PROGRAM-DEVELOPMENT IN MILITARY TOXICOLOGY LABORATORIES

Military toxicology evolved from needs identified during the World War s. The Army, Navy and Air Force developed toxicological capabilities i n response to their respective operational needs. These 3 previously s eparate military toxicology efforts have been integrated into Tri-Serv ice Toxicology in response to the continually changing and growing ope rational needs of the military. The continual process of program devel opment must be initiated in order for Tri-Service Toxicology to improv e, grow and better serve its customers. Program development entails de veloping and maintaining good customer relationships and cooperative r elationships with other governmental agencies, industry and academia. The benefits of identifying and obtaining customers and collaborators will substantially outweigh the costs incurred by committing to the im plementation of program development within Tri-Service Toxicology.