Last Updated:
13 Aug 09

 RESOURCE CENTER: POLICIES

 DoD Smallpox Vaccination Program announced as part of the  National Policy

The Department of Defense Smallpox Vaccination Program implements a plan to prepare for and respond to possible smallpox attacks. The DoD's Smallpox Vaccination Program is consistent with FDA guidelines and the best practice of medicine. This program supports the national smallpox preparedness plans, but is tailored to the unique requirements of the Armed Forces.

• Based on their occupational responsibilities. These include smallpox epidemic response teams and hospital workers.
• Other designated forces having critical mission capabilities, including those forces essential to accomplishing the U.S. Central Command's mission

General
Change in Policy for Pre-Deployment Administration of Anthrax and Smallpox Vaccines PDF  10 Sep 07
	Author: Chu
Guidance for Industry
	Guidance for Industry Recommendations for Deferral of Donors and Quarantine and Retrieval of Blood and Blood Products in Recent Recipients of Smallpox Vaccine [Vaccinia Virus] and Certain Contacts of Smallpox Vaccine Recipients
DoD Directive 6205.3
	DoD Directive 6205.3, "DoD Immunization Program for Biological Warfare Defense"—This 1993 directive establishes policy and provides guidance for immunization to protect U.S. personnel against biological warfare threats and for the development and acquisition of vaccines for biological warfare defense.
DoD
Department of Defense Participation in ACAM2000 Smallpox Vaccine Post-Maketing Research Requirements PDF  15 Apr 08
	Author: Casscells
Update to Clinical Policy for the Department of Defense Smallpox Vaccination Program PDF  1 Apr 08
	Author: Casscells
Change in Policy for Pre-Deployment Administration of Anthrax and Smallpox Vaccines PDF  10 Sep 07
	Author: Chu
DoD Immunization Program for Biological Warfare Defense AFEB 2005-06 PDF  22 Aug 05
	Author: Armed Forces Epidemiological Board
Expansion of Force Health Protection Anthrax and Smallpox Immunization Programs for Emergency-Essential and Equivalent Department of Defense Civilian Employees PDF  22 Sep 04
	Author: Chu
Policy Revision to Increase Pre-Deployment Administration of Anthrax and Smallpox Vaccinations to 60 Days PDF  20 Aug 04
	Author: Chu
Expansion of Force Health Protection Anthrax and Smallpox Immunization Programs for DoD Personnel PDF  28 Jun 04
	Author: Wolfowitz
Cardiac Conditions PDF  10 Apr 03
	Author: Winkenwerder DoD Policy for Smallpox and Persons with Cardiac Conditions
Service Responsibilities Memo PDF  13 Mar 03
	Author: Winkenwerder Clarification of Service Responsibilities in Vaccinating Department of Defense [DoD] Personnel and Dependents Assigned to Department of State [DoS] Missions and in High Threat Areas
Vaccination of Department of Defense Personnel and Dependents  PDF  14 Feb 03
	Author: Wolfowitz Vaccination of Department of Defense [DoD] Personnel and Dependents Assigned to Department of State [DoS] Missions and in High Threat Areas
Vaccination of Department of Defense Personnel and Dependents PDF  14 Feb 03
	Author: Wolfowitz Vaccination of Department of Defense Personnel and Dependents Assigned to Department of State [DoS] Missions
Policy on Administrative Issues Related to Smallpox Vaccination PDF  13 Dec 02
	Author: Chu Policy on Administrative Issues Related to Smallpox Vaccination Program [SVP] signed by Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness
Smallpox Response Plan PDF  30 Sep 02
	Author: Wolfowitz Department of Defense Smallpox Response Plan signed by Deputy Secretary of Defense
DoD Immunization Program for Biological Warfare Defense PDF  26 Nov 93
	Author: Perry DoD Directive 6205.3
Army
MEDCOM Participation in ACAM2000 Smallpox Vaccine Post-Licensure Safety Surveillance and Research Requirements PDF  30 Oct 08
	Author: Thresher
Implementation Plan PDF  10 Jan 03
	Author: Keane Army Smallpox Preparedness and Vaccination Program Implementation Plan
Approval of Smallpox Implementation Plan PDF  26 Dec 02
	Author: Abell
MEDCOM Guidance PDF  23 Dec 02
	Author: Peake U.S. Army MEDCOM Guidance: Defending Against Smallpox
Navy
Approval of Smallpox Implementation Plan PDF  26 Dec 03
	Author: Abell
USAF
Transition to ACAM2000 Smallpox Vaccine PDF  31 Jan 08
	Author: Loftus
Smallpox Immunization Program Safety - Remain Vigilant PDF  30 Mar 07
	Author: Loftus
Administering Smallpox Vaccine PDF  25 Mar 03
	Author: Taylor Instructions to Assist in Administering Smallpox Vaccine
Smallpox Vaccinations for Air Force Civilian Employees PDF  27 Feb 03
Air Force Smallpox Vaccine Implementation Plan PDF  14 Feb 03
	Author: Scott Implementing the "Air Force Smallpox Vaccine Implementation Plan," January 2003, as it applies to "Essential DoD Contractor Services"
Smallpox Implementation Plan PDF  8 Jan 03
	Author: Abell Approval of Smallpox Implementation Plan
Implementation PDF  7 Jan 03
	Author: Jumper Air Force Implementation of the Smallpox Vaccination Program
Education and Training for Medical Personnel to Prepare for Smallpox Vaccinations PDF  18 Dec 02
	Author: Taylor
USMC
Approval of Smallpox Implementation Plan PDF  26 Dec 02
	Author: Abell Memorandum for Commandant of the Marine Corps: Approval of Smallpox Implementation Plan
USCG
Coast Guard Smallpox Vaccine Program (SVP) PDF  3 Mar 08
	Author: Tedesco
Smallpox Implementation Plan PDF  26 Dec 02
	Author: Abell Approval of Smallpox Implementation Plan