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HEADQUARTERS

CHDIICAL CCHPS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMNAND DWAKTPENT UE' THE ARMY

WASHINGTON 25, D. C.

HISTORICAL REPORT

1 APFUL 1956 . to 30 JWl3 1956

Reports Control Symbol CMLHO-194 GLADYS P. SIZBER Historian

\Znable to dnt?rmine regrading date This document consists of 34- nunbered pages Copy No. L of 4 Copies, ttA1r

UNCLASSlFl ED PART I ADMINISTRATION

A. Mission and Responsibilities. No change.

B. Acquisition of Physical. Facilities. No change.

C. Organization.

No change. c D. Development of Administrative Procedures. i No change.

1 PART I1 FISCAL

This portion appropriately will be submitted by the OCCmlO Comptroller.

2 PART I11

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A, Key Personnel.

The assignment and transfer of key personnel in Headquarters, CmlC Research and Development Command are as follows:

EXf ect ive Date Name and Status Authority

10 June 1956 Dr. C. Grant Ash, Physical Civil Service Science Administrator, GS-2.4, Appointment assigned to Job No. 922, t- Research Division 18 June 1956 Colonel Uoyd E. Fellenz, CmlC, Par 1, SO 37, attached for duty as Acting Hq, .SDCOM Deputy Commander during temporary absence of Colonel Joseph F. Escudef

28 June 1956 Mr. Daniel J. Shearin desig- par 1, so 39, nated Executive Officer (vice Hq, RDCOM Lt. Col, Rhett G, Harris re- assigned as U,S. Technical Representative, Porton, Ebg- land, effective 2 July 56)

B. Personnel Strength.

By letter dated 5 June 1956, CMLWM-M-11, subject: "Military and Civilian Manpower Authorization, Voucher No, OCCmlO 56-85,1~the CmlC Comptroller advised that subject authorization for Headquarters, CmlC Research and Development Command as of 1 June 1956 was eight (8) and thirty-four (34) respectively. As of 30 June 1956, there are five (5) and twenty-three (23) respectively on duty.

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PART IV -PLANS

A. Plans for Peacetime Establishment.

The peacetime requirements for personnel are estimated to'be eight (8) officers and thirty-four (34) civilians in order that the Headquarters rnw perform its assigned ndssion, This is a decrease in military of three and and increase in civilian manpower of five as reported in previous quarter,

9. Mobilization Plans.

Mobilization Plans for this Headqaarters are being prepared and will be forirarded in a future report. By lst Indorsement, CMLRD-EX (9 May 56), i Subject: "Revision of ,v12 Mobilization TD1s as of 1 July 1956 (U)," i dated 18 June 1956, subject TD for Hq, RDCOM was forwarded to the Chief Chemical Officer, Attn: ACklO far Pl&ng and Doctrine, (CmlC #9018-S). In accordance with agreement with OCCmlO, provision was not made for comptroller, physical security, personnel, and similar services, assuming, for the present, that most of these required services will be furnished on post.

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PART V 0PE;RATIONS

The major staff actions of Headquarters, CmlC Research an3 Development Command are set forth on pages 5 through 34.

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26 Mar 56 (c) Letter to Colonel Donald H. Hale, Cownanding Officer, Chemical War- (lOlO-s6-C) fare Laboratories, CMLRD, (uws), inclosing letter from Colonel Lloyd E. Fellenz, CmlC, Chemical Officer, Hq CONARC, Fort Monroe, Va., to Colonel J. H. Rothschild dated 13 March 1956 (CmlC Control No. lOlO-s6-C) stating that General Wywan had expressed a great deal of interest in many of the CWL actiPities and that he was specifically interested in knowing *ether uork uas being done in the chemical field to determine means whereby a given area of the battlefield, or any area as amatter of fact, could be surveyed to detect the presence of human beings. He apparently had talked with the Project Michigan Group and had questioned them with respect to the inikamd possibilities. Colonel Fefina does nat think a fo& requirament is appropriate until the tentative feasibility has been deteTaoined4 he recently briefly discussed this with Colonel Hale and Dr. Sumer- son, and they are doing no wrk of this type at the moment. Letter to Colonel Hale requests submiasion of any ids- on the subject and, if considered desirable, he may contact Colonel Fellenz with the idea of establishing a requirensnt. Colonel Rothschild raises the question as to whether there is my possibility of a scanning infrared device satisfying the need, 26 Mar 56 (C) Letter to Colonel Fellens advising that his letter of 13 March 1956 (1010-5%) regarding General lQmn)s idea regarding a scanning device to detect the presence of huarans (or possibly all wam-bodied sinbialmala) 5s being transmitted to Chemical Warfare Laboratories to see if they have any suggestions and concurrhg in Colonel Fellenal statement that a formal requirement might await the receipt of some ideas from CoMel Hale and his people. 2 Apr 56 (V) Comnent No. 1, CMLRD-PP, fron Acting Chief Chemical Officer to the (793-56-S) Chief of Research and Developmnt, OCS, subject: “Research and De- velopment &@et Execution Plan for FY 1957 and Budget Btimate for FP 1958,” transmitting subject Plan and Eotimate developed within the $35.5 laillion ceiling and WitNn Departlaent of the Anay guidance,

(U) Although it appear8 that R&D finds for CmlC have been only reduced from #36.2 -on to $35.5 muon, tW in fact is mishading. Due to an indicated substantial reduction in funds fram other Do agencies, and the necessity of peSing for services formerly furnished by the armies, the actual reductim is considerably greater, of the order of magnitude of $6,000,000, leading to a reduction in dollars spent on research and development. In addition, the Chief Chemical Officer will be supplying $1,OOO,OOO for the operation and support of a neuv established Medical Corps unit at Fort Detrick. Thia unit has been established pursuant to an agreement between the Chief Chemical. Offlcer and The Surgeon General whereby The Surgeon General assumes respond- biUty for detenuining the risk of BW attack to the U. s. Armed Forces and for developing appropriate biological methods to protect them. This exceeds lq about $6OO,OOO the atuount funded in FY 1956 in this area.

UNCLASSIFIED U PJ C 1ASS IF 1 E D 2 April 1956(S) Inclosed also am !'Additional in order of priority, ( 793-56s to yield an optbum program. Of these, the firat eeventeen, totaling Continued) $5,024,000, are considered necessary for a program looking toward the long-range future, in contra-distinction to short-range objectives. Although these are listed as projects, they should be considered generally as programs to accomplish the following: a. Some augmentation of the high priority programs stressed by the C/R&D, CCS. b. A reasonable program on the fuIldamentals of dissemination from individual munitions and of dispersion of munition+ from manned planes and missiles to cover large areas to exploit to the maximum the unique potentialities of Cd and EM.

0. More mrk on dry biological agents as required far the Air Force.

d. More work on the medical aspects af CW to lead to better treatnmnt of casualties. (C) It is recommended that funds at least ln the amourst of $5,024,000 be provided in addition to the $35.5 million to permit the Chemical Corps to accomplish its assigned mission in establishing the basis for the long-range program. (C) Memorandum for Record:- References:- a. Coment No. 1 from C/M, OCS, O/A, 23 Jan 56, above subject; b. Comeat No, 1 from C/R&D, OCS, CSRD/A, 9 Feb 56, subject: "Additional Guidance R&D BE? FY 1957 and Budget Estimates for FY 1958,11 (CmlC Control No. 363-56-S);cConmoent No, I from C/M, OCS, CSRD/A, 4 Feb 56, above subject. Budget directive was sent to RDCOM field installations on lb Mar 56 and the last field submission was received in BDCOM on 27 Har 56. Following are the ceilings for the various RDCOM field activities:

Program 1SA program IS 17,733 program 1% L13a 5,430 HQ, RDCOM 100 240 Sep. Activities of ocwo 168 188 The Surgeon Ueneral 1,OOO TOTAL $36,232 $35,5oo A total of $612,000 is included in above ceilings for Hq. ENCOM. Program 19 - $229,000 for technical operations and $126,000 for suppart. Program 1SA - $224,000 for technical operations and $33,000 for support. The $6 million order of magnitude reduction referred to in Comment NO. 1 ie rOUghly =de Up ELS fOI.IOWS:

UNClCiSS I FI ED UNCLASSlFl ED 2 April 1956 $700,000 DA RB9 furpds ( 793-56-S 583,000 BtO monies for support at Fort Detrick in FY 56 Continued) 235,000 M&O support monies for DE in FY 56 Rough Estimates Reduction - Outside funds anticimted: $b250.000 - BWL Approx. $s;bo;ooo - DE Carry-over monies:$lJ million - BWL 2.3 million - CWL 82~,~- DFG $6OO,OOO for TSG (A portion of this work on the BW volunteer program and BN identification programs estimated at $400,000 which had been programmed for FY 56 would make up the million dollars based on TSG &peloent.

Informa%ion-w:$be M&O &nd P&P items waa coordinated with Materiel Division (Miss -4). Dr. FroUchls office was apprised as early as possible but, because of deadline, CmlC Coroptrollerdld not review final document.

2d Indorsemnt to Coffnnanding Officer, Dugway Proving Ground, CPILILD-Dc, Subject: "Request for Additional Personnel and Funds Required to Comply with Anay Audit Agency Recomendations,n dFr8cting that steps be initiated to compw with recommendations contained in Army Audit Agency report and requesting a restudy of additional personnel requirement. Actions required to implement AAA recormaendatians do not appear to represent any added responsibility and should be accomplished within the normal staffing. All recommendations included in Inclosure 1 submitted with basic are required, specifically or by reasonable interpretation in the implementation of the Army F'inancial Management Plan and are necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the Command in the areas of Program Management, Supply Hnnrrpenrent and Accounting. They are a part of the nomal functions of the Program Director, Directar of Logistics, and Comptroller. ! 2d Indorsement requests submission of new plan for implementation of and compliance with the BAA recommendations upon completion of restudy. Recently, $30,000 was made available to Dugway to apply to remew this problem. As discussed between the Cots of RDCOM and DPG, no additional funds specifically for this effort uill be included in the 1957 budget estimate; howem, colnpliance with the requirement will be effected within the funds available to DE for FY 1957. MEMOWUH FOR RECORD - The Army Audit Agency performed an internal audit at DFG covering the period of operations from 1 July 1953 to 30 June 19% and noted a series of regulation violations, deficiencies in accounting procedures and other errore of omission and caxnission related to the Army Industrial FMd system, property accounting ad management, supply systems, etc. A8 a result of this report, the CO, DPG submitted a request for increased allotment of personnel amounting to 31 and $164,000 to fund these personnel. in order to correct the deficiencies noted in the audit. Colonel Rothsohild requested Colonel Escude' to make em, which was acconq?lished in 2 Apr 54 coardination with the Comptroller, OCCmlO, and additional contacts I (RD 8 Contd) have been made with the Comptroller, Army; study of the pertinent regulations, ad comments of the Comptroller, Amy Chemical Center.

