To: "Palma, Joseph, Col, OSD-ATL" Fcc: DSB Cc: "Klein, Dale, Hon, OSD-ATL" , "Freeland, Raymond, COL, OSD-ATL" Subject: Chem/Bio Defense Attacks -- DoD organization Mon Feb 23 16:42:35 EST 2004 <<< Sir, per our telecom, Dr Klein asked me to send you our thoughts on how to proceed in case there is a more robust attack on the nation with chemical or biological agents. We are proposing establishing a Homeland Defense Policy Development team to define DoD potential areas of responsibility and scope of the work. We would like to request your insight and suggestions. >>> Dear Col. Palma I’ve long since downrated my competence to advise how USG should organize itself. So, my remarks are laden with a lot of humility. How many org-charts have I seen on this topic? What is current state of play, esp. how NorthCom fits into planning? I translate ToR: DoD’s posture and responsibility for attacks on (civilian) homeland of such scale and quality that they overwhelm the capabilities of local responders and DHS assets. For such planning, I would expect to see coordination/involvement o within DoD: ASHA; DTRA o across govt: DHS; Homeland Security Council; DHHS (Secy’ office; CDC; NIH); USVA,; IC; I just don’t know who’s already doing what, and with what license. Dale Klein knows much on matters on which I am woefully behind. Alas, I do see prospects of attacks that will oblige us to rely on whatever assets can be mobilized. Role of DoD is hard to plan; but e.g. just having a force that’s been immunized to smallpox and anthrax gives them a mobility and flexibility for serving basic survival needs of urban populations. MOPP-training is another plus. You may need to tell me whether I’m way off base on my assumptions. From: lederberg @mail.rockefeller.edu Prof. Joshua Lederberg Raymond and Beverly Sackler Foundation Scholar Suite 400 (Founders Hall) The Rockefeller University 1230 York Avenue New York, NY 10021-6399 phone: 212: 327-7809 fax: 212: 327-8651 j ‘[8-)#