In some countries private, local, and provincial (state) capabilities are being augmented by and coordinated with federal assets, to provide layered defenses against biological weapon attacks. During the first Gulf War the United Nations activated a biological and chemical response team, Task Force Scorpio, to respond to any potential use of weapons of mass destruction on civilians.
In some countries, local, regional, and state-level capabilities are being enhanced and coordinated with federal assets to provide layered defenses against biological weapon attacks. During the first Gulf War, the United Nations activated a biological and chemical response team, Task Force Scorpio, to address any potential use of weapons of mass destruction on civilians.