2 ~pr56 Letter to Colonel Leonard C. Miller, Representative for Chemical (RD 566) Corps, U.S. Am Standardization Group, U.K., CMIXD, advising that the ChieL" Chemical Officer had designated Colonel J. H. Rothschild to be Chairman of the Eleventh Tripartite Conference. Decision to hold the Tripartite was not made until a few days ago and since that thpersonnel have been engaged in (a) sending formal invi- tations to U-K. and Canada, (b) setting up a tripartite secretariat, (c) selecting U. S. chainnen of the various agenda subjects, (d) lnitiating action to develop a time schedule and tentative agenda, etc. The Chairman will write directly to LK, and Canada as so001 as possible following formal acceptance by these countries of the invitation to participate in the Conference and the fonaulation of the time schedule and the tentative agenda. The latter should be ready for transmittal late in April and, by that time, we will have the necessary acceptances and the designation of the ILK. and the Canadian chainosn with whom we should correspond. Letter requests Colonel Miller to keep U,K, informally advised af aar plans and progress and to inform us of any details uhich may be overlooked. Colonel RothetchiM has directed that copies of all correspondence concerning the Tripartite be furnished Colonel HUer, 2 m 56 Letter to Colonel Carl S. Casto, United States Technical Representa- (m 56) tive (DRB), Office of the Seniar Standardization Representative, Ottawa, Canadat, 0,identkal to above letter to Colanel Miller.

2 Apr 56 Letter to Cots, WL, BWL, and DFG, CMLRD, subject: "Eleventh Tripartite Conference," advising th& the subject conference will be (m 566) * held in this counw Wing the period 29 October to 10 November 1956, and that the Chief Chemical Office has designated Colonel ( J, H, Rothschild as chairman of the conference, with assigned respond- bility for planning and conducting the meetings. The confareace will be conducted at the Amy Chemical Center with appropriate meetings scheduled for Fmt Detrick. The Chemical Warfare Labmatories dll be responsible for all technical and administrative matters concerning the Conference and WlU. effect the necessary coordination with appropriate elements within and outside the Chelpical Corps. Direct coamaunication on these mattere is authorized.

The various agenda subjects for the Conference and the respective U.S. chairmen are as follows: Aged8 abject u* s. chairman Organization BW Agents Dr. Edwin V. Hill BWL BW Wsapona Dr. James L. Roberts BWL cw Agents Dr. Benjamin Witten (3wL (33 Weapons Mr. Milton Cutler CWL Flame Dr. Bernard Berges CWL Protection Mr. Gerald J. Fleming CWL 8 I. U N C LASS I F i E D

2 April 1956 Medical Dr. David B. DIU, CWL (RD 566 Contd) Field Trials & Meteorology Col. Donald D. Bode' DE Radiological Defense Mr. JosephLindwarn CWL Service Aspects Col. Rubert D. Chapman CxnlC Trabing Cornwand In general, the procedure for the conference should be similar to that followed at the Tenth Tripartite; however, it is suggested that consideration be given to the comments of last year's delegates for impmdng the overall effectiveness and minor modifications of procedure may be made if necessary. Any major change will be submitted to Hq RDCOM for approval. In preparation for the conference, particular attention should be given to the following: a. As much time as possible be afforded to the technical popple to meet in mall groups to discuss their agenda itema; f b. Plans should be made on the basis af a U.S. delegation of approximately forty people; C. Adequate participation in the conference by Ehgineering Cara- maad should be assured in ~ewof the increased emphasis in the Chemical Corps on engineering aspects. 4 April 1956 3d Indorsement to Chief Chemical Officer, Atb: Assistant Deputy 528) Chief Chemical Officer for Scientific Activities, CMTRD-D, Subject: I (RD I "Status of Signal Corps Meteorological Team No. 6, Fart Detrick, 1 concurring in remokal of Team from Fort Detrick by 15 April 19% As stated in basic letter, relocation of the majority of field I testing to Dugway Proving Ground makes support of this type unneces- sary. 5 April 1956 (U)Cment No. 1 to Chief ChaWical Officer, CMLRD-R, Subject: "Responsi- (RD 570) bilities in the Defense Against Biological Warfare," attaching proposed Msposition Foras from the Chief Chemical Officer to the Chief of Re- I search and Depelopwent, OCS, informing him of the agrement bet- ( The Surgeon General and the Chief Chehcal Officer on the above sub- jet, with the ret-ndation that R&D Directive Po. 8 be amended to reflect the responsibility achowledged by The Surgeon GemraL

(FOUO) Progosed D/F from CCmlO to C/R&D, CCS, 8ame subject, transmits copy of TSECCnlO Agreement dated 21 February 1956 delineating the relative responsibilities of the Chemical Corps and the Medical Service far the defensive aspects of BW. In summary, TSG UlU. assme respond- bility for determining the risk of BW attacks to the U. S. Armed Fmcea and, where indicated, for the developaent of appropriate biological protective rneasums. In the discharge of this responsibility, he will conduct investigations requiring the exposure of volunteers to potential biologicad. warfare agents. CWOwill retain the respoasi- bility for deterruining the risk of participation by civilians qg. military personnel in Bw research and development work as well aa developing biological protective measures for such personnel. Pro- grams an the pathogenesis of disease of BW interest, detection of en- BW agents in the field, decontamination, and mechanical protective devices continue to be CCmlO's responsibility.

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5 April 1956 In view of attached agreement, it is recornended that paragraph 3b (RD 570 Contd) of R&D Mrective No. 8 dated 31 May 19% be mended as follows: tlb. Conduct of supporting research and of development in subject fields to meet Amy requirements and joint requirements of (FOUO) the Army with one or both of the other Departments, or requirements not otherwise assigned or assumed, with the following exceptions: (1) Clothing assigned to The Quartermaster General (2) Ammunition assigned to Chief of Ordnance (3) as aR rement between the Chief Chemical Officer and The Surgeon General, The Surgeon General will conduct a research program to determine the risk to the U.S. Armed Forces of biological warfare attacks and the development of appropriate biological protective meairures for the U.S. Armed Forces." The underlined portions are the recanmended additions to the directive as presently written. f' 10 April 1956 Memorandum for Record, CMLRS-D, prepared by &. J. Rex Pimlott, Products Development Givision, regarding the Arctic Test Conference held at Fort Monroe, Virginia, on 3,b and 5 April 1956 for the purpose of planning the 19561957 Arctic Test Program, which conference was attended by Nr. Pinlott, Hq. RDCOH, and Messrs. E.L. Gotoff and ROWo Harris of Chemical Warfare Laboratories. The Chemical Corps (W) presented two item, the WR7 Mask ani the BORl One-Shot Flame Thrower,for consideration by Subcomnittee C: a. Mask, Protective, a3R7 These masks will be ready by 1 July 1956, and the CmlC desires to conduct final engineering testing this year. CONARC wishes to participate and conduct a combined user servlce test under Arctic conditions, Tests will be conducted by Arctic Test Team No. 3 at the Gerstle River Site and CONARC will furnish troops for use during these tests. Twenty men will be equipped uith EUR7 masks and 20 men with the WAl mask as a control item. Troops will conduct operational maneuvers but TN will be used instead of toxic agent$. & tests on this mask utilizing toxic agents Kill be &ne at CWL under close aupervision of Medical Research. Arctic tests will be conducted for one day- each month for three months. b. Flame Thrower, Portable, One-Shot, E3OR1 This item has finished final engineering tests and, although there is still difficulty with the trigger mecha&sla snd rubber bd piston, CWL plans to have 10 completed by 1 July 1956. C0NA.M was very anxious to test this item and wanted to schedule i+anyway. Five will be tested by ATB and five by CONARC Board Nr. 3. Spare parts pits, including 20 refiring kits, will be furnished for each item. No control item will be needed since the E3ORl is not a replacement item. 12 April 1956 Letter to Assistant Chief Chemical Officer for Planning and Doctrine, (RD 655) Comanding General., CMLC MATCOM, and Commanding Officer, CmlC Trainbg Command, referencing letter from the Deputy Chief Cheanical Officer, Subject: "Eleventh Tripartite Conference," 30 March 1956, assigning responsibility for planning and conducting subject Conference to CbilC RDCOM.

UNCLASSIFJ ED 12 April 19% Letter advises that Conference Kill be conducted at Army Chemical (RD 655 Contd) Center with appropriate meetings schedulad at Fort Detrick. CWL will be responsible for sll technical and administrative matters and will provide the office of action and record. A Tripartite Secretariat, headed by Lt. Col. Allan C. Hamilton, has been established at CWL to carry out these functions. The various agenda subjects and respective U.S. Chairmen are outlined, Tentative agenda and other infarmation uill be furnished by Tripartite Secretariat as soon as they become available.

12 rrpril 1956 Comment No. 1 to Chief Chemical Officer, Cl-D, Subject: '1Army (RD 618) Yaterials Conference,'f submitting list of RDCOM representatives who will attend 5-6 June 19% meetings at Natick and Watertown respectively to exchange information and coordinate Army materials research. 12 April 1956 Letter to Conmanding Officer, Dugway Proving Ground, CMUD-DC, Subject: (RD 577) Vecurity Inspection, Dugway Proving Ground, cmerading the CO and his Command, and particularly Lt. Col. M.S. Ryan and Mr. Earl Lowry, for establishing and executing a sound program in this area. The repart rendered by the CnUC Provost Marshal after the recent aecuzdty inapec- tion lists only two areas which require continued attention and which are considered essential;namely, recommndations under paragraphs ?a and 7c of the repart, which should be acted upon as soon as possible, to-uit:- that a vigorous review and regrading program be established and continued until such time that all docuapents have been reviewed and only the small core of documents that met the classification re- quirsnents of AR 380-5 remain; that, based on the DKi Emergency Destruction Plan, each office or section implement it to cover its own area.

