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Botulinus Toxin (Memo for General Henry)
This report summarized the available information on Botulinus Toxin using a study of files available in the New Developments Division, Chemical Warfare Service, and the Surgeon General's Office as sources.
Canadian Appreciation on Biological Warfare
Memorandum includes a review of Canadian views on feasibility and utility of BW, presented to the Chiefs of Staff Committee.
Case Study 4 Research and Development in CBW
Author seeks to distinguish between (1) basic vs. applied research, (2) civilian vs. military research, (3) offensive vs. defensive research as it pertains to CBW.
CBR is a Valid Weapon, Not a Monstrosity
Statement made by Congressmen in response to the growing push for CBW disarmament.
Chemical and Bacteriological (Biological) Weapons and the Effects of their Possible Use
The report aims to provide an easily understood appraisal of the effects of chemical and biological weapons and inform governments of the consequences of their use in order to advocate for disarmament.
Chemical and Biological Defense for US Forces
The Subcommittees on Military Procurement and on Military Research and Development met to discuss the threat posed to US forces by chemical and biological weapons proliferation and their ability to fight on the battlefield under the threat of their…
Chemical and Biological Weapons: The Poor Man's Bomb
The purpose of this report is to assess the arms control agreements that limit the CBW risk and then to analyze the implementation of these agreements.
Chemical-Biological Warfare: U.S. Policies and International Effects
Congressional debate about whether the United States should ratify the 1925 Geneva Convention. General policies on CBW are also re-evaluated.
Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) Warfare and its Disarmament Aspects
Provides a post-World War analysis of CBR, including the United States' policies leading up to World War II and its current stances. The document also defines CBR and provides a general run-down of current agents that are threats to the U.S. and the…
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Risk Assessments: DHS Should Establish More Specific Guidance for their Use
Assesses how DHS has used its risk assessments to inform response plans, capabilities, and institutionalized policies.
Civil Defense Aspects of Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Warfare Against Crops, Animals, and Man - Part IV
Project East River was initiated to "evaluate and recommend the optimum combination of non-military measures" to assist the National Security Resources Board and the Federal Civil Defense Administration with discharging their CEBAR responsibilities.…
Civil Defense Aspects of Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Warfare Against Man, Animals, and Crops in the United States of America, Supplement
As a part of Project East River, this document follows some of the concerns the United States has with the U.S.S.R.'s CW, BW, and RW programs. In order to better prepare for threats from the U.S.S.R. this report takes a look at factors, both covert…
Classification of Etiologic Agents on the Basis of Hazard
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.
Combatting Terrorism: Need for Comprehensive Threat and Risk Assessments of Chemical and Biological Attacks
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).
Committee Report on Capabilities of Biological Warfare
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.
Condensed Minutes of Ninth Service Command BW Meeting
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.