Answers RE: Iran-Iraq War and Iraqi CW Use

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Subject: Answers RE: Iran-Iraq War and Iraqi CW Use
                                                                  
 1.  		Cannot confirm which type of gas was used in the Iraqi 
attack on Halabja.  Cyanide and nerve gas are supposed to be 
spread by an explosive, but we do not know how sophisticated Iraqi 
capabilities are.  

2.  		Cannot confirm which agent reportedly was used against 
the Fao peninsula.  Ideally, artillery spreads an agent through an 
air burst; but, again, Iraqi capabilities in this area are 
unknown.

3.		The nerve agent used was Tabun (GA).  The gas most used 
is unknown.

4.		It is not necessary to store chemical and biological 
agents under special conditions, but it is helpful.  For instance, 
biological agents are better stored under refrigeration.

5.		Yes, it is extremely reasonable to fear mines in a 
chemical biological warfare role.  Mines are a good method of 
delivering agents.