1st Indorsement to Chief, Bureau of Yards and Docks, Department of the blavg, CMLRD-D (22. Mar 56), SubJect: "Anti-Blast Closure Device," referring to paragraph 2d of reference (a), basic letter (Letter, CMLRD-D, subject: "Anti-Blast Closures," to BuYds&Docks (BD 337)), i stating that a development plan for subJect device would be forwarded at a later date. I In cc~apliancewith above, inclosed am an antiblast closure development prom hich outlines the details of the project mrk and cost, and a time graph estimate of the various phases of the complete progran.. It is noted that the inclosed program covers only development work necessary to complete the four prototype anbiblast closures for Bureau; according3y, fbnding requirements are not shown for fmmal Q.awinggs d specifications nor for final engine- tests of the items. The Chemical Warfare Laboratories have been advisgd relative to the urgeacy of the 1 Harch 1957 target date. MEMO FCR RECORD - It is expected that further action on the technical phases of this program will be carried on dimctly between Navy and CWL as authorized by this Hq, While the CWL demlopmsnt plm calb for appmximately 34.M and the Navy is only farwarding 25M, and the indicated daficit is approxfinately,9M, it should be noted that this includes over 3H for overhead; thus the deficit is 6M which CWL has agreed to fund. 11 2d Indorsement to CO, CML, CMLRD-D, Subject: ItAnti-Blast Closums,lt to B/L dated 7 March 1956, CMLRD-D, transmitting copy of 1st Indorse- ment to Chief, Bureau of Yards and DocksJ Department of the Navy, CMLBD-DJ Subject: tfAnti-Elast Closure Device,t1with copy of basic letter from BuYds & Docks dated 21 March 1956. Indorsement directs that necessary action be taken to present this matter to the Chemical Corps Technical Committee. Copies of pertinent correspondence have been furnished the Secretary. Letter to the Commanding Officer, CmlC Engineering Command, CMIRD, Subject : l%leventh Tripartite Conference, If aUtUning identical information set forth in letter this date to the ACCmlO for Planning and Doctrine, et al (RD 655). In view of increased emphasis on engineering in Chemical Corps organhation and operations, the Chairman muld like to assure optitmun participation by ENCOM in the conference. To that end, ENCOMls suggestions on the manner and extent of participation by EWCOM within the listed agenda subjects would be. appreciated. Other information, including allocation within the official. delegation, will be furnished as it becomes available, Mano for Rdcord - Deputy Chief Chemical Officer cUrected adequate participation by ENCOM in the Tripartite in view of increased enxphad.~ on engineering within the Corps, Memorandm for Deputy Chief Chemical Officer for Scientific Actidtie& OCCmlO, CHIRD-PP, Subject: Wmtallation Support Costs for Air Force and Navy Orders at Fort Detrick a& Dugway Proving Ground. Effective 1 July 1955, DO established a policy that all customer orders at Fort Detrick and DFG would bear their ahare of installation suppart coSts. This policy is written in the AIF charter for these installations, The CmlC attenpted to obtain the required additional Air Force and Navy funds to cow the installation support costs, but both Depart- ments refused to increase the fbds on their MTpR1s, because they had not budgeted for these costs in the* FY 1956 budgets. Effective 1 JUIJ 1955, Fort Detrick and DPO began placing installation support costs on Air Force and Navy orders in deferred charges, Meetings were attended by representatives of Air Fbrce, Navy, DCD, DCSLCG, OCCmlO and RDCOM Hq, in an attempt to resolve this problem. As a result of these meetings, the following actions will ensue: a, The Navy MIPR's will be amended to include installation support costs to total approximately $175,000. $33,000 of this sum is for orders prior to FY 1956, This action, however, will nut require any additional Navy moniss since sufficient flmds are available from current orders to take care of these installation suppmt costs. 12 U P.1 CLASS I F IE D

12 April 1956 b. The Air Force has anreed- to make available &&9.000I_ .. to be (RD 656 Contd) applied against its orders. $265,000 of this sum has goke to Fort Detrick ad $284,000 to Dugway Proving Ground, This is appraximately $600,000 short of the total required from Air Force. However, the funds made available will enable the (LnlC to continue operations without having a reduction in force at Dugway Proving Ground which otherwise would have been required.

MEMO FOR RECORD:- Basic information contained in this mmorandum was worked up by Mr. Brewer, Office of the CmlC Comptroller. It is expected that this same material will be used for the quarterly presentation to General Creasy.

16 April 1956 Memorandum for Corwanding Officer, Research arxi Development Connnand, (RD 679) CMLRD-D, Subject: fCiviUan Mask," advising that at a meeting at Army Chemical Center on 13 April 1956 on the E52 Civilian Mask, it VBS (/ (FOUO) learned that the Federal Civil Defense Administration has been approached by British manufacturers for permission to sell the British t civilianmask in this country. The FCDA sent a letter to OCCmlO requesting a comparison of the E52 and the British Civilian Mask, which letter uas forwaxled to Chemhal Warfare Laboratories for direct reply. CWL stated that the British Civilian Mask afforded adequate protection but had certain disadvantages such as twice the breathing resistance of the E52, bulkiness of the canister, etc, The FCDA is, at the present time, considering their policy on this matter. FCDA position on this will be determined partb by the time schedule for the availability of the @2 Civilian Mask naw being developed by the Chemicd. Corps. The sale of British Civilian Masks in this country would undoubtedly bring high level criticism on our cipilian mask development program. In view of this, our developmsnt program must be on tine and produce a good product.

Letter to the Commanding Officer, Chemical Warfare Laboratmies, Attention: Tripartite Secretariat, CMLRD-PP, Subject: fTn@emnka- tion of Recommendations of lOth Tripartite Conference Report, inclosing copies of following correspodence with the Chemical Cqs; Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy; and The Surgeon Generals, Departments of the Air Force and Army: a. Ltr. CMLWR-N, 5 Jan 56 (RD 624) b. 1st hd, AFCSG-15, 13 Jan 56 (RD 624) C. 1st Ind, mDH-SP 080, 15 Mar 56 (RD 478) d. Ltr, €?WED 74:dfp. ser. 5072, 10 Apr 56 (RD 624)

regarding the implementation of recommendations l(a), "Service AS- pectsff and 17, Vrotection," referred to in letter, CMLR-N, Research and Development Division, CCCmlO. Since the Armed Forces Special Weapons ProJect and the Air Force are currently investigating the problems of flash blindness an;]. retinal burns and devices to protect fran these hazazds, implementing action to CWL is to follow these studies as deemed necessary.

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16 ~pril1956 MEMO FOR RECm - CMLWR-N letter, 8 Dec 55, referred to covered (RD 624 Contd) the implementation of reconmendations of the, 10th Tripartite Con- ference sent out by OCCmlO to the ComPnands. Recommendation 17 on (FOUO) Prutection read as follows:- "No special device should be provided for the protection of eyes of ground or shipboard personnel against retinal. burns. R&D Division, OCCmlO, will implement by requesting a review of the problem by The Surgeon Generals. RECOM will implement based on the recamendations of the above. Recommendation l(a), Service Aspects, read:- Studies should be carried out on effects af flash on unprotected eyes. R&D Division, OCCmlO, was directed to implement by requesting a review of the problem by The Surgeon Generals.

The above two recommendations are tied together. GCCmlO implemented by sending letter dated 5 January 1956 to the three Surgeon Generals. Replies recently received in RDCOM are essentially as follow: I- - Navy - Concurs with recommendations. \ Amy - Concurs with recommendation that no special devices should be prodded for the protection of eyes of ground or shipboard personnel against retinal burns. They also concurred in the recommendation that studies should be carried out on effects of flash on unprotected eyes and indicated that specialized personnel required acute visio~ after detonation might well require a protective device. They also indicated that AFSWP and AF were currently investigating the problem and aqy devices developed by them could be adopted far use. Air Force - Reply indicated that certain categories of USAF personnel shauld be provided with special devices for eye protection. It was also indicated that considerable study has been carried out on this problem and flash blindness, etc. could be major problems to USAF r personnel. I Hq. RDCOM, by Form dated 30 March 1956, CMIJGD, (RD 394), forwarded to Co, CWL, letter dated 13 March 1956, CMLPD-CD, OCCmlO, Subject: Uth CBR Tripartite Conference, indicating that the Field Requirements Group at Fort McZlellan, Alabama, who was responsible for the Service Aspects portion, needed to be informed of action8 Wen on certain recommendations by other agencies. One of the recamendations referred to is the subject of this correspondence. Major Hilton, CWL Tripartite Secretariat, called Mr. S. Richard Walton, P&C Office, Hq. RDCOM, on 9 April and requested advice of action taken on this recommendation. 1st Indorsement to Chief Chemical Officer, Attention: CMLWS, CMLRD-D (9 Mar 56), Subject: Weteorological Support to Research and Development Activitfes in FY 58,ff transmitting CmlC meteorological support requirements in FY 58. MEMO FCR RECCRD - B/L from OCCmlO forwarded D/F fm OCSigO dated 5 ~ar56 requesting information from CmlC on met support requirements for FY 58. CWL and BWL reparted negatively; DE reported that current support was desired to conthe €bough FY 58.

U NCLASSI FI ED 16 April 1956 1st Indorsement to CO, W, CMLRD-D, Subject: "Appointment of Liaison (RD 391) Personnel for Air Force R&D Projects,11 authorizing direct liaison with appropriate Air Force activities on matter8 on which this Comnand has responsibility and that have been assigned to CWL. In special cases where the Chief Chemical Officer has agreed that the Air Force develop certain end items, liaison should be maintained by CmlC ENCOM or CmlC lUTCOM inasmuch as there is no research and development responsibility assigned to this Command. PlIEMO FCR RECaRD - B/L from CWL dated 12 March 1956 requested Hq. policy on matter of liaison with Air Force. When OCCmlO agrees to Air Force development of an item, E'JlCOM should be the liaison activity in its role as associate project engineer. Comment No. 2 to Chief Chemical Officer, Attn: Comptroller, CMLRD-DC (6 Apr 56), Subject: QAO Report on Audit, Industrial Fund, Dug- way Proving advising (a) Examination of the Dugway Proving I Ground reply on the GAO audit indicates compliance, in general, with the recommendations and (b) It is apparent that DPG cannot, in itself, comply with recommendation& Le., the discontinuation of the use of project orders, without further study by CmlC Comptroller and concurrence by Department of the Amy. In view of this situation, it is recommended that a conference be arranged, with members of Comptroller, Hq. RDCOM and DCSLOG in attendance. MEBO FOR RECQRD - Report of Audit by GAO and the cments of CO, DPG were studied and discussed by Colonel Escude' with Messrs. Worley ad Liggett, CmlC Comptroller's office. Continuing action will be taken by Comptroller, who will re-screen comments of CO, DpCr and make a report to DCSLCG within the next seven days. 19 April 1956(s)Letter to CO, CJJL, 0-D, Subject: 1fOffensiv-e Potential of V-Gases(S),' (930-56s) inclosbg (a) Colmnent No. 1 from Chief of Research and Developmnt, OCS, \\ to Chief Chemical Officer dated 16 March 1956, CRD/D 3861, same subject, 1 (930-56-S), together vith a copy of the referenced United Kingdom Report dated 15 February 1956 (3-pg themofax Paper No. WPC/?(56)4, 19 Jan 56, WO File No.: 70/Misc./200,, fm LA. Perren, CDE, Army Council Secre- tariat, Wpns Policy Cmte, I1New Cd Agents,It w/cy 8 of 8B, 6 pages, of UI! Report, Ptn&.3001/624/56, 15 Feb 56, "The Offensive Potential of V-Gases( S) If) (S)Letter directs that CWL prepare the required study under top priority. Study will be comprehensive in scope; every effort will be expended to fully exploit the potential of the V-gases; coordination will be effected with Ordnance Corps to assum compatibility with exist- mapons, or weapons and systems under development.

