INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this  Registration  Statement of
CEL-SCI  Corporation on Amendment No. 3 to Form S-3 of our report dated December
6, 1999,  appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of CEL-SCI Corporation for
the year ended  September 30, 1999. We also consent to the reference to us under
the heading  "Experts"  in the  Prospectus,  which is part of this  Registration
Statement.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

McLean, VA
August 3, 2000