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Training Circular
Number 3-11-55
TC 3-11-55
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC, 1 July 2001
Joint-Services Lightweight
Integrated-Suit Technology (JSLIST)
Contents
Page
PREFACE.................................................................................................iii
Chapter 1. JSLIST OVERVIEW ......................................................... 1-1
General Information .......................................................................... 1-1
Capabilities ....................................................................................... 1-1
Warnings, Cautions, and Instructions ............................................... 1-1
Chapter 2. JSLIST ENSEMBLE DESCRIPTION ............................... 2-1
Fabrics .............................................................................................. 2-1
Colors ................................................................................................ 2-1
Clothing Items ................................................................................... 2-1
Overgarment Sizes ........................................................................... 2-3
Labels ............................................................................................... 2-3
Storage Bags .................................................................................... 2-3
Chapter 3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 3-1
Wear-Usage Limitations ................................................................... 3-1
Donning Instructions ......................................................................... 3-2
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under the International Exchange Program or by other means. This determination
was made on 14 May 1999. Other requests for this document will be referred to
the Commandant, US Army Maneuver Support Center, ATTN: ATZT-DT-WR-C,
Building 3200, Directorate of Training Development, 320 MANSCEN Loop, Suite
2617, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri 65473-8929.
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Doffing Instructions ...........................................................................3-4
Chapter 4. OVERGARMENT MAINTENANCE ..................................4-1
Maintenance Inspection ....................................................................4-1
Laundering Instructions......................................................................4-3
Storage Requirements .......................................................................4-3
Glossary ................................................................................... Glossary-1
Bibliography .........................................................................Bibliography-1
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Preface
The joint-services lightweight integrated-suit technology (JSLIST)
chemical protective overgarment is designed to provide protection
against chemical and biological agents specified by the United
S tate s ( U S) D ep a rtme nt o f D e fe nse (D O D ) w hen p rop er ly
maintained and used as part of a complete chemical protective
ensemble.
This training circular (TC) serves as a means to assist the trainer in
training soldiers on the JSLIST. It does not supersede the Army’s
technical manuals (TMs) or training support packages on the
JSLIST. Its purpose is to provide instruction regarding the use,
maintenance, and proper storage of the JSLIST ensemble.
________________________________________
The proponent of this publication is Headquarters (HQ) US Army
Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Send comments and
recommendations on Department of the Army (DA) Form 2028
directly to Commandant, US Army Chemical School, ATTN: ATZTDT-WR-C, Building 3200, Directorate of Training Development, 320
MANSCEN Loop, Suite 2617, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri 654738929.
Unless otherwise stated, masculine nouns and pronouns do not
refer exclusively to men.
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Chapter 1
JSLIST Overview
The JSLIST chemical protective overgarment is a twopiece overgarment consisting of a coat with an integral
hood and separate trousers. The JSLIST chemical protective overgarment was type classified in 1997 by the US
DOD joint services as the only overgarment meeting the
requirements of the JSLIST program for comfort, durability, and protection from chemical-warfare agents.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1. The Army participated in the management, design, and
development of the JSLIST chemical biological (CB) protectiveclothing system. Key requirements of the JSLIST program include
protection against CB agents, a lighter weight or more flexible
garment, and the ability to launder the garment. Key requirements
of the footwear include combined environmental and CB protection;
petroleum, oils, and lubricants (POL) resistance; and self-flameextinguishing capability. In addition, the system is required to be
durable and reduce heat stress associated with the protective gear,
and is designed for human factor considerations and acceptability to
the user.
WARNING
Be aware of heat injuries. Operating in hot environments
while encapsulated in the chemical protective overgarment
can cause heat injuries. Ensure that soldiers consume
fluids and can recognize and treat heat injuries.
CAPABILITIES
1-2. The JSLIST chemical protective overgarment is currently
qualified by the military to meet the requirements of the JSLIST
program for protection from chemical-warfare agents for up to 6
launderings, 45 days of wear, 120 calendar days after removal from
the factory-sealed bag, or 24 hours after contamination, whichever
comes first.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS
1-3. Failure to follow all the warnings, cautions, and instructions in
this TC, including those summarized in the following chapters, may
result in serious health problems.
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Chapter 2
JSLIST Ensemble Description
This chapter includes a description, instructions for general use and care, general repair procedures, and descriptive and reference data for the garments, multipurpose
overboots (MULO), and protective gloves.
