DEVCOM CBC's Large-Scale Testing Capability Contributes to Soldier Readiness

By Jack BunjaAugust 27, 2025

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – CB Defense Today is an interview program featuring experts who discuss innovations, technologies, and partnerships relevant to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) and the chemical and biological defense community.

In this episode, public affairs specialist Jack Bunja interviews Sheri Blackiston, a lab manager at the Center. They discuss how the Center uses its large-scale testing capabilities to ensure Soldier readiness.

Ms. Blackiston explains how researchers can leverage DEVCOM CBC's chamber facilities to test Soldier equipment and assess the effectiveness of new decontamination techniques. She also emphasizes how using these chambers enables CBC teams to control environmental variables, allowing them to verify whether equipment meets the necessary standards for field deployment.

For more information about the DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center, visit https://cbc.DEVCOM.army.mil