PRODUCTION OF VACCINES FOR BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE

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Subject: PRODUCTION OF VACCINES FOR BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE                   

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Folder Title: PRODUCTION OF VACINES FOR BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE                                                    

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                                                     DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
                                                   OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY
                                                 RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ACOUISITION
                                                          103 ARMY PENTAGON
                                                        WASHINGTON DC 20310-0103

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                    SFAE-BD                                                                                        its,


                    MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD


                    SUBJECT: Production of Vaccines-for Biological%Defense.


                    1.      A meeting  was held at the office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense. (Health
                    Affairs) on 9 Feb, 94 from I 000-1 I 00. AttendingwereDr..Stpphen Joseph, ASD(HA)
                    designee; ADM Ed Martin,-acting ASD(HA); CAPTJamesHanrahan, ASD(HA)(MR),
                    CAPT Carey Hodges, ASD (HA), Lt,Col Sharon Falkenheimer, ASD(liA)(MR), and Dr.
                    Anna Johnson-Winegar, Acting Deputy, Joint Program Office for Biological Defense.

                    2.      The primary subject of discussion was the@ production of vacemes for biological
                    defense (BD), including an analysis @6f.,current outputs.-with.existing contractors. (status
                    quo), and the calculated production rates for the proposed,,3overDment Owned-Contractor
                    Operated (GOCO) facility. Detailed discussion of production methods,.yields per batch,
                    and other specific issues ensue& @ Mokconcems were directed at stockpile levels of
                    anthrax.-vaccine. and botulinuin toxoid;@ At:tms time-,@ theie.,arestill-no specific
                    requirements..from.the. CINCszprojecting'Ariniialusagq,:6f BD-.vacdines.@ ADM Martin's
nd for vaccines since actual usage
                    would be controversial (need for informed consent for some vaccines; sending the wrong
                    message by immunizing with certain vaccines; insufficient supplies for some vaccines).
                    The need for a BD vaccine stockpile is based on the memo from the CJCS, dated May
                    1991 (SECRET), (the JROC has also approved a Mission Need Statement for Biological
                    Defense). ADM Martin specifically stated that he has proposed through the J-4 that the
                    Joint Staff ask the current Chairman to rescind that memo, thereby eliminating the need
                    to build stockpiles of these vaccines that in all probability would not be used. Without a
                    requirement for BD vaccines, the need for a GOCO could not be supported.

                            Note: COL Fuzy, former Joint Program Director and Task Force leader for the
                            JPO-BD explained that this was a drastic departure from ADM Martin's previous
                            position. As a member of the Joint General Officer Steering Committee, ADM
                            Martin fully supported the formation of the JPO IAW CJCS memo and JROC
                            recommendations. Moreover, it was ADM Martin who championecrthe
                            explanation and clarification on IND and FDA licenser issues. Due to his support,
                            the JGOSC approved the charter language that addressed JPO management of
                            medical programs.







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Declassified = 08-NOV-1996