Lethal Chemical Warfare: Option or Myth

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Abstract:

The events which led to the US obtaining a lethal chemical offensive capability are examined, as are intelligence indicators of Soviet policy concerning lethal chemical warfare. US public opinion is assessed to the extent of determining the general trends and shaping factors. Arguments for and against the lethal chemical option are presented and analyzed.

Author(s):
Baird, Richard J.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Student essay
Pagination:
0027

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*CHEMICAL WARFARE, *POLITICAL SCIENCE, DISARMAMENT, MILITARY INTELLIGENCE, PUBLIC OPINION, UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, USSR
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Chemical, Biological and Radiological Warfare
Report Date:
1974 Oct 18