FABRICS
2-1. The JSLIST chemical protective overgarment’s outer shell
fabric has camouflage print, a water-repellent finish, and a 50/50
nylon/cotton poplin ripstop. The liner is a polyester knit coated with
activated-carbon spherical absorbers covered by a nonwoven
laminate and bonded to a tricot knit back.
COLORS
2-2. The JSLIST chemical-protective overgarment is available in 4color woodland and 3-color desert camouflage patterns.
CLOTHING ITEMS
2-3. A complete chemical-warfare protective ensemble includes all
of the following components:
• Chemical protective mask compatible with the JSLIST chemical
protective overgarment.
• Chemical protective overgarment consisting of both a coat and
trousers.
• Chemical protective gloves compatible with the JSLIST
chemical protective overgarment.
• Chemical protective overboots compatible with the JSLIST
chemical protective overgarment.
NOTE: The JSLIST chemical protective overgarment must
be worn with a suitable and compatible chemical protective
mask, chemical protective gloves, and chemical protective
overboots.
COAT
2-4. The overgarment coat has the following features:
• Hood. An integral hood closes and secures with an elastic
drawcord, which should be set to the desired fit with the
adjustable barrel locks.
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• Sleeves. The sleeves have hook-and-pile fastener tape at the
wrists to adjust for a secure fit, reinforced elbows, and a pocket
on the right sleeve.
NOTE: Keep the hook-and-pile fasteners on the sleeve
closures free of dirt and ice to secure properly. Firmly
compress the fastener against the tape to provide adequate
closure. Ensure that all of the hook-and-pile fasteners are
properly closed and secured.
• Front closure. A full-length zipper and a closure flap with hookand-pile fastener tape are provided to close the front of the coat.
• Waist. An elastic drawcord is provided at the waist and should
be adjusted for fit and tied in a bow.
• Coat-retention loop. To improve the coat and trouser interface,
the coat-retention loop should be pulled from the back of the
coat, between the trouser legs, and secured with the snap at the
front closure flap of the coat.
TROUSERS
2-5. The trousers have the following features:
• Waist. A hook-and-pile fastener tape is provided to adjust the
waistline fit.
• Fly closure. A zipper and snap are provided for fly closure.
• Suspenders. The suspenders are stitched to the back of the
trousers. They should be pulled over the shoulders from back to
front. Fasten them to the front of the trousers using the
adjustable plastic clips provided for that purpose.
• Legs. The legs have hook-and-pile fastener tape at the ankles to
adjust for a secure fit, reinforced knees, and bellow cargo
pockets with closure flaps secured by hook-and-pile fastener
tape on each leg.
NOTE: Keep the hook-and-pile fasteners on the leg closures
free of dirt and ice to secure properly. Firmly compress the
fastener against the tape to provide adequate closure.
Ensure that all of the hook-and-pile fasteners are properly
closed and secured.
MULTIPURPOSE OVERBOOT (MULO)
2-6. The MULO incorporates two quick-release side buckles and is
designed to be worn over the standard-issue combat boot, jungle
boot, and intermediate cold/wet boot (ICWB). The MULO provides
60 days of durability and 24 hours of protection against liquidchemical agents. The MULO is capable of being decontaminated to
an operationally safe level using standard field decontaminates.
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The MULO provides environmental protection against water, snow,
mud, and POL as well as flame resistance. The MULOs come in
sizes 2 to 14. Refer to Figure 2-1 to determine the correct MULO
size.
Figure 2-1. Combat Boot and MULO Fit Matrix
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
2-7. The protective-glove set is a two-piece hand-protection system
consisting of protective gloves for chemical protection and separate
cotton liners for perspiration absorption. Liners can be worn on
either hand. The gloves are form fitted for either the left or right
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hand. The protective gloves come in five sizes. The sizes are printed
on the cuff of the glove.
OVERGARMENT SIZES
2-8. The JSLIST chemical protective overgarment coats and
trousers are available in 7 sizes: small extra short (SXS), small
short (SS), medium short (MS), medium regular (MR), medium long
(ML), large regular (LR), and large long (LL). Refer to Figures 2-2
and 2-3, pages 2-5 and 2-6, to determine the correct size. The
JSLIST overgarment is sized to allow donning over other uniforms.
NOTE: Improper fit of the overgarment may dangerously
reduce chemical protection.
LABELS
2-9. Labels in the coat and trousers provide information on
laundering, certain cautions, and the size. Use these labels to record
the date the suit was first removed from the factory-sealed bag and
the number of launderings of the suit.
