MPOD 3821 CHRONOLOGY

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Subject: MPOD 3821 CHRONOLOGY                                            

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Folder Title: CHRONOLOGY                                                                                      

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          theater, using peritoneal inoculation of guinea pigs. Discussed
          possibilities of using other than US laboratories to make
          confirmation that agents had been used. Concerned about the











          92. 21 Dec 90 - COL McCarty (USAMRDC) called to inform J4 that
          the                                           had been approached by
          WHO wi     e responsit)iiity to coordinate an interntional team of
          experts who could be used to identify BW agents in "emergency
          relief and disaster situations."                                  to
          RADM Smyth with copy provided to  COL Fleming (J5), for
          information. This effort could become the core for the
          international confirmatory group.

          93. 22 Dec 90 - News article Washington Post, "FDA Consents to
          Use of Unapproved Drugs on US Desert Troops." Article indicates
          new "interim rule" established at DOD request allows flexibility
          in countering effects of chemical and biological weapons ... policy
          gives FDA authority to permit administration of investigational
          new drugs and biologics without informed consent of soliders.

          94. 24 Dec 90 - Warning order remains with DJS. Has not been
          finalized.

          95. 24 Dec 90 - Telephone call received from CDR Barron (joint
          Staff Public Affairs), concerning FDA news article. J4/COL Fry
          indicted office responsible for coordinating with the FDA was the
          ASD(HA)/Dr. Mendez.

          96. 28 Dec 90 - SECDEF approved implementation of deploying
          detectors/systems, distribution of antibiotics, antitoxin, AX and
          Bot T vaccines in support of ODS. Advance warning and planning
          for DOD directed improvements.

          97. 28 Dec 90 - SECDEF/ASD-PA msg (291848ZDec9O) on "Public
          Affairs Guidance - Chemical and Biological Defense Program,"
eleased.


          98. 29 Dec 90 - ASD(HA) letter to FDA Commissioner of Food and
          Drugs (Dr. David Kessler, MD) requesting a determination that
          obtaining informed consent is not feasible for the investigational




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Box ID = BX003202
Unit = OTSG
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Folder Title = CHRONOLOGY
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Subject = MPOD 3821 CHRONOLOGY
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Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
Short Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 08-NOV-1996