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

III.J.30. Chemical Agent Prophylaxes. By FY97, demonstrate the feasibility of a reactive/catalytic scavenger pretreatment effective against chemical agents. By FY99, demonstrate safety and efficacy sufficient for a Milestone 0 transition of a reactive/catalytic scavenger pretreatment which reduces chemical agent toxicity without operationally significant physiological or psychological side effects.

Supports: Development of Food and Drug Administration-licensed reactive/catalytic protectants for nerve agents; Program Manager-Soldier; Operational and Organizational Plans (Nov 86); Draft MNS (11 Sep 92); Joint Service Agreement (14 Dec 93)—Protect, Sustain, and Protect the Force by Development of NBC Agent Preventive Measures.