STORAGE BAGS
2 - 1 0 . E a ch c om p o ne nt o f t he J S LI S T ch em ic a l pr o te ctive
overgarment (coat and trousers) comes with a resealable bag that
should be used to store that component between uses.
NOTES:
1. Store the coat and the trousers in their resealable bags to
reduce the risk of loss of chemical protection.
2. Chemical protective overgarment coats and trousers are
packed in factory-sealed bags. If the bag containing a newly
issued coat or trousers is torn or without an intact seal, do
not use that component in a chemical environment. Replace
it with a matching component from a factory-sealed bag.
3. If a JSLIST overgarment package is found that has lost its
vacuum seal, that individual item (coat or trouser) must
either be replaced or used as a training only item (the words
“TRAINING ONLY” must be stenciled 2.5 inches high or
larger, on the outside of a sleeve or leg of the item, with a
contrasting colored ink).
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Chest circumference (in inches)
Figure 2-2. JSLIST Coat-Size-Selection Chart
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Inseam (in inches)
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Waist circumference (in inches)
Figure 2-3. JSLIST Trousers-Size-Selection Chart
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Chapter 3
Operating Instructions
This chapter provides information about the limitations of
the protective overgarment and instructions for donning
and doffing it.
WEAR-USAGE LIMITATIONS
3-1. Each individual soldier is responsible for keeping the JSLIST
ensemble in good serviceable condition. The overgarment will not
provide optimal protection unless it is kept clean, maintained, and
stored properly.
3-2. Check the protective garment’s label for the correct size in
order to achieve maximum protection and user satisfaction.
NOTE: Do not use the overgarment for protection against
industrial chemicals.
UNCONTAMINATED OVERGARMENT
3-3. Refer to paragraph 1-2 for the useful life expectancy of an
uncontaminated overgarment. A gradual and potentially dangerous
decrease in the level of protection provided by the overgarment may
occur after the earliest of any of the three milestones in paragraph 1-2.
CONTAMINATED OVERGARMENT
3-4. The JSLIST chemical protective overgarment has been
q ua l i f i e d fo r a us ef u l l i f e of up t o 2 4 h ou rs o f w ea r a ft er
contamination by chemical-warfare agents. Decontaminate the
chemical protective ensemble and remove it in a safe and approved
manner as soon as possible after it has been exposed to chemical
contamination. This will minimize the risk of serious health
p ro b le m s o r d e ath re su lting f ro m ex po su re to a ch em ic al
environment.
DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE OVERGARMENT
3-5. Do not use damaged or defective overgarments in a chemical
environment. If a rip or tear occurs during an operation and the
wearer is unable to immediately withdraw from the operation or
replace the overgarment, flatten the rip or tear and cover it with
duct tape. Press the duct tape firmly in place to create an airtight
bond. Replace the patched overgarment as soon as possible.
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DONNING INSTRUCTIONS
3-6. The standard donning time for the JSLIST is 8 minutes, as is
for the battle-dress overgarment (BDO).
INSPECT THE OVERGARMENT
3-7. Ensure that both new and previously used suits are inspected
before donning them. Use the following procedures when inspecting
them:
• New suits only. Remove the coat and trousers from the factorysealed bags, inspect them, and record on the labels of both the
coat and trousers, the date on which they are first removed from
the factory-sealed bags.
• Previously used suits. Remove the coat and trousers from the
clear, resealable bags, inspect them, check the markings on the
labels, and determine the wear-life remaining. Store the clear,
resealable bags in a trouser pocket for later use.
DON THE TROUSERS
3-10. Don the trousers by placing the legs into the trousers and
pulling them up. Then—
• Close the slide fastener (front zipper) and fasten the two flyopening snaps.
• Pull the suspenders over the shoulders and fasten the snap
couplers (plastic clips).
• Adjust the suspenders for the proper inseam and leg length.
• Adjust the waistband hook-and-pile fastener tapes for a snug
fit.
DON THE COAT
3-11. Don the coat by placing the arms into the sleeves and pulling
on the coat. Then-• Close the slide fastener (zipper) and the front closure flap up as
far as the chest.
• Pull the bottom of the coat down over the trousers, and adjust
the waist for a snug fit using the waist drawcord.
• Secure the coat-retention loop. Bend over, reach between the
legs and grasp the loop on the back of the garment coat. Pull on
the loop so that the bottom of the garment coat fits snugly over
garment trousers. Bring the loop forward between the legs.
