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1934 E_ Possibile Una Guerra Batteriologica.pdf
Assesses the possibility of biological warfare and the means by which it could be waged.

1995 Discussion Paper Submitted by Portugal.pdf
This paper aims to discuss concepts of epidemiological significance for the reevaluation of the proposed Lists of Weaponizable Agents.

2011 DHS and HHS Can Further Strengthen Coordination for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Risk.pdf
Evaluates the development of CBRN risk assessments and associated modeling reports at DHS and HHS.

Considered impact of disease outbreaks with a focus on wildlife populations (as well as human and livestock). Implemented metrics for estimating the likelihood and consequences of spread of the pathogens.

The authors aim to create a multifactorial risk-priority scoring system for Category A BW agents using 10 criteria that include factors relating to disease potentiality, probability of attack, and prevention/intervention methods.

The National Research Council evaluated the utility and soundness of the risk assessment process of DHS. In doing so, the evaluation provided information on how the process works, and the factors considered.

1944 Defense Against Sabotage Methods of BW.pdf
This memo to the Commander in chief and Commanding Generals describes likely avenues of attack by sabotage methods of BW and how to protect against them.

1969 Defence Against Chemical and Biological Warfare.pdf
This book chapter discusses the consequences of chemical and biological weapons research and the need for disarmament to prevent future attacks.

Volume II provides high-level overviews of the biological agents that are most commonly associated with biodefense activities. Additional chapters present the status quo of antibacterial and antiviral therapy and diagnostic development.

Volume I discusses genetic modification technologies and their risk for dual use. Chapters 10, 11, and 12 are covered.

This report explores defensive strategies that could be used to protect air transportation spaces (specifically, airport terminals and aircraft) against attack with chemical or biological agents and makes recommendations to TSA.

This report summarizes the shortcomings of US preparedness for a bioterrorist attack and makes recommendations.

2019 Countering Biological Warfare (BW).pdf
Outlines the objectives of the Joint Force in response to any BW attack, especially those where physical and physiological protections cannot prevent infection. Provides details about roles and responsibilities within the Joint Force in the event of…

1945 Condensed Minutes of Ninth Service Command BW Meeting.pdf
This conference was held to discuss biological activities in their relation to security. The main topic is Japan's potential use of balloons to spread biological material.

1948 Committee Report on Capabilities of Biological Warfare.pdf
CBW prepped a report on the capabilities of BW to assess their military worth, based on the Committee Report on Appraisal of the Technical Aspects of BW.

1999 Combatting Terrorism Need for Comprehensive Threat and Risk Assessments of Chemical and Biological Attacks.pdf
Described general evaluation of the threat of BW. Included overview of the analyses of most likely BW foreign-threats from the intelligence community (classified files).

Provides a survey of past BW use and then surveys ongoing efforts to deter BW development.

This provides a primer on 10 different biological weapon's symptoms to aid in a prompt clinical diagnosis.

1969 Classification of Etiologic Agents on the Basis of Hazard, 1st ed.pdf
Provided a basis for stratification of agents into classes based on their risks and requisite biosafety protocols for working with each of these classes. This then allowed determination of the types of measures appropriate for each risk level/agent.
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