MAGTF Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Operations — MCWP 3-37

Despite worldwide efforts to contain the spread of technologies associated with nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) warfare, countries desiring to have a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) have found ways to initiate WMD programs. There are three recognized conditions that determine if a country is capable of initiating a WMD program. The country has the the following:

• Ability to obtain or produce a weapons-grade nuclear material, a biological agent, or a chemical agent.
• Ability to make the material or agent into a weapon or device.
• Ability to deliver the weapon or device.