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19 April 1956 Letter to Commanding Officers, Chemical Warfare Laboratories and ( 779-564 1 Biological Warfare Laboratories, CPiLE?D-D, subdect : "Revised Budget Execution for FY 56 (U)," referencing (a) Comment No. 1, CMLWR-P, 28 Nov 55, CCmlO to C/W, CCS, same subject, with three ~~O~OSUT~S, copies of which were furnished RECOM and SA/CCmlO/EW (CmlC Control No, 96684) j (b) Memo for Record, CMLWR-N, OCCmlO, 6 Dec 55, subject: "Defense Items for which DA Directed no Further Development Work be Conducted without its Prior Approvalltl copies of which were furnished RECOM and SA/CCKLC/BTSJ (CmlC Control No. 15034-C); (c) Camment No. 1, CRD/D 1793, 28 Feb 56, from C/R&D, OCS, to CCmlO, copy of which is attached (CdC Control No. 779-56-C), and (d) Letter, CMLRILD, 7 Mar 56, Hq, RXOM, to CWL, subject: tfDevelopment of UOrmn and l!Zimu Howitzers and Ammunition (U),tf with one inclosure (CmlC Control No. 80394) Reference a forwarded recommendations regarding f'urther action to be taken on end items on which the Chemical Corps had been directed either to terminate development or obtain approval. of C/R&D, OCS, prior to undertaking any further development, C/R&D, CCS, by reference cI approved these recommendations and directed the Chemical Corps to discontinue further mrk on chemical. shell for the llOm and 15h weapons. CWL was directed by reference d to termhate work on shell for these weapons.

Letter directs that appropriate action be taken by each activity within its scope of responsibilityto implement references a aad e. Paragraph 3 of Inclosure No. 3 to reference a stated that a decision as to further development action on the follow items would be based on CONARCIS recommendations after the Chemical Corps had furnished CONARC with information on the status and recammended operational uses for the items: a. Disseminator Decontaroinaxlt, and Insecticide, 40 GPM, E20 Type be Dispenser, Ethylene Oxide, 12 OZ., EI.5 Type C. Generatar, Formaldehyde Plist, E6 Type de Bw SampUng Kit, E25 Type Paragraphs 2 ad3 of reference b. indicated that staff study on haw CONARC could use these items operationally wouldbe forwarded by the SA/CCmlO/BW to OCCmlO by 10 Jan 56. Records of Hq. RDCOM and OCCmlO indicate this study has not yet been f'urnished. MEMO FOR RECORD - Secret=, CmlC Technical Committee, by Comment Hoe 1, 19 April 56, CMLRD-D, same subject, is requested to make references a. and e. "Read for Record" at next meeting of Committee. References a. and C. are also being transmitted to the Commanding Officer by letter, 19 AprU 56, CMLRD-I), same subject, (CmlC Control No. 9668-S), for information since they have R&D money and should not spend any of it an items on which CmlC was directed to terminate developnext. 23 April 19% 1st Indorsement to Chief Chemical. Officer, Attn: Asst CCmLO for Plan- ( 768-56-s 1 ning and Doctrine, CmD-D, subject: Vue1 and Iubricant Contad- nants (U)," advising that the Chdcal Warfare Laboratories have over the &t several d investigations on above subdect

UNCLASSIFIED U N CLASS IF I E D 23 April 1956 under Project 4-30-07-009, subtasks 4-30-07-009-01 and 4-30-07-009-on (768-564 Contd)under research and development contract and at CWL, Promising agents were proof-tested by the Ordnance Corps and the Chemical Corps. (CONFIDENTIAL)

The Chemical Corps has been directed by the Chief of Research and Development, OCS, to terminate above projects and is currently preparing the termination reports, Agents tested have not consist- ently exhibited the desired characteristics and funds are not availabh for any further work in this field, (SECRET) MlMO Fa RECORD - Infantry School, Fort Benning, suggested that the CmlC explore the possible combining of fuel contaminants and Vrobock" compounds for tactical use. 24 April 1956 Letter to the Chief Chemical Officer, CMLRD, subject: "National (RD 736) Civil Service League Career Service Awards," nominating Dr, Seymour E, Silver, Scientific Administrator, GS-15, and Deputy Comander far Scientific Activfties, Chemical Warfare Laboratcxries, Amy Chemical Center, Maryland, as a candidate for subject award because of his outstanding service to the Chemical Corps,

2h April 1956 Marnorandun for Record, CMLRD-D, Subject: Weeting Between ARDC and (RD 733) CmlC RDCOM Personnel, 9 April 1956, at Hq RDCOM," referring to preliminary meeting with ARDC representatives on 5 Apr 56 at Hq. ROCOM in which the 9 April conference was set up in order to dfscass various aspects of the AF-CmlC relationships as they pertain to guidance, policies, procedures and problems. The follawing attended 9 April meeting: Colonel J. H. Rothschild co, RDCOM Dre J-L. SChWab Deputy Cdr for SA Lt. Col. Vaughn Goodwin Chief, Bombs,Branch, ARDC Colonel D.E. Yanka Dir Dev, CWL Dre JoL ROb&s Dir Dev, m Major P.C. Gross CW Section, ARDC Capt. LE. Horne Hq, &jor RW- Edwards AFDFO,- Fort Detrick We LOA- WelSCh Hq, RDCON Dr. Carl Brewer If It me Louis Benjamin It I1

Colonel Rothschild miterated his desire to establish a workable plan for cooperating betwen the CmlC and AF and discussed some of his concepts, particularly requirements for broad research program and specific end items. Dr. Schwab discussed the desirability of (a) establishing complete weapons systems programs for CmlC R&D; (b) restudying AF' technical development and end item requirements; (c) setting up a workable procedure for determination of AF requirements, and (d) makbg known to DA the AF requiranents so that CAilC guidance from DA Stdf wbuld satisfy the AF needs.

U NCLASS! F 1 ED & April 1956 Colonel Good* discussed the AF technical development (TD) and (RD 733 Contd) operational requiremnt (OR) scheme and gave the AF ideas on f'unding: Research TD Feas bility

OR &eService Testing FinalLw Ehg The Air Force will fund only after feasibility is established minimal testing of prototypes. This concept leaves a grey area when the aF scheme is compared to CmlC R&D procedures; however, it is believed that pmper working aut of finds will clarify situaction. The procedure for initiating the development of an end item (Air Farce tendnology Wperational Requirermentff) was discussed. USAF will promulgate an operationsl requiranent and pass it on to ARDC which, in turn, dll pass it to w;ADc or AFAC with information to CnilC RDCOM Hq. These activities appoint a project officer and send a CSO&Ato the appropriate R&D field command who writes up the neces- sarg papers for forwarding to Hq, RDCOM in order that a CCTC action can be accompUshed. The development labaratcry then appoints a project engineer with autharity to coordinate with the AF Pro*& Officer. AF Technical Objectives (CmlC research projects) are set up directly between RDCOM hq. and ARDC. The CmlC will be fully responsible for research in CBR. Our program will be doordinated with AF who, in turn, will support our requests for funds at DA. Duties of liaison officers and project officers were discussed. The AJ? will furnish job descriptions in order to clarify this point. Colonel Rothschild broughb up the problem of the bluff-shaped bomb development which the AF desires to accomplish with an industrial contract, He read a TWX from ARDC to AF'AC giving permission to proceed despite a previous TWX from CmlC stating that Ctn; had the skills aud facilities, Colonel Rothschild stated that the Corps would Uea chance to rebid on this work, Lt. Colonel hodwin stated that this warld be given consideration; however, the money mu3d be lost if not cadtted immediately, He felt there uas not time to reopen the matter. Next meeting was scheduled for late April m early May, at which timrs AF dll present its requirements and program to Hq, RDCOM.

27 April 19% Letter thru Chief Chemical Officer to Chief Signal Officer, 0-D, (RD 766) subject: Weteorological Support to Research and Development Activities in FY 57,'' referring to (a) Coment No. 1, SIGOP-5, Chid Signal Officer to Chief Chemical Officer, 13 May 55, same subject, and (b) Comment No. 2, CMLhR-C,ocQnlO, to CSO, 13 June 55, same subject, and advising that recent mganizational changes within the 18 Chemical Corps have made it necessary to withdraw the requirement for Signal Corps meteorological support at the Amy Chemical Center in FY 57. MEMO FOR RECORD - Amy Chemical Center had requested meteorological suppart in FY 57; however, field testing requirements at Chemical Warfare Laboratories do not now require this support. Mr. Benjamin, Hq, RDCOM, discussed this matter with Major Smmley, OCslgO, and this action was agreed upon. 30 April 1956 Letters to Commanding Officers, Chemical Warfare Laboratories (RD 793) and Biological Warfare Laboratories, CMLRD-D, subject: tlChemical Corps Interest in Planning for Activation of the Ordnance Corps Bomb Research and Development Liaison Office,If referring to (a) Memo of Agreement consummated 9 Dec 55 by Departments of the Arw and Air Force providing for 1 July 56 transfer to Air Force of responsibility for preparation af bombing tables, including command and control of the Aberdeen Bombing Mission Complex and 1 July 56 activation (Appendix 3 (Tab L) by Aberdeen Provbg Ground of a permanent 'Wrdnance Corps Bomb Research and Developmnt Liaison Officef1at Edwards Air Force Base for the purpose of supplsing the coordination effort necessary for Air Force operational support of Ordnance Corps bomb research and development progranusr based upon prior mutual agreement between Ordnse Cbrps and CQemical Corps, Tab L stipulates that mission of Ordnance Corps Bomb Re9 Liaison Office Hill include similar coordination in behalf of the CmlC for its bomb research and developmnt activities; (b) Letter, llpG @DBG-DP-DT) Apc 020/3f;(%), ll Apr 56 thru Ordnance Office to OCCmlO, same subject, requesting that the CmlC appoint representatives for direct comnrunication with ORD Corps Bomb R&D Liaison Office and transmitting lWission, Function, Staffing, and Funding of CCRDLO,li 24 Feb 56, which cites Memo of Agreement. Letter confirms CWLls (Colonel Yanka) wrbal appointment of Mr. Aaron S. Berlin to represent CWL and BwL's (Mr, Kayser) verbal appointment of I-&, Donald W. Falconer to represent BWL and forwards copy of APG Requirements 21, Feb 56 referred to above for information and guidance. MEMO FOR RECORD - Office of the DCCmlO/SA (Major F?ilson) will forward names of appointees to Ordnance, Form Letter to CO, W, CMLRD-R, Subject: Itphysician Responsible for Volunteers in CW Research,It transmitting for infarmation and guidance Disposition Form, CRD/F 5409 (U), 20 Apr 56, from C/R&D, OCS, to CCmlO, with Memo from Mr. Martin, Director of Research and Development for Chief of Staff, U. S. Amy, 12 April 1956, uhich memo designates Dr. Van Sim as the responsible physician for the conduct of investigations using human volunteers and concurrently relieves Colonel N. W. aton. 19 '.

