The 460th Chemical Brigade is a formation within the United States Army responsible for chemical warfare defense and decontamination operations. Established in 1952, the brigade falls under the command of the U.S. Army Chemical Corps and is headquartered at Fort Hood, Texas. The primary mission of the 460th Chemical Brigade involves providing chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive (CBRNE) defense capabilities to U.S. forces and allies in various locations around the world. Key functions include conducting CBRNE reconnaissance, surveillance, and detection, as well as response actions such as decontamination, protective measures implementation, and CBRNE threat mitigation. The brigade’s units also support logistics, training, research, development, testing, and evaluation activities related to chemical defense. The 460th Chemical Brigade’s operational readiness ensures the protection of troops from CBRNE hazards on the battlefield.