Project 112/SHAD FAQs

1

Those involved in these tests may be reluctant to come forward for security reasons. What will the DoD and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) do to ensure they know they may come forward?

2

Why did this investigation take so long?

3

What were you testing? Was the vulnerability of the crew part of the test?

4

What will the VA do for others who believe they are ill as a result of their work with Deseret Test Center?

5

The biological agent sprayed in Florida is sometimes called "wheat rust." Was it sprayed in other states?

6

When did the test series take place?

7

What is The Deseret Test Center? How does it relate to Project 112 and Project SHAD?

8

Some Deseret Test Center tests have names, but others have just numbers. What's the difference? Are the numbered ones more dangerous, or more secret?

9

We have heard that some sailors received nasal swabs or throat gargles during the tests. Is this true? Why were these medical tests done?

10

When did the Department of Defense (DoD) begin its investigation?

11

What should a veteran do if he believes he was affected by one of the Deseret Test Center tests?

12

Were civilians involved in these tests?

13

Is an effort under way to notify those affected?

14

What warfare agents and simulants were used in these tests?

15

How many people died from these tests?

16

Have you provided names to the VA?

17

Was Deseret Test Center an Army program?

18

How many of these tests were there, and where are they listed?

19

Were the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) aware of these tests, and did they approve them?

20

If these tests were safe, why wasn't this information released earlier?

21

How much has this investigation cost?

22

Where were they done?

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