Place the loop over the webbing strip at the bottom of the coat.
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NOTE: Secure the coat’s retention-cord loop in the manner
previously described when directed to immediately assume
mission-oriented protection posture (MOPP) level 4. When
directed to perform MOPP level 1 or 2, pull the coat’s
retention-cord loop through the front of the coat and tie it in
a bow.
• Refer to Figure 3-1. Fasten the snap on the webbing strip to
keep the coat’s retention-cord loop in place. Retie the coat’s
retention cord, if needed (as shown below). This may result in
some discomfort in the crotch area.
Figure 3-1. Coat’s Retention-Cord Loop
DON THE BOOTS
3-12. Don the boots over the combat boots and adjust and secure the
strap-and-buckle fasteners. Pull the trouser legs over the MULOs
and secure the two hook-and-pile fastener tapes on each ankle so
that they fit snugly around the boot. If, the MULO is not available,
use the black-vinyl overgarment (BVO).
DON THE CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE MASK
3-13. Adjust the head harness and check for a good seal.
• Pull the hood over your head. Close the slide fastener
completely and secure the closure hook-and-pile fastener tape
up to the top of the slide fastener.
• Place the edge of the hood around the edge of the mask and
secure the hook-and-pile fastener tape.
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• Snap the barrel locks together; squeeze both ends of the barrel
lock while pulling the drawcord, and simultaneously slide the
barrel lock up to the chin.
• Have a buddy check the hood seal around the mask to ensure
that the hood is positioned properly and that the skin is not
exposed ( if need ed, tie extra draw cord in a bo w). S ome
discomfort in the neck area of the JSLIST coat may occur due to
the required close fitting in the neck area.
WARNING
The barrel-lock release button must face away from the user
to avoid the barrel lock from unfastening and possibly
exposing the user to contamination.
DON THE GLOVES
3-14. Don the gloves by pulling the sleeves up the arm. Don the
liners and the gloves and pull the sleeves down over the gloves.
Secure the hook-and-pile fastener tape on each wrist snugly.
USE M9 DETECTION PAPER
3-15. Put on the M9 detection paper according to the unit standing
operating procedure (SOP).
DOFFING INSTRUCTIONS
3-16. Remove the M9 detection paper before doffing the gloves, and
dispose of it according to the unit SOP.
DOFF THE UNCONTAMINATED OVERGARMENTS
3 -17. Use the following procedures to doff uncontaminated
overgarments:
Doff the Gloves
3-18. Doff the gloves by unfastening the wrist hook-and-pile
fastener tapes and doff the gloves. Place the gloves in the trouser
pockets. Untie the bow in the coat’s retention cord (if tied), unfasten
the webbing strip snap, and allow the coat’s retention-cord loop to
retract to the back of the coat.
Doff the Helmet and the Cover
3-19. Doff the helmet and the cover, if worn.
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Doff the Hood
3-20. Unfasten the barrel locks on the coat. Loosen the hood’s
drawcord, unfasten the hook-and-pile fastener tape at the neck, and
pull the hood from the head.
NOTE: If the soldier has difficulty grasping the barrel locks,
use the drawcords to pull the locks away from the mask.
Doff the Protective Mask
3-21. Stow the mask in the carrier and remove the mask carrier.
Doff the MULOs
3-22. Unfasten the ankle hook-and-pile fastener tapes and the two
strap-and-buckle fasteners on the MULOs and then remove the
boots.
Doff Coat
3-23. Unfasten the front-closure flap hook-and-pile fastener tape
and the front slide fastener, and remove the coat.
Doff the Trousers
3-24. Unfasten the suspender and waist hook-and-pile fastener
tapes and the front closure snaps, open the slide fastener, and
remove the trousers.
NOTE: Store the overgarments according to Chapter 4 of
this TC.
DOFF THE CONTAMINATED OVERGARMENTS BY USING
THE BUDDY-TEAM MOPP-GEAR-EXCHANGE METHOD
3-25. Procedures for conducting the JSLIST MOPP gear exchange
and the BDO MOPP-gear exchange are similar, but there are a few
extra details. The JSLIST doffing procedures were designed to
closely follow the same steps as the BDO MOPP-gear exchange.
This TC will outline an abbreviated version of the MOPP-gearexchange procedures. See Field Manual (FM) 3-5 for detailed
instruction.