U !\l CLASS I FI ED 3 May 1956 1st Indorsement to CO, OdL, SMLRD-D (25 Apr 56), Subject: "Anti- (RD 785) Blast Closure Device for Shelter OpeningsYftforwarding basic letter for information and guidance together with a copy of reference (b) (letter to Chief, BuYdsSDocks, CMLRD-D, 7 plar 56, subject: "Anti- Blast Closuresft - RD 337. B/L refers to 1st Indorsement to Chief, BuYdsgSocks, CMLRD-D (21 Mar 56), Subject: flAnti-Blast Closure DePice,!t with two inclosures (RD 482), and states that, subject to budgetary limitations, Bureau will transfer $25,000 of FY 57 funds to the CmlC shortly after 1 July 56 for conducting outlined work and that any additional cost such as is estimated in Inclosure 1 to referenced lst Indorsement (Antiblast Closure Development Program) is to be funded by Chemical Corps. MEMO FOR RECORD - Additional cost mentioned in basic letter is far final. engineering tests and final drawings and specifications. This has been discussed with Mr. Karpel, CWL, and it was agreed that neither WL nor DPG would run F.E. tests within time schedule and that the tests of the prototypes during atomic tests, uhich are planned by BUYZdl, should deternine suitability of the device. This sane procedure was used in the development of the E4 anti-blast closure. With regard to final. drawings and specs, it is felt that if there is an Arqy requirement for the item, the CmlC should fund for the wrk; if there is no Army requirement and Navy uses device as is, there will be rn recpirement far final drawings and specs. ENCOM should pick up all relevant information on this fran CmlC Technical Committee "Read for Recordft item. Comnt No. 1 to Secretary, CmlC Technical Committee, CPILRD-D, "Anti-Blast Closure Device for Shelter OpeningsYt1transuitting copy of BuYdsl&Docks letter of 25 April 56 with a request that it be a "Read for Recordft itern at next CCTC meeting.

7 May 1956 Letter to Chief Chemical Officer, Attn: DCCmlO/SA, @IE3D-PP, (ll30-%-SI ftBi-Weekly Report of Significant Accomplishments (RCS CkUI 696)(U), advising (a) (S) V agents have been receiving top priority development effort in the CmlC because of their ability to circumvent the protection of gas masks due to their extremely high toxicity wfian entering the body through the sldn; (b) (U) CWL, in response to an expressed interest by the Army Chief of Staff, has completed development of a mchanical irritant gas disperser for use by the MilitarJr Police Corps in controlling rids cr similar uprisings; (c) (U) the M6 CN-DM grenade has been completely redesigned by CWL to eUminate spontaneous combustion while in storage dertropical conditions, and (d) ChlL have developed a solar aspect telemetering system which will enable the OnlC for the f-lrst time to obtain valuable ballistics information and data on self-dispersing candidate bomblet shapes.

7 May 1956 1st Indorseanent to CO, BI&, C~DC(27 ~pr 56), "Conunercial & (m 805) Industrial !Type Facilities (Transportation Motor Pool Shops) foarsrdbq for compliance with direction contained in rect contact with the Traffic Consultant.

Basic letter from Traffic Consultant, OCCmlO, CMLW, 27 Apr 56 advises that DOD has dire &spartation Motor P&l Shop

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7 May 1956 at Fort Detrick be phased out of operation as economically and (RD 8% Contd) expeditiously as possible. DCSLOG has directed that the CCmlo will (a) discontinue performance of maintenance other than organizational maintenance in the motor pool shop; (b) continue performance of organizational maintenance of motor pool vehicles; (c) assist civilian personnel affected by this action to obtain employ- ment; (d) phase out the action indicated in a. as economically and expedithsly as possible but not later than 1 July 56, and (e) report actual dates action indicated in a. is effective and the personnel changes involved, including elimination of personnel or the transfer of personnel to other administrative jurisdiction than the motor pool shop by 5 July 56. Organizational maintenance is defined by DCSIXX; as maintenance autharised for, perfoned by, axd the responsibility of a using organization on its own equipment. This consists of inspection, cleaning, servicing, preserving, lub- rication and adjustments as required, and loay consist of minor parts replacanent not requiring hibly technical skill. OCT has been requested to define limits of fbganizational maintename.tl lfaintenancs in excess of agarizational maintenance, which will be defined by CCT, will be performed by commercial firms at Frederick, Md. under contract to be negotiated by Fort Detrick on a basis most advantagems to the GOVmtm

8 May 1956 Letter to Colonel Lloyd Em Fellenz, Chemical Officer, CONARC, Fort (1010-564) Monroe, referring to his letter of 13 March 1956 concerning wark being don8 5n the chemical field to determine means whereby a given cow area of the battlefield could be surveyed to detect the presence of human beings. Colonel Hale, CO, Ch& has discussed Colonel Fellens' ideas with CWL personnel and he believes following laight be wrth investigation: a. There would appear to be a fair possibility that a system could be devised for detecting presence of vapors or aerosols as- sociated with concentrations of troops and/or vehicles. If feasible, this would most liksly inmlve use of a LOPAIR type detector unit in a plane or on a hill with the earth serving as a passive saurce of radiation. b. It should be recognised that feasibility of passive system for detection 5x1 general remains to be deterad, although at this point it certainly has promise. In addition, it would have to be determined whether sufficient gas or aerosol could nonually be anticipated in the vicinity of troops to enable detection by LOPAIR Om It would appear offhand that one of the best possibilities fur use of LOPAIR technique muld be to monitor presence of ammonia from latrines, decayed animril matter, etc. Radar or microwave ab= sorption might bear investigation in addition to infrared in view of the strong band in the microwave region. While nwmally microwave spectra are obtained in wave-guides at a low pressure, it is understood that amonia has been detected in the open atmosphere by mans. of radar. d. Other possible avenues include monitoring presence of gasoline and oil fwnes from vehicles, Hydrocarbons in general show good infrared absorption,

UNCLCISSI Fi ED 8 May 1956 There appears to be merit in General Wymn'a suggestion. CHL ( 1010-56-C is being directed to initiate a paper study on the feasibility Contd) of the idea, results of which will be available within ninety days. 9s that time, Colonel Fellenz will be in an official position to make recaanmendations on a formal requirement.

8 May 1956 (u) Letter to GO, CWL, C~Nl8ll-R~ltDetection of Humans and Vehicles in ( 1010-56-C ) the Field," referring to CVLts letter to Hq, RDCOM, 5 Apr 56, and directing initiation of a paper study on feasibility of ideas presented in referenced letter but not limited to them, such stue to be submitted to Hq, RDCOM within 90 days with appropriate con- clusions and recomadations.

Letter to CO, DR;, O-D, lfRequest for Use of Irradiation Facility," advising that Wight Air Development Center is interested in a long term contract (at least one year) for the use of the Able Area radiation facility for the irradiation of lubricating and hydraulic fluids and directing that appropriate estimates for outlined servlce be submitted to Hq, RBCOK 1st Indorsement to CO, BWL, CNLEUI-DC, frTechnical IntslLlgmce Func- tions,tt famrarding for concurrence and/or commext thru Hq, RDCOM, plan delineating mission, organization, functions, and administrative and logistical support for the proposed Technical Intelligence Of- fice at Fort Detrick effective 1 July 1956. Basic letter, CMLIT, 7 May 56, from Assistant CWO for Planning and Doctrine thru CmlC RDCOMto BWL Formallces agreement between ACCmlO/P&D (CCIA) and BWL with respect to a TI0 at Fort Detrick. Letter to CO, DPG, CPILRD-D, lTransfer of Responsibility for ENVU,tl assigning responsibility for implementation of the CniLC ENVAEIBL program, effective 1 June 56, CmlC ENCOM and MATCOM to continue to provide support to this program as required. Funds for inplementation of the ENVANAL Pmject in FY 57 will be obtained from Project No. 4-98-01-303, Rwironmental Field Trials, DFG. CmlC R&D BEP far F'X 1957 indicates a requirement of $250,000 far Project No. 4-98-01-003 wf3ich covers, in part, the furnishing of inforination for the ENV.. Project; however, no specific amount yas planned for this purpose. iBM0 FOR mC0RD - By multiple-addressed letter dated 2 May 1956, CMLWS, same subject, from the Deputy Chief Chemical. Officer, the responsibility within the CmlC for ENVANAL was transferred fmra CmlC Board to CmlC RDCOM, effective 1 June 56. 3d Indorsement to CO, CWL, CMLRD-D (15 Mar %), Weport of Project Nr AVN 1155, Evaluation of Gas Mask for Helicopter Pilots (L28 Pro3 Nr 4-80-12-008-02, RDB Tech Obj CW-b), directing that action aut- lined in paragraph 2a, 1st Indorsement, C/R&D, CCS, be implemented by CWL, hdstherefor to be reprogrammed within planned FY 57 BEP, and authorizing direct communication with CSO on technical phases of this matter

22 . u fil c LASS IF I ED 17 May 1956 MENO FOR RECORD - 1st Ind from C/R&D, OCS, based on CONARCts recom- (RD 878 Contd) mndations, requested CCmlO to (1) continue modification of MI.4 Tank Mask in coordination with CSO to provide a microphone compatible with FOUO AIJ/ARC-l& aircraft radio and (2) provide chemical training assistance. ACQolO/P&D, by 2d Ind, requested implementation of (1) and stated P&D would take action to implement 2. Funds for this work are not included in FY 57 budget - Capt Andreoli, CWL esthates 20M. P&C, Hq, RDCOM (Mr, Walton) advlses that consideration vill be given towards providing funds far this work when the 57 'Ikittyll is made up, P&D (Mr, Hilbers) authorlzed direct coordination with CSO. Letter to CCmlO, Attn: ACCralO/P&D, CMLRD-Ij, same subject, request- that action be initiated to formulate military characteristics for subject mask.

Letter to Chief Superintendent, Suffield Ekperhmtal Station, Ralstor, Alberta, Canada, Q.ILRD-DC, extending an invitation to attend the §mi-Annual Dugway Proving Ground-Suffield Ekperimental Station Con- ference to be held at DE on 18, 19 and 20 July 1956 far the purpose of discussing the chemical d biological warfare programs of mutual interest.

