DECREASED USE OF CHEMICAL/TOXIN WEAPONS

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 05251602
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2022
• Document Release Date: September 26, 2017
• Case Number: F-2012-01432
• Publication Date: June 21, 1983

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Approved for Release: 2016/02/23 C05251602
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National Intelligence Council
The Director of Central Intelligence
Washington, D.C. 20505
NIC 4528-83
21 June 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR: Rear Admiral Jonathan Howe
Director, Bureau of Politico-Military Affairs
Department of State
FROM
SUBJECT
Hans Heymann, Jr.
National Intelligence Officer at Large
Decreased Use of Chemical/Toxin Weapons
1. The attached informal report presents the results of a review
of recent intelligence evidence that points to a sharp reduction in the
first five months of 1983 in the use of CW/Toxin weapons in Southeast
Asia and Afghanistan.
2. The report reflects the collective views of the DCI Working
Group on CW/Toxin Use
Attachment:
As Stated
Hans Heymann, Jr.
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