Prepare for Decontamination
3-26. Prepare for decontamination as follows:
• The buddy removes the M9 paper from the soldier’s
overgarment. The buddy unties the bow in the coat’s retention
cord (if tied), unfastens the webbing strip snap at the bottom
front of the coat, and releases the coat’s retention-cord loop.
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• The buddy loosens the bottom of the coat by pulling the material
away from the soldier’s body. The soldier feels for the suspender
snap couplers on the outside of the coat and releases them.
• The buddy unfastens and loosely refastens the hook-and-pile
fa steners at the soldier’s wrist and ankles. The b uddy
unfastens the two strap-and-buckle fasteners on the MULO and
unfastens or cuts the fasteners on the BVO and green-vinyl
overboots (GVO).
Decontaminate the Soldier’s Mask
3-27. While the soldier holds the mask firmly in place to avoid
breaking the seal, the buddy decontaminates the exposed parts of
the soldier’s mask using the soldier’s decontamination kit. The
buddy then wipes the front edge of the hood, the eye lens outserts,
the face blank, the barrel locks, and the canister.
3-28. The buddy decontaminates his gloves in preparation to
release the hood seal.
Doff the Coat
3-29. Use the following steps to doff the coat:
• The buddy loosens the soldier’s overgarment hood by untying
the drawcord (if tied) and unfastening the barrel locks.
NOTE. If the buddy has difficulty grasping the barrel locks,
use the drawcord to pull the barrel locks away from the
mask, allowing the buddy to grasp and unfasten the barrel
locks without touching the interior of the hood.
• The buddy unfastens the front closure flap and slide fastener
from the chin to the bottom of the coat.
• The buddy instructs the soldier to turn around. The buddy
grasps the hood, and rolls it inside out, pulling the hood off the
soldier’s head.
• The buddy grasps the coat at the shoulders and instructs the
soldier to make a fist to prevent the chemical protective gloves
from coming off.
• The buddy pulls the coat down and away from the soldier,
ensuring that the black part of the coat is not touched. The
buddy lays the coat on the ground, black side up.
NOTE: The soldier uses the coat later as an uncontaminated
surface to stand on during donning procedure.
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CAUTION
T h e b u d d y a n d t h e s o ld i e r m u s t ta k e c a r e t o a v o i d
contaminating the inside surface of the coat.
Doff the Trousers
3-30. Doff the trousers using the following procedures:
• The buddy unfastens the hook-and-pile fastener tapes at the
waistband, unfastens the two front-closure snaps, and opens the
fly slide fastener on the front of the trousers.
• The buddy grasps the trousers at the hips and pulls the trousers
down to the knees.
• The buddy instructs the soldier to lift one leg with the foot
pointed down. The buddy grasps the trouser leg and pulls the
trousers in an alternating motion until the soldier can step out
of the trouser leg. The buddy repeats the process for the other
leg.
• The buddy discards the overgarment trousers away from the
clean area.
CAUTION
T h e b u d d y a n d t h e s o ld i e r m u s t ta k e c a r e t o a v o i d
contaminating the soldier’s unprotected clothing and skin.
Doff the Overboots
3-31. Use the following procedures to doff the overboots:
• The soldier stands next to the coat spread on the ground.
• The soldier loosens the overboots by stepping on the back of his
heel with one foot while pulling the other foot upward.
• The buddy pulls off the soldier’s overboots one foot at a time.
The soldier steps directly on the coat spread on the ground as
each foot is withdrawn from the overboots.
• The buddy discards the overboots away from the clean area.
CAUTION
The buddy must take care to avoid touching the soldier’s
combat boots. The soldier must take care to avoid letting the
combat boots touch the ground.
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Doff the Gloves and the Liners
3-32. The soldier partially slides his hand out of the glove. When
both hands are free, the soldier holds his arms away from the body
and lets the gloves drop off, away from the black side of the coat.
The soldier removes the protective glove inserts.
3-33. The buddy discards the soldier’s chemical protective gloves
and inserts away from the clean area.
CAUTION
Ensure that the contaminated gloves do not make contact with
the clean surface.
DON NEW GARMENTS
Don the New Overgarment Trousers
3-34. The buddy opens the package containing the new trousers, but
does not touch the inside of the package. The soldier reaches into
the package and removes the trousers without touching the outside
of the package.
3-35. The soldier dons the trousers, closes the slide fastener, and
fastens the two fly-opening snaps. He pulls the suspenders over his
shoulders, fastens the snap couplers, and adjusts the length of the
suspenders to ensure a comfortable fit in the inseam. The soldier
adjusts the hook-and-pile tape at the waistband for a snug fit.
