Determining core capabilities in chemical and biological defense science and technology / / Committee on Determining Core Capabilities in Chemical and Biological Defense Research and Development, Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology, Board on Life Sciences, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies.

• TeilnehmendeR: National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology,
• Place / Publishing House: Washington, District of Columbia : : National Academies Press,, [2012]; 2012
• Year of Publication: 2012
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (150 pages) :; illustrations

The goal of the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD's) Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP) is to provide support and world-class capabilities enabling the U.S. Armed Forces to fight and win decisively in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) environments. To accom...

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Framework and Structure
• Core Science and Technology Capabilities for the Chemical and Biological Defense Program
• Proposed Approach
• Management of Science and Technology at CBDP
• Appendix A; Schedule of Data-Gathering
• Appendix B: Additional Thoughts on the Nature of the Chemical Threat
• Appendix C: Frameworks of the CBDP Enterprise Elements
• Appendix D: Relationship Comparison of CBDP Enterprise Frameworks to the Committee's S&T Capability Categories
• Appendix E: Committee Member Biographies.