hermogenesm
05-12-08, 08:59 AM
:usmc: Project 112/Project Shad information for Veterans, their families and others about certain military test involving biological and chemical warfare materials during the 1960. Project 112/Project SHAD Overview: Project Shad ,an acronym for Shipboard Hazard and Defense, was part of a larger effort called Project 112 which was a comprehensive program initiated in 1962, by the Department of Defense (DOD) to protect and defend against potential chemical and biological warfare threats. Project SHAD encompassed
a series of test by DOD to determine the vulnerability of U.S. warships to chemical and biological warfare agents, and the potential risk to American forces posed by these agents. Project 112 test involved similar tests conducted on land rather than aboard ships out at sea. Project SHAD involved service members from the Navy,Army,Marine Corps,and Air Force. Service members were not human test subjects, but rather were involved in conducting the tests. Animals were used in some, but not most, tests.
DOD continues to release declasssified reports about sea-and land -based
tests of chemical and biological material known collectively as "Project 112."
The Department of Veterans Affairs(VA) is working with DOD to obtain information as to the nature and availability of the test, who participated,
duration and agents used.
Any Veterans involved in project SHAD/112 who believes that one or more of their disabilities may have resulted from exposure during testing may file a claim for compensation with the VA. For information and assistance on applying for service-connected compensation contact the nearest VA Regional Office toll-free at (800) 827-1000. Or, apply on-line at:
http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp.
SHADHELPLINE@vba.va.gov
http://www1.va.gov/SHAD/
www.gao.gov/new.items/do8366.pdf (http://www.gao.gov/new.items/do8366.pdf)
Veterans involved in Project SHAD with health-related questions or concerns can receive information and assistance by calling toll-free (800) 749-8387.
:usmc: sgthermogenesm
Blinded Marine Veteran
:iwo: Thank you for Sacrifice and Service to our Country
a series of test by DOD to determine the vulnerability of U.S. warships to chemical and biological warfare agents, and the potential risk to American forces posed by these agents. Project 112 test involved similar tests conducted on land rather than aboard ships out at sea. Project SHAD involved service members from the Navy,Army,Marine Corps,and Air Force. Service members were not human test subjects, but rather were involved in conducting the tests. Animals were used in some, but not most, tests.
DOD continues to release declasssified reports about sea-and land -based
tests of chemical and biological material known collectively as "Project 112."
The Department of Veterans Affairs(VA) is working with DOD to obtain information as to the nature and availability of the test, who participated,
duration and agents used.
Any Veterans involved in project SHAD/112 who believes that one or more of their disabilities may have resulted from exposure during testing may file a claim for compensation with the VA. For information and assistance on applying for service-connected compensation contact the nearest VA Regional Office toll-free at (800) 827-1000. Or, apply on-line at:
http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp.
SHADHELPLINE@vba.va.gov
http://www1.va.gov/SHAD/
www.gao.gov/new.items/do8366.pdf (http://www.gao.gov/new.items/do8366.pdf)
Veterans involved in Project SHAD with health-related questions or concerns can receive information and assistance by calling toll-free (800) 749-8387.
:usmc: sgthermogenesm
Blinded Marine Veteran
:iwo: Thank you for Sacrifice and Service to our Country