24 May1956 (C) Letter to CO, CWL, CMLRD-R, lfAdditional Use of Volunteers in CW Re- (1908-564) search (E)," referencing (a) Letter, CMLRE.fi(C), CmlC Med Labs, to CmlC RECOM, 7 Sep 55, above subject, with lst Indorsement, CMLRE-CWB- 1 324, 21 Sep 55 (CmlC 14010-C); (b) Memo for Chief of Staff, 17 May %, subject: Vroposed CmlC Plan for the Use of Volunteers in CW Research (U)," from the Director of Research and Development, with Vroposed CmlC Plan for Use af Volunteers,tt copy attached (CmlC No. 1908-564) Reference (a) requested authorization to conduct research investigations utilizdng volunteers to evaluate psychochemical agents and prophylactic and therapeutic agents to combat their use, and (b) grants approval for the conduct of such research. Letter directs that attached plan of research be initiated at the earliest practicable date. MEKl FCIR RECORD: D/F, CXLRD-Pr, Hq, RDCOM to CCmlO, 22 Mar 56 (1131-56- C), above subject, with one inclosure (&aft of D/F fm CCmlO to TSG, w/Plan for Use of Volunteers), forwarded draft DG to TSG fram CCKLO requesting comnents and/or concurrence on attached proposed plan for use of volunteers and further recommended approval be requested from Secretary of the Arrqv following coordination with TSG. OCCmlO forwarded D/F with inclosures to TSG on 6 Apr 56 and received concurrence on proposed plan. Plan, plus correspondence with TSG, forwarded to C/R&D, OCS, 26 Ppr 56 with cover Summy Sheet requesting approval (ll31-56-C.) Question of Mr. Martin, D/R&D, signing approval rather than S/A as specified in CS:385 30 June 53 checked with Lt Col Steed, oC/R&D, OCS and Hr, Vogel, Office of CmlC Legal Advlsor, both of whom agreed this is in older,

25 May 1956 (U) Comment No. 1 to Secretary, CmlC Technical Committee, CMLRD-R, same ( 1908-!%-C) subject, transmitting (a) remade cy of Memo for Chief of Staff 17 May I 56 and cy 24 May 56,1ettm7t0_~,with a request that these (b) he ~

UNCLASSI FI ED (25 May 1956 made a "Read for RecordIJ item at the next CCTC meeting. 1908-564 Contd)

25 May 1956 Coment No. 1 to Secretary, CmlC Technical Committee, CMLRD-D, (RD 337) subject: flAnti-Blast Closures, If referring to (a) Letter, CMLRD-D, same subject,ll to Chief of Engineers, 7 March 1956, with 1st Ind from CofE to CCmlO, Attn: hlC RDCOM, 21 May 56, concurring with statements made in basic letter and (b) CCTC Item No. 3176, above subject, recorded on 17 May 56, and requesting that (a) attached be made a "Read for Record11 item.

Form 15 to CO, CWL, CKLRD-D, flAnti-Blast Closures,ll transnitting for information an3 guidance copy of Hq RDCOM letter of 7 Mar 56 uith CofE Ist Ind dated 21 May. 1st Indorsement through Chief Chemical Officer, Attn: DCCmlO/SA, to DCSLOG, Attn: Chief Standards Branch, Procuremnt Office, CMJAD-D (22 May 56), forwarding, for distribution to interested U.S. agencies, Memorandum for Record, CMIRD-CW-D(M), 15 May 1956, subject: flRepmt by Dr. Bennard Berger on Discussions in Paris, 23 through 26 April 1956.11

1 June 1956 Letters to Cots, WL, BWL, DE, and ENCOM and to 03, MATCOM, CMUID-D, (RD 1100) subject: Vraposed R&D Command Products Development Procedure,'( transnitting drafted procedure for expeditious comments and suggest- ing to EIJCOM and MATCOM that consideration be given to the possibility of issuing a similar document for those portions of the CmlC ed item program for which they are responsible in order that a CmlC regulation can be issued on the subject from inception to ultimate acceptanc by the user, 5 June 1956 Letter to CG, Engineer Research anl Development Icaboratorg, CXLRD-D, (RD 1061) subject: "Chemical Corps Members on E%VAN.A,L,ll requesting that Major John A. Pierce, Jr., Environmental Test Wlanch, DKI, and &, J. Rex Pimlott, SI?. (Alternate Member) Hq, CmlC RDCOM, (vice Wo Thomas D. Cunningham and Mr. John Robertson) be made members of the Panel on Ehvironmsntal Researcho 5 June 19% (S) Camment No. 1 to CCmlO, Attn: CMLWS, and Farm 15 to CO, BWL, CMLWR-R, ( 1381-560s) transmitting copies of Report of Tour af Actioe Duty Training, 13-27 May 1956, lrHuman Experimentation and the Standardization of Egpecw Dangerous BW & CW Agents,11 prepared by Lt. Colonel A.R.T. Denuea,

CmlC, USAR, Summary - A study of the reported antmalous Uficulty ~ of stanciardiz~ngBW axi cw agents too dangerous to test expantally 1 in man suggests (1)that only a formal procedural problem exists, requiring education and leadership, and (2) that hrther such diffi- I culties might be avoided by including in the revised criteria for j stdardization citation of the general position and of the agreed , authority of The Surgeon General in estimating responses in man.

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k June 1956(C) Letter to CO, CWL, CMLW-D, Subject: Wriefing on V-Agent Defense (C),lf (2136-%-C) advising that the Chief Chemical Officer desires a briefing on the complete defensive program af the V-agents, to include protection, detection, decontamination, and medical aspects, in his office on 20 July 1956, and directing preparation of the presentation in coordination with the Chemical Corps Board, such presentation to be discussed with the CG, CmlC RDc024 on 27 June 56, MI240 FOR RECORD - CG, RDCOM, discusoed this matter with the Assistant CCmlO for Planning & Doctrine who indicated that the Chemical Corps Board muld be designated as the action agency for his office,

8 June 1956 Memo for Record, CMLRD-I;I, Subject: IlArmy Materials Conference," pre- (RD W6) pared by Mr. Irving Cort in connection with a two-day conference held 5-6 June 56 on Amy materials. The first session was at @urtermaster R&D Command, Natick, Mass., on nonmetals; the second, at Waterto.JJn Arsenal, l?atertown, Mass., on metals. This conference was called by OC/R&D, OCS, for the purpose of assembling representatives of the various technical services for the purpose of exchanging information on their current and future materials programs. This work is aimed mainly for use in end items.

8 June 19%(C) Letter to CO, CWL, CMIRD-PP, Subject: W-Agent requesting (2204-sdc) that R8J) effort on subject program be augmented with FP 1956 funds as follows: Project 4-08-03-016, llToxLc CW Agents" $ G,OOo Project 4-92-03-013, rrCW Agent Pilot Plantsff 75,000 Total $120,000 CmlC Comptroller is taking action to increase flrnding for CWL for FX 56 R&B Program by $87,250. In addition, $32,750 will be reprogrammd from Project 4-72-05-015, %ngineering, Design, Specifications and Testing,ff and made available to CrrJL from Office of the Comptroller, f Amy Chemical Center. $17,000 of this $32,750 were returned from i ENCOM and $15,750 from MATCOM. (C)Mnao FOR RECORD - By lst Ind from C/W, OCS, CRD/D 3163, Subject: Wnergency Funds for the V-Agent Program (C),l1 the CmlC was directed to place $300,000 of Amy R&D monies into the V-Agent Program since it appeared that we would be receiving approximately $1.2 million of AF and Navy monies for deferred installation support charges at DPG and Detrick, CmlC did receive or is in process of receiving $719,000 of this $1.2 IIlillion ($%9,OOO from AF and $170,000 from Navy). $~l,OOO of additional AF monies were requested but not received. The monies will be used as follows:- $,!&,OOO to supplement present contract with Food Xachinery and CmlC on Vynthesis of Cofipaunts for V Agent Studieslr $75,000 for "Feasibility study of Bhanol Method for Prepamtion of Diethyhethylphosphonite. If Recent wark has indicated the need far this study. This step will be appllcabls to all the candidate V-agents. This action coardinated with CWL (Mr. DeRoy), Mr. Gunther (CA),Mr. Eekner (ENCOM), W. OIReiUy (ACC Compt) and Mr. Travb (MATCOM).

