MPOD 3821 CHRONOLOGY

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Subject: MPOD 3821 CHRONOLOGY                                            

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Folder Title: CHRONOLOGY                                                                                      

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          (MPOD #3821)







                                      Chronology


          1. 8 Aug 90
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          program with substantial amounts of BT likely to have been
          produced and probably weaponized. Also AX, Cholera, Staph
          Enterotoxin B (SEB), and Clostridium Perfringens mentioned.

              -- First mention of BW in monitored message traffic by
              J-4/MRD.

              -- Led to questions about prophylaxis and treatment since not
              previously covered in CW materials presented to J-4.

          2. 11 Aug 90 - PHONCON with MAJ Eng (Army SG) regarding
          biological vaccine stockpiles.

              -- Army bagan purchasing vaccines three years ago in small
              amounts for both BT and AX.

              -- Stockpile is outside normal distribution system (with Army
              Med R&D Command).

              -- Army TSG tasked Prof Services on 11 Aug to determine
              policies associated with recognition/detection, sampling for
              definitive diagnosis, and appropriate treatment regimens.

          3. 16 Aug 90 - CAT Action responding to request by Air Marshall
          Hayr (MODUK). Asked for the right source to discuss BW Protection
          Plans and treatment of possible casualties. Copy of ONATO
          Handbook on medical Aspects of NBC Defensive operations- sent via
          Army Surgeon General's UK Liaison (LTC Lyondeane).

          4. 21 Aug 90 - AFMIC information brief on intelligence collection
          efforts associated with BW threat to J-4/MRD staff. Provided
          clinical overview of prophylaxis, side effects associated with
          vaccines, and other treatment information.




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