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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Purpose
4
2. References
4
3. Organization For Combat
4
4. Duties and Responsibilities
4
5. CBRN Training (Training Matrix)
7
6. CBRN Warning and Alarm Procedures
8
7. CBRN Reporting Procedures
9
8. CBRN THREAT CON Levels
9
9. Radiation Protection
25
10. CBRN Protection
27
11. Automatic Masking Procedures
27
12. Actions Before, During, and After CBRN Attack
28
13. Procedures for Operating in an CBRN Environment
28
14. First Aid procedures for NAAK
29
15. Procedures for Basic Soldier Skills Decon
31
16. Procedures for Coordinating.
Conducting Operational and Thorough Decontamination
32
17. Requesting/Coordinating Recon and DECON Support
33
18. Priority of Decontamination for Personnel, Equipment, Food and Water 34
19. First Aid and EVAC Procedures for Chem/Bio Casualties
35
20. Maintenance, Storage and Deployment of Chemical Defense Equipment 38
21. Storage and Deployment of Chemical Defense Equipment
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22. Supply and Replacement of Chemical Defense Equipment/Storage,
Issue, Use and Maintenance of CBRN Defence Material
40
23. Unmasking Procedures
49
24. Crossing a Contaminated Area
50
25. Wearing CBRN Gear
52
26. Wearing Dosimetry Equipment
54
27. Marking Contaminated Area
54
28. Marking Contaminated Equipment (Including use of NATO markers)
55
29. Contaminated Terrain and Obstacles
57
30. Replacement of Training Equipment in A Contingency
57
31. Tactical procedures for Requisitioning and issuing CBRN Equipment
59
32. Individual Protective Equipment
60
33. Operational Exposure Guidance
61
34. Cold weather Operation and its effects on CM/BIO Agents and MOPP
62
35. Chemical Recon/Monitoring and Survey
63
36. Procedures for Disposal of Chemical Hazards
64
37. Radiological Monitoring and Survey
66
38. Intelligence and Briefings
66
39. Radiation Accident
67
40. Training Management
68
41. CBRN Room Administration
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42. Optical Insert Program
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1. PURPOSE: Provide policy and guidance for CBRN defense training and for the issue, use,
storage, and maintenance of CBRN defense material.
2. REFERENCES: CBRN REFERENCES
AR 350-1
AR 350-41
AR 385-11
AR 40-5
AR 40-61
AR 40-63
AR 71-13
AR 735-5
DA Pam 25-30
DA Pam350-38
DA Pam 738-350
EUSA Reg 350-41
EUSA Reg 725-360
2ID Reg 1-50
2ID Reg 350-1
2ID Reg 385-8
2ID Reg 725-360
2ID TACSOP
FIELD MANUALS:
FM 3-10-1
FM 3-11.3
FM 3-11.4
FM 3-11.5
FM 3-11.6
FM 3-15
FM 3-21
FM 3-50
FM 3-100
FM 8-285
FM 8-9
FM 4-25.11
Chemical Agents Employment
CBRN Contamination Avoidance
CBRN Protection
CBRN Decontamination
Field Behavior of CBRN Agents
Nuclear Accident Contamination Control
Chemical Accident Contamination Control
Smoke Operations
CBRN Operations
Treatment of Chemical Agent Casualties and Conventional Military
Chemical Injuries
NATO Handbook on Medical Aspects of CBRN Defense Operations
First Aid
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3. ORGANIZATION FOR COMBAT: Use normal MTOE structure to conduct CBRN
training and operations. This SOP is applicable to all HHB BTRY1-44 AMD assigned and / or
attached. It should be noted that procedures and guidance for all situations that arise may not be
included. In such cases, commander should comply with operations orders, additional
instruction, related publication and the knowledge obtained from trained CBRN personnel (MOS
74D) experience in determining the desired course of action.
Unit will also assign two man teams consisting of a primary and alternate operator for each piece
of CBRN defense equipment and a 27 member decontamination team
4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. Company/ Battery Commander: Ensure the Company/ Battery trains to perform mission
essential tasks under conditions produced by the employment of CBRN weapons.
b. Company/ Battery CBRN Officer/ NCO: Provide technical advice and assistance to the
commander on CBRN operations. Monitor CBRN defense training, operations, and equipment
maintenance. Conduct quarterly unit assessments of CBRN operations.
c. Company/ Battery CBRN NCO
(1) Trains primary and alternate operators for all CBRN defense equipment and a 27
member decon team. Establish a training program to train these operators/teams in
detection/decontamination operations, operation/maintenance of assigned CBRN defense
equipment and to train unit personnel on all aspects of CBRN defense.
(2) Ensure requisite CBRN material is on hand or on requisition, in serviceable condition,
and complete with publications.
(3) Train all assigned personnel in the proper use and maintenance of CBRN equipment.
(4) Maintain a "float" of 5 percent above the authorizations of designated chemical defense
items. This applies to the following items: protective masks, overgarments, footwear
covers/overboots, and chemical protective gloves. Stock a 10 percent overage of repair parts for
chemical defense equipment for contingencies and 5 percent overage for training.
(5) Maintain accurate records for shelf life items to ensure that oldest items are used first
and requisition replacement items six months before items expire. Establish a system to monitor
lot numbers, dates of manufacture, and expiration dates of shelf life items. Turn in shelf life
status reports to the Bn CBRN NCO monthly.
(6) Use the highest possible priority to requisition chemical defense equipment necessary
for individual survival.
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(7) Maintain accountability and ensure proper use, storage, and maintenance of chemical
defense equipment IAW appropriate technical manuals, regulations, and directives.
d. Company/ Battery CBRN Officer: Provide technical assistance to the CBRN defense,
training and operations. These duties will include but are not limited to the following:
(1) Maintain a comprehensive unit SOP and ensure that all personnel in the Company/
Battery are trained in compliance with the SOP.
(2) Supervise the operations and maintenance of the unit CBRN detection and prevention
equipment.
(3) Supervise the preparation and presentation of CBRN defense instruction.
(4) Supervise the training of all personnel in the proper techniques of warning and
reporting CBRN incidents.
(5) Act as the primary liaison officer in the coordination of unit sustainment and
decontamination restoration operations.
(6) Brief the commander on all aspects of the current CBRN situation and provide
pertinent CBRN defensive measure information.
e. Company/ Battery CBRN NCOIC: Provide technical and operational assistance to the unit
CBRN officer and commander on all aspects of CBRN defense, training, and operations. These
duties will include but are not limited to the following:
(1) Conduct periodic inspections of operator maintenance to ensure compliance with
applicable technical publications.
(2) Conduct organizational maintenance as required by applicable technical publications.
(3) Maintain functional files, publications, and maintenance documents in accordance with
AR 350-42, DA PAM 310-13, III Corps and FH Reg 700-2, and DA PAM 738-750.
(4) Ensure that equipment is calibrated and certified as required by TB 43-180 and
applicable technical publications.
(5) Maintain the unit's contingency CD stocks and equipment in accordance with III Corps
and FH REG 700-2.
(6) Train CBRN teams as outlined in FT Hood CIR 350-4 to include cross-training of
teams and individual team members.
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(7) Ensure soldiers appropriately, use, store, and maintain CBRN defense equipment.
Perform organizational level maintenance of CBRN equipment and establish/maintain a CBRN
room IAW established regulations (see Appendix B)
f. CBRN Alternate: Assist the CBRN officer and CBRN NCOIC in the fulfillment of their
duties. The CBRN alternate will also act as a trouble-shooter on the decontamination team
during operations for both wartime and peacetime.
g. Company/ Battery Decontamination Crew: Composed of eight personnel, will be trained
every forty five days and personnel will have at least six months retainability. They must be
trained on SANATOR and be able to establish an operational decontamination site.
h. Decontamination Team: Composed of twenty seven personnel will be trained every forty
five days and personnel will have at least six months retainability and be able to operate Detailed
Troop Decontamination Stations.
i. Primary/Alternate Equipment Operators: Must know how to operate, employ and maintain
assigned equipment, and reporting procedures.
j. Sections/Individual Soldier. Use, store, and account for CBRN defense equipment. Perform
operator maintenance of CBRN defense equipment IAW this SOP and appropriate CBRN
publications.
k. The CBRN Control Party (CBRN Officer, CBRN NCO, and Assistant CBRN NCO) is
responsible for the following:
(1) Provide technical assistance to the Commander for all CBRN activities.
(2) Provide training and maintenance assistance for CBRN operations.
(3) Issue Protective Masks to arriving soldiers ensuring fit and serviceability.
(4) Train soldiers to operate in a CBRN environment.
(5) Perform organizational maintenance and supervise operator maintenance on CBRN
equipment issued to sections.
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5. CBRN TRAINING (TRAINING MATRIX):
a. Integrate CBRN training into unit exercises. Training must be progressive and not exceed
current individual or unit capabilities. Commander must maintain command emphasis at all
levels on individual, leader, and unit proficiency in CBRN common tasks. AR 350-42 identifies
unit training requirements.
(1) Annual weapons qualification on individual and crew served weapons with personnel
wearing MOPP 4.
(2) Immediate decontamination skills.
(3) Operational and Thorough decontamination procedures. This requirement is essential
since any individual may be needed to support or undergo operational or thorough
decontamination.
(4) Entry/exit procedures for collective protection equipment.
(5) Performance of MOS and other job-related tasks in MOPP 4 for a minimum of four
hours semi-annually.
(6) Operation and maintenance of CBRN defense equipment.
b. Annual CS chamber exercises are recommended to build individual confidence in the
equipment and mask.
c. The unit CBRN NCO will maintain a record of CBRN training that his unit conducts and
class attendance rosters
TRAINING MATRIX:
REQUIRED
TRAINING
UPON
ARRIVAL
MASK FITTING
X
JSLIST SIZING
X
OPTICAL INSERTS
X
SEMIANNUAL
X
CONTINUOUS
X
X
MASK
CONFIDENCE
DEGRADATION
TNG IN MOPP IV
DA PAM
350-38
X
TRAINING PLAN
INDIVIDUAL
PROF TEST
ANNUAL
X
4 HRS
MIN
WEAPONS FIRE
IN MOPP IV
X
7
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OPERATIONAL
DECON
X
THOROUGH
DECON
X
RECON SPT
X
CONTROL PARTY
X
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DECON TEAM
X
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CML EQUIP OPERs
X
12
RAD EQUIP OPERs
X
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M4 JCAD
CERTIFICATION
UPON DESIGNATION
M17
CERTIFICATION
UPON DESIGNATION
6. CBRN WARNING AND ALARM PROCEDURES:
a. Vocal alarm signal. The vocal alarm for any chemical or biological hazard or attack is the
word "GAS". Individuals given alarm should mask first, and then give the alarm by shouting
"GAS" as loud as possible. Everyone hearing the alarm should mask and repeat the alarm.
b. Automatic chemical alarms. If the automatic chemical agent alarms are in operation in
the unit area, any agent detected by the detector unit will trigger a visual and audible alarm. The
person who sees or hear an alarm indication from the alarm unit should mask and then augment
the alarm using the term "GAS".
c. Vocal alarm for fallout. The alarm for arrival or radioactive fallout in a unit area is the
word "FALLOUT". The first person to detect the arrival of fallout will usually be a monitor
operating a radiacmeter. When the monitor records a reading of dose rate at 1 centigray (cGy)
(rad/hr) or higher, he should immediately begin alerting unit personnel using the word
"FALLOUT". All personnel hearing this warning should relay the warning should relay the
warning, get under overhead cover and stay there until given "ALL CLEAR' or directed to move
for some other reason, such as preparing to move out of the area.
d. Other signals. Other sound signals, which may be used for warning, of the imminent
arrival or the presence of radiological, biological or chemical hazards are a succession of short
signals as follows.
(1)
Rapid and continuous beating on any metal object or any other object
which produces a loud noise.
(2)
A succession of short blast on a vehicle horn or other suitable device.
(3)
A broken wobbling sound from the siren e.g., 10 second on and 10
seconds off.
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(4)
Visual signal. Visual signals are prescribed to replace the sound alarms
under conditions when the sound may be because of battlefield noises or when the situation does
not permit the use of sound signals. The standard hand and arm signal for chemical, biological or
radiological hazard consists of putting on the protective mask, extending both arms horizontally
sideways with fists doubled facing up and rapidly moving the fists to the head and back to the
horizontal position, repeating as often as necessary.
