MPOD 3821 CHRONOLOGY

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Subject: MPOD 3821 CHRONOLOGY                                            

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          81. 17 Dec 90 - CJCS Memorandum prepared for SECDEF, "Response to
          Iraq's Biological Warfare Threats." Provided complete review of
          known BW capability and the several levels of protection that
          presently exist. Recommended implementation of robust BW
          protection program, to include deployment and distribution of
          antibiotics and inoculations; making available, information on how
          to obtain own supplies of antibiotic protection to US allies and
          friends; UK be advised of US decisions; governments of Saudi
          Arabia, Gulf states and Israel be consulted on close-hold basis.
          Additionally, requested immediate coordination with interagency
          and agreement on public affairs program. Memo may have been
          shared with President by CJCS.

          82. 17 Dec 90 - Inforamtion on "Q Fever" provided by COL Lewis to
          J4 (ADM Smyth). Points out that Q is endemic in Middle East and
          SWA. Provided J5.

          83. IL7 Dec 90 -                 "Results and Analysis of Iraqi
          Serum Samples" received. Included test results and analysis done
          by USAMRIID. "Positive samples conform to plausible expectations
          resulting from natural exposure to endemic disease agents or
          non-specific cross reactions." Pointed out dilemna about "chain
          of custody."

          84. 17 Dec 90 - Armed Forces Epidemiologial Board memorandum
          "Recommendation Concerning the Use of Ciprofloxacin" sent to three
          Surgeons Generals and ASD(HA). Copy forwarded to J4/RADM Smyth.

              Board concurs with the use of ciprofloxacin as an adjunct
              countermeasure against inhalation AX;

              reemphasized doctrine for use;

              strongly recommended specimens be cultured, identified and
              tested for antibiotic sensitivity using resources available
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              iterated previous recommendation of 30 Aug 90 to commence
              immunization of Operation Desert Shield forces to AX and other
              ptoential biological threat agents, ASAP, beginning with those
              units and personnel at greatest risk.

          85. 18 Dec 90 - Memorandum for JR/RADM Smyth from COL Lewis
          regarding his summation of the 17 Dec Armed Forces Epidemiology
          Board meeting.



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