Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) Warfare and its Disarmament Aspects

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 U.S.' existing defensive measures.

1960

The document emphasizes that the degree of disaster often depends on the intent of the attacker, especially because the array of available biological weapons is so wide and can cause a variety of effects. In terms of morbidity, viruses like the flu are considered less dangerous while anthrax and brucellosis are considered the most dangerous. The document also emphasizes that BW agents' ability to remain undetected and unidentified for several days may make it more attractive than CW and RW.