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Filename:090pgv.91p
[    b.2.    ]
RESPOND TO TASK 4515
PASS TO THE ITF OPS OFFICER
14 FEB 91  1005 HRS  SENT BY: [   (b) (6)   ]
14 February 1991
Response to OICC Task 4515, OPSDEPS Tank Briefing on Iraqi 
Bacteriological Capabilities. Briefing will be given  [ (b) (2) ] 
 by   [  (b) (6)  ] on 15 Feb 91. This input should be passed to
  [   (b) (6)   ]
Briefing Script Input:
	Iraq's BW Program
        Iraq developed a production capability for the biological 
warfare (BW) agents anthrax and botulinum toxin, and is assessed 
to have weaponized one or both of these agents.
        The allied bombing campaign has destroyed all known and 
suspect Iraqi BW agent production facilities. The Suspect BW 
facility at Abu Ghurayb, [  (b) (2)  ] , is one example of the 
status of these facilities. Other production facilities were 
located at Salman Pak, Latifiya, and the former "Infant Formula" 
plant at Abu Ghurayb.
        Iraq built at least 19 [      (b)(1) sec 1.3(a)(4)    ] 
bunkers with refrigeration systems. These bunkers may have been 
used for BW agent storage, taking advantage of the low 
temperatures to preserve the agents. These bunkers have been 
priority targets during the bombing campaign. To date, 14 of these 
bunkers have been destroyed or
damaged, making them unsuitable for agent storage.
        Iraq may have established clandestine facilities for 
continuation of BW agent production; there is no intelligence 
information that they have done so. Also, at least 5 of the 
refrigerated bunkers remain.
        An Iraqi BW attack is still possible. Munitions could have 
been relocated from the special bunkers prior to the war, or may 
have been recovered following air strikes. At least one possible 
salvage operation has been noted at the Salman Pak bunkers.
        While there is no confirmation of any type of Iraqi BW 
munition, spray devices, cluster bombs and missile warheads are 
possibilities. Given Iraq's present delivery means, spray devices 
seem most likely.
      [  (b) (6)  ]
Suggested slides:
1.  Text:   Iraq BW Status
        o  Identified Production Facilities Destroyed
        o  14 of 19 Suspect Storage Bunkers Destroyed or Damaged
2.   Text:  Iraq BW Status
        o  Clandestine Production, Storage Facilities Possible
        o  5 Storage Bunkers Remain
        o  BW Attack Still Possible
3.   [      (b)(1) sec 1.3(a)(4)    ]:
   - Salman Pak R&D Buildings:  [ (b) (1)  sec 1.3 (a) (4) ]
   - Abu Ghurayb Suspect BW Facility: [ (b) (1)  sec 1.3 (a) (4) ] 
                [  (b) )2)  ]