Implications and Effects of Advanced Biological and Biological/Chemical Weapons at the Operational Planning Level

Abstract

Recent advances and potential proliferation of biological weapons could have profound implications on operational planning for the United States. In general, biological weapons development has the potential to revolutionize warfare planning. This paper analyzes recent research and advances in biological and biological/chemical technology. It examines the imposing threat and significance to the Biological Weapons Convention of 1972. It then discusses how biological and biological/chemical weapons effects the operational level and operational planning. This paper offers projections, opinion on deficiencies/ risk, and suggests alternatives. Finally, conclusions are presented offering challenges and concerns.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 21, 1991
Accession Number
ADA240460

Entities

People

  • Chad L. Grabow

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Factors
  • Biotechnology
  • Casualties
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Education
  • Governments
  • Middle East
  • Nuclear Bombs
  • Students
  • Terrorism
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Systems Analysis and Design