Military Health System

Copper Head

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.

The Persian Gulf Veterans Coordinating Board

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.

DOD's Cold War-Era Chemical Testing Programs

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.

Test 70-50: Cancelled

Proposed FY 74 program for studies including carry over items

Deseret Test Center Outline Plans for FY 75

Deseret Test Center Outline Plans for FY 75

Summary of test center plans for the Deseret Test Center

Test 73-11: Cancelled

Deseret Test Center Outline Plans for FY 74

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: Cancelled

Test 73-12-R3: Cancelled

DTC Test 71-75 Requirements

Requirements for the DTC Test 71-75

DTC Program for FY 72

Rationale for DTC Joint Operational Test 71-75

Proposed Test Plans DTC FY-70