Case Narrative
Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia
Case Narratives are
reports of what we know today about specific events that
took place during the Gulf War of 1990 and 1991. This
particular case narrative focuses on significant events
that occurred in the greater Al Jubayl area.
This is an interim report, not a final report. We hope
that you will read this and contact us with any
information that would help us better understand the
events reported here. With your help, we will be able to
report more accurately on the events that occurred in Al
Jubayl. Please contact my office to report any new
information by calling: 1-800-472-6719 Bernard Rostker |
Last Update: August 19, 1997
Many veterans of the Gulf War have been experiencing a variety of physical symptoms, collectively called Gulf War illnesses. In response to veterans concerns, the Department of Defense (DOD) established a task force in June 1995 to investigate all possible causes. On November 12, 1996, responsibility for these investigations was assumed by the Investigation and Analysis Directorate (IAD), Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses (OSAGWI) which has continued to investigate the events that occurred at Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia. Its interim report is contained here.
As part of the effort to inform the public about the progress of this effort, DOD is publishing on the Internet and elsewhere accounts related to possible causes of Gulf War illnesses, along with whatever documentary evidence or personal testimony was used in compiling these accounts.
Tab A - Methodology for Chemical Incident Investigation
Tab B - Acronym Listing/Glossary
Tab C - Units that were Located in Al Jubayl or Deployed Through Al Jubayl