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Chemical and Biological Defense: Emphasis Remains Insufficient to Resolve Continuing Problems

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date March 29, 1996
Report No. NSIAD-96-103
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Summary:

U.S. troops remain highly vulnerable to attack from biological and chemical agents because the Defense Department (DOD) has yet to address many shortcomings identified during the Persian Gulf War, including inadequate training, a lack of decontamination kits and other equipment, and a shortage of vaccine stocks. Problems in chemical and biological defense are likely to continue unless DOD designates this area a higher priority. This report discusses (1) DOD's actions to address chemical and biological warfare problems identified during the Persian Gulf War and (2) the current preparedness of U.S. ground forces to operate in a contaminated environment.

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