Aspects of tactical biological defense. Master's thesis, 2 August 1993-3 June 1994
The threat of biological warfare (BW) directed against our forces is greater today than at any other time in the history of modern warfare. This thesis represents the first attempt to answer the question 'What is an effective design for tactical biological defense' Established criteria for agents of biological origin (ABOs) are analyzed for their applicability to tactical operations. Potential ABOs are evaluated for their usefulness on the tactical battlefield. Information requirements (IRs) for use in intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB) are developed. Known and potential delivery means are listed. Analysis of the respiratory threat is made. Mathematical modeling of potential biological attack scenarios is used to determine BW's potential for limiting forces' freedom of action, and for developing detection requirements and vulnerability assessment tools. Candidate detection technologies are reviewed, and a battlefield detection strategy is developed. Finally, critical tasks for biological detection units are formulated. Agents of biological origin, Agent selection criteria, History of biological warfare, Intelligence preparation of the battlefield, Hazard modeling, Detection strategies, Critical tasks for biological detection units, Biological warfare, Tactical defense.
- Research Organization:
- Army Command and General Staff Coll., Fort Leavenworth, KS (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 6830467
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A-284653/3/XAB
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Master's thesis
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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