SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR DIAZEPAM AUTOINJECTORS IN

File: aaavq_01.txt
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SUBJECT:  SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR DIAZEPAM AUTOINJECTORS IN
                   SUPPORT OF DESERT SHIELD

			         POINT PAPER

				     ON

          SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR DIAZEPAM AUTOINJECTORS

                                  IN SUPPORT OF DESERT SHIELD         

PURPOSE

To outline the requirements identified by the Services for diazepam
autoinjectors in support of Desert Shield.

BACKGROUND

- On 14 Aug 90, CENTAF/SG decided to request production of diazepam
   autoinjectors (under the Army IND) for treatment of nerve agent
   casualties (should they occur) in its AOR (see point paper this date).

- The CENTAF/SG decision led to queries to the other Services concerning 
any requirement they might have for the item.

- As of 1630 on 14 Aug 90 the following requirements have been
  identified to the Army project officer:

CENTAF                    30,000 units

USN/USMC                45,000 units

US Army                     No decision yet; currently issuing commercially 
                                    available pre-filled syringes to combat lifesavers

RECOMMENDATION:

None.  For information only.