Branch descriptions. Advises commander and staff on chemical and nuclear employment, defensive actions involving chemical, biological and radiological warfare, and plans for use of and defense against smoke and flame employment. Plans and recommends NBC training activities. Performs functions involving the life cycle management of chemical munitions and materiel. Plans and directs the activities of chemical units.

Branch qualifications. DA Pam 600-3 lists qualifications for entry and professional development in this branch.

Chemical, General (74A).

Description of duties. Designates positions which require skills involving general knowledge of Chemical Corps functions, basic management skills and command of chemical battalions, companies and platoons.

Special qualifications. None.

Special grading of positions.

(a) Company Commander graded MAJ in Biological Detection Company (BIDS).

(b) Platoon Leader graded CPT in Biological Detection Company (BIDS).

Unique duty positions. Technical Escort.

Chemical Operations and Training (74B).

Description of duties. Designates positions which include requirements to prepare plans, recommend chemical and biological defensive and radiological training, and operational activities. Conducts inspections of assigned or attached units to determine adequacy of training and condition of NBC equipment. Determines suitability and recommends employment of chemical and nuclear weapons. Recommends plans for use of, and defense against em­ployment of incendiary materiel and smoke/obscurants. Prepares plans for NBC training of individuals and units. Plans for and supervises NBC decontamination operations. Advises commander and staff on nuclear/chemical surety and NBC operations and training. Prepares nuclear/chemical accident incident control plans. Responsible for the operations of the Nuclear Biological Chemical Element (NBCE).

Special qualifications. None.

Special grading of positions.

(a) Company Commander graded MAJ in Biological Detection Company (BIDS).

(b) Platoon Leader graded CPT in Biological Detection Company (BIDS).

(4) Unique duty positions. Technical Escort.

Chemical Munitions and Materiel Management (74C).

Description of duties. Designates positions involved in the life cycle management of chemical munitions and/or materiel. Involves development, design, acquisition, implementation, and operation of procurement programs. Initiates cost forecasting, contract for mulation and price analysis. Determines storage and storage monitoring requirements. Directs quality assurance and surveillance. Develops procedures for receipt, issue, and maintenance. Directs preparation of inspection reports, records, evaluation, production, and testing.

Special qualifications. None.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. Technical Escort.

See Army Pamplet 600-3-74 for more information.