EP 1110-1-18
24 Apr 00
CHAPTER 18
CHEMICAL WARFARE MATERIEL
18-1. Introduction.
a. This chapter discusses non-stockpile chemical warfare materiel (CWM) as it relates to
OE response actions. The OE response process at sites containing non-stockpile CWM typically
follows the same procedures as those followed for conventional OE. The following paragraphs
highlight areas of the response action process where a different approach is required for non-
stockpile CWM sites as compared to conventional OE sites.
b. CWM is defined as an item configured as a munition containing a chemical substance
that is intended to kill, seriously injure, or incapacitate a person through its physiological effects.
The term CWM includes V- and G- series nerve agent, H- and HN- series blister agent, and
lewisite in other-than-munition configurations. Due to their hazards, prevalence, and military-
unique application, chemical agent identification sets are also considered CWM. CWM does not
include: riot control agents; chemical herbicides; smoke and flame producing items; or soil,
water, debris or other media contaminated with chemical agent.
18-2. Responsibilities. OE response actions at non-stockpile CWM sites will be performed in
accordance with ER 1110-1-8153. The USACE is responsible for the overall project management
and on-site management for non-stockpile CWM projects. Execution of all phases of a non-
stockpile CWM project within the USACE is the responsibility of the USAESCH OE Design
Center. The specific responsibilities of the HQUSACE, district, MSC, USAESCH OE Design
Center, and OE MCX for non-stockpile CWM response actions are presented in ER 1110-1-
8153.
18-3. Regulatory Authority.
a. In addition to the regulatory authorities previously cited for conventional OE, there are
specific regulations related to non-stockpile CWM. These include:
(1) AR 385-61, The Army Toxic Chemical Agent Safety Program.
(2) DA Pam 385-61, Toxic Chemical Agent Safety Hazards.
(3) AR 50-6, Chemical Surety.
(4) DA Pam 50-6, Chemical Accident or Incident Response and Assistance Operations.
(5) DA Pam 40-173, Occupational Health Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of
Occupational Exposure to Mustard Agents H, HD, and HT.
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