Environmental Protection: Is the Army Prepared to Fight

Abstract

The paper reviews the nature of environmental hazards and the increasing levels of pollution found in the United States. Pertinent environmental related legislation, Executive Orders, and DOD directives, are analyzed to determine the National policy on environmental protection. The Army's Environmental Quality Program is addressed to determine its coincidence and responsiveness to the National policies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 29, 1973
Accession Number
AD0761589

Entities

People

  • Malcolm V. Meekison

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pollution
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Environment
  • Environmental Pollution
  • Environmental Protection
  • Health Services
  • Hygiene
  • Industrial Plants
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Personnel Management
  • Solid Waste
  • United States
  • Waste Products
  • Water Pollution
  • Water Resources

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.