Case Narrative
Tallil Air Base, Iraq
| 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 events that occurred at Tallil Air
Base. 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 that occurred at
Tallil. Please contact my office to report any new
information by calling: 1-800-472-6719 Bernard Rostker |
Last Update: October 30, 1997
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 all possible causes. The Investigation and Analysis Directorate (IAD) of the Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses (OSAGWI) assumed responsibility for these investigations on November 12, 1996 and has continued to investigate the events that occurred at Tallil Air Base, Iraq. IAD’s 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 related to possible causes of Gulf War illnesses, along with whatever documentary evidence or personal testimony was used in compiling the accounts. The narrative that follows is such an account.
Background
on Iraq’s Chemical Weapons Program
Tallil
Air Base Description
Desert
Storm—the Air War
Desert
Storm—the Ground War
The
Cease-Fire and Occupation of Tallil
Search
for Chemical Weapons
Demolition
Activities
Activity
after US Occupation
ASSESSMENT
TAB
A - Acronym Listing/Glossary
TAB
B - Units Involved
TAB
C - Bibliography
TAB
D - Methodology For Chemical Incident Investigation
TAB
E - Photos of Tallil Air Base
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NOTES
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