The primary purpose of the Eager Belle, Phase I test was to evaluate the effectiveness of selected protective devices in preventing penetration of a naval ship by a biological aerosol.

Shady Grove testing, conducted in the Pacific Ocean in 1965, was an extension of the Autumn Gold test series. The primary difference between Autumn Gold and Shady Grove is that in the latter tests actual agents were used in addition to simulants.

Copper Head testing was similar to Autumn Gold testing in that the test used simulants only. The primary difference between Copper Head and Autumn Gold was Copper Head was designed to use simulants to learn biological agents’ characteristics in frigid temperatures. Copper Head was conducted in international waters in the North Atlantic.

An interagency board - the Persian Gulf Veterans Coordinating Board - was established in January 1994 to work to resolve the health concerns of Persian Gulf veterans, including active duty personnel and reservists with Gulf service.

Veterans interested in learning more about any potential long-term health effects of DOD’s Cold War-era chemical testing programs can find three detailed reports conducted in the 1980s by the National Research Council (NRC) that are available online through National Academy Press.

Proposed FY 74 program for studies including carry over items

Deseret Test Center Outline Plans for FY 75

Summary of test center plans for the Deseret Test Center

Test 73-11: Cancelled

Summary of test center plans for the Deseret Test Center

Deseret Test Center Requirements and Proposed Program for FY 73

Test 73-12-R4: Cancelled

Test 73-12-R3: Cancelled

Test 73-12: Cancelled

Rationale for DTC Joint Operational Test 71-75