7. CBRN REPORTING PROCEDURES:
a. Every unit is responsible for observing and recording CBRN attacks, but only designated unit
will report this information. The following covers to/from whom CBRN reports are submitted
when it is to be submitted and recommended modes of transmission.
b. MODES OF TRANSMISSION: All reports to include radiation exposure report status
are to be sent IAW the following criteria: Primary Means is through FM Channels. Alternate
Means are through TA 312 or TA1.
c. When the hazard is over, the all clear signal will be given vocally throughout the Company/
Battery by the CBRN control party or by sounding the horns for one continuous blast upon order
by the commandeer.
d. Every section is responsible for observing and recording CBRN attacks but only designated
unit reports this information. The following reporting procedures apply:
8. CBRN THREAT CON LEVELS
CBRND THREAT CONDITION (THREATCON) LEVELS
CBRN Alternate and Officer In Charge (OIC) will sustain normal duties in respective
areas during this time.
1. THREATCON: WHITE
a. Probability of attack: NEGLIGIBLE
b. Definition: Enemy is assessed to have no offensive CBRN capability.
c. Indicators: N/A
d. Recommended unit actions:
(1) Accomplish normal CBRN related training, concentrating on common tasks and
survival skills.
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(2) Ensure required items of CDE are on hand and serviceable – routine maintenance
and inspection.
2. THREATCON: GREEN
a. Probability of attack: POSSIBLE
b. Definition: Enemy has an offensive CBRN capability but there is no indication of intent
to use these weapons in the next 12 hours.
c. Indicators:
(1) No overt CBRN activity.
(2) CBRN Munitions are not dispersed or deployed to forward sites.
d. Recommended unit actions:
(1) Accomplish CBRN Refresher training. Have all personnel demonstrate proficiency
in common survival skills.
(2) Accomplish refresher training for unit CBRND teams. Have all teams demonstrate
proficiency.
(3) Ensure all CBRND team equipment is on hand and serviceable.
(4) Conduct refresher training for leaders in MOPP gear exchange and unmasking
procedures.
(5) Ensure CBRND training is integrated into all mission oriented collective training.
(6) Ensure that all Soldiers have been issued necessary individual CBRN equipment and
check equipment for serviceability.
(7) Identify Decontamination Sites, Water Sources, and Civilian CBRN Hazards in unit
areas of operation.
(8) Submit requests for Host Nation Supplies, equipment and support, as necessary.
(9) Develop plans for providing shelter, overhead cover and disposable coverings for
vehicles, equipment, supplies and personnel.
(10) Identify sites and locations for collective protective shelters.
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(11) Check serviceability of collective protective filters for vehicles and shelters.
(12) Activate CBRNWRS.
3. THREATCON: AMBER
a. Probability of attack: PROBABLE
b. Definition: There are strong indications that the enemy will use CBRN weapons in the
immediate future within the CORPS AOR or CBRN weapons have already been used in theater.
c. Indicators:
(1) Announced enemy intentions or threats to us CBRN weapons.
(2) CBRN munitions have been deployed or dispersed to forward locations or units.
(3) Enemy Soldiers have been sighted wearing CBRN protective equipment.
(4) Enemy recon elements have been observed with conventional recon assets.
(5) Enemy decon elements have been observed with front line units.
(6) Enemy use of meteorological radars associated with SSMs has been detected.
7. Enemy use of CBRN weapons in Theater outside of Corps AOR.
d. Recommended unit actions:
(1) Inform all Soldiers of increased threat.
(2) Deploy CBRN detection devices and alarms.
(3) Initiate (periodic, selective, continuous) CBRN sentries and monitoring.
(4) Rehearse MOPP Gear Exchange and Automatic Masking Procedures.
(5) Rehears Thorough and Operational Decontaminating Procedures, to include sites,
routes, and command and control.
(6) Cover vehicles, supplies and equipment to the maximum extent possible.
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(7) Integrate CBRN (FOX) reconnaissance into conventional recon plan.
(8) Deploy collective protective shelters. Rehearse entry and exit procedures.
(9) Issue Convulsion Antidote Nerve Agent (CANA).
(10) Issue warning order to state “On order begin to start taking PB tablets”; however
final approval to initiate will come from the 32nd AAMDC Commander ONLY!
4. THREATCON: RED
a. Probability of attack: IMMINENT
b. Definition: There are strong indications of imminent use of CBRN weapons in the AOR.
c. Indicators:
(1) CBRN weapons have been used within the AOR during current operations. No
contamination is present in the unit’s AOR.
(2) CBRN attack is in progress in the AOR.
(3) Enemy observed providing CBRN warning to its forces.
d.
Recommended unit actions:
(1) Inform all personnel pof increased threat.
(2) Implement movement discipline.
(3) Ensure personnel, equipment and supplies remain covered to the maximum extent
possible.
(4) Initiate continuous CBRN monitoring (i.e., set up M4 JCAD ACADA Chemical
Agent Alarms).
(5) Begin operation of collective protection shelters and vehicular over-pressure systems.
(6) Perform MOPP Analysis and increase MOPP Level above minimum Corps directed
level (as required) IAW METT-T.
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5. THREATCON: BLACK
a. Probability of attack: HAS OCCURRED
b. Definition: The presence of a CBRN contamination still exists (varying degrees of
persistency) in the AOR.
c. Indicators: NA
d. Recommended unit actions:
(1) Identify all contaminated hazard areas within unit’s AOR.
(2) Ensure all reports of contaminated areas are transmitted to the 69th ADA Brigade
CBRN Cell who will forward to the Corps CBRN Cell.
(3) Ensure contaminated areas and clear routes around or through contamination are
marked. (Based upon tactical situation).
(4) Report the grid of starting point, ending point, sufficient intermediate points, and
the width (in meters) either side of each of the points to clearly delineate the centerline of the
clean route.
(5) Conduct periodic monitoring of contaminated areas and clear routes to redefine
actual areas of contamination as they change.
(6) Coordinate changing MSRs which cross contaminated areas.
(7) Conduct terrain decontamination if the tactical situation requires it.
(8) Conduct MOPP analysis based on METT-T.
e. The Corps will revert to Threat Condition RED when contamination is no longer present
in the Corps AOR.
a.
CBRN passive defense operations focus on protecting assets, sustaining mission
operations, and minimizing casualties during and after an attack or incident. An installation
updates its CBRN defense plan to reduce the exposure of the installation to a CBRN attack and
to minimize the impact of such an attack on operations should it occur. During the preparation
phase, installation personnel systematically initiate vulnerability reduction measures that have
been incorporated into their latest installation CBRN defense plan. The previous chapter
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discussed development of the installation CBRN defense plan. This chapter focuses on instituting
that plan.
Preparation Phase for Installation CBRN Defense
b.
Although, as was explained previously in this document, the development of a
robust CBRN defense capability on an installation is a continuous, cyclic process, there is a
logical order to preparing and upgrading an installation’s CBRN defense posture. Equipment
must be installed before it can be trained on. Exercises evaluate the success of previous education
and training. Capabilities cannot be reassessed until they’ve been exercised and tested. The
material within this chapter is presented in a logical order for preparing and improving an
installation’s CBRN defenses:
Acquisition of necessary CBRN defense equipment.
Preparation of facilities.
Education and training.
Coordination, monitoring, and reporting requirements.
Conducting response exercises.
Reassessing capabilities and identifying remaining vulnerabilities.
Acquisition of Necessary CBRN Defense Equipment
c.
Specialized CBRN Defense Equipment. The nature of CBRN agents is such that
highly specialized equipment is necessary to detect and defend against attacks involving weapons
containing these substances. The use of CBRN sensors, detectors, surveillance, and alarms is
therefore a vital part of the defense strategy in preparing an installation CBRN defense plan. The
first step to properly preparing an installation against a possible CBRN attack is the acquisition,
installation, and employment of this specialized equipment necessary for effective detection and
defense against such an attack. DOD has recently instituted a “tiered approach” to installation
CBRN defense. This approach, using a graduated scale of employment based on priority, was
designed to be flexible enough to accommodate the needs of specific installations while
standardizing major system elements to provide cost effective solutions. Appendix J provides
further details about this DOD tiered program for manning, training, and equipping the response
force for CBRN defense.
d.
JPM Guardian. On May 6, 2003, the Joint Project Manager-Guardian (JPMGuardian) was formally established “to provide Department of Defense (DoD) prioritized
installations with an integrated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) protection and
response capability to reduce casualties, maintain critical operations, contain contamination and
effectively restore critical operations”. JPM-Guardian was established to “provide an effective
CBRN protection, detection, identification and warning system for installation protection, ensure
integration of CBRN network with existing Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence
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(C3I) capabilities to provide effective information management, provide a capability that will
allow for rapid restoration of critical installation operations, protect DoD civilians, contractors
and other persons working or living on U.S. Military installations and facilities, and equip and
support Coalition Support Teams, Installation Support Teams, Regional Response Teams and
recon/decon teams.” JPM Guardian should be contacted for guidance on what specific equipment
should be installed on a particular DOD installation.
e.
CBRN Detection and Surveillance. The TTPs outlined in the Multiservice Tactics,
Techniques, and Procedures for Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear Reconnaissance
and Multiservice Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Biological Surveillance provide
guidance on establishing installation CBRN detection and surveillance arrays. The operational
use of the detector arrays should be linked to the CBRN threat level. As the CBRN threat level
increases, CBRN detection and surveillance operations should also increase, as follows:
(1)
At CBRN Threat Level Zero, the IC and staff may choose not to activate
or emplace CBRN detection and surveillance devices.
(2)
At CBRN Threat Level Low, an IC and staff may choose to position
detection and surveillance devices as appropriate but not activate them.
(3)
At CBRN Threat Level Medium, an installation could operate detection
and surveillance devices on a periodic basis when conditions were favorable for a CBRN attack.
For example, an available JBPDS could be run in early evening, when conditions were favorable
for a biological attack.
(4)
At CBRN Threat Level High, all available CBRN detection and
surveillance devices appropriate for the threat could be operated. Care must be taken to insure
power supplies and expendables are available for such operations. An installation CBRN
detector array is only one source of information that supports the installation common
operational picture (COP). Other critical information input (such as medical surveillance
[MEDSURV], individual reports of unusual activity, or individuals experiencing chemical agent
symptoms) also contributes to the installation CBRN SA.
Preparation of Facilities
a.
Critical Facilities. Facilities identified as ‘critical’ in the installation’s emergency
response plan are integrated into the CBRN defense plan. Installation activities improve
installation preparedness by fortifying shelters, protecting vital equipment (e.g., covers,
sheltering), and improving or preparing individual fighting positions. These actions and prior
planning can protect against conventional and some CBRN weapons effects.
b.
Special CBRN Defense Measures. Specific CBRN-defensive measures needed to
protect facilities are identified in the VA process. See the Multiservice Tactics, Techniques, and
Procedures for CBRN Contamination Avoidance and the Multiservice Tactics, Techniques, and
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Procedures for Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear Protection for additional
information on measures that can be taken for the preparation of facilities. Representative
measures that can be taken include the following:
(1)
Provide safeguards in and around building HVAC systems to minimize
the possibility of a covert CBRN attack.
(2)
Identify alternate sources of electricity or water for key facilities
(3)
Identify alternate facilities to house key functions should the primary
facility become uninhabitable.
(4)
Verify the serviceability of facility collective protection (COLPRO).
(5)
Prepare SIP kits for buildings that may not have COLPRO.
(6)
Identify shelter management personnel and provide provisions for shelter
(7)
Provide effective communications to facility occupants.
locations.
Education and Training
a.
Education. Installation incident management organizations and personnel at all
levels must be appropriately educated to effectively provide the installation with an all-hazards
incident management capability. CBRN incident response operations need to be adequately
emphasized in applicable programs of instruction. For those units without experience in civilian
exercises on a local, state, regional, or national basis, limited opportunities exist to incorporate
lessons learned from these events into the training environment such as institutional education,
simulations, and exercises. All personnel should be educated in basic CBRN awareness and
personnel assigned special responsibilities receive more specific operational instruction.
