Annex A. Science And Technology Objectives (STOs)
Army Science and Technology Master Plan (ASTMP 1997)

III.J.26. Reactive Topical Skin Protectant/Decontaminant. By FY95, demonstrate proof-of-principle of the reactive topical skin protectant concept. By FY97, demonstrate efficacy of a reactive topical skin protectant. Demonstrate, by FY99, safety and efficacy sufficient for a Milestone O transition of a reactive component for a topical skin protectant that will provide protection against penetration and will detoxify both vesicant and nerve chemical warfare agents.

Supports: Development of Food and Drug Administration-licensed reactive skin protectant; Program Manager-Soldier; Draft MNS (11 Sep 92); Operational and Organizational Plans (Feb 95, Aug 85, Dec 86, May 87, Aug 90); Joint Service Agreement (14 Dec 93)—Project, Sustain, and Protect the Force by Development of NBC Agent Preventive Measures.