report to the national security council (a)
DESCRIPTION
This report provides the key findings of the review of U.S. chemical and biological warfare policies and programs initiated by NSSM 59 (See Document No. 4 above). Part I provides background information on U.S. policies and programs relevant to the policy issues under review, while Part II examines these policy issues and options, summarizing the pros and cons of each option and indicating where needed the differing agency viewpoints. The background information includes information on the Soviet biological and chemical warfare programs, the lack of an existing clear U.S. policy on the subject, current U.S. capabilities, stockpiles and R&D efforts, military considerations, and current arms control initiatives.TRANSCRIPT
