MPOD 3821 CHRONOLOGY

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Subject: MPOD 3821 CHRONOLOGY                                            

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Folder Title: CHRONOLOGY                                                                                      

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          agent pentavalent botulinum toxoid vaccine because of military
          combat exigencies in ODS.

          99. 31 Dec 90 - JR(LRC) message (31220OZ Dec 90) to CENTCOM Rear,
          priority movement of biological vaccines and personnel in support
          of ODS. Requested priority assignment of aircraft, provided
          weight and cube information.

          100. 31 Dec 90 - Response to ASD(HA) letter to Dr. David Kessler,
          MD received. Based upon the ASD(HA) assessment of the military
          operation, Commissioner found that there is no available
          satisfactory alternative therapy for the prevention of botulism
          and concurred with the informed consent waiver proposal. FDA
          determination to expire in one year.Late December through 18 Jan
          91 - The issuance of chemical defense equipment (gas masks) for
          American citizens discussed by Interagency working group and J5.







          101. 3 Jan 91 - CINC received briefing from his NBC staff on the
          CONOPS associated with the detector systems contemplated for use
          in the AOR. Indicated detectors should be stopped from shipment
          until a more detailed analysis and review of the plan could be
          accomplished. A DCINC "Personal For" msg to ADCSOPS on issue was
          sent. J4 (DL) called J4 (CENTCOM) in effort to help break
          bottleneck loose to give detector equipment top priority for
          shipment and forward placement. Turns out CINC's concerns were
          reason for delay . . . no bottleneck!

          102. 5 Jan 91 - CENTCOM msg (051444ZJan9l) issued on "BW Defense
          Medical Guidelines". Failed to emphasize masking as prime
          defensive measure. J4 (DDMR) called CENTCOM Suregon; asked for
          added emphasis in follow-on msg.

          103. 8   Jan 91 - Updated assessment by USAMRDC on status of
be provided weekly.

          104. 9   Jan 91 -                   Biological/Chemical Defense
          working  Group (Medical-Technical) convened under auspices of Army
          Surgeon  General to draft two working papers on medical defense
          against  biological materials and detection of biological
          materials. J5 (DDPMA) has final responsibility of all Interagency
          members for classification and clearance.

          105. 9 Jan 91 - Handling and decontamination of BW contaminated
          remains and mortuary affairs overview conducted in TANK by Army
          and J4.




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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