Responding to the Threat of Weapons of Mass Destruction After September 11, 2001

Abstract

This paper addresses the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction as it is understood following the events of 11 September 2001 and the anthrax attacks directed at congressional and media offices in the weeks that followed. The various types of risks are explored with emphasis on chemical agents, biological pathogens, and radiological weapons. Then, the planned governmental response is evaluated with concentration on the role of the Department of Defense and the Armed Forces with a particular focus on the Reserve Components. Based on this analysis, conclusions and recommendations are offered in the context of better ensuring that the planned response to possible employment of weapons of mass destruction is adequate to meet the threat.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 09, 2002
Accession Number
ADA406480

Entities

People

  • Donald L. Lewy

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Command And Control
  • Emergency Response
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Homeland Security
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Health
  • Terrorism
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Systems Analysis and Design