Characterizing Exposure of Veterans to Agent Orange and Other Herbicides Used in Vietnam Final Report (2003) / Chapter Skim
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Project 3: Evaluation and Standardization of Military Records for Use in Epidemiologic Studies
Project 3: Evaluation and Standardization of Military Records for Use in Epidemiologic Studies
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However, few researchers are familiar with the disparate record forms produced by the various branches of the military over the course of the war or have experience working with the bureaucracy that maintains them. The aim of Project 3 was to evaluate military personnel records to determine whether data relevant to examining potential exposure to herbicides could be found and extracted.
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records that provide information on the individual soldier's military assignments and experiences, and some personal pre-enlistment characteristics. The first category of records includes Daily Journals, Situation Reports, "Operational Reports-Lessons [Learned", Combat Operations After Action Reports, Command Reports, Intelligence Summaries, and Morning Reports.'8 These records may be found in the National Archives.
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