Potential Military Chemical/Biological Agents and Compounds — FM 3-11.9, MCRP 3-37.1B, NTRP 3-11.32, AFTTP(I) 3-2.55

Discusses chemical and biological hazards that may be encountered on the battlefield. The threat or use of CB weapons is a possible condition of future warfare and could occur in the early stages of war to disrupt United States (US) operations and logistics. In many of the regions where the US is likely to deploy forces, potential adversaries may use CB weapons. Potential adversaries may seek to counter US conventional military superiority using less expensive and more attainable, asymmetrical means. To meet this challenge, US forces must be properly trained and equipped to operate effectively and decisively in the face of NBC attacks.