Aerial Chemical Warfare

Filename:0167pgv.90d
Subect: Aerial Chemical Warfare
[   (b)(2)   ]
[   (b)(6)   ]

DUE: 7 DEC 90/0730

     We have no information to corroborate referenced report.  We 
cannot confirm that specialized units are being trained for 
suicide air operations.  We would suggest that such units would 
have little utility, since, historically, suicide air attacks were 
no more accurate or effective than conventional operations.

     Suicide air attacks would have a certain propaganda value 
and, in this regard we note that the Arabs have, in the past, 
demonstrated a penchant for suicide missions - although they are 
generally conducted on foot or in a vehicle.  This is the initial 
indication of an airborne suicide attack for this crisis.

     [      (b)(1) sec 1.3(a)(4)    ] the Iraqi Air Force has the 
capability to deliver chemical ordnance against a given target, 
with or without the intent to return to base.  We suggest that an 
aerial chemical attack, if conducted, will probably be flown in a 
conventional way employing FLOGGERs or FITTERs using mustard or 
tabun filled GE bombs (250 kg or 500 kg).