To allocate units and resources in support of

chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRN defence) are protective measures taken in situations in which chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear warfare (including terrorism) hazards may be present. CBRN defence consi ...

(CBRN)

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, decontamination, biological detection, and smoke operations. And, to conduct civilian decontamination in response to a domestic accident or deliberate CBRN incident.

Motto

''CHEMISM'' is the motto of the 415th Chemical Brigade. This motto means chemical force or action. This dedicates the unit to the tradition of being prepared to use whatever force or action necessary for the national defense.

References

External List

415th Chemical Brigade
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