Treating Chemical and Biological Agent Casualties

Lesson 4: Biological Agents

4-5. INDICATIONS OF A BIOLOGICAL ATTACK

The following are indications that an attack using biological agents may have occurred.

a. High Probability.

(1) Many soldiers and civilians are sick for unknown reasons (mysterious illness, cause unknown).

 

(2) Large numbers of insects present (more than normal) or unusual insects detected.

 

(3) Large numbers of dead wild and domestic animals.

b. Possibility.

(1) Artillery shells with less powerful explosions than normal HE rounds.

 

(2) Area bombs that pop rather than explode.

 

(3) Mist or fog sprayed by aircraft.