MPOD 3821 CHRONOLOGY

File: 120396_sep96_decls1_0008.txt
Page: 0008
Total Pages: 33

Subject: MPOD 3821 CHRONOLOGY                                            

Unit: OTSG        

Parent Organization: HSC         

Box ID: BX003202

Folder Title: CHRONOLOGY                                                                                      

Document Number:          1

Folder SEQ  #:         29







                                          UNCLASSIFIED

           Provided concern for civilian Populations at risk and dangers
           associated with not vaccinating civilians while vaccinating
           military members. Strongly urged Washington officials to think
           through implications.







           38. 24 Oct 90 - CINCCENT/Surgeon message (2415220ct9O) to Joint
           Staff/DDMR, "Desert Shield in-Theater Vaccine Administration.,,
           Sent under Nike Air (SPECAT). Was response to Joint Staff message
           of 19 Oct. CENTCOM approach to theater AX vaccination developed;
           program                                       Information shared
           with J5 (BG Jumper) and DJS.

           39. 25 Oct 90 - Memo from DDMR (ADM Smyth) on status of AX
           production; summary in preparation for 2 Nov TANK brief; new
           contracting/construction activities and short and long term goals
           (i.e., preliminary on status of Tri-Service Task Force). Query
           given to Dr. Collis (DASD(MR)) as heads-up.

           40. 25 Oct 90 - DJS transmitted chart to CJCS (presently in the
           AOR) concerning production of vaccines. Chart showed number of US
           personnel capable of being vaccinated with AX over time.







           41. 31 Oct 90 - Army Med R&D Command background paper submitted
           to J4/DDMR regarding US position to conduct an offensive
           biological warfare R&D program. The 1972 Convention on the
           Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of
           Bacteriological and Toxin Weapons and their Destruction (Articles
           I and X) allows for production of and research on biological
           agents for purposes of prophylactic, protective or other peaceful
           purposes. Given to J4 for general information.

           42. 2 Nov 90 - Third TANK informational briefing held with
           OPSDEPS and Joint Chiefs. Key issue: "who" to innoculate and
o start. overview provided included:

              -- Capability assessment with additional production
              possibilities;





                                            8




                                         UNCLASSIFIED

Document 33 f:/Week-36/BX003202/CHRONOLOGY/mpod 3821 chronology:1108961508372
Control Fields 17
File Room = sep96_declassified
File Cabinet = Week-36
Box ID = BX003202
Unit = OTSG
Parent Organization = HSC
Folder Title = CHRONOLOGY
Folder Seq # = 29
Subject = MPOD 3821 CHRONOLOGY
Document Seq # = 1
Document Date =
Scan Date =
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