Don the New Overgarment Coat
3-36. The buddy opens the package containing the new coat. The
soldier reaches in and removes the coat, being careful not to touch
the outside of the package.
3-37. The soldier dons the coat and closes the slide fastener up as
far as the chest. The soldier secures the front closure hook-and-pile
fastener tape on the front flap up as far as the chest. The soldier
pulls the bottom of the coat down over the trousers.
3-38. The soldier locates the retention-cord loop on the back of the
coat. Bending forward at the waist, the soldier reaches between his
legs and grasps the loop with his free hand. The soldier brings the
loop forward between the legs, pulling on it so that the bottom of the
coat fits snugly over the trousers.
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3-39. The soldier places the loop over the webbing strip and fastens
the snap to keep the loop in place. The soldier adjusts the coat’s
retention cord, if necessary, and ties the excess cord in a bow.
WARNING
Failure to properly secure the coat may result in exposure
to contaminants that could cause serious health problems
or death.
CAUTION
The soldier must take care to ensure that his body and clothing
touch only the inner surface of the coat.
Don the New Overboots
3-40. The soldier opens the package containing the new overboots
without touching the inside of the package. The soldier removes the
boots without touching the outside of the package.
3-41. The soldier dons the overboots over his combat boots and
secures the strap-and-buckle fasteners.
3-42. The soldier pulls the trouser legs over the overboots and
secures the two hook-and-pile fastener tapes on each ankle so that
they fit snugly around the overboot.
Don the Overgarment Hood
3-43. The soldier dons the hood, closes the front slide fastener
completely, and secures the hook-and-pile fastener tape on the front
flap up to the top of the slide fastener.
3-44. The soldier places the edge of the hood around the edge of the
mask and secures the hook-and-pile fastener tape on the hood.
WARNING
The barrel-lock release button must face away from the
user when worn to avoid the barrel lock from unfastening
and possibly exposing the user to contamination.
3-45. The soldier pulls the drawcord tight around the edge of the
mask, snaps the barrel locks together, squeezes both ends of the
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lock while pulling the drawcord, and slides the barrel lock up under
the chin to keep the cord in place.
WARNING
The drawc ord must be tightly secured to av oid the
possibility of contamination between the hood and the
edge of the mask.
3-46. Without touching the soldier, the buddy inspects the hood and
the mask to ensure that the hood is positioned properly and that the
skin is not exposed. The soldier adjusts the hood as directed.
3-47. If buddy assistance is required for proper adjustments, the
buddy will decontaminate his glove before touching the soldier’s
hood or mask.
Don New Gloves
3-48. The buddy opens the package containing the new chemical
protective gloves and liners. The soldier removes the items without
touching the outside of the package.
3-49. The soldier dons the liners and gloves, pulls the cuffs of the
coat over the chemical protective gloves, and fastens the hook-andpile tapes on each sleeve of the coat.
3-50. The soldier puts on the M9 chemical-agent detection paper
according to the unit SOP.
Reverse Roles
3-51 . Assist your buddy through the M OPP-gear-excha nge
procedures. On completion, secure all the gear and continue the
mission.
DETAILED TROOP-DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES
3-52. Use the paragraphs below for detailed troop-decontamination
procedures.
Station 1 – Individual Gear Decontamination
3-53. While wearing the JSLIST ensemble, execute the procedures
in the same manner as prescribed for the BDO. Refer to FM 3-5.
Station 2 – Overboots and Hood Decontamination
3-54. The buddy decontaminates his gloves. The buddy loosens the
soldier’s overgarment hood by unfastening the barrel locks (if there
is difficulty unfastening the barrel locks, loosen the drawcord first
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to avoid touching the soldier’s skin), loosening the hood drawcord
around the edge of the hood, and unfastening the hook and pile
fastener tape at the chin.
NOTE: The buddy must take care to avoid touching the
soldier’s skin and throat area.
3-55. The buddy removes the soldier’s overgarment hood by opening
the front closure flap and pulls the slide fastener from the chin
down to the chest. The buddy instructs the soldier to turn around.
The buddy then grasps the back of the garment hood, rolls the hood
inside out (being careful not to contaminate the inner garment), and
pulls the hood off the soldier’s head. When the task is completed,
the buddy and the soldier reverse roles.
Station 3 – Overgarment Removal
NOTE: The attendant will avoid touching the soldier’s skin
or inner clothing. If contact is made, decontaminate
immediately and then proceed.
