Defending Against Biological and Chemical Attacks

Abstract

The Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense, formed just seven years ago, is on the forefront of developing cutting-edge defenses and protection for military service members against potential chemical and biological attacks. In the past year alone, the organization has fielded more than 1.3 million items of equipment to the military services, including protection masks, biological detectors, and chemical detectors. The organization is also involved in preparing our country to respond to potentially crippling pandemics, as demonstrated by its involvement in H1N1 research. Army Brig. Gen. Jess A. Scarbrough, the joint program executive officer for chemical and biological defense (JPEO-CBD), spoke with Defense AT and L about the latest initiatives in the program office. Mike Kotzian, the DAU Mid-Atlantic Region acquisition/program management department chair, oversaw the development of this interview.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2010
Accession Number
AD1016279

Entities

People

  • Jess A. Scarbrough

Organizations

  • Defense Acquisition University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Force Protection
  • Homeland Defense
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military History