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<p>DA Pam 8-11/NavMed P-1330/ AFM 160-11<br><br>FOREWORD<br>The "Handbook of Atomic Weapons for Medical Officers" has been prepared as a joint project by a Task Group of the Armed Forces Medical Policy Council, composed of Medical Officers of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, and is published under the auspices of the Armed Forces Special Weapons Project.<br><br>It is the purpose of this handbook to provide a concise reference on atomic weapons effects of interest to medical personnel in the Armed Forces. It is intended that the contained information will serve as a guide in providing optimal medical care in a situation resulting from use of an atomic weapon.<br><br>The presence of radioactivity not only adds to the duties of the Medical Officer in providing adequate medical care, but also imposes additional<br>problems of judgment and advisory consultation. This handbook presents information for use by the physician with the understanding that recommendations based upon its usage are, as always, subject to command decision.<br><br>Section I consists of general background information concerning atomic weapons effects with emphasis on the biological effects of ionizing radiation relating to the combat effectiveness of Armed Forces personnel. Section II consists of operational aspects for guidance under field military conditions. Section III consists of a compilation of safety regulations which apply to routine industrial and laboratory utilization of radioactive material, and is presented for reference in view of current interest in this problem.<br></p>
<br>Subjects: Radiation; Ionizing ; Radioactivity ; atomic warfare</div>
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U.S. DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY, THE NAVY, AND THE AIR FORCE</div>
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