Numerous courses and training opportunities are available from various government and private
sources. A compendium of these resources is available from FEMA. Some of the educational
opportunities available are in the following areas:
(1)
General Awareness.
(a)
Force Protection (FP)/Anti-Terrorism (AT). One component of
combating terrorism includes defensive measures against terrorist attacks. All personnel train on
the fundamentals necessary to defend installations, units, and individuals against terrorist attacks.
AT is a FP measure and is the responsibility of commanders at every level.
(b)
Overview of CBRN Counter-Terrorism (CT) Operations. Based on
the roles and responsibilities of the audience, this may include the fundamentals of the NRP, the
ICS, and service-specific issues.
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(2)
Specific Operational Education for Command and Staff.
The role of the action agency and Lead Federal Agencies
(LFAs).
Legal authorities, constraints, and limitations.
Logistics and support requirements, including fiscal
reimbursement issues.
C2 structures.
NOTE: An example of this type of training is the DOD Emergency Preparedness Course.
This course prepares Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers (EPLOs), and staffs to
plan and execute joint military operations that support civil authorities responding to
domestic emergencies and disasters. The US Forces Command offers the course eight times
a year at the FEMA Mount Weather Emergency Assistance Center, Berryville, Virginia,
and conducts mobile training teams within the USPACOM’s and the US Southern
Command’s AORs each year. This training is authorized by DODD 3025.1.
b.
Training. Installations must train to perform individual and collective CBRN
defense tasks as units and joint forces. Licensing and certification standards vary based on
geographical location and equipment available on the installation. Commanders should ensure
that all operators are fully trained to complete their assigned missions. Training must be provided
to HN military and civilian work forces and US contractors on the installation.
(1)
Training Tasks. The installation conducts training on key UJTL and
applicable service training tasks that support preparedness, response and recovery measures.
Using the UJTL as a baseline helps to support a common framework for training.
(2)
Training Conditions. The installation uses a simulated CBRN or TIM
environment as a condition for selected training events. The degradation experienced by
operating in the appropriate protective posture improves installation preparedness. This type of
training provides installation leadership with an assessment of the effectiveness of vulnerability
reduction measures.
(3)
General Installation Training Considerations. CBRN awareness training
is available for every military service member, DOD civilian, contractor, appropriate family
member, and local national hired by the DOD—regardless of rank. These personnel should be
aware of CBRN actions and effects, the need to maintain vigilance for possible CBRN actions,
and methods for employment of CBRN TTP. To ensure an effective response, an installationwide, cross-functional training program should be implemented. Thorough training is required to
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prepare individuals and emergency teams to safely and efficiently respond to a terrorist CBRN
attack at their required level of proficiency.
(4)
Incident Management Training.
(a)
General Considerations. Installations must have personnel trained
to respond to a CBRN attack. All persons participating in the response to CBRN incidents should
be trained to competently perform within the incident command system (ICS)/unified command
(UC) structure.
(b)
Minimum Requirements. The following are minimum
requirements for installation incident management personnel:
Entry level first responders (including firefighters, police
officers, emergency medical services providers, public works onscene personnel, public health on-scene personnel and other
emergency responders) and other emergency personnel will require
an introduction to the basic components of the Incident Command
System. (FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction ICS-100:
Introduction to ICS or equivalent)
First line supervisors, single resource leaders, lead
dispatchers, field supervisors, company officers and entry level
positions (trainees) on Incident Management Teams and other
emergency personnel will require a higher level of Incident
Command System training. (IS-700, ICS-100 and ICS-200: Basic
ICS or its equivalent)
Middle management, strike team leaders, task force leaders,
unit leaders, division/group supervisors, branch directors and
Multi-Agency Coordination System/Emergency Operations Center
staff require higher level Incident Command System training. (IS700, IS-800 NRP, ICS-100, ICS-200 and in FY07, ICS-300)
Command and general staff, agency administrators,
department heads, emergency managers, area commanders and
Multi-Agency Coordination System/Emergency Operations Center
managers also require higher level Incident Command System
training. (IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100, ICS-200 and in FY07, ICS-300
and ICS-400)
All personnel providing support to civil authorities must be
knowledgeable of the NRP prior to providing support by
completing the DHS, FEMA, Emergency Management Institute IS800 courses “National Response Plan and Introduction”.
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(5)
First Responder Training.
(a)
General Considerations.
All local responding personnel must be trained at least to
the first responder operations level.
Persons functioning in more complex roles, such as IC,
HAZMAT team leader, or technician, must have completed
additional training appropriate for the functions to be performed.
Training competencies for each of these roles and functions
are fully defined in the above standards and regulations.
The competency and training requirements for local
responders and technical experts are defined in 29 CFR 1910.120,
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 471, 472,
and 473, and in reference resources, such as Department of
Transportation (DOT)/Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Guidelines for Public Sector Hazardous Materials
Training.
Requirements for all roles include training necessary to
perform correctly within the ICS/UC structure at an incident.
(b)
Specific Requirements. Personnel who participate, or are expected
to
participate, in emergency response shall complete the following
training:
First responder awareness-level training is for personnel
who are likely to witness or discover an incident, and who have
been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence. This
training should be provided for all installation personnel. These
personnel would take no further action beyond notifying the
authorities of the hazard.
First responder operations-level training is required of
personnel who respond to incidents as part of the initial response to
the site for the purpose of protecting persons, property, or the
environment from effects of the hazard. This includes security
guards, military police, incident response team members,
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emergency medical personnel, and firefighters. These personnel are
trained to respond in a defensive fashion without actually trying to
contain the hazard. They are required to receive at least eight hours
of training and to demonstrate competency.
HAZMAT technician-level training is provided for
personnel who respond for the purpose of containing the hazard.
This training is required for HAZMAT team members. They are
required to receive at least 24 hours of training equal to responder
operations-level training and to demonstrate additional
competencies.
HAZMAT specialist-level training should be provided for
incident response team specialists who respond with and provide
support to HAZMAT technicians. However, their duties require
more specific knowledge of the various substances to be contained.
These personnel also act as site liaison with other authorities
regarding site activities. They are required to receive at least 24
hours of training equal to responder technician-level training and to
demonstrate additional competencies.
On-scene IC-level training is provided to those who are to
assume control of the incident scene. They are required to receive
at least 24 hours of training equal to responder operations-level
training and to demonstrate additional competencies.
c.
Training Evaluations.
(1)
Evaluations can be either internal or external. Internal evaluations are
conducted at all levels and are implemented into all training. External evaluations are usually
more formal and are conducted by the next higher HQ.
(2)
A critical weakness in training is the failure to evaluate each task every
time it is executed. The exercise evaluation concept is based on simultaneous training and
evaluation. Every training exercise provides the potential for evaluation feedback. Every
evaluation is a training session. For the program to work, trainers and leaders must continually
evaluate training as it is executed.
(3)
External evaluations are administered at the discretion of the chain of
command and are conducted to evaluate the ability to perform its critical response missions.
Coordination, Monitoring, and Reporting Requirements
a.
Coordination.
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(1)
Who Needs to Coordinate? One major objective of preparedness efforts is
to ensure mission integration and interoperability in response to emergent crises across functional
and organizational lines, as well as between public and private organizations. Each installation
must therefore make certain that the CBRN response plans of the various components, agencies
and sections within that installation have been thoroughly coordinated with each other as well as
with the response plans of tenant units, the plans of local, state, and federal organizations, and the
plans of any Joint Task Forces, Coalition Forces or Host Nations (HN). These organizations
represent a wide variety of resources, and representatives from each entity / capability should
meet regularly to coordinate.
(2)
Focus of Coordination Efforts. These installation, local and regional
CBRN defense experts should meet to ensure that proper consideration has been placed on
planning (identify threats, determine vulnerabilities, and identify required resources), training and
exercises, personnel qualification and certification, equipment certification, and other
preparedness requirements within and between installations and surrounding resources (civil or
HN). Another focus should be to identify the range of deliberate and critical tasks and activities
necessary to build, sustain, and improve the operational capability of the installation to prevent,
protect against, respond to, and recover from any CBRN incident. The needs of the installation
involved will dictate how frequently such coordination efforts should occur as well as how they
are structured.
(3)
Mutual-Aid Agreements (MAA). Mutual-aid agreements are the means
for installations and local, state Federal, (HN or any other outside organization) to provide
resources, facilities, services, and other required support to one another during an incident. Each
installation should be party to a mutual-aid agreement (such as the Emergency Management
Assistance Compact) with appropriate agencies (units/organizations) from which they expect to
receive or to which they expect to provide assistance during an incident. This would normally
include all neighboring or nearby organizations, as well as relevant private-sector and
nongovernmental organizations. Mutual-aid agreements are also needed with private
organizations, such as the American Red Cross, to facilitate the timely delivery of private
assistance at the appropriate organizational level during incidents. At a minimum, mutual-aid
agreements should include the following elements or provisions:
(a)
Definitions of key terms used in the agreement.
(b)
Roles and responsibilities of individual parties.
(c)
Procedures for requesting and providing assistance.
(d)
Procedures, authorities, and rules for payment, reimbursement, and
allocation of costs.
(e)
Notification procedures.
(f)
Protocols for interoperable communications.
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(g)
Relationships with other agreements among organizations.
(h)
Workers compensation.
(i)
Treatment of liability and immunity.
(h)
Recognition of qualifications and certifications.
(i)
Sharing agreements, as required.
NOTE: More information and examples of MAAs can be found at Web site
<http://www.nimsonline.com/download_center/index.htm#mutual>
b.
Monitoring. Any analysis of an installation’s CBRN defense status should include
a step-by-step review of command SOPs and associated formal checklists from the functional
elements on the installation (e.g., HAZMAT, law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical
services). As was mentioned previously, these emergency response checklists should be
analyzed to insure that maximum coordination between responding elements exists in each SOP.
c.
Status Reporting. Each installation activity (including tenant units) responsible for
different aspects of the CBRN defense plan (e.g., HAZMAT, law enforcement) should be tasked
to periodically report their operational status to the installation operations center. This status
reporting helps to ensure that the installation CBRN defense plan is updated, executable, and
relevant.
Conducting Response Exercises
a.
General Considerations. Education and training are not enough to prepare an
installation. The use of realistic exercises is required to ensure that the installation can conduct
operations under CBRN or TIM conditions. Aspects to consider when developing an exercise
should include the following:
(1)
Exercises should include participants from all emergency response
functions on the installation and whenever possible, appropriate local, State, Federal, and hostnation participants.
(2)
Each exercise should include realistic CBRN and TIM scenarios that the
installation could face based on the current threat assessment.
(3)
When appropriate, OCONUS installations should align their installation
exercise and training schedule with the Combatant Commanders, host-nation, and the
Department of State-related CBRN exercises.
(4)
Each exercise should provide realistic master events sequence lists that
exercise each element of the installation emergency response plan. Unexpected challenges (e.g.,
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disabling key personnel and equipment) are included to assess the resiliency of the response
process.
(5)
HN civilians supporting installation operations may require frequent
rehearsals and refresher training.
(6)
Tabletop exercises can be used to provide the installation leadership and
staff with opportunities to war-game multiple scenarios. Tabletop training exercises are
specifically designed to train the leaders to execute the critical missions and critical collective
tasks.
(7)
When possible, installations should consider aligning their installation
exercise and training schedules with that of the Department of Justice, the Office of Domestic
Preparedness exercise and training programs as well as State and local preparedness programs to
include WMD CSTs, as appropriate.
b.
Exercise Design. Each exercise should be designed to evaluate specific critical
missions or tasks within the overall evaluation scenario. Evaluators should make every effort to
support the evaluation. By the same token, serious thought should be given to those conditions
that obstruct an accurate assessment of the unit's performance. The evaluators must know the
test thoroughly and precisely to implement it correctly. The use of realistic exercises is required
to ensure that the installation can conduct operations under CBRN or TIM conditions.
c.
Evaluator Knowledge. Each evaluator, regardless of position, must have expert
knowledge of capabilities and responsibilities, communications equipment, weapons, and
vehicles, and should thoroughly understand mission. Poor evaluator training may result in poor
after-action or lessons-learned information. Note: The following link may be useful in preparing
an evaluation staff for evaluating a CBRN exercise:
http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/downloads/IS139EvalPlan.doc
d.
