Report on the Appraisal of the Technical Aspects of Biological Warfare
Item Details
Title
Report on the Appraisal of the Technical Aspects of Biological Warfare
Topics
The Committee on Biological Warfare developed a report based on reporting from special panels/consultants. Appraised BW capabilities and existing development in terms of military utility.
Date
1947
Conclusions
Affirms that the US is vulnerable to attack and R&D needs to be expanded. Anthrax, botulism, and brucellosis are considered for offensive development. At the moment, plants and animals are considered to be more vulnerable than human populations.
Files
Source
Research and Development Board, Committee on Biological Warfare. Report on the Appraisal of the Technical Aspects of Biological Warfare. August 26, 1947.
Citation
“Report on the Appraisal of the Technical Aspects of Biological Warfare,” Collection of Biothreat Risk Assessments (COBRA), accessed October 16, 2024, https://cobrabiosecurity.org/items/show/374.