Chemical Warfare: Implications for Operation Desert Storm and Beyond

Abstract

This paper presents the potential for use of lethal and incapacitating chemical agents in the Persian Gulf. Insight from past chemical warfare case studies, current int'l law, and U.S. and Soviet policy, strategy and tactics provide a basis for examination of Iraq's chemical warfare potential and operational strategy. In addition, a survey of Naval War College students assesses the current U.S. Armed Forces level of chemical warfare readiness. This analysis combined with the U.S. experience and current war with Iraq as well as proposing a more viable operational capability to meet stated national policy in response to chemical weapons.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 11, 1991
Accession Number
ADA236728

Entities

People

  • Bruce L. Twining
  • Frederick G. Trummer Jr.

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Command And Control
  • Conventional Warfare
  • Cyanides
  • Doctrine
  • Incapacitating Agents
  • International Law
  • Military Science
  • Mustard Agents
  • Phosgene
  • Students
  • Urban Areas
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies