Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com FM 34-54 (2) Technical escort field teams. (3) TECHINT collection teams. (4) Preventative medicine units (potable water sources only). (5) Special operation teams. b. BIOMEDICAL SAMPLES. Biomedical samples are derived primarily from acutely ill soldiers who exhibit symptoms of CB agent intoxication or from personnel who were killed in an attack. Collection of the biomedical samples will be the responsibility of personnel in— (1) Battalion-level medical units. (2) Division-level medical treatment facilities. (3) Combat support hospitals. (4) Evacuation hospitals. (5) Theater medical hospitals. (6) NBC reconnaissance teams (small animals only).
(7) Technical escort field teams. (8) TECHINT collection teams. 4. SAMPLING: Sampling will be initiated if the following are observed: a. Significant numbers of unexplained sickness or death of personnel or animals occur. b. Ordnance (munitions) are found which contain known or suspected CB agents. c. An attack is suspected or is known to have occurred but the causative agent cannot be identified. d. The widespread outbreak of unusual mission-degrading behavior occurs. e. Sampling of known identified agents to verify first use is required. Figure D-3. Example of a TAB D to a TECHINT Appendix of a Theater Army Intelligence Annex (continued). D-12