Research in CBR

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 which the U.S. must improve on in order to keep up with CBR development in other parts of the world.

1959

The document shares that five classes of microorganisms are likely to be used against the U.S. (fungi, protozoa, bacteria, rickettsiae, and viruses) to attack humans, animals, and plants. There is considerable emphasis on the concerns over sabotage, especially from Communist nations. The Committee emphasizes increases in CBR research, intelligence, funding, and public information campaigns to improve the United States' overall position in CBR utilization.