MPOD 3821 CHRONOLOGY

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Subject: MPOD 3821 CHRONOLOGY                                            

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Folder Title: CHRONOLOGY                                                                                      

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          5. 22 Aug 90 - Threat and recommended treatment protocols briefed
          by J-4/MRD to the three Services Surgeons Generals, ASD(HA), and
          J-4 DDPAR. First time information on the BW threat and potiential
          treatment (vaccine) communicated to the ASD(HA) level by the Joint
          Staff. J-4 attempt was to solicit vaccine policy position from
          ASD(HA) using the weekly forum (similar to Defense Health Council
          concept) for decision making.

                  Consensus reached to vaccinate entire force in the AOR.

                  DASD(MR) was to staff issue to SECDEF for policy decision
              to immunize all US forces.

              -- MG Russell, Commander, Army Med R&D Command, discussed
              with CENTCOM Surgeon, the BW threat and current availability
              of vaccines. Indicated Med R&D would continue involvement
              with FDA to expedite necessary consent-form waivers. MG
              Russell retired before it could become clear what the CINC,s
              position might be on vaccinating the troops.

          6. 24 Aug 90 - Memorandum thru the Army Surgeon General from MG
          Russell, for ASD(HA) strongly recommended planning for
          construction of additional facility utilizaing every possible
          means at hand to expedite the project. Recommended executive
          managment responsibility be given to Army Med R&D Command with
          oversight by OSD.

          7. 24 Aug 90 - ASD(Atomic Energy - Mr. Richardson, Deputy for
          Chemical Matters) visited DDf4R (ADM Smyth) regarding the status of
          Bw preparation and role of the Joint Staff. Mr. Richardson
          indicated his office was in charge of BW matters as well as all
          chemical matters. (Not true for biological, however). More of an
          introductory visit. Believe he was fishing for information.

, "Anthrax Vaccine
          Treatment for Human Protection Against BW Threat." Identified
          potential for threat, the known protection (i.e., vaccination),
          source of vaccines, and status of the increased production effort.

              -- Army SG EXUMS and Information Paper written on medical
              defense against AX and BT.

          9. 29 Aug 90 - ASH(HA) meeting held. J-4/MRD (RADM Smyth)
          attended. Resulted in Information Paper further outlining
          information on both BW agents. No real taskers from meeting,
          other than to reaffirm the medical position to vaccinate all US
          troops in AOR, ASAP.



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Declassified = 08-NOV-1996