Periodicity of Exercises. Installations should conduct annual CBRN exercises
using realistic CBRN scenarios appropriate to the installation's mission and vulnerabilities to
validate the concept of operations articulated in their CBRN emergency response plan. Scenarios
should consider terrorism, technological accidents, and natural disasters that may result in CBRN
releases and incidents. Training exercises are used to train and practice the performance of
collective tasks to execute the unit's primary mission and other critical tasks.
Reassess Capabilities and Identify Remaining Vulnerabilities
a.
The installation CBRN defense vulnerability assessment must be an almost
continuous process. Multiservice Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Chemical, biological,
radiological, and nuclear Vulnerability Assessment provides further guidance on the VA cycle.
After the installation’s CBRN defense plan is implemented, the installation senior staff should
start scheduling periodic follow-ups to reassess these CBRN defense preparations. These
periodic follow-ups help ensure that necessary resources remain properly deployed, prepared, and
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synchronized to successfully execute CBRN defense tasks. The timing of these recurring
reassessments should not be just based strictly on time (calendar year, etc) however. Other
factors such as changes in the threat or changes in unit or resource availability should also
consider when scheduling installation CBRN defense reviews.
b.
Pre-incident checks reverify that installation personnel and units have supplies
and equipment such as the required individual protective equipment (IPE) and COLPRO
equipment.
c.
The measures that comprise protection actions also provide VA feedback. This
feedback improves the overall installation CBRN response plan. For example, US CBRN
personnel may take notice of the shortcomings of HN protective equipment (i.e., protective
ponchos issued by some nations, which may be effective in protecting against a direct spray
hazard but would provide little protection against regional mustard contamination on an
installation).
Vulnerability Assessment During the Preparation Phase
Threat Advisory Systems
a.
Installation preparedness includes tracking and disseminating information about
the threat environment. The installation uses different means to track and disseminate specific
threat and CBRN information. These mechanisms are considered for incorporation into the
installation CBRN defense plan.
b.
DOD Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs). FPCONs are graduated categories
of measures or actions that ICs can use to protect personnel and assets from attack. Based on
factors such as anticipated changes in the threat, changes in the installation VA status, or
guidance from higher HQ, an installation may
raise or lower FPCON levels; however, subordinate commanders may raise but not lower a
higher-level commander's FPCON. The installation may have access to other information
sources that can provide input to what FPCON should be established. For example, ICs may use
the following:
(1)
The DOD Terrorist Threat Level Classification System to identify the
terrorist threat in a specified overseas area. Installation planners may use this general threat level
as one basis for developing FP plans; however, threat levels are estimates, with no direct
relationship to specific FPCON.
(2)
The NATO CBRN threat level.
(3)
Other local FPCON systems (e.g., HN force protection alert systems).
(4)
CBRN threat levels. CBRN threat levels serve as a marker for establishing
the level of CBRN threat posed by an adversary. CBRN threat levels should be in accordance
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with Standardization Agreement (STANAG) 2984. FM 3-11.14 provides CBRN threat levels and
protection according to STANAG 2984. provides an overview of the CBRN threat levels.
Table III-1. FPCONs
FPCON
Description
Normal
Local security measures designed for implementation when there is no credible
threat of terrorist activity. Under these conditions, only a routine security
posture designed to defeat the routine criminal threat is warranted.
Alpha
Applies when there is a general threat activity against personnel and/or
installations, the nature and extent of which is unpredictable, and
circumstances do not justify full implementation of FPCON BRAVO.
Bravo
Applies when an increased or more predictable threat exists.
Charlie
Delta
Applies when an incident occurs or intelligence indicates some form of threat
against personnel and/or facilities is likely. Implementation of FPCON
CHARLIE measures for longer than a short period will probably create
hardships for personnel and affect the peacetime activities of units and
personnel.
Implementation applies in immediate area where a threat attack has occurred
or when intelligence indicates terrorist action in a specific location is imminent.
Implementation of FPCON DELTA normally occurs for only limited periods of
time over specified, localized areas.
Table III-2. CBRN Threat Levels
CBRN Threat Level
Description
Zero
The belligerents have no known offensive CBRN capability.
Low
The belligerents have an offensive CBRN capability, but there is no indication
of its use in the immediate future.
Medium
Nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons have been used in another AO or
there are strong indications that the belligerents will use these weapons in the
immediate future.
High
Nuclear, biological, or chemical attack is imminent.
9. RADIATION PROTECTION:
a. The Company/ Battery CBRN NCO are responsible for ensuring that all M4 JCAD
Chemical Alarms and Improved Chemical Agent Monitors are properly used and stored. CBRN
NCO will also ensure the following:
(1) All personnel handling the M4 JCAD or ICAM are aware that the instruments contain
radioactive material
(a) The ICAM and the M4 JCAD contains Nickel-63 which produces beta particles.
(b) The AN/VDR-2 contains Thorium 232.
(2) Wipe test are current on all M4 JCADs and ICAMs.
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(3) Properly store M4 JCADs and ICAMs (fire proof containers).
(4) Post Hangul and English version of radioactive signs where more than one M4
JCAD/ICAM are stored (posted on outside of building where easily seen and on the container in
which the equipment is stored).
(5) Inform unit fire wardens and local fire response personnel of M4 JCAD/ICAM storage
locations (may want to provide a floor plan showing where cells are stored).
(6) Maintain a current copy of radioactive item inventory.
(7) Train personnel how to report a radiation incident/accident (when the cells of the M4
JCAD/ICAM become damaged):
(a) Isolate the immediate area: Stop all activity and clear personnel from the immediate
incident/accident area until the CBRN officer, CBRN NCO or Radiation Accident/Incident
Response Team (RAIRA) is notified and arrives at site.
(b) Do not let anyone who may have come in contact with the device leave the area and
keep spectators away from device.
(c) Notify the division chemical section.
(d) Move injured personnel away from device.
(e) The CBRN NCO or CBRN Officer will take the following action (if the RAIRA
team has not arrived).
1. Ensure that any person who has touched the cell or hardware has thoroughly
washed his/her hands.
2. Use rubber gloves if device must be moved (rain is washing away contamination,
may be exposed to fire, etc.).
3. If the location of the cell is unknown, use the AN/VDR-2 to detect gamma
radiation being emitted from the cell.
4. Place in double plastic bag.
5. Once having come in contact with device do not touch eyes or mouth until the
RAIRA team has monitored your hands and confirmed that no contamination is present.
6. Start gathering details of the incident/accident (Who, What, How, When, Where).
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7. When the RAIRA team arrives turn over control to them and assist in any manner
possible.
8. Inform Chain of Command.
10. CBRN PROTECTION:
a. All personnel should construct some type of emplacement/fighting position and
continuously improve them as time permits. These emplacement/fighting positions
should include overhead protection.
b. All personnel will carry on their person, their assigned protective equipment and
protective clothing will always be accessible within 15 seconds, if clothing is not already
being worn.
c. Personnel will maintain a high state of personal hygiene.
d. Mission essential equipment, weapons, and ammunition will be kept covered and
protected before, during and after an attack.
e. All attempts will be made to take advantage of nature protection such as foliage, defiles,
ravine, caves, and forests.
f. To better protect against biological agents commander should ensure all personnel
immunizations are up to date.
11. AUTOMATIC MASKING PROCEDURES: Implement based on METT-T and the
CBRN threat level. Soldiers will don their mask automatically whenever there is a high
probability of a chemical or biological attack. Automatic Masking Criteria (when implemented)
are: A MESS
Alarm (M4 JCAD or CBRN Warning system) sounds
M ist or smoke of unknown origin enters the area
E xplosions (artillery, mortar or rocket) less powerful than high explosive
S pray released by aircraft
S ymptoms of chemical or toxin agent experienced
12. ACTIONS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER A CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL
ATTACK:
*
a. Action before an attack.
Determine the appropriate MOPP level based on Division threat status and
establish Priority of decon for their unit.
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*
*
*
*
*
Ensure all M4 JCAD alarm systems are placed into operation.
Button up, all personnel with attaches M9 paper to all doors, and hatches.
Cover non mission essential equipment.
Assume (minimum) MOPP level Zero
Plan for decon support and establish decon site locations.
b. Action during attack.
 Mask
 Sound alarm
 Take shelter
 Decon skin as required
 Assume MOPP 4
 Crews in buttoned up vehicles will remain in vehicles and assume MOPP 4
until termination of attack.
 Submit CBRN 1 report to on the Bn net using the flash precedence for the
initial report.
 Notify higher and adjacent unit of the attack and possible downwind vapor
hazard.
 Assist casualties.
c. Action after attack.
 Perform operator spray down on vehicle and mission essential equipment.
 Perform personnel wipe down procedures.
 Perform first aid on all casualties and prepare for evacuation as mission
permits.
 Segregate contaminated casualties from uncontaminated casualties.
 Notify MEDEVAC of contaminated casualties requiring evacuation.
 Identify type of agent in area and report results to TOC using CBRN 4 report.
 Mark contaminated area and request permission from TOC to move unit.
 Report operational decon support from the TOC, if necessary.
13. PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING IN A CBRN ENVIRONMENT:
(a) Procedures for personnel operating in a CBRN environment are entailed throughout this
TACSOP. Essential references for all soldiers are SMCT21-1 and SMCT 21-24.
Commander should incorporate METT-TC when considering all CBRN planning
missions, and other requirements.
(b) Commander must ensure full implementation of the M20 Simplified Collective Protective
System (SCOPE), into the CBRN scenario. The CBRN NCOs should advise the
commander on work-rest interval while in MOPP-4 and incorporate full utilization of the
M20 SCOPE to facilitate temporary relief from MOPP 4 in a contaminated environment.
(c) Sustainment in a contaminated environment: Personnel should sleep in full chemical
protection and under cover whenever possible. Sleeping is to be conducted using the
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buddy system where one soldier observes the buddy while he/she is sleeping to ensure he
maintains a correct seal on his/her protective equipment.
(d) Plan to maintain effectiveness: Work, water, sleep and rest routines must be
implemented, supervised, and reinforced by the Chain of Command.
(e) Soldiers in MOPP-3 or MOPP-4 when temperatures are above 90 degrees may need to
drink up to two quarts of water every hour. A work and training routine is to be
established using the following guidelines.
(1) Follow reasonable work/rest routines. See FM 3-4 pg. A-1 for work/rest
tables.
(2) Be careful not to overwork soldiers on routine tasks. Save their energy for
critical tasks.
(f) Eating in a CBRN environment: The feeding of personnel in a contaminated
environment depends on the type and extent of contamination. Options include:
(1) Contaminated area with a vapor hazard. Feeding must be conducted within a
protective shelter system. The SCOPE could be used to support this mission.
Since the SCOPE is small, feeding is to be conducted on a rotational basis. If
collective protection is not available, it may be necessary to withdraw troops
to a safe area or to the rear. This must also be conducted using a rotational
system or a unit replacement system. The system used is dependent upon the
situation, distance, and availability of an uncontaminated area.
(2) Contaminated area with no detectable vapor hazard or an uncontaminated area
under constant threat of a chemical attack. Feeding is to be done in the open but
must be done under a rotational basis allowing about 25 percent of the unit to
unmask at one time. It is imperative under these situations that food has not been
contaminated.
14. FIRST AID PROCEDURES FOR NAAK:
a. Self Administer nerve Agent Antidote: (Task #: 031-831-1044)
(1) Recognize the symptoms of nerve agent poisoning (unexplained runny nose,
sudden headache, and excessive flow of saliva, tightness in chest, difficult
seeing, and muscular twitch of contaminated skin, stomach cramps and
nausea.
(2) Administers one atropine injector: With one hand hold the set of injectors by
plastic clip, with the other hand checks the injection site (to avoid buttons and
objects in pockets) then grasps the small injector and pulls out on clip. Place
the needle end of the injector against the outer thigh muscle and pushes the
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injector into the muscle and holds in place for 10 seconds. Follow the same
procedures and administers the 2 PAM Chloride injector.
(3) Take the needle of each used injector and pushes them through one of the
pocket flaps of the protective overgarments. Bend each needle to form a hook.
