21st Century Essential NBC Reference Series: Department of Defense Chemical and Biological Defense Documents, Chemical and Biological Defenser Primer, ... Destruction WMD, First Responder Ringbound)

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This is an up-to-date compendium of four Department of Defense publications relating to chemical and biological weapons terrorism. These are vital references and superb sources of official information:

CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE PRIMER - Prepared by the Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Chemical and Biological Defense - "Terrorist use of chemical or biological weapons is among the most alarming of emerging transnational threats. Both the absence of other dominating global powers and the existence of overwhelming United States military capability greatly limit a terrorist’s options. Increasing numbers of terrorist groups are looking to make use of asymmetric measures to accomplish their goals." Contents include: CBW Characteristics; Chemical Warfare Agents; Biological Warfare Agents; Current Chemical and Biological Warfare Threat.

FEDERAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FOR COMBATING CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TERRORISM - Dr. Johnson-Winegar presentation with color charts covering Defense Operational Concept, Chem/Bio Program Budget, Aftermath of 9/11, Defense Transformation, Operational Support Anthrax Letters, CRADA, Small Business Support, Joint Service Installation Pilot Project (JSIPP), Research Program, Detection and Surveillance, Countering Biological Terrorism, Integrated Plans, Program Needs for Strategic Biotechnology Development, Historical Perspective, Funding, Chemical Threats, Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TOCs), Weaponization of Biological Agents, Pathogens and Toxins, Chemical Detection Current Capability, Emerging Technology, Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology, Medical Chemical Defense, Civilian versus Military Threat, Challenges, DoD Laboratories.

ROLE OF VACCINES IN PROTECTING MILITARY AND CIVILIAN SECTORS FROM BIOTERRORISM - Dr. Johnson-Winegar presentation with color charts covering reasons for vaccination, production, anthrax vaccine, concerns for developing and producing vaccines, risks.

DOD ADVANCED PLANNING BRIEFINGS - Dr. Johnson-Winegar presentation with color charts covering Defense Emergency Response Fund (DERF), Research and Support Programs.

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