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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.
Memo for Advisory Panel on Biological and Chemical Defense
Considers the practical aspects of a disarmament agreement in terms of detecting BW production facilities
Letter Housewright to Brown
Follow up with the program director of Defense Research and Engineering about topics discussed in a meeting
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
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.
Toxicological Warfare
This document details the general concerns regarding CBR (chemical, biological, radiological) warfare that were important for the United States to consider when preparing themselves against an enemy attack. Many comparisons are drawn between nuclear…
Hearings before the Subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations
Relevant info largely pertains to statements made by Gen. Creasy on the status of CEBAR. Much of useful info is off the record, but two of Creasy's prior speeches are included.
Article and Statements on CBR by William Creasy
This article seeks to explain the need for American vigilance towards the dangers of chemical, biological, and radiological weapons.
Report of the Conference to Discuss Proposals for Field Tests Submitted by the Operations Research Office
Provides details regarding the use of stem and leaf rusts as BW agents in the United States and the U.S.S.R. The report takes a deep dive into the conditions that are optimal for these rusts to be the most effective when disseminated on a given plot…
The Truth about Biological Warfare
In this document, the author aims to provide current information about BW without the usual sensationalism and exaggeration that typically surround it at this time period. While he says the occurrence of supervirulence (mutations) or a full-on…
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.
Vulnerability of Water Supplies to BW Agents
The Public Health Service at Camp Detrick was asked to look at the vulnerability of water works systems to attack with BW.
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.…
Study by the Joint Advanced Study Committee on Biological Warfare
The Joint Advanced Study Committee consulted various technical studies on BW to assess military utility.
Report of the Special Committee on Information Concerning Civil Defense Against Biological Warfare
This document emphasizes the risks of BW and requests that civilian defense programs be strengthened in order to better prepare for a BW attack. The Committee argues that current information regarding BW is very general, and provides an extensive…
Report of the Secretary of Defense's Ad Hoc Committee on Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Warfare
Report to Secretary of Defense from the Committee on Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Warfare. Discusses the state of CEBAR in the United States and provides recommendations on policy.
Memo on Discovery of Korean BW Agent
This memo notes that a sample poison powder has been contaminating water supplies near soldier bivouac areas. The poison is sent to Camp Detrick, a U.S. BW Installation, and a medical laboratory in Tokyo for further identification and analysis.
Secretary Forrestal Issues Statement on Biological Warfare Potentialities
Secretary of Defense James Forrestal gave this public statement on BW to assuage sensationalization after the Merck report.
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…