UNCLASSIFIED 7 June 1956 Letter to the Commander, Wright Air Development Center, Wright- (RD 856) Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Attention: WCRTY-3, Subject: ItRequest for Use of Dugway Proving Ground Irradiation Facility," approving verbal request of Lieutenant AtMns, WADC, during his visit to Hq. RDCOM, to use subject facility. $20,000 far entire FY 57 is proposed to cover cost of this service. This amount will cover operation of irradiation facility and its attendants but will not include any extensive construction, remodeling, or laboratory work; however, simple laboratory tests such as preersure measurenvlnts on prepared containers are included. It is presumed that WlDC will furnish containers which can be handled by the present can handlbg machinery, Le. , No. 10 or 2, Experience for year March 1955-March 56 shows facility was used by Quartermaster Corps for 135 days (3200 hours), Even assuming a 50% increase in use by Quartermaster, which is not foreseen, over 150 days (3600 hours) wuuld be available for kvux: use, If WllDC will permft, as has been indicated, interrupted e;rcposure of materials, this figure should be even higher. If proposal is acceptable, transfer of funds should be made through usual channels and work can commence on 2 July 1956, ll June 1956 lst Indorsement to CO, BWL, CW-D, Subject: tlPhysical Defense BW (RD 851) Item, referencing a. CCTC Item No, 3175, 13 Mar 56, 11BiologLcal Warfare Items Develop- ment - Resumption of ,If recorded on 17 May 56 bo CCTC Item No, 2634, 3 Feb 53, approved 5 Mar 53, "Military Re- quirement and Characteristics for an Ampoule for BW Decontmlnation't C. CmlC Board Report on Project 870, "Test of Ampoule, Ebbylene Oxide, E7 (U)," 30 Jan 56, approved 9 Feb 56, cy 9 of which was for- -idto BWL d, 2d Ind, CMJJD-D, Hq CmlC RDCOM, to BWL, 3 May 56, "Military Characteristics for E-15 Dispenser" 8. CCTC Item No, 2325, approved 25 May 51, lfEstablishment of Sixty Seven New Projects in the FY 1952 Chemical Corps Programtt f. Combat Develcpmnt Objectives Guide, Section 111, Chapter 12, 1 ~ay56 g. CCTC Item No. 3168, recorded 17 May 56, "Kit, Bw Field Sampling aid Head Wound Protective Mask, Development of" h. CCTC Item No, 3162, Joiat Medical Service - Chemical Corps Agreemnt on Responsibilities far the Conduct of Research and Develop ment, signed 21 Feb 56, recorded 17 May 56 i. Meeting held at Fort Detrick on 31 May 56 antong representatives of ACCmlO for Planning & Doctrine, IIq, RDCOM and BML. FKth reference to paragraph 2a of basic letter from BWl 7 May 56 on the E6 Formaldehyde Generdar and paragraph 2d on the E20 Decontarai- nant Disseminator, it is desiRd that no further work be accomplished on the E6 and E20 with D/A finds without prior approval of Hq, RDCOM. Bureau of Yards and Docks, in reference a abcme,a ffirmed their requirements for the E6 and #20 units and stated these items in their present forms meet BuYds&Docks needs. As agreed in reference i above, infomation for transmittal to ACCmlO for Planning & Doctrine to be 26 U. June 1956 used as a basis for ascertaining Amy requirements for the E6 Kill be (RD 851 Contd) forwarded to Hq, RDCOM by 29 June 56. Similar information on the EX, has been received. Regarding paragraph 2b of basic letter on the E7 Ampoule, Ethylene mde, the military requirement and military characteristics were established by reference b. above. By reference C. above, the E7 was declared unsatisfactory to fulfill the requirements for a BW decontaminant for use in conjunction with the El3 gas resistant sack. BwL~saction in discontinuing work on this item is approved. With reference to paragraph 2c of basic letter on the E3.5 Dispenser, Ethylene -de, the BuYds&Docksl requirement was affirmed in reference a above. As stated in paragraph 1 of reference 6 above, Hq, RDCOM has requested the CW.0 to submit the military characteristics for the El5 to the CCTC for approval. Continuance of work on this item I with Navy funding is approved. i With regard to paragraph 26 of basic letter on the E25 Field Sampling Kit, a military requiremeat and MCls far a Bw Field Sampling Kit were established by reference e above. Item (10) of paragraph 1239a, reference f. above, confirms the Arrrlg requirement for a BW Field Sanpling Kit, Bureau of Medicine and surgery, Department of the Navy, requirement for the item is stated in reference g. above. In view of The Surgeon General's responsibilities in the Bw program outlined in reference h. above and all of above information, Hq, RDCOM is initiating action to have the XCls in reference e. above revised and coordinated with all concerned agencies. Continuance of work on this item will be guided by the approved IS. ll June 1956 Letter to CCmlO, Attn: ACCmlO/P&D, CMIRD-D, Subject: "Revised Budget (2248-564) Execution for Fy 56 (U),ll referencing i a. D/F, CMLMR-P, OCCmlO to C/R&D, OCS, 28 Nov 55, with three inclosures (CmlC Control No. 9668-S), above subject I b. D/F, CRD/D 1793, C/R&D, OCS, to CCmlO, 28 Feb 56, 8- subject (CmlC Control No. 779-564) C. Meeting at Fort Detrick 31 May 56 between Captain R.S. Barnett, OACCmlO/P&n, and personnel of RDCOM d. Unclassified letter from Chief, BuYdssJ)ocks, to CCmlO, 29 Dec 55, "Biological Warfare Item Development - Resumption of." e. Unclassified letter, CMLRD-D, Hq, RDCOM, to CCmlO, 3 May 56, Military Characteristics for E15 Dispenser, forwarding of1; f, CCTC Item No. 2325, approved 25 May 51, ftEstablishment of Sixty- seven New Jkojects in the FY 1952 Chemical Corps Pr0~1-m~~ g, Combat hvelopment Objectives Guide, Section IrI, Chapter 12, 1 as- 56 h. CCTC Item No. 3168, recorded 17 May 56, Subject: "Kit, BW Field Sanpling and Head Wound Protective Mask; developmnt of" i. CCTC Item No4 3162, Joint Medical Service - Chemical Corps Agreement on Responsibilities for the Conduct of Research and Develop- ment, signed 21 Feb 56, recorded 17 May 56.

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11 June 1956 Reference a. forwarded recommendations regarding fhrther action to be (CmlC 22b8-56-Ctaken on end items on which the CmlC had been directed either to Contd) terminate development or to obtain approval of C/M, OCS, prior to undertaking any further development with DA funds. C/R&D, OCS, by reference b, approved these recomendations and directed the CmlC to discontinue further work on chemical shell for the llOnrm and 156 m weapons. Action to comply with this directive has been initiated. Paragraph 3 of Inclosure No. 3 to reference a stated that a decision as to further development action with D/A funds on the following items would be based on COMARCls recommendations after the CmlC had furnished CONARC with information on status and recomnded operational uses for the items: a. Disseminator, Decontaminant, and Insecticide, 40 GPH, EX) Type b. Dispenser, Ethylene Oxide, 12 oz., Ell5 Type C. Generatm, Formaldehyde Hst, E6 Type d. Ed Sampling Kit, E25 Type Action to terminate development af the E6 and E20 items has been initiated. As agreed by reference c above, information on the E6, which will. be used as a basis for ascertabhg the Army requirement for the E6 unit by OCCmlO, will be forwarded shartly; sbailar Mor- mation on EX) has been forwarded directly to OCcmlO by BWL. In accordance with reference d above, development of dispenser is be- continued with Navy funds. RDCOM, in reference e. above, requested OCCmlO to submit proposed MCta for this item to the CCTC for approval, A military requirement and MCls for a BdField Sapnpllng Kit were 8s- tablished by reference f. above. Itan (10) of Paragraph 1239a, reference g. above, confirms an Army requiment for tlis item, Surgery, Department of the Navy, requirement for the kit is stated in reference h. above. Work is therefore being continued on a Eii Field Sanrpling Kit in order to meet these requirements. In view of TSG*s responsibilities in the BW program outlined in reference i. above and all of above information, it is requested that present MC's for the kit be revised and coordinated with all concmd agencies in order to assure the development of an iten which will meet the users' requirements,

Letter to CSO, Attn: SISRD-8b-4 (ZOO), CMLRP.D, 'Water Nonitoring Equipment (Radiological Contaminants) (U) ,I1 ref erring jio letter fran Signal Corps to CCmlO dated 13 April 56 requesting $30,000 to develop water contamination monitoring equipment for wineers and requesting reconsideration of technical requirenrents in view of attached conmats on Signal Corps technical requirements far High Background Water Moni- toring,

UNCLASSlFI ED . UNCLASSIFl ED t L- L- l.3 June 1956(s)Comment No, 1 to Chief of Ordnance, Attention: Chief, Ammunition ( 930-56-S) Branch, CMLRD-D, Subject: llOffensive Potential of V-Gases (S),)I referring to Coment No, 1 from Chief of Research anl Development, CCS, to Chief Chemical Officer, 16 March 1956, CRD/D 3861, same subject, requesting that the C,hmical Corps prepare a study on this subject and coordinate with Ordnance Corps. (U) Chief Chemical Officer has assigned responsibility to CmlC RDCOM for preparation of the requested study which is scheduled for completion approximately 15 July 1956. (U) MENO FOR RECORD - Action was originally assigned to Assistant CCmlO for Planning and Doctrine on 13 April 1956, and action was transferred by letter to CO, CmlC RDCOM by letter dated 19 April. Colonel Hale and Dr. Silver, CWL were contacted, ani CWL was assigned action. On 25 May 56, Mr, Saul Hormats aard Mr. Scott Thayer of CWL presented the first draft of the study to Mr, warnin, Dr. Schwab and brief3y to General Rothschild. It was agreed in this meeting that Products Development Division, RDCOM, would prepare a D/F from General Roths- child to General Cummings stating that action was assigned to RDCm and that contact for information ard coordination was imminent; also that Products would prepare a D/F to C/R&D, CCS, stating that action had been assigned RDCOM and that study was in progress and should be oompleted in mid July. (See D/F dated 1 June 56 (930-56s).) Products will prepare a letter to Chief of Ordnance requesting information to complete the study and designation of a coordinator.

13 June 1956(C) Letter to Chief of Research and Development, OCS, CMIIZD-D, Subject: (1231-56-C) Womments on Preliminary Presentation of USNRDL Technical Program for FY 1957 (U)," advising that the two problems listed under Program 3 of UsMulL Technical Program for FY 1957 are considered to be of no value to the Army even if the information be completely obtained, and strongly recomnending that these two problem be deleted and the con- sequent savings in manhours and dollars be held in abeyance for future problems. Problem 1 of Program 10 is considered to be in the marginal category - nice to have but of no great urgency. It is believed that the general problem of shielding is better solved by using actual vehicles and the tcrwer radiation facillty at Oak Ridge. The practical shielding of vehicle crews is not susceptible to solution by using tm dimensional surfaces. Letter recommends that, provided C/R&D concurs in these changes, USNRDL be requested to modify their FY 57 program. HEXI FOR RECORD - NRDL proposed a research program without consulting Army. Certain of the proposals listed for suppart are not acceptable. This has been discussed with CCE who agrees with this decision. Part of this information was obtained from C'VJL'e 1st Indorse- ment to Hq, RDCOM, 18 April 56 (basic letter CMLRD-D, Hq, RDCOM, 10 Apr 56)(1231-56-C). Coments on subject program were furnished Chief Chemical Officer by 1st Indorsement, CMLRD-D (4 Apr 561, Hq, RJXC. dated 18 April 56, to the effect that there is much duplication between USNRDL's program and the Chemical Corps1 program; in fact, they are

UNCLASSlFl ED 13 June 1956 and the new liaison officers at USPIRDL. (1231-564 Contd) (VI The Chemical Corps will request the insertion of a new project at the conference on this program. Project will concern radiological decontamination of bulk supplies in the field. This requirement was generated by QMC via DCSLCG. Data will be included in the revised Radiological Recovery Manual. The dollars per man calculated by NRDL appear to be much higher than the figure used by the Army. (ED 689) (U) Problem 1 under Program 3 - Title:- "Collecting Efficiency of Natural Terrain:1t Objective:- To define and analyze those surface effects which might be expected to influence the deposition of fallout in typical rural areas. (U) Problem 2 under Program 3 - Title:- %amma Radiation Fields Resulting from Fallout Distribution on Natural Terrain:I' Objective:- To evaluate the deviations from flat plane gamma radiation intensity contours brought about by topography of typical rural areas. (U) Problem 1 under Program 10 - Title:- 11Measurement of Angular and Energy Distribution of Slab Penetration Gamma Rays far Plane Mono- directional Incidence:rr Objective:- To determine the energy distribution of slab-penetration gamma rays as a function of angle of scatter- ing for iron and s up to five mean free paths thick for gama rays from Co

1st Indorsement to Chief Signal Officer, Attention: SIGDB-2, CMLRD-D, Subject: IIRequest for Ekemption fra AR l.Q-u,tl recosaraend- ing that the requested waiver authorizing continuation of film badge processing be granted to &gwq Proving Ground. 20 June 19% Letter to Commanding Officer, Biological. Warfare Laboratories, (RD 1253) CMLRD-SA, Subject: "Naval Biological Laboratories, advising that the stated policy of the Chief Chemical Officer d the Cowaanding General, CmlC RDCOM tha% NBL will be supported by the CmlC, both technically and financially, to the extent feasible within f'und limitation8 and guidance for an indefinite period. MEW FCR RECORD - At a meeting on 11 June 56, between General Creasy, Dr. Elberg, Scientific Director, NBL, and Dr. Schwab, General Crew indicated that the policy of the CniLC would be to support NBUs prograrc. There was no commitment as to level of financial support.

