Special Forces Chemical Detachments The Chemical Corp is made up of many unconventional units, all with unique training specifically tailored to their mission. A mission that most people would never have conceived of volunteering for. One such group is the Special Forces Chemical Detachment or (CDA). This specialized group is better known as the Chemical Reconnaissance Detachment (CRD) or Chemical Decontamination Detachment (CDD). Each team is uniquely constructed, each with a crucial purpose, created at a time when the world wants it most. The Special Forces has always been an elite unit that the American people, all military members, and the rest of the world could see as the best of the best. Building this reputation is just like in any other unit, there are specially designed support elements to be able to assist the Special Forces in completing any mission, flawlessly whether by land, sea or air. Special Forces Groups contain two chemical detachments; the chemical decontamination detachment and the chemical reconnaissance detachment. The mission of Special Operations Forces Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (SOF CBRN) forces is to provide chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance and surveillance support to Special Operations Forces (SOF) in support of strategic operations , operational and tactical objectives in all environments (Army, 2007). Special Forces Chemical Detachments Each Special Operations Forces group is assigned two specialized chemical, biological, and radiological (CBRN) units to perform reconnaissance and decontamination operations. The Special Operations Chemical Response Detachment (CRD) is responsible for conducting chemical reconnaissance in secret, ... amidst ... law enforcement forces. Retrieved from http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2002/February/Pages/Whos_Who4141.aspx.US Army Center of Military History (2013). Lineage and honors information: 56th Chemical Detachment. Retrieved from http://www.history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/lineages/branches/chem/056cmdet.htm.Army Special Operations Forces Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Operations), (August 2007)2.http ://chemical.epubxp.com/i/141522/213.http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2002/February/Pages/Whos_Who4141.aspx4.http://www.acuarmy.com/56th-chemical -reconnaissance-detachment-beret-flash-p-7460.htmlAnderson, Charles & Johnson (2003). The awesome psychology article. Chicago: Lucerne Publishing.Smith, M. (2001). Write a successful article. The Trey Research Monthly, 53, 149-150.Joseph Simmons, 26 CRD, SFG (A), (2014)