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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Two soldiers in MOPP gear learn how to use the AVCAD chemical detector. (U.S. Army Photo)

“AVCAD comes with a lot of complexities that make this an equipment
improvement for our warfighters. It can detect low levels of liquid, solid and
aerosol chemical warfare agents. It’s highly sensitive and provides a remote
alarm warning and reporting capability,” said Lt. Col. Brent Wilson, joint
product manager for chemical detection and mobile analytics.

Integrated layered CBRN defense is one of JPEO-CBRND’s top priorities. This
means ensuring that the best CBRN tools and equipment can work together
with non-CBRN equipment to provide the joint force with the most protection
and information to ensure safety. It also means that CBRN equipment should
be effective across multiple domains such as land, sea, air, ground and space.
AVCAD checks these boxes as it will be fielded to most services, and it can be
man portable, mounted to a vehicle or integrated into a naval vessel.

AVCAD is being integrated into the JPEO-CBRND’s CBRN command and
control program test bed to assess use cases for controlling an AVCAD and

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