(4) Decontaminate skin if necessary and seek buddy or medical aid.
b. Administer First Aid to a nerve Agent Casualty: (Task #: 081-831-1031)
(1) Recognize the behavior of nerve agent poisoning (strange and confused
behavior, gurgling sounds made when breathing, severely pinpointed pupils,
red eyes with tearing, vomiting, sever muscle twitching, convulsions and
unconsciousness).
(2) Leaves casualty in the position found, unless he/she must be repositioned to
put on the protective mask or to administer the antidote.
(3) Roll the casualty on his/her back and mask if necessary. If casualty is
coherent have casualty clear and seal mask.
(4) Secure all three sets of the casualties’ auto injectors and start administering
one atropine injection at a time. With one hand hold the set of injector by
plastic clip, with the other hand check the injection site (to avoid buttons and
objects in the pocket) then grasps the small injector and pull out the clip.
Place the needle end of the injector against the casualty’s outer thigh muscle
and push the injector into the muscle and hold in place for 10 seconds. Follow
the same procedures and administer the 2 PAM Chloride injector. Continue
until the casualty has received all three sets of injectors.
(5) Take the needle of each used injector and push them through one of the pocket
flaps of the casualty’s protective overgarments. Bend each needle to form a
hook.
(6) Decontaminate the casualty’s skin if necessary.
(7) Seeks medical aid.
c. Blister Agent: Blister agents may not cause casualties quickly. Symptoms may take
several hours or days to appear. If Blister agents contact skin or eyes, remove the
agents immediately. To remove agent from the eyes, flush repeatedly with plain water,
and decontaminate the skin using the M291 kit. If severe blisters form, seek medical
attention as soon as possible.
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d. Blood Agent. Mild blood-agent symptoms can progress to death within 10 minutes.
There is no self-aid or buddy aid treatment for blood agent symptoms, but if exposed,
victims should be moved to an area with clear air. Victims should also seek medical
attention.
e. Choking Agents. These agents produce casualties by inhaled vapors. Ordinary field
concentrations do not cause death, but prolonged exposure to a high concentration of
the vapor and neglect or delay in masking can be fatal. Maximum damage will occur
between 12 and 24 hours after exposure. No self-aid or buddy aid treatment exists for
choking agents. If only minimal amounts were inhaled, the soldier may continue
normal duties. If definite symptoms occur, the soldier should keep warm and seek
immediate medical attention and rapid evacuation to an aid station.
15. PROCEDURES FOR BASIC SOLDIER SKILLS DECONTAMINATION:
a. Once unit become contaminated, they will:
(1) Initiate immediate decontamination of personnel, personnel equipment, and
vehicles (skin decon within one minute, personal wipe down and operator’s
spray down within 15 minutes).
(2) Assess, process, and evacuate casualties.
(3) Continue the mission.
b. Radiological: (Immediate decon)
(1) Personnel wipe down will be based on the dry on dry, wet on wet rule. If you
are contaminated with dry fallout, brush and shake off. If wet, wipe off all
individual equipment with warm soapy water.
c. Biological: (Immediate decon)
(1) If it has no cuts or scratches it provides an effective barrier against biological
agents.
(2) Personnel wipe down will be performed with warm soapy water.
(3) Operator spray down will be performed on all assigned vehicles.
d. Chemical: (Immediate, Operational, and Thorough)
(1) Skin decon will be performed by using the M291 decon kits.
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(2) Operator spray down will be performed with the M13 decon apparatuses on
contaminated vehicles.
16. PROCEDURES FOR COORDINATING.CONDUCTING OPERATIONAL AND
THOROUGH DECONTAMINATION:
(1) Operational Decontamination: This is an individual unit responsibility, and consists of
Vehicle Wash-down and MOPP Gear Exchange. The contaminated unit is ultimately responsible
for marking the Operational Decon site.
(2) There are three levels of decon: Immediate, Operational, and Thorough.
a. Immediate: Decon minimizes casualties, saves lives, and limits the spread of contamination.
Immediate decon is carried out by individuals upon becoming contaminated. There are three
immediate techniques: skin decon, personnel wipe down, and operator's spray down.
b. Operational Decon sustains operations, reduces the contact hazard, and limits
the spread of contamination to eliminate the necessity or reduce the duration of wearing MOPP
gear. Operational decon equipment/material and/or unit. It is restricted to specific parts of
operationally essential equipment/material and/or working areas, in order to minimize contact
and transfer hazards and to sustain operations. Further decon may be required to reduce
contamination to negligible risk levels. There are two operational decon technique: vehicle
wash down and MOPP gear exchange.
c. Thorough Decon reduces or eliminates the need for individual protective clothing. Thorough
decon is carried out by unit with assistance from chemical unit to reduce contamination on
personnel, equipment, material, and or working areas to the lowest possible level (negligible risk)
to permit the reduction or removal of individual protective equipment and maintain operations
with minimal degradation. This may include decontamination of terrain as required. There are
three (3) thorough decon techniques: detailed troop decon, detailed equipment decon, and
detailed aircraft decon.
d. MOPP Gear Exchange: This is also an individual unit responsibility; therefore
each unit is responsible for maintaining sufficient materials and supplies. If done separate from
Vehicle Wash down, all units will ensure that they report the MOPP Gear location in a CBRN 4
Report to the Battery and the Battery will report the location to the Brigade E_MAIN using the
Gray 3 Report.
f. Vehicle Wash down: The Company/ Battery will request the use of the Battery Light Weight
Decon System to conduct vehicle wash down
g. Thorough Decontamination: Consist of Detailed Troop decontamination and Detailed
Equipment decontamination. This type of decon is very labor intensive and may be done in
conjunction with brigade or division level reconstitution operation in division or corps rear areas.
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17. REQUESTING FOR/ COORDINATING CBRN RECON AND SMOKE SUPPORT:
a. Company/ Battery will submit requests for decontamination, CBRN reconnaissance or
smoke support to the BN CBRNC. The Bn CBRNC will forward requests to higher. Provide as
much information as possible and indicate whether the information is actual or estimated, where
appropriate (Reports) when request support.
MEMORANDUM THRU CDR, HHB BTRY1-44 AMD
FOR CDR, 1-44 AMD, ATTN: Battery CBRNC
Request for Decontamination Support
LINE - 1
Type of Decontamination Support (Operational/Thorough)
LINE - 2
Unit to be supported.
LINE - 3
Type/number of vehicles.
LINE - 4
Type/extent of contamination.
LINE -5
Mission of support unit.
LINE - 6
DTG to start the decon mission.
LINE - 7
Decon resupply available through supported unit (Y/N)
LINE - 8
Frequency / call sign of support unit
LINE - 9
Unit point of contact
LINE 10
Link up point with unit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
18. PRIORITY OF DECONTAMINATION FOR PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, FOOD
AND WATER:
a. Personnel: The commander will determine which personnel are decontaminated first
using the following criteria:
(1)
METT-TC
(2)
Level of contamination
(3)
Length of time in MOPP 4
(5)
Decontamination assets available
b. Personnel Decontamination Procedures: All soldiers will automatically conduct self
decontamination in every necessary scenario to include upon crossing a contaminated area and
when noting that they are contaminated or suspect contamination. The M291 Decon kits will be
utilized, all reference will be the soldiers common task manual for basic skin decon. MOPP Gear
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Exchange will be conducted at an appropriate time and will be based solely on the four criteria as
stated above.
c. Equipment: The Commander will establish the priority for decontamination within the
Company/ Battery and will maximize efforts to apply METT-T as appropriate. Unless changed
by order, the following are decon priorities in HHB BTRY1-44 AMD Battery:
(1) Electric Power Plant (EPP)
(2) Information Coordination Central/Communication Relay Group (ICC/CRG)
(3) Engagement Control Station (ECS)
(4) Launching Station Missile Reload (LS MCL RLD)
(5) Forklift Reload (FKLIFT RLD)
(6) ALL OTHER VEHICLES
(7) CLASS I SUPPLIES
(8) OTHER SUPPLIES
d. Equipment decontamination procedures: To facilitate partial decontamination, vehicles
operators will be issued an M100. This will be utilized for hasty decon and will specifically focus
on essential parts they will most likely come to contact with, such as door handle, hood, battery
box cover, or latches to open tracked vehicles. Prior to processing for Operational
decontamination, all operators will initiate pre-decon measures by scraping off the gross mud
from the under carriage, M295 decon kits will be utilized for small personnel equipment and
some sensitive items. MOPP gear exchange will run concurrently with equipment operational
decon. All units are required to maintain all resources to accommodate detailed troop
decontamination procedures. This will operate concurrently with through equipment decon.
19. FIRST AID AND EVAC PROCEDURES FOR CHEM/BIO CASUALTIES:
a. Causalities will be checked for contamination. All possible means of decontamination
will be utilized prior to evacuation. The contaminated soldier or members of his/her team
perform immediate decon, provide first aid and administer nerve agent antidotes, if required.
If hasty interment is necessary, the request will be forwarded to the Battery TOC. They will
notify Division mortuary affairs personnel. The area will be marked as contaminated.
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b. The unit tags the contaminated soldier with a field medical card (DD Form 1380) or field
expedient tag, noting the soldier's name date and of contamination, type of agent, and unit.
c. Process contaminated soldier through a MOPP gear exchange if his/her condition and the
battle permits. The MOPP gear exchange must not cause further injury to the soldier.
d. The contaminated unit informs the Bn or supported unit TOC
*
The number of casualties
*
Type of contamination
* Method of evacuation required
e. The TOC will coordinate for MEDEVAC. The Bn CBRNC will inform the MEDEVAC
to report to the decon site, direction of approach, and POC at the site. He/she will also ensure the
MEDEVAC is aware of the contamination and the type of agent.
f. Records of all actions taken for the casualty will accompany Company/ Battery the
casualty upon MEDEVAC.
g. Causality will be placed in a chemical agent protective wrap to restore the casualty's
individual protective posture before movement to the clean holding area to await evacuation. The
patient protective wrap is a bag with an activated charcoal liner that acts as an absorbent filter
and effectively replaces the protective mask.
h. This will protect the casualty from further contamination while being moved. Once
inside the full length wrap, the chemically clean casualty can be evacuated through a known or
potentially contaminated area without being directly exposed to the liquid contamination. This
protective wrap can also be used to protect clean casualties who have received a head wound and
are unable to wear a protective mask, or who are unconscious or incapacitated before the onset of
chemical warfare operations. A plastic window in the wrap permits observation of the casualty
and access ports permits the entry of a wide range of catheters, electrical leads, and IV tubes.
I. These bags can also be used for nursing casualties when chemical/biological harden
shelters are not available. Although the casualty in a protective wrap no longer requires the
protective mask, it should remain with him/her until he/she is evacuated outside the theater of
operations. The primary disadvantages of the wrap are heat, humidity, and carbon dioxide
buildup. To prevent heat stress, casualties in wrap require overhead cover and adequate
hydration if they are in a warm or sunny area. Casualties who do no require immediate treatment
(i.e. triage is delayed) should not be decontaminated or placed inside a protective wrap.
j. Status of all personnel will be updated upon notification from medical facility. This
information will be distributed to those with a "NEED TO KNOW" in order to assist with the
treatment of further casualties.
a.
Casualty producing effects from nuclear explosion is the blast, thermal radiation
(heat), and nuclear radiation (gamma, x-rays, photon/proton…)
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1.
There is NO immediate life saving measures for treatment of radiation
sickness or blindness caused by intense light.
2.
Injuries caused by the blast wave are treatable with the first aid measures
usually associated with the impact of flying objects. These types of
injuries can be treated as conventional injuries.
3.
The intense heat generated by a nuclear detonation causes thermal injuries
and can cause burn injuries directly on exposed Skin. (FM 4-25.11).
b.
There are NO immediate first aid procedures for biological agents. Casualties are
treated in the same way as illness resulting from normally transmitted diseases.
They will be transported to the Battery Aid Station.
c.
Chemical agents and toxins first aid requires immediate attention to prevent further
damages or complications from their effects.
d.
Mild nerve agent poisoning (sweating, drooling, nausea, vomiting, convulsions,
blurred vision, or breathing difficulty) requires masking and one injection of NAAK
MARK #1, AT 10-15 minutes intervals up to three. (FM 4-25.11).
e.
