The mandate of UNSCOM-the United Nations Special Commission on Iraq-was to see to the dismantling of Iraq's offensive-warfare programs: chemical and biological weapons, nuclear weapons, and longrange missiles.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Chemical Reaction

The United Nations Special Commission on Iraq (UNSCOM) inspectors have had more extensive and thorough access in Iraq over a greater period of time than inspectors would have in any country under even an extreme reading of the CWC.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy