Memo for Advisory Panel on Biological and Chemical Defense

Item Details

Title

Memo for Advisory Panel on Biological and Chemical Defense

Topics

Considers the practical aspects of a disarmament agreement in terms of detecting BW production facilities

Date

1961

Conclusions

Recommends unscheduled visits to benign plants in order to determine potential dual-use scenarios. The week-long incubation period of many viruses may mean that you'd be able to inspect hatcheries weekly. Recognizes the difficulty of enforcing a disarmament treaty with small-scale production.

Files

Source

Worthley, H.N. Memo for Advisory Panel on Biological and Chemical Defense. 1961.
Found in: NARA College Park, RG 330, Entry P757, Box 9.

Citation

“Memo for Advisory Panel on Biological and Chemical Defense,” Collection of Biothreat Risk Assessments (COBRA), accessed January 15, 2025, https://cobrabiosecurity.org/items/show/418.