ABSTRACT
CWAs are manufactured and stored by government facilities for basically two reasons. Stored CWAs serve as an effective deterrent to “first use” of CWAs by others. Secondly, manufacture of these agents permits necessary research of agent characteristics, and provides a means for research of detection techniques and antidote developments. Early detection and warning of even minute amounts of CWAs and/or TICs in the air are essential to minimize casualties.
