BIOLOGICAL WARFARE CAPABILITIES LAB MEETING 3 JAN 91

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Subject: BIOLOGICAL WARFARE CAPABILITIES LAB MEETING  3 JAN 91           

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Folder Title: CONFIRMATION OF ATTACK WITH BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS                                                  

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                 (6) @ Option 2 can be implemented in the AOR on or about
         15 Jan 91 provided country clearances and priority transportation
         for personnel and equipment/supplies are obtained expeditiously.
         U.S Navy can implement capability at Navy Forward Lab immediately
         upon receipt of specialized supplies (i.e., growth media, etc) and
         cross training of microbiologist and other personnel by USAMRIID
         scientists who has worked with anthrax. Additional personnel for
         Navy Forward Lab (microbiologist and medical laboratory specialist?

                 (7) (U) Civilian scientists not required for analytical
         tasks in AOR.

            d. (U) Disadvantages

                 (1) (U) Requires long distance transport of samples to
         CONUS labs.

                 (2) (U) Response is limited by long distance
         communication.

         3. (U) Option 2 provides greatest flexibility, a redundant
         capability, and most effectively supports the CINCCENT and NCA.
         Recommend option 2 in paragraph 2 for implementation.


























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