MPOD 3821 CHRONOLOGY

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Subject: MPOD 3821 CHRONOLOGY                                            

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Folder Title: CHRONOLOGY                                                                                      

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          63. 30 Nov 90 - Fifth TANK informational briefing held. No
          change to Iraq's ability to weaponize. Provided update on
          availability of both vaccines, development of antitoxin, use of
          antibiotics, development of BW detection devices, and
          consultations with the

              -- SECARMY formed implementation working group on 21 Nov 90;
              vaccine production plan on schedule. Optimally, potential
              combined AX vaccinated population could be
              every 6 weeks starting Apr 91. Can protect          by 15
              Jan.             will have RFP for BT vaccine production on 3
              Dec; Ft Detrick facility assessment to produce BT due 5 Dec;
              can now protect

              -- Development of antitoxin (works for BT only), against all
              7 strains ongoing. Works past exposure if administered before
              symptoms appear; can protect


              -- Availability of antibiotics (works for AX only). Works
              past exposure if administered before smyptoms appear; can
              protect         by 1 Jan -         by 1 Feb. Uncertain
              downside (medical impact) when removed from antibiotics.

              -- Development of BW detection devices. (Antibody detection
              technique) tells when to remove protective gear (test results
              in 30 minutes); 6 samplers can be fielded in 90 days.  mommm&lwj
                        technique) tells when to put on protective gear;












              -- Consul                                                    a
              concern.


              kcioxycyc-LinE), antitoxin serum (tor BI-). interagency working
              group formed to develop US response if
              vaccination program (DOS lead).

              -- No change in CINC's position ... does not want to begin
              vaccination program until all troops can be protected.




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Declassified = 08-NOV-1996