Blister agents (coma, convulsions, or rapid breathing) require masking. If a blister
agent becomes in contact with the eyes or skin it must be decon within minute or
permanent loss of eyesight. At least 1/3 of the canteen will be used to flush each
eye. RSDL are used to decon the skin and sterile dressings are placed on the blister.
f.
Severe nerve agent poisoning (confused behavior, red eyes with tears, pinpointed
pupils, twitching, urination, defecation, gurgling sounds when breathing or stop
breathing) requires masking and injection of three NAAK MARK #1 at once. (FM
4-25.11).
g.
Choking agents requires masking and keeping the casualty calm and warm. (FM 425.11).
h.
Vomiting agents requires masking and crush a chloroform capsule in a cotton wad
and place inside the mask. Decon if necessary (FM 4-25.11).
Blood agent (stinging sensation followed by bump on the skin, irritated eyes or
skin) requires masking and keeping the casualty calm and warm, then seek medical
attention immediately (FM 4-25.11).
i.
j.
Toxin agents require masking deconning using water or the RSDL. If vomiting
happens occurs hold your breath and close your eyes, pull chin portion of mask
away from face, vomit, reseal and clear mask) (FM 4-25.11).
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k.
When a soldier experiencing nausea while in MOPP 3 or 4 best things is to rest
until it passes.
l.
Place NAAK inside the MOPP gear in the ACU top left pocket at temperatures of
40 degrees (F) and below to prevent NAAK from freezing. If experiences any mild
nerve agents, use one atropine injector, press hard against meaty part of the thigh
and hold for ten seconds, Then give one 2 PAM Chloride as above. Then
expended injectors to the pocket flap of MOPP gear folding down the needles.
m.
The casualty is tagged with a field medical card (DD Form 1380) or field expedient
tag, noting the time and type of contamination. Use an ICAM to determine the type
and concentration of contamination. If battle or condition of casualty permits, have
them go through MOPP Gear Exchange.
Casualty Evacuation
4.
Commanders must ensure contaminated casualties do not spread the
contamination to clean areas. (FM 3-11.5)
a.
Casualties will be decontaminated as far forward as tactical situation permits.
b.
All casualties will be decon before they are admitted to a clean medical treatment
facility (MTF).
c.
Decon should happen by the patient decon team at the Battery Aid Station (BAS),
Forward Aid Station (FAS), or Division Clearing Station (DCS).
d.
Medical treatment at forward MTF is limited to life or limb saving care. Patients
that can survive evacuation to the next echelon of care not to be treated at the
forward facility.
Contaminated routes: Units must identify a contaminated route for contaminated casualty and
equipment evacuation. Unit’s routes must tie in to the next higher unit’s contaminated route
without crossing MSRs. Report routes to higher HQs and identify on unit graphics/overlays.
20. MAINTENANCE/STORAGE/DEPLOYMENT OF CHEMICAL DEFENSE
EQUIPMENT:
a. Individual equipment will be issued to personnel within three days after arrival to the unit
by the CBRN NCOIC. Unit will develop load plans for designated trailer or vehicle and include
load plan in their SOP. The contingency stock will be issued during transition to war. This will
include all NAAK kits and any other equipment not previously issued.
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b. The CBRN Officer/NCO will supervise the maintenance program of all CBRN equipment
assigned to the unit. The CBRN Officer/NCO will insure operational capability of all
radiacmeters and decontamination equipment along with all unassigned protective masks.
c. Individual Soldier: Each soldier is responsible for cleaning and maintaining his/her own
protective mask. All protective masks will be clean before storage. This cleaning includes a
general wipe down with a damp cloth and a thorough cleaning of the eye inserts; do not immerse
the protective mask. First line supervisors are responsible for insuring that the operator
maintenance is performed on all chemical defense equipment assigned to their section and
personnel.
e. Maintenance: Maintenance of all Chemical Defense Equipment will be accomplished by
either the operators, organizational maintenance personnel, or higher echelon calibrated and/or
certified should be sent through the unit supply, and proper forms annotated and filed for future
reference. All forms and records that are required by TMs/FMs or higher headquarters will be
maintained. Each piece of equipment stored in the unit will have the appropriate reference
manuals stored with that equipment at all times except when turned in for maintenance.
Deficiencies are to be annotated on DA Form 2404 or DA Form 5988-E. CBRN NCOs are
required to keep records on all CBRN equipment.
f. Storage: Care should be taken when considering administrative storage of chemical
defense equipment. Cool dry areas are normally accepted as ideal also IAW III Corps and FH
Regulation 700-2.
g. Calibration: CBRN equipment will be turned in IAW HHB BTRY1-44 AM Battery
guidance or following the time table for calibration, 50% must be on hand and operational at all
time.
h. Detection Kits: A replacement kits for the M256A1 Chemical Agent Detector Kits will
be ordered six months prior to the expiration date of the kit, or one month prior to 50% of the
kits being used. At least 50% of the packets will be maintained in the kit at all times.
i. CDE Contingency Stock: Each unit will identify all CDE contingency items the unit
would require for deployment.
j. Maintenance Guidance: Maintenance of CDE equipment is the responsibility of
everyone. Individual soldiers and leaders are required do maintain the equipment issued to them
on a serviceable condition. During tactical and contingency operations Preventive maintenance
Checks and Services (PMCS) will ensure that the equipment is in a high state of readiness.
21. STORAGE AND DEPLOYMENT OF CDE:
a. Individual equipment will be issued to personnel within three days after arrival to the
unit by the CBRN NCOIC. During alerts the complete contingency stock will be uploaded on the
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assigned CBRN trailer or vehicle. Unit will develop load plans for designated trailer or vehicle
and include load plan in Company/ Battery CBRN SOP.
b. The contingency stock will be issued as needed at the tactical assembly area. This will
include all NAAK kits and any other equipment not previously issued. The Bn CDR or his
designated representative will authorize the issue of NAAK. Each individual will receive three
injectors.
c. Requisition of CBRN Equipment: For wartime mission, the CBRN NCOIC will submit
the necessary resupply requests (2765-1) for re-stockage of CBRN equipment. This will be
submitted through the supply channel and in turn forwarded to the S-4. Platoons attached to
supporting unit will utilize the same procedures utilizing the Company/ Battery TOC or their
supporting unit's CBRN representative. Resupply will be carried out at a pre-designated supply
point (this location will be located in an uncontaminated area if at all possible). If supply point is
in a contaminated area, a vacated building will be used with a M20 SCPE setup inside.
22. SUPPLY AND REPLENISHMENT OF CDE/ STORAGE, ISSDUE, USE, AND
MAINTENANCE OF CBRN DEFENSE MATERIAL: Each unit CBRN Control Party is
responsible for ordering CDE and necessary repair parts through the proper logistical agency
(supply, BMO, Medics). Provide the Bn CBRN NCO copies of all classes of supply on order,
with valid document numbers, monthly at USR turn-in.
a. Location of CBRN equipment:
(1) All CBRN equipment will be issued to individuals, secured in the Company/ Battery
CBRN room or its field location depending on the situation. Detection/Monitoring equipment
will be issued to each platoon or stored in the CBRN room in platoon boxes. The equipment for
the Decontamination Team will be stored in the Company/ Battery CBRN room with the
following exceptions:
(a) Shovels and axes will be stored on the vehicles.
(b) The immersion heaters will be stored with mess equipment.
b. Individual CBRN equipment:
(1) Each individual should be issued a protective mask (M40/M42 series).
(2) Guidance pertaining to and installing Optical Inserts: Personnel without eye lens
inserts and having vision worse than 20/70 in both eyes (20/40 for drivers) should report to the
Company/ Battery CBRN NCO and obtain an appointment through the first aid station for optical
inserts. The following information is required:
(a) Type Mask (M40/M42).
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(b) Mask Size (Small, Med, Large).
(c) Inserts should be stored inside the protective mask at all times. Individual should
remove inserts upon PCS for use at next duty station. CBRN NCO will insure this is done.
(d) All new personnel will be screened at the Company/ Battery during in processing to
insure that they have the Optical Inserts, if required. If the individual needs inserts the unit
CBRN NCO will schedule an appointment with the Thomas Moore Clinic and the individual will
receive an eye examination and Optical Inserts will be made and sent to the unit in the mail. The
individual must take his/her medical records with them to the appointment. All information
required on Optical Inserts will be maintained on EAID Form 238.
(e) CBRN NCOs will track all personnel requiring optical inserts. Using the format
stated below:
(1) By name requirement
(2) Specify if they have them on hand
(3) Date ordered
(4) Date installed
(f)
A separate chart will be maintained for mask assignment.
c. Turn-In of CBRN Equipment:
(1) The personnel who may receive incoming CBRN equipment are the same as above.
(2) All CBRN equipment must be cleaned and properly stored before it will be accepted.
(3) Before protective masks are accepted, the person receiving equipment will insure that:
(a) The carrier is cleaned.
(b) The straps are stored properly.
(c) All accessories are present.
(d) Hoods are properly installed and stored.
(e) Masks are clean.
(f) Masks are stored in carriers properly.
(g) Masks are hung on correct nail.
(h) All defects are noted on DA Form 2404/5988-E.
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f. Warning and Detection Material.
(1) M4 JCAD. Detects aerosol or vapor forms of nerve agents. The alarm may be
configured for manpack, fixed, or vehicular modes. Commander will store the detector and cell
modules in an area designated for storage of radioactive materials. Storage areas must be:
(a) Free from the danger of flooding.
(b) Away from flammables or explosives.
(c) Secured against unauthorized removal.
(d) Posted with "CAUTION--RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL".
(e) No eating, drinking, or smoking areas.
(f) Safety precautions - TM 3-6665-312-12&P.
(2) Detector Kit, Chemical Agent M256/M256A1.
(a) This kit is portable, expendable, and packed in an olive green plastic case. The
sampler will change color when it comes in contact with harmful vapor concentrations of nerve,
blister, and blood agents.
(b) The kit is an expendable item; there are no replacement parts or refill kits.
Requisition a new kit when there are only five sampler-detectors left or 6 months before the
expiration date of the kit.
(c) Wear protective masks and gloves when using the kit. Several safety warnings
apply when using the kit. Refer to the operator's manual for these warnings.
(d) Do not use the M256/M256A1 for training.
(3) M8 Detector Paper. M8 paper detects the presence of liquid V, G, or H chemical
agents. Carry one serviceable book of M8 paper in the soldier's protective mask carrier.
(4) M9 Chemical Agent Detector Paper. This paper is used to show the presence of liquid
chemical agents only. It differs from the M8 paper in that it does not identify the specific type of
liquid agent. M9 paper has both a discard date (based on date of manufacture) and a useful life
date. Write the useful life date on the dispenser after removing M9 paper from the shipping bag.
(5) Radiation Detection, Identification, and Computation (RADIAC) Equipment and
Chargers. RADIAC equipment is authorized by MTOE. Calibrate RADIAC equipment at
prescribed intervals (TB 43-180). Schedule unit PMCS intervals on DD Forms 314 IAW the
appropriate technical manual. Schedule calibration so that at least 50 percent of any one type of
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instrument is available at all times. Do not schedule calibration intervals on DD Forms 314.
Store dosimeters in a charged state. Conduct and record monthly leakage tests.
g. Individual Protection Material -- Antidotes and Antidote Enhances. (Requisition through
medical supply channels.)
(1) Mark-I (MK-I) Nerve Agent Antidote Kit (NAAK) Antidote Treatment Nerve Agent
Autojector (ATNAA).
(a) The potency period for the NAAK is 5 years (extendable) from the date of
manufacture. Basis of issue is 3 per individual authorized or assigned to the unit (whichever is
greater). Requisitions for replacement require justification for loss or use. Only commander may
order NAAK.
(b) Storage area must be between 50 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not refrigerate.
Secure and control NAAK to avoid misuse. Store NAAK in a locked container in a room that is
locked when unoccupied.
(2) NAAK are limited shelf life items. Maintain accountability records on these items to
check potency, extend their shelf life, or destroy as necessary. Maintain the following
information on each item:
(a) National Stock Number.
(b) Item Description.
(c) Manufacture and Contract Number.
(d) Lot or Batch Number.
(e) Original Expiration Date, if applicable.
(f) Extended Expiration Date, if applicable.
(g) Quantity on Hand.
