MEMORANDUM FOR; FROM:
SUBJECT:
OSWP.
Director of Central Intelligence Robert L. Foord
Director of Scientific and Weapons Researchto Questions Concerning Iraqi CBW
Action Requested: None required, addresses your questions ofanuary. I
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We continue to assess that the Iraqis have atimited number of chemical werheads for their Scud and modifled-Scud missiles. This assessment is based on previous reporting of Iraqi CM missile testing and the relatively straightforward modifications required for missile adaptation. The nonpersistent nerve agent sarin and the semipersistent nerve agent GF would be the most likely fills far such warheads. The Iraqis might even have some warheads filled with theerve agent VX, although
If Allied forces were to bomb CW or BW storage facilities, the resulting toxic contamination would be very localized. Most agents would notignificant hazardistanceew kilometers from the facilities. In contrast,
SUBJECT: Response to Questions Concerning Iraqi CBW
the BK agent anthrax could be carried considerable distances from the facilities by wirjds^andong-term hazard over an extended area.
6. Suspect Iraqi CW and BW storage facilities are widely scattered throughout the country. In addition, recent reporting has suggested that the Iraqis may be relocating some CW stock sto^ariumber of previously unidentified locations. ,llllllllllllllllli-B
Robert L. Foord
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