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.
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.