(4) The U.S. Army Medical Material Agency conducts potency tests for NAAK and NAPP.
This agency distributes test results to BN CBRN NCO.
(5) A disinterested officer, warrant officer, or NCO (SSG or above) will conduct monthly
inventories of NAAK. The same person selected for the arms room inventory may perform the
NAAK inventory. Maintain the signed and dated inventory for one year.
h. Individual Protective Material -- Chemical Protective Ensemble. Ensemble consists of suit,
Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST); Chemical Protective Gloves
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(CPG), Chemical Protective Overboots (CPO). Unit will have two unopened sets of each item
for every soldier authorized or assigned to the unit.
(1) The protective qualities of the overgarments are degraded when it becomes wet with
water, solvents, or petroleum products. Soldiers must wear rain gear over their overgarments
when it's raining or when working around water. Moreover, soldiers must take special
precautions while wearing the overgarments and working with solvents or petroleum products.
The protective qualities of overgarments restore when the clothing dries.
(2) The chemical protective ensemble is designed to be worn over the seasonal uniform.
However, soldiers may wear the ensemble over underwear in hot weather or when engaged in
heavy work.
(3) The wear life of the JSLIST is 34 days. Commander may approve extension of wear
time to 30 days with a slight increased risk of casualties. Protection time is 24 hours after
contamination with liquid agents. Shelf life is determined through surveillance tests. Do not
puncture bags to make storage easier.
(4) The CPG protects the wearer against chemical agents for 14 days or 6 hours after
contamination with liquid agents. Wear standard issue leather glove shells over CPG to reduce
wear from manual tasks.
(5) The CPO are worn over combat boots. They provide at least 14 days of protection or 6
hours after contamination with liquid agents. Replace when torn or extremely worn.
Commander may extend wear time to 24 hours with some increased risk. Soldiers must remain
proficient in putting on and wearing the CPO until stocks are exhausted.
(7) Leave chemical protective clothing ensembles in their sealed factory packages until
issued. Maintain unopened contingency stocks of chemical protective clothing sets in the
quantity of two JSLIST, two CPG, and two CPO for each soldier. Size and identify all
contingency stocks -- except "float" -- to ensure expedient issue.
(8) It isn't necessary to maintain the package seal on the overboots and gloves. If bag is
damaged, check boots and gloves for damage. Return undamaged boots and gloves to original or
replacement bag for storage.
i. Individual Protective Material -- CDE remaining in the possession of soldiers. Use a DA
Form 2062 to record the issue of the item to the soldier. Use a DA Form 3749 to record the issue
for field exercises of CDE that's stored in the unit CBRN room.
(1) Protective Mask Supply and Storage. Maintain one mask for each soldier assigned or
authorized by MTOE plus 5 percent float. Protective masks may be stored in the unit CBRN
rooms or issued to soldiers. Masks are issued using a DA Form 2062, Hand Receipt. Upon
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completion of training or mission, PMCS will be conducted on all protective masks and recorded
on a DA Form 2404/5988-E.
(a) Store protective masks not issued in carriers suspended by the shoulder strap or Dring. Do not stack. Store in a cool, dry place not to exceed 90 degrees. Do not store in plastic
bags, truck cabs, car trunks, direct sunlight, conex, military vans, near electric motors, or in other
hot areas.
(b) Maintain a master board or unit roster to show the mask number, size, assigned
soldier, test and fit date, mask and filter element lot numbers, and whether or not optical inserts
are required or on hand. CBRN NCOs will also maintain DA Form 2062s by batteries.
(c) Do not place permanent identification marks on the mask or carrier. For
identification purposes, attach removable tape or an identification tag to the D-ring.
(d) Obtain protective mask optical inserts for soldiers requiring them under the
provisions of AR 40-63. Install optical inserts in the protective mask when issued. Establish a
system to identify soldiers who have or who require optical inserts and the action taken to obtain
the required inserts.
(e) Install eye lens outserts on protective masks. Store M1 waterproof bags in carriers.
Issue soldiers assigned a protective mask the M1 canteen cap. Install this cap on the canteen.
Stock spare caps at the unit.
(f) Conduct periodic operator maintenance on all protective masks under the
supervision of the first line supervisor. Unit will specify the operator maintenance interval for
their unit. Maintain a record of this maintenance. Report uncorrected deficiencies to the unit
CBRN NCO.
(g) The CBRN NCO will perform semi-annual maintenance IAW TM 3-4240-346-10,
TM 3-4240-346-20&P. Schedule semiannual PMCS on DD Form 314.
(h) Soldiers will sanitize masks before clearing unit CBRN rooms, when issuing masks
to other soldiers, or when directed.
(i) Clean and sanitize masks with a diluted solution of calcium hypochlorite (household
bleach may be substituted). Prepare the solution by mixing 1 ounce of calcium hypochlorite per
1 gallon of water.
(j.) Simplified Collective Protection Equipment (SCPE) M20. Deploy the SCPE in a
structurally sound building. The room liner must not be subjected to wind, rain, direct sunlight,
or direct contact with liquid agents.
(k.) Decontamination Material:
.
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(1) M100 Decontaminating Sorbent: It is a preferred decontaminating kit that replaced the
M13 for more variety use on all equipment that the M13 could not be used on such as Aviation
equipment.
(2) Reactive Skin Decontaminating Lotion (RSDL): Contingency stock requires two kits
per soldier. Carry the kit in the large outside pocket of the mask carrier during deployment. The
kit has limited shelf life. Maintain lot number and location data.
l. Maintenance: Individuals will report any deficiencies of CBRN Equipment upon turn-in to
the CBRN NCO or Alternate CBRN NCO. The CBRN NCO will either supervise the individual
in corrective action or perform the action himself, or job-order the corrective action to support
maintenance. The CBRN NCO will maintain all required maintenance forms, and insure all new
deficiencies, corrective actions taken and down time are properly annotated. The CBRN NCO
will also requisition needed repair parts, and maintain a Prescribed Load List (PLL) on hand.
(1) AN/VDR-2 Radiac Set:
(a) Calibration is required every 360 days.
(b) A DA Label 80 must be attached to the radiac set showing date of last calibration
and date calibration expires (reference TB 43-180 and TB 43-180-1).
(c) Calibration of the AN/VDR-2 Radiac Set will be at prescribed intervals and will be
scheduled so that no more than 50% of the on-hand quantity (from hand receipt) of dosimeters
will be turned in for calibration at one time.
(d) Operator's PMCS consists of routine checks of the equipment before and after each mission,
or at any time they are necessary. Routine checks include cleaning, dusting, and washing the set;
checking for worn cables; replacing receptacle covers; and putting away items that are not used.
Routine checks will be done monthly IAW this SOP.
(e) Organizational PMCS on the radiac set is not required. Refer to the Operator's
Manual, TM 11-6665-251-10, for PMCS of the radiac set.
(f) Record all results of operator PMCS on DA Form 2404.
(g) Three sets of serviceable batteries will be identified and packaged for each radiac
set. (2 for contingency, one for training).
(4) AN/PDR-75 Radiac Set:
(a) Calibration is required every 360 days.
(b) A DA Label 80 must be attached to the dosimeter showing date of last calibration
and date calibration expires (reference TB 43-180, TB 43-180-1, and TB 43-0121).
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(c) There is no PMCS scheduled for the Radiac Set AN/PDR-75 at the operator level.
To ensure the Radiac Set AN/PDR-75 is always ready for operation, it must be inspected
systematically so that defects may be discovered and corrected before they result in serious
damage or failure. Note defects discovered during operation of the unit and correct them as soon
as operation has ceased. Stop operation immediately when you note a deficiency that will damage
the equipment. Record all deficiencies and corrective actions taken on DA Form 2404.
(d) There is no Organizational PMCS scheduled for the Radiac Set AN/PDR-75. To
ensure the Radiac Set AN/PDR-75 is always ready for operation, it must be inspected
systematically so that defects may be discovered and corrected before they result in serious
damage or failure. Perform routine checks (refer to paragraph 2-4) when possible during
organizational maintenance procedures and correct defects as necessary.
(e) Record all deficiencies and corrective actions taken on DA Form 2404/5988-E.
(5) M100 Decontamination Sorbent
(a) Each M100 must be equipped with one (1 box) serviceable decontaminant glove.
(b) Record all results of operator and organizational PMCS on DA Form 2404.
(6) M256A1 Chemical Agent Detection Kit:
(a) PMCS is performed by the operator IAW TM 3-6665-307-10.
(b) Kits will be reordered 6 months prior to the expiration date of old kits.
(c) Four samplers (detectors) must be in the kit for the kit to be serviceable.
(d) M256 kits can be used for training. Personnel must be in MOPP 4 when using kits.
(7) M4 JCAD:
(a) Operator PMCS will be performed IAW procedures outlined in TM 3-6665-31212&P w/c1.
(b) Three sets (12 Batteries) of serviceable BA 3030 batteries will be maintained for
each M42 alarm. Three serviceable BA 3517/U batteries will be maintained for each M43
detector unit.
(c) Record all results of operator PMCS on DA Form 2404.
(8) M40/M42 Chemical-Biological Protective Mask:
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(a) Operators will perform PMCS IAW Company/ Battery maintenance SOPs and after
each exercise or training mission IAW TM 3-4240-346-10. Weekly PMCS is required in combat
conditions.
(b) Semi-Annual maintenance will be scheduled on DD Form 314 IAW DA PAM 738750 Update Manual.
(c) Masks will be tested for fit and leaks annually using in order of preference: M41
PATS, CS chamber, or CS grenades. (TM 3-4240-270-20 &P, TM 3-4240-280-23P). The date
the fit and leak test was conducted will be annotated on the mask listing.
(d) One serviceable filter canister will be installed and two serviceable filter canisters
will be maintained for each protective mask. Filter canisters will be changed when they meet
canister replacement criteria under PMCS.
(e) Record all results of PMCS on DA Form 2404/5988E.
(9) M291 Personnel Decontaminating Kit:
(a) The kit should be inspected periodically to ensure it is serviceable IAW TM.
(b) Unit having unserviceable kits will report the amount to Battery Chemical NCO or
Officer and hold the kits until disposition instructions are received.
(10) Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL):
(a) The kit should be inspected periodically to ensure it is serviceable IAW TM.
(b) Unit having unserviceable kits will report the amount to Battery Chemical NCO or
Officer and hold the kits until disposition instructions are received.
(10) M8/M9 Paper: Chemical Agent Detector, will be inspected IAW TM 3-6665-311-10.
(12) CBRN Contamination Marking Kit: Will be inspected IAW TM 3-9905-001-10.
(13) Nerve Agent Antidote Kits (NAAK): Will be stored under double lock security, and
will have some form of accountability (Hand Receipt). The kits will be inventoried monthly by a
disinterested Officer or NCO (SSG or above), who will then sign a Quarterly Inventory Checklist
(DF or other locally produced form).
23. UNMASKING PROCEDURES: Do the following when conducting unmasking
procedures using the M256A1 CDK with negative results: (Task# 031-503-3002)
a. When a reasonable amount of time has passed after the attack, the senior person selects
one or two persons and has them do the following:
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* Move to a shady area
* Un mask for 5 minutes
* Clear and reseal their mask
(2) Observe the soldiers for 10 minutes
(3) If no symptoms appear, the senior person will give the all clear
(4) Watch for delayed symptoms
(5) Have First Aid kit available
b. Do the following when conducting unmasking procedures without a M256 kit:
(1.)
Senior person selects one or two persons and have them do the following:
*
Move to a shady area
*
Surrender their weapons
*
Take a deep breath, hold it, and break seal
*
Keep eyes open for 15 seconds
*
Clear and reseal their masks
(2.) Observe them for ten minutes. If there is no symptom, do the following:
*
Break seal and take 2 to 3 breaths
*
Reseal and clear their masks
*
Observe them for 10 minutes. If there is no symptom, unmask for 5
minutes and re-mask
*
If no symptom appears after 10 minutes, the senior person may give the all
clear
*
Watch for delayed symptoms
NOTE: No unmasking will be done without approval of the commander or senior person
in charge.