Letter to COI CWL, Attn: Assistant for CARWJ, Batiishg that CW is an activity of CWL and hot responsible directly to RDCOM Hq and that this Hq. does not require membership but should be kept fully Informed of rarqjor CARAMU activities and plans. Dr. Carl R. &ewer, Chief, Re- search Division, will act as observer in all CARdMu activities where it is desired that this Hq. be currently infonned of develapmerrts. LJNCLASSIFI ED

18 June 1956 Menorandm for Record, CMLRD-D, Subject: ItFourth Joint Quarter- (m 3.265) master Corps - Chemical Corps Study Group Meeting,ff prepared by W. Irvlng Cort who attended subject meeting on l.4 June 56 at QM R&D Command, Natick, Mass., and who, on 15 June, participated in discussions on development procedures followed by QE and CmlC on protective clothing and devices. Representatives of QMC, COW, Britain, Canada and CmlC (Hq. RDCOM, BWL, CWL, ENCOM, OCCmlO, ad CmlC Board) attended June meeting and QMC and CmlC (Hq. RDCOM, ENCOM, and CWL) representatives attended 15 June discussions.

QMC proposed setting up eight work teams to resolve problems in areas of mutual interest. CmlC position was that work teams should only be set up in areas where there are continuing problems. In other areas, only contact points should be designated. CniLCls position was acceded to by QMC. It was proposed at meeting that a joint QMC-CmlC-TSG letter be sent to CONARC requesting information an the I doctrine for solving overall problems encountered in CBR decontssaina- i tion field. Lengthy discussions were held on development procedures proposed to be followed on protective clothing and devices. In this area, CmlC does the research an3 development and QMC does the procurement. QMC desires to be brought into the picture early and would like to keep coordination on an informal basis as much as possible. QEis preparing a draft of a letter which will be staffed with CmlC on the procedures to be followed. 19 June 19% Memorandum for Record, CMUD-D, Subject: f%eport of Joint ARDC-CmlC (RD 1264) R&D Command Meeting, reporting on third meeting between CmlC R&D Com- FOUO mand and ARDC to discuss the USAF Bw-CW munitions requirements held at Hq, RDCOM on 28 Hay 56.

I Question of USAF requirements was discussed and Lt. Colonel Vaugbn Goodwin, Chief, Bombs Branch, ARDC, stated USAF now has operation I support requirements (end item development) for following items al- ready on CmlC's books:- E120 Program, e133 Cluster, Chemical Spray Tank, and E-120 Smoke Cluster. These have been and are being funded for by UW, and there appears to be sufficient monies left and programmed to complete the work.

In regard to long range plans, there are no new operational support requirements; nowever, a new USAF 3W-CW Technical Planning Program Docunrsnt will be issued approximately 1 July *ich states their technical requirements and on which they will back up the CmlC when it goes forward for funds to accomplish the program. Copies of this document will be sent to Hq, USAF, for forwarding to BW-CW Coordinat- ing Committee Ff so desired in order that it will be included in the official DOD and DA guidance to the CmlC. An official copy will be sent to CmlC RDCOM. It was suggested to and accepted by the AF that, in the fltture, the EM-CW TPPDls would be discussed between USAF ad CmlC before issuance. 31

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19 June 1956 Consider&le discussion was centered around funding and the gray area (RD 1264 Contd)brought about by the difference in two services' concepts of Id.lat is Fouo included in the-research area, It was agreed that CmlC would fund completely completely for its own research even though some of It muld be pointed toward AF use. Majar Gross, CW Section, ARDC, ex- plained that, in general, whenever CmlC had established technical characteristics and feasibility well eslough to show that the proposed system can be successfully used by the 11and become an end item, the AI? will set up an OSR and will fund from there on through user tests. In some instances, this might necessitate the CmlC fhnding part way through its development procedure. The whole question hinges on C'mlC'a ability to prove feasibility before taking a concept out of the CmlC research phase and setting up an and item project. After showing feasibility and acceptance by the USAF, the procedurz for initiating development of an end item (operational support requirement) will be as follows:- USAF will promulgate an operational requirement and pass it to ARDC which, in turn, will pass it to WC or AFAC, with information to Hq. -RDCOM. These activities appoint a project officer and send a CSW to appropriate R&D field command who wrj.tes up necessary papers for forwarding to Hq. .PDCOM in order that a CCTC action can be accomplished. The development labomtary then appoints a project engineer, with authority to coordinate wfth the AF project officer, and follows the R&D Products Development Procc?dure*

The westion of USAF conducting l'in house" development of BW-CW items was discussed. It was agreed that the DOD directive on this sbject was quite explicit and required prior concurrence of WC. It was agreed that, when ARDC decided there was a need for developing BW-C'J items, the appropriate CmlC development activity muld be approached by the AF development laboratmy with the complete picture, including time and fuad linrLtations, in order that a reasonable esti- mte could be made. After receipt of CmlC proposal, if acceptable to ARDC development labomtary, standard procedure would be used to set up project. If USAF should feel it necessary to go to an outside contractor, matter would be brought to attention of Hq, RDCOM by ARDC after first being coordinated at the AF development center and CmlC laboratory level. In event of Hq. RDCOM nonconcurrence, matter would be forwarded to Hq, USAF, for resolution within Department of the Arqy or DODi Lt. Colonel Goodwin stated he understood that the USAF Field Liaison Office at Dugway wuuld be closed, this having no significance other than the fact that USAF felt there was not sufficient work at this time to warrant a full-time officer's being assigned to that installation. Letter to Chief Chemical Officer, Attn: ACCmlO/P&D, CMLRD-D, Subject: Wqubements for End Items," stipulating examples of military re= quirements that had been canceled when an item had either been developc or when development was nearing capletion, such as a. Kit, Repair, Protective Mask, Regimental, E22 Type; b, Protective Outfit, Individual

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L c /INCLASSIF \ED 21 June 19% Supplied Air, El3 Type. (RD 1271 Contd) mestions have been raised as to validity of some current military requirements; for example Decontaminating Apparatus, bo0 Gallon, Power Driven, Truck Mounted, and Laboratory, Chemical, Mobile, I&. On the other hand, it is believed there are military recpiremnts for items which have not been formalized, consequently, a program designed to develop these items has not been undertaken.

TLetter requests that a constant review of all military requiraments be made and Hq. RDCOM be notified promptly of any changes so that necessary implementing action can be initiated, 21 June 1956 Letter to Cots, CWL, BWL and DPG, CMIRD-R, Subject: "Appointment of i (RD 1287) Liaison Representative,1f advising that Dr. John A. Rowe, Scientist Director, USPHS, has been appointed Liaison Representative of llspAS i to the RDCOM. Mr. Rowe previously occupied a similar position with respect to Biological Warfare Laboratories. 27 June 19%(U)fstter to the Camnanding Officers, Chemical Warfare Laboratmierr, (l%S-%=S) Biological Warfare Laboratories, and may Roving Ground, CYLRD-PP, Subject: , "FP 1957 Chemical Corps R&D Program 15," tranamitfing approved FY 1957 CmlC R&D Program and advising each BVL and Cm, upon reaeipt of FT 1957 R&D Funds, to transfer #3OO,OOO to IIW far de- vsloppent and final engineering testa. Letter to Commanding Officer, hlC Engineering Gomuand, CMZLID-PP, Subject: IfPmject 4-72-06-015, flBW Product Engineering & Process Design,fr confirming agreement between Colonel LaPiann, Deputy Caw- mander, CMIC ENCOM, and Hr. Walton, Chief, Program-Budget Coordina- tion Branch, P&C Mv, Hq, CMLC RDCOM, that $s,OOO of CmlC FY 1957 R&D funds will be withheld in reserve by Hq, RDCOM for subject project. By 1 Jan 571 f.'unding for subject project will be reviewed to A determine requirement for these reserved fltnds and, if portion or all of these reserved funds are required for project, they will be released 28 June 1956 Letter to CO, CWL, CNUD-D, Subject: IIAnuy Research and Development ( 2255-56-c Budget Execution Plan for FY 57 (U),ll transmitting copy of C-nt No. 1, CRD/D 8232, C/R&D, OCS, to CcmlO, same subject, advising that the Army R&D Review Board suspended FY funds for development of the following projects pending resolution of the feasibility of deletilg these items from the R&D Program: a. Rocket, Gas, 115mm, T238 and Launcher, WtipbJ TU(DA Pro j 51~17-07-028) b. Ammunition, New fcrr 811 Howitzer M2-Shells HD, T19E and GB, T174 (DA Pmj SA&-03-074) c. Chemical Shell, T302, fm the l0sm Mortar, T33 (DA Proj SA& -04-04) and requesting that CCmlO, in coordination with Chief of C?rd"ln?e, submit thru CONARC and DCSOPS to the C/W, comments and recomnenda- tions on the necessity far continuing development of abuve items. - I*. r a t I

28 June 1956 Letter to CWL directs funds programmed for indicated items in M 57 ( 2255-56-C R&D BJP be held in abeyance pending further direction from Hq, RDCOM. Cont 1 d) Consideration should be given to fact that projects have not been ordered terminated and that a concerted effort is being made within and without the Corps to have funds reinstated. Development Directorate personnel have been informally requested to assist in preparation of technical justification for each item which is to be consolidated with requirement justification currently under preparation by the Office of the Assistant Chief Chemical Officer for Planning ad Doctrine, 27 June 1956 Comnerrt No. 1 to C/R&D, OCS, CI4lRD-D, Subject: "Request for Change 983) in Membership,fv requesting that Dr. LaMar I. Reverall, Dugway Proving Ground, be appointed a member of the Subconrmittee on Meteorology, Signal Corps Committee on Basic Sciences, vice Dr, Kenneth L. Calder, relieved, aad that Mr. Scott D. Thayer, Chemical Warfare Laboratories, Army Chemical Center, be appointed as an alternate. Mmo far Record - Mr, Calder asked to be relied since his duties are no longer in this field, and Hq, RDpM verbally requested DRI to nominate candidate, Letter from DFG, 2l May 56, to Hq, RDCOM, recommended Dr, Deverall as member ard Mr. Hilseilrod of CWL as alternate. By verbal request from Products Development Division, CWL appointed Mr. Thayer. Letter to Commander, Air Research and Developmnt Command, Attention: Chief, Field Liaison Division, CPlIRE-D, Subject: "A* Farce Develop- ment Field Represerrtative, DRr," referring to ARDC's letter to Hq, RDCOM, 28 May 56, RDTF, advising that the Field Representative's office at BE wuld be closed within 60 days.

Letter expresses regret in abolishment in view of important part that data from DR; will play in future use of BW ad CW arad mentions fact that DIG is undergoing reorganization uhich will step up its activities particularly along lines of CmlC final engineering testing for all EW a& CW end itema and doctrinal type testing. Memo for Record - ARDC letter of 28 May 56 was sen3 to DE for comment and DK; requested that we protest (RD lo&).