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## ABOUT DTRA JSTO

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Chemical and Biological Technologies Department in its role as the Joint Science and Technology Office (JSTO) for the Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP) is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) hub for chemical and biological technical expertise. DTRA JSTO leads the defense community in anticipating and preparing for chemical and biological threats.

DTRA JSTO identifies and provides cutting-edge technology solutions to protect the security of the American people while empowering warfighters to achieve their missions in dangerous environments. In addition, DTRA JSTO has the dual responsibility of protecting against known threats of today and anticipating major threats of tomorrow.

**MISSION**

Lead DoD science and technology efforts to anticipate, defend, and safeguard against chemical and biological threats for the warfighter and the nation.

**VISION**

Our nation, and its warfighters, safe from chemical and biological threats.

**DTRA JSTO EBOOK**

Download the official DTRA JSTO eBook to learn more about our mission, strategy, and capabilities.

**UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT**

DTRA JSTO hosts relevant university engagement webinars for industry and academia.

**VIDEO LIBRARY**

Discover the DTRA JSTO digital media assets that highlight our capabilities and research, including our overview video.

**CBD S&T CONFERENCE**

The Chemical and Biological Defense, Science and Technology Conference is the premier event across the chem-bio defense landscape.

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### DTRA Mission Directorates

Acquisitions, Contracts and Logistics Directorate 

Cooperative Threat Reduction Directorate 

Foreign Malign Influence

Human Resources Directorate 

Information Management and Technology Directorate 

Nuclear Enterprise Directorate 

On-site Inspection and Building Capacity Directorate 

Operations and Integration Directorate 

Research and Development Directorate 

Strategic Integration Directorate 

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NTPR
Nuclear TestPersonnel Review

DNWS
Defense NuclearWeapons School

DTRIAC
DTRInformationAnalysis Center

### ABOUT DTRA

DTRA provides cross-cutting solutions to enable the Department of Defense, the United States Government, and international partners to deter strategic attack against the United States and its allies; prevent, reduce, and counter WMD and emerging threats; and prevail against WMD-armed adversaries in crisis and conflict.  

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