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Thaumatological Research Division

Research

The Thaumatological Research Division conducts applied and theoretical research into paranatural phenomena in support of the Command's containment and defense mission.

Research Areas

Applied Containment Science

Developing and testing containment methodologies for classified anomalous materials.

Cognitohazard Studies

Research into memetic and cognitive threats, conducted jointly with the Memetic Defense Bureau.

Field Instrumentation

Design of detection and measurement equipment for field operations teams.

Research Sites

The Division maintains 34 research and field sites nationwide, each operating under site-specific clearance protocols.

Site DesignationRegionFocus Area
Site RS-04Mid-AtlanticApplied Containment Science
Site RS-11Pacific NorthwestCognitohazard Studies
Site RS-19Gulf CoastField Instrumentation