This is from Feberuary 2003!!! I think there is even more than just an active Chemical Platoon.
Some of the items we found when we entered Iraq were all these chem-suits and atropine injectors. I always believed they had them for more than just a fashion statement.
HQ : "They are inspecting the ammunition you have, yes?"FIELD OFFICER : "Yes. For the possibility there are forbidden ammo."
HQ : "For the possibility there is, by chance, forbidden ammo?"
FIELD OFFICER : "Yes.
HQ : "And we sent you a message yesterday to clean out all the areas, the scrap areas, the abandoned areas. Make sure there is nothing there.
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HQ : "After you have carried out what is contained in this message, destroy the message because I don't want anyone to see this message."FIELD OFFICER : "Okay."
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-- Source: "Remarks to the United Nations Security Council," by Secretary Colin L. Powell, New York City, February 5, 2003