Defense Research: Protecting Sensitive Data and Materials at 10 Chemical and Biological Laboratories
Abstract
DOD, with the Army as executive agent, administers the chemical warfare and biological defense research program. The chemical side of the program involves research in both offensive and defensive measures, whereas the biological side is restricted by the terms of the 1972 Biological and Toxic Weapons Convention to research on defensive measures. Most of DOD's chemical and biological defense research is unclassified, and DOD encourages the exchange of scientific research information with other countries. Hundreds of foreign nationals annually visit DOD and contractor laboratories. An Army regulation contains policy and procedures for requesting and approving visits by foreign nationals and for the exchange of information. Individuals assigned to positions involving access to, or responsibility for, the security of sensitive chemical materials used in military operations must be part of the Army's Chemical Personnel Reliability Program. Army regulations establish procedures for screening and evaluating candidates for the program and for periodically evaluating individuals already assigned.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- AD1175905
Entities
People
- Clifford W. Martin
- Donna Heivilin
- Elizabeth G. Mead
- Irving T. Boker
- Leo G. Iii Clarke
- Ronald D. Leporati
- Uldis Adamsons
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office