3-56. Remove the jacket. The attendant cuts and removes the M9
detector paper from around the soldier’s wrist and arm. The
attendant releases the hook-and-pile fastener tapes at the wrist and
bottom of the trousers. The attendant unties the bow in the coat’s
retention cord, if tied. The attendant unfastens the snap on the
webbing strip at the bottom of the overgarment jacket. Touching
only the outside surfaces of the overgarment jacket, the attendant
loosens the bottom of the jacket by pulling the material at the
bottom away from the soldier’s body. The soldier locates and
releases his trouser suspender snap couplers by feeling for them on
the outside of his overgarment jacket.
3-57. The attendant unfastens the front closure flap on the front of
the jacket and pulls the slide fastener from the chest down to the
bottom of the jacket. The attendant instructs the soldier to turn
around. The soldier makes a fist to prevent the removal of the
chemical protective gloves. With the soldier’s arms extended, the
attendant grasps the jacket near the shoulders and removes it by
pulling the jacket down and away from the soldier’s body.
NOTE: If there is difficulty removing the jacket in this
manner, pull one arm at a time out of the jacket.
3-58. Remove the trousers. The attendant instructs the soldier to
turn back around. The attendant cuts and removes the M9 paper
from the soldier’s trousers. The attendant unfastens the hook-andpile fastener tapes at the waistband of the overgarment trousers,
unfastens the front closure snaps, and opens the fly slide fastener.
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3-59. Grasping the trousers at the hips, the attendant pulls the
overgarment trousers down to the soldier’s knees. The soldier lifts
one leg, points that foot down, and bends slightly at the knee for
stability. The buddy grasps the trouser leg of the elevated foot and,
with a hand on each side of the trouser leg, pulls the trouser leg in
an alternating motion until the buddy can step out of the trouser
leg. Repeat the process on the other leg.
NOTE: The attendant ensures that the soldier steps wide
enough so as not to rub his clean leg against the
contaminated boot and overgarment.
Station 4 – Overboot and Glove Removal
3-60. Overboots worn with the JSLIST overgarment (such as
MULOs, BVOs, or GVO) are removed in the same manner as
prescribed for the BDOs (refer to FM 3-5).
3-61. Gloves worn with the JSLIST overgarment are removed in the
same manner as prescribed for the BDOs (refer to FM 3-5).
Station 5 - Monitor, Station 6 - Mask Removal, Station 7 - Mask
Decontamination Point, and Station 8 - Reissue Point
3-96. Stations 5 through 8 are executed in the same manner as
outlined in FM 3-5 for detailed troop decontamination.
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Chapter 4
Overgarment Maintenance
The following paragraphs provides information on JSLIST
overgarment maintenance.
MAINTENANCE INSPECTION
4-1. Perform preventative maintenance inspections before, during,
and after each wear.
NOTE: Failure to properly use or maintain the overgarment
may dangerously degrade or eliminate its protective
properties.
COAT INSPECTION
4-2. Inspect the coat for any moisture or contamination by
petroleum, oil, hydraulic fluid, lubricant, or any other petroleumbased substance. Any portion of the coat that is wet should be airdried before use or storage. If any portion of the coat has been
contaminated by any substance other than water, the protection
that the overgarment provides may be dangerously degraded, and it
should not be used in a chemical environment.
NOTE: The chemical protection provided by the
overgarment is completely degraded in areas where the
inner-suit liner is wet through with fuel, oil, or hydraulic
fluid. The protection provided by the overgarment may also
be dangerously degraded in areas where the overgarment is
contaminated with certain other substances including, but
not limited to, lubricants, urine, feces, and common insect
repellents.
4-3. Inspect the coat for any rips, tears, or holes in the outer shell
fabric or liner. Holes in the shell’s fabric reduce the protection from
liquid and vapor chemical agents. Do not use overgarments with
rips, tears, or holes in a chemical environment.
WARNING
Damage to any seams, shell or lining fabric, hood
interface, or other closures of the overgarment may
dangerously reduce chemical protection.
4-4. Inspect the coat for any damage to, or defect in, any of the
following additional critical items:
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• Hood, including drawcords, barrel locks, and front zipper.
• Fastener tape at the front opening, fastener tapes at the sleeve
wrists, and the coat-waist drawcord.
• Snap on the front of the coat.
NOTE: If the overgarments have any of the above defects or
damages, do not use those items in a chemical environment.
