The Problems of Chemical Terrorism
Abstract
The use of sarin in the terrorist acts in Matsumoto city and the Tokyo underground attracted the attention of the scientific society to the chemical weapons (CW). But release of chemical materials from industrial sites also poses hazard and risks to military forces, emergency response personnel and citizens alike. There will be problems in detection and protection of chemical agents. Military forces are trained and equipped to survive and operate in toxic chemical environment. It is important to determine the capabilities of military and civil emergency personnel and units to respond to chemical terrorism in terms of existing equipment, skills, organization and procedures. The military medical corps of Balkan countries can discuss the possibility to help each other in the case of chemical terrorist acts. It is possible to be created Balkan Pharmaceutical Stockpile program including chemical antidotes and life support medications and equipment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA483525
Entities
People
- C. D. Dishovsky
Organizations
- Military Medical Academy