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Health Aspects of Chemical and Biological Weapons
Report generated by the Director-General of the WHO in cooperation with the UN, aims to be more technical than was the UN report.
US Policy on Chemical and Biological Warfare and Agents
Report to the National Security Council by the Interdepartmental Political-Military Group (IPMG) in response to National Security Study Memorandum (NSSM) 59. Examines current US and international policies on CBW and deliberates future policies with a…
Report of the Secretary-General on Chemical and Bacteriological (Biological) Weapons and the Effects of Their Possible Use
This report provides an appraisal of the effects of chemical and biological weapons to inform governments of the potential consequences of their use.
Biological Agents
Discusses the main advantages, challenges, and technical approaches of BW development.
Memo for JCS: Chemical/Biological Testing
This memo approves certain unspecified chemical and biological tests and summarizes current knowledge on the diseases of concern: tularemia, Q-fever, and Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis
Problems of Antibacteriological Defense According to Data From Foreign Literature
This book written by a Soviet author provides a generalization of the information that has been published worldwide about the problem of the bacteriological weapon and the existing defense measures against it, in order to inform medical workers and…
Plans for the Development of Biological and Chemical Weapons and Defense Capabilities
This aims to provide short and intermediate term DOD plans for use by the DOD of the present B-C weapons and defense capabilities. It also aims to create a research and development plan for execution by the Army.
Annual Status Report and Forecast for Biological and Chemical Weapons and Defense
Published report on achievements in BW and CW research and development
Second Meeting of the Biological and Chemical Defense Planning Board
This is a meeting of the Biological and Chemical Defense Planning Board where they discussed the facilities of the US Army Chemical Corps and the future of its programs
First Meeting of the Biological and Chemical Defense Planning Board
This first meeting of the B&C Defense Planning Board had the objective of providing analysis of present capabilities, encouragement and planning for research, and improvement in the coupling of DoD and civilian activities.
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…
Statement of Pugwash International Conference of Scientists On Biological and Chemical Warfare
Twenty-six scientists from eight nations met to discuss BW, CW, and means for preventing their production or use in war. The statement outlines these issues and considerations for the international community.
Hearings Before the Committee on Science and Astronautics
Statements given by Army officials regarding status of CEBAR. Less information on biological warfare, more focus on chemical.
Memo of meeting on Report on Biological and Toxicological Warfare, Research, Development, and Production Programs
Purpose was to discuss recommendations provided in the report. Input largely given by Army and USAF generals, and prioritization was given to 4 named agents.
Remarks on BW-CW to the 7th Tripartite Conference
Air Force discusses acceleration of their participation in development of BW and CW.
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.…
The Probability of Soviet Employment of BW and CW in the Event of Attacks Upon the US
Uses intelligence information to assess the capability of the Soviet BW program and to provide realistic approximation of risk of attack with specific agents.
Suggested Outline for Investigations of Rinderpest
Outlines offensive and defensive experiments that would be desirable to undertake on rinderpest. Canadian document produced after discussed with Colonel Creasy of US.
Research and Development in BW and CW in Relation to the Defense of the Continental United States
The Committee of BW highlights some of the most pressing BW agents that could be used against the United States, either covertly or in sabotage. The Committee also emphasizes some of the areas that the U.S. needs to improve its research and…
Report on Criteria Necessary to Establish the Effectiveness of Anti-Personnel BW Agents
This report is a reply to the Chemical Corps, which asked for recommendations on what evidence is needed to prove a BW agent can be disseminated in concentrations effectively against personnel. The War Council rejected a request for the use of human…