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Memo for Director, Viral Genetics
Addresses the question of whether Fort Detrick should look into artificially recombining viruses for the purpose of creating biological weapons
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
Evaluation of Special Operations at Fort Detrick
Ad Hoc Group was organized to evaluate and prep recommendations on the covert program and activities of the Special Operations Division at Fort Detrick
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
Fourth Meeting of the Biological and Chemical Defense Planning Board
Provides an overview of the fourth B&C committee meeting
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…
CBR is a Valid Weapon, Not a Monstrosity
Statement made by Congressmen in response to the growing push for CBW disarmament.
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.
Research in CBR
The document details the position of the United States on the use of CBR weapons at the time, noting the growing concern of CBR use by foreign adversaries such as the Soviet Union and other Communist nations. It emphasizes areas of weakness upon…
Hearings Before the Subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations
Statements given by Army officials regarding status of CEBAR. Objective to raise allocated budget for CEBAR. Much of the useful info is off the record.
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.
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…
Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense, "Chemical (Toxic) and Biological Warfare Readiness."
The Joint Chiefs of Staff reflect on the state of BW and CW capabilities, with an emphasis on the higher-level achievements.