Environmental Exposure Report
Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC)
Final Report
July 27, 2000
Many veterans of the Gulf War have expressed concern that their unexplained illnesses may result from their experiences in that war. In response to veterans concerns, the Department of Defense established a task force in June 1995 to investigate those incidents and circumstances relating to possible causes. The Office of the Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense for Gulf War Illnesses assumed responsibility for these investigations on November 12, 1996. Environmental Exposure Reports are reports of what we know today about certain events of the 1990-1991 Gulf War. This particular environmental exposure report focuses on the use of chemical agent resistant coating (CARC). The purpose of this report is to discuss the CARC painting activities conducted in the Kuwait Theater of Operations, describe possible health effects associated with exposure to CARC, and present recommendations for improvements in policy about CARC application. The narrative was initially published on February 22, 2000. Since that time, the Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses received new information which indicates that some civilian painters from Anniston, Alabama have experienced some medical problems which they attribute to their use of CARC paint during the Gulf War. No other information which contradicts the material presented here was received, nor have any additional leads developed to change the narratives assessments. Additionally, the Presidential Special Oversight Board reviewed the narrative and recommended that the Office of the Special Assistant republish it as final. For this reason, this is a final report. However, if you believe you have information which may change this case narrative, please contact my office by calling: 1-800-497-6261 Bernard RostkerSpecial Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses US Department of Defense |
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