• Zippers. Lubricate stiff zippers by applying a thin coat of wax or
lead pencil graphite on each side of the track and working the
zipper up and down several times.
4-5. Check the label and note the following information:
• The number of times the coat was laundered.
NOTE: If the coat was removed from its sealed bag more
than 120 days ago, or has been worn for 45 days, or has been
laundered more than 6 times, the overgarment should not be
used in a chemical environment.
TROUSER INSPECTION
4-6. Inspect the trousers for any moisture or contamination by POL,
hydraulic fluid, or any other petroleum-based substance. Any
portion of the trousers that is wet should be air-dried before use or
storage. If any substance other than water has contaminated any
portion of the trousers, the protection that the overgarment
provides may be dangerously degraded, and it should not be used in
a chemical environment.
4-7. Inspect the trousers for any rips, tears, or holes in the outer
shell fabric or liner. Holes in the shell fabric reduce protection from
liquid and vapor chemical agents, potentially to dangerous levels. If
damaged, do not use the trousers in a chemical environment.
4-8. Inspect the trousers for any damage to, or defect in, any of the
following additional critical items:
• Fastener tape at the waist.
• Front zipper.
• Snap at the fly closure.
• Fastener tapes at the ankles.
• Suspenders.
NOTE: An overgarment with any damage to, or defect in,
any of these critical items should not be used in a chemical
environment.
• Zippers. Use the procedures in paragraph 4-4 to lubricate stiff
zippers.
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4-9. Refer to paragraph 4-5 and check the trouser’s label for the
necessary information.
LAUNDERING INSTRUCTIONS
4-10. The paragraphs below contain instructions for laundering and
drying the protective overgarments.
NOTE:
1. Before laundering and drying, engage all the zippers and
fastener tapes to minimize the risk of rips, tears, and other
damage during laundering.
2. Do not starch, bleach, dry clean, or steam press the
overgarment. Do not attempt stain removal or use fabric
softener.
MACHINE (HOME) OR HAND LAUNDERING
4-11. Use a permanent-press wash cycle or hand wash using cold
water and a mild, nonphosphate detergent. Rinse the overgarment
thoroughly.
DRYING METHODS
4-12. The two methods used to dry the overgarments are—
• Machine (home). Tumble dry at a low temperature and a
delicate cycle. Remove the overgarment from the dryer
immediately.
• Air-drying. Remove the overgarment from the water and place
it on a rustproof hanger. Do not allow the clothespins or the
hangers to puncture the overgarment.
NOTE: Record the total number of launderings of the coat
and the trousers on their labels with a permanent marker.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
4-13. Until issued, the original factory-sealed bags containing the
new overgarments should be stored inside the closed shipping
containers. Do not expose the bags containing the overgarments or
the shipping or storage containers to prolonged sunlight.
4-14. Ensure that the overgarments are clean and dry before
storage. Air-dry the overgarments to prevent mildew.
4-15. After use in an uncontaminated environment, store the
overgarment coat and trousers in the resealable plastic bags
provided for them.
NOTE: Protect the stored garments from any sharp objects.
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Glossary
ATTN
attention
BDO
battle-dress overgarment
BVO
black-vinyl overgarment
CB
chemical biological
DA
Department of the Army
DC
District of Columbia
DOD
Department of Defense
GVO
green-vinyl overboots
ICWB
intermediate cold/wet boot
Inc
incorporated
JSLIST
joint-service lightweight integrated-suit
technology
LL
large long
LR
large regular
MANSCEN
Maneuver Support Center
ML
medium long
MOPP
mission-oriented protection posture
MR
medium regular
MS
medium short
MULO
multipurpose overboot
N
narrow
POL
petroleum, oils, and lubricants
R
regular
SBCCOM
Soldier and Biological Chemical Command
SOP
standing operating procedure
SS
small short
SXS
small extra short
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TC
training circular
TM
technical manual
TRADOC
United States Army Training and Doctrine
Command
US
United States
W
wide
XN
extra narrow
XW
extra wide
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FM 3-5, NBC Decontamination {MCWP 3-37-3}. 28 July 2000.
Internet: US Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command
(SBCCOM) Online, http://www.sbccom.apgea.army.mil.
JSLIST Training Support Package. December 2000.
TM 10-8415-220-10, Operator Manual for Joint Service Lightweight
Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) Chemical Protective Ensemble
{TM 8415-10/3; SS200-AP-MMO-010}. 1 September 1998.
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