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"The U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) of the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) is the Army’s corporate, or central, laboratory. Its diverse assortment of unique facilities and dedicated workforce of government and private sector partners make up the largest source of world-class integrated research and analysis in the Army."

BioterroRisk is a free online simulation game designed to prepare and teach public health workers about the risks of a bioterrorist attack and how to respond. Players navigate through a mini-course that trains them in hazard recognition, communication, and risk assessment.

As emergency responders, players treat hundreds of victims of a bioterrorist attack. The game is set in a drug dispensing center that has been set up in the middle of a terrified city polluted with anthrax. Players use their time management and strategy skills to help civilians get in and out of the center as quickly as possible. This game is available for free download.

"The USACHPPM team is a linchpin of medical support to combat forces and of the military managed-care system. It provides worldwide scientific expertise and services in clinical and field preventive medicine, environmental and occupational health, health promotion and wellness, epidemiology and disease surveillance, toxicology, and related laboratory sciences. It supports readiness by keeping Soldiers fit to fight, while also promoting wellness among their families and the federal civilian workforce.”

"DARPA is the research and development office for the U.S. Department of Defense. DARPA’s mission is to maintain technological superiority of the U.S. military and prevent technological surprise from harming our national security. We also create technological surprise for our adversaries."