DOD Seeks Gulf War Vets' Firsthand Accounts.SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--June 9, 1998--California Secretary of Veterans Affairs Noun 1. Secretary of Veterans Affairs - the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Veterans Affairs; "Bush appointed Edward J. Derwinski as the first Secretary of Veterans Affairs" Jay Vargas today announced that the Department of Defense (DOD (1) (Dial On Demand) A feature that allows a device to automatically dial a telephone number. For example, an ISDN router with dial on demand will automatically dial up the ISP when it senses IP traffic destined for the Internet. ) wants more firsthand accounts from Gulf War veterans to help investigators determine potential causes of Gulf War illnesses. Such accounts have in the past proved valuable to investigators, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Bernard Rostker, DOD special assistant for the investigation. The Pentagon needs firsthand information to resolve issues concerning the war and to better protect service members in future conflicts, he said. "If we can't explain what went on in the Gulf, then we will have a very poor ability to put in place military doctrine Military doctrine is the concise expression of how military forces contribute to campaigns, major operations, battles, and engagements. It is a guide to action, not hard and fast rules. Doctrine provides a common frame of reference across the military. , medical policies and procedures Policies and Procedures are a set of documents that describe an organization's policies for operation and the procedures necessary to fulfill the policies. They are often initiated because of some external requirement, such as environmental compliance or other governmental that would allow us to avoid these kinds of problems in the future," Rostker said. Investigators are pursuing the case of a Marine allegedly exposed to a chemical on, or the week after, Feb. 27, 1991. The incident is thought to have occurred near Kabrit, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia (sä  `dē ərā`bēə, sou`–, sô–), officially Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, kingdom (2005 est. pop. , when the Marine was taking
readings with a Fox chemical detection vehicle. The Marine was trying to
determine whether enemy prisoner of war PRISONER OF WAR. One who has been captured while fighting under the banner of some state. He is a prisoner, although never confined in a prison.2. In modern times, prisoners are treated with more humanity than formerly; the individual captor has now no gear contained a chemical agent. He subsequently developed blisters. Investigators are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a Marine staff sergeant or other witnesses who may have been present and could provide critical information. Witnesses who call should report that they have information pertaining to the "injured Marine" investigation. Researchers also want to locate and interview people present at the Al Nasiriyah special weapons facility in Iraq, service members who know about other chemical incidents and anyone else who had postwar contact with wounded Iraqi soldiers. They also want to talk with veterans about the short- and long-term symptoms suffered as a result of exposure to smoke from oil well fires, and to health care providers regarding vaccine administration. People with information about these and any other potential chemical exposure incidents during the Gulf War can contact either the veterans data management at 800/497-6261 or the incident reporting line at 800/472-6719. Since Rostker's office was established in November 1996, DOD has released 10 case narratives that focused on possible exposure to chemical or biological agents. The narratives present case facts and assess suspected incidents. Investigators rely heavily on firsthand accounts for insights into the conditions surrounding the incidents, according to research officials. Military personnel with the ability to reconstruct battlefield operations will interview callers, officials said. For background information on the investigation, visit the GulfLINK home page on the world wide web at www.gulflink.osd.mil. Note to Editors: This release and previous CDVA CDVA California Department of Veterans Affairs CDVA Cache Valley Dairy Association news releases are available at www.ns.net/cadva/ and, via fax by News On Demand, at 800/356-8440.
CONTACT: California Department of Veterans Affairs
Steve Dakota, 916/653-2561
dakotasj@cdva.ca.gov
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