Weapons of Opportunity. W. K. Alexander and K. R. Still, Naval Health Research Center Toxicology Detachment; and G. B. Briggs, Geo-Centers Inc. c/o Naval Health Research Center Toxicology Detachment
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) have received a great deal of attention in the recent past. WMD generally fall into three categories (1) chemical, (2) biological and (3) nuclear. While the effective use of these weapons could be devastating, they can be difficult to procure and deliver. Many of the chemicals used and stored in industrial sites and facilities worldwide pose significant threats as weapons systems, but until recently have been ill recognized. Urban warfare, operations other than war, and terrorist activities may lead personnel exposures among peacekeepers, emergency responders, or military personnel. The Department of Defense (DoD) is recognizing the potential hazards from these asymmetric weapons of opportunity and is evaluating a program to integrate existing intelligence, reconnaissance, real time ambient monitoring, personnel protective equipment, and doctrine in a joint program to protect the health and safety of deployed personnel. This proposed program is entitled Deployment Toxicology.
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