Case Narrative
11th Marines
Case Narratives are reports of what we
know today about specific events that took place during
the Gulf War of 1990 and 1991. This particular case
narrative focuses on NBC alerts experienced by the 11th
Marines, an artillery regiment supporting the 1st
Marine Division. The narrative provides information on
each alert and assesses the likelihood that Marines of
this unit operated in areas where chemical warfare agent
was present. This is an interim report, not a final
report. We hope that you will read this and contact us
with any information that would help us better understand
the events reported here. With your help, we will be able
to report more accurately on the events surrounding 11th
Marines. Please contact my office to report any new
information by calling: 1-800-472-6719 Bernard Rostker |
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Last Update: October 30, 1998
Many veterans of the Gulf War have been experiencing a variety of physical symptoms, collectively called Gulf War illnesses. In response to veterans concerns, the Department of Defense (DoD) established a task force in June 1995, to investigate incidents and circumstances relating to possible causes. The Investigation and Analysis Directorate (IAD) of the Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses assumed responsibility for these investigations on November 12, 1996, and has continued to investigate reports of chemical warfare agent incidents. IADs interim report is contained here.
As part of the effort to inform the public about the progress of this effort, DoD is publishing (on the Internet and elsewhere) accounts that may contribute to the discussion of possible causes of illnesses of Gulf War veterans, along with whatever documentary evidence or personal testimony was used in compiling the accounts. The narrative that follows is such an account.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TAB C - Witnesses Interviewed (by Gulf War Unit)
TAB D - Incidents Not Associated with 11th Marines NBC Threats
TAB F - Methodology for Chemical Incident Investigation
TAB G - Video Clip of 11th Marines Movement
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