Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense, "Chemical (Toxic) and Biological Warfare Readiness."

Item Details

Title

Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense, "Chemical (Toxic) and Biological Warfare Readiness."

Topics

The Joint Chiefs of Staff reflect on the state of BW and CW capabilities, with an emphasis on the higher-level achievements.

Date

1953

Conclusions

Concludes that BW is faced with abundant over-optimism in the context of inconclusive results of utility. Continued support is recommended, rather than further investment.

Files

Source

Radford, A. Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense; "Chemical (Toxic) and Biological Warfare Readiness." September 11, 1953.
Found in: 2018-016/007(10), Stephen Lyon Endicott fonds, York University Archives & Special Collections.

Citation

“Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense, "Chemical (Toxic) and Biological Warfare Readiness.",” Collection of Biothreat Risk Assessments (COBRA), accessed January 15, 2025, https://cobrabiosecurity.org/items/show/400.