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24. CROSSING A CONTAMINATED AREA:
a. Upon receipt of an order to cross a contaminated area, the Company/ Battery CBRN
NCO uses current CBRN 5 reports(s) to determine possible bypasses. If mission permits, and
alternate routes are available, unit will receive clearance from TOC to use bypasses.
b. When required to cross contaminated areas(s) (real or suspected), the CBRNC will
recommend routes to minimize exposure. The convoy/movement commander briefs the CDR on
the route, speed, convoy interval, and MOPP level. Report this information to the TOC. In
crossing a contaminated area, the following procedures will be followed:
1. Chemical/Biological Contaminated Areas:
*
Before Crossing
a. Select the shortest tactically feasible route through the contaminated area.
b. Cover the otherwise protects all non-mission essential equipment and supplies
from direct contamination with a non-porous material such as plastic bags.
c. Upgrade to MOPP 4.
d. Attach M-9 paper to all vehicles, and PMCS all M256 kits and M4 JCAD
alarms.
e. Make maximum use of covered vehicles when transporting troops
across contaminated areas.
*
During Crossing:
a. Move as rapidly as possible, but avoid stirring up dust on dirt roads, if
possible.
b. Avoid ditches and low places when ever possible
c. Utilize the chemical agent alarms to detect vapor hazards.
d. Avoid brushing against trees, bushes, high grass, and areas of obvious
contamination (i.e. shell craters).
*
After Crossing:
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a. Check all M-9 paper and use M-8 paper to determine the presence of
liquid agents.
b. Use M4 JCAD alarm to determine if any vapor hazard remains in the
area of operations.
c. Perform sustainment decontamination and request restoration
decontamination if necessary.
d. Continue the mission.
2. Radiological Contaminated Area:
(1) Before Crossing:
a. Calculate the shortest possible route which will result in the least
exposure of personnel.
b. PMCS Radiacmeters and initiate continuous monitoring.
c. Upgrade personnel protection to include direct exposure to fallout.
d. Make maximum use of vehicles which offer greater shielding
capabilities. Upgrade shielding by using sandbags and earth. Wetting the sandbags will increase
shielding.
(2.) During Crossing:
a. Cross as rapidly as terrain and safety will permit and avoid stirring up
dust on dirt roads.
b. Avoid hotspots whenever possible
c. Increase vehicle interval to allow time for some setting of dust between
vehicles.
(3.) After Crossing:
a. Monitor personnel and equipment for contamination
b. Perform unit sustainment decontamination and request restoration
decontamination if necessary.
c. Read dosimeters and create records of affected personnel and dose.
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e. Continue the mission
25. WEARING CBRN GEAR: (task#031-503-1035)
a. Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) is the flexible use of protective clothing
and equipment. It requires the soldier to wear individual protective equipment consistent with
the chemical threat, the work rate imposed by the mission, and the temperature. Wearing MOPP
can cause heat and mental stress and reduce efficiency. There are Seven MOPP levels Mask,
Ready, 0-4. A balance between the probable number of heat casualties in MOPP and against the
possible number chemical casualties must be determined. FM 3-4 and FM 3-100 provide
sufficient guidance.
b. Based on the recommendations of his staff and his analysis of the situation, the
Company/ Battery Commander must determine what level of chemical protection is appropriate,
so that his unit can accomplish its mission. Even at cooler temperature there will be performance
degradation for tasks requiring delicate work as a result of the decrease in manual dexterity and
the touch sensation while wearing gloves. With the higher temperatures, the command must
weigh the number of heat casualties versus the chemical threat to determine the MOPP level
necessary for mission accomplishment.
c. MASK POSTURE ONLY: In a contaminated environment, some soldiers do not need
to wear protective overgarments or rubber gloves as long as they are protected from direct skin
exposure to liquid contamination (transfer hazards) or vapor hazards from liquid contamination
such as persistent blister or nerve agents. Tanks, some van, and some buildings are example
where this kind of partial shelter from contamination is available. Inside these shelters, soldiers
may be exposed to vapor hazards but not transfer hazards. Masks only posture may be directed
when the risk of liquid contamination does not exist. This must be directed by the Battery
Commander. Commander must balance the value of increased efficiency that mask-only posture
gives against the increased risk it entails. The following situations are appropriate for the maskonly condition:
d. MOPP READY: The mask is carried and the remaining item is readily available.
e. MOPP ZERO:
The protective mask is carried with the load bearing equipment,
and Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST), overboots and gloves are
readily available to the individual. MOPP 0 may be used when the enemy has air CBRN
capability but chemical warfare has not been utilized. The JSLIST will be left in its vapor barrier
container.
f. MOPP 1: The JSLIST is worn in MOPP 1. In hot weather, the overgarments can be
worn directly over the underwear and the coat may be left open for ventilation. The trousers
should remain closed. The M-9 paper is attached to the overgarments. The protective mask is
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worn with the load bearing equipment and the overboots and gloves are readily available. MOPP
1 will be used when the enemy has initiated chemical warfare in the theater of operations.
MOPP 1 reduces the reaction time needed for protection against chemical attack by 50%.
g. MOPP 2: The JSLIST and overboots are worn in MOPP 2. The mask is carried with
the load bearing equipment and the gloves are readily available, preferably carried. In hot
weather, the coat may be left open for ventilation, but the trousers remain closed. MOPP 2 will
be used when the enemy has initiated chemical warfare in the theatre of operation.
h. MOPP 3: The JSLIST, overboots, and protective mask are worn in MOPP 3. The
gloves are carried by the individual. In hot weather, the coat and mask hood can be worn open
for ventilation. MOPP 3 is used when enemy attack is imminent. It also reduces the reaction
time needed for protection against enemy attack by approximately 90% however; its interference
with work become significant. Vision is obscured, heat stress becomes a major factor, and
psychological adjustment problem will be evident.
i. MOPP 4: In MOPP 4 all protective gear is worn. All items are worn closed and
maximum protection is achieved. MOPP 4 will be used when the unit has been attacked, moves
into an unknown area after chemical warfare has been initiated or is located in the boundaries of
a hazard prediction. Efficiency of personnel in MOPP 4 will decrease rapidly due to increased
physical and psychological stress factors.
j. MOPP levels are as follows:
LEVEL
MOPP READY
OVERGARMENTS OVERBOOTS
MASK
GLOVES
WITHIN 2 HRS
WITHIN2 HRS
CARRIED
WITHIN 2 HRS
REACH
REACH
REACH
0
*READILY
*READILY
CARRIED
CARRIED
AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE
1
WORN (OPEN OR *READILY
CARRIED
CARRIED
CLOSED)
AVAILABLE
2
WORN (OPEN OR WORN
CARRIED
CARRIED
CLOSED)
3
WORN (OPEN OR WORN
WORN
CARRIED
CLOSED
4
WORN (OPEN OR WORN
WORN
WORN
CLOSED
*NOTE: Readily available means the gear is available to the soldier so that it can be put on
within 8 minutes.
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k. Marking. When in MOPP 1-4 all soldiers will print their last name and in black on OD
green tape on the right breast pocket and on the rear of the mask's hood. M9 paper will be placed
on the uniform as pictured below:
26. WEARING DOSIMETRY EQUIPMENT:
a. Wearing Tactical Dosimetry Equipment: each soldier in 1-44 AMD Battery will be
required to wear a DT236 Dosimeters. AN/PDR75 Radiac Meter will be used by the Company/
Battery CBRN NCO’S to monitor and record the reading on the DT236 chip. All members of the
Company/ Battery will wear the DT236 constantly once first the likelihood of nuclear weapons
use has been determined by higher headquarters. The AN/UDR 13 Radiac meter will be used to
determine the total dose of all soldiers when the commander, Platoon leader or team leader needs
to know the total dose personnel have received while in a radiological enviroment. The AN/UDR
13 will be worn on the pistol belt of assigned operator. The DT 236 reading will be used to
determine PLT RES and commander OEG.
27. MARKING CONTAMINATED AREA: Chemical, radiological and biological
contaminated terrain and obstacles will be identified and marked with the use of the M256
Chemical Detector Kit, M-8 paper, M-9 Paper, and Marking Sets.
(1) Radiological area: Radiological markers will be used on all probable routs leading into
the contaminated area where the dose rate reaches 1 cGy per hour measured 1 meter above the
ground.
(2) Chemical/Biological area: Appropriate markers will be placed along the contamination
boundary. Markers will be placed in such a manner that they are visible from one marker to the
next and encompass as much of the contamination as possible.
(3) If mission and time permits, CBRN markers will be periodically adjusted to
compensate for reduction in contamination.
(4) When abandoning an area to threat forces, contamination markers can be removed if
tactical advantage can be gained by their removal.
(5) Chemical markers will have the type of agent if known. If unknown, put "UNKNOWN'.
Date and time of detection are placed on the front of the marker.
(6) Radiological markers will have the dose rate, date and time of reading, and date and
time of burst, if known place on the front of the marker.
28. MARKING CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT: The same information for all types of
contamination will apply to equipment. If the equipment is too small for a marker, place a tag on
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the equipment until it can be decontaminated or disposed of properly. Place the small equipment
together and surround it with markers starting with the area that is contaminated.
(1) Electronic Equipment: For chemical contamination, wipe all metal electronic cases
with M295/M100. If chemical agent is identified as HD, allow 30 minutes contact time. For
other than chemical agents wait 10 minutes. Wipe thoroughly with damp cloth, dry, and wipe
with designated oil. For radiological contamination, brush, wipe, or vacuum contamination from
equipment.
(2) Optics: Wipe optical system with a soft, non abrasive material such as lens-cleaning
tissue, cotton wadding or soft cloth dipped in hot, soapy water. Small optical surfaces can be
deconed with M291. Radiological contamination should be blown off with a stream of air or
wiped off with hot, soapy water. Rinse by wiping with a sponge dipped in clean water.
(3) Ammunition: Decon contaminated ammunition with cool, soapy water. Apply with
M100/M17 LDA or with brushes, mops, rag, or brooms. Cool, soapy water is the preferred
decontaminant for all types of contamination.
(4) Canvas Items: These items include load-carrying equipment and web gear. Decon is
difficult. If the item must be deconned, boiling for one hour in soapy water is the preferred
decontamination method for CHEM/BIO contamination. Radioactive contamination can be
removed by brushing, then washing. It may also be vacuumed. Dispose of large canvas items,
such as tents (excluding shelter halves), vehicle cargo, can and seat canvas be used for protection
of supplies and equipment, and worn tracked vehicle canvas. Dispose of items by burying before
the unit exits the contaminated area.
(5) Food and Water: If water becomes contaminated, contact medical personnel. Water
treatment specialists must test and treat the water in a CBRN environment. Direct contaminated
food questions to veterinary medicine personnel. Place contaminated food items into three groups
for handling;
Group I
Canned and unopened items
exposed only to the vapors
of the agents.
*
Generally safe to issue to
to personnel after a brief
period of out door airing
to remove clinging vapors.
Group II
Canned and unopened items
contaminated with a liquid
chemical agent.
*
Strip off the outer contaminaed covering and examine the
inner layer to determine if
agent penetration has
occurred.
*
If it has, continue stripping
off layers until an uncontaminated layer is reached.
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Group III
Unpackaged or poorly
packaged items exposed to
an agent in either vapor or
liquid form.
*
If the agent has penetrated to
the food, place it in Group III
*
Decon only when absolutely
necessary.
If in doubt, throw it out!
Do not use or decon items in
Group III without help of
veterinary or water treatment
personnel.
*
*
CONTAMINATION MARKERS (NATO)
Because of the potential effects po s e d by chemical or biological agents on personnel, markers
have been devised to identify areas contaminated by these agents or areas which contain chemical
mines. When a contaminated area has been identified, its boundaries are marked with
contamination markers. Signs used for marking contaminated areas are standard throughout
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
A NATO marker is a right-angled isosceles triangle. The base is approximately 28 centimeters
(11 ½ inches) and the sides are 20 centimeters (8 inches). It has holes used for hanging.
It may be placed on boundary fences, poles, trees, or rocks. Place a sign with the point of the
triangle facing down.
The United States marks contaminated areas with the CBRN Contamination
Marking Set. It contains everything needed to mark an area - flags, ribbon, crayons, mounting
stakes, and a carrying container. TM 3-9905-001-10 describes the kit and its use.
A NATO CBRN Marking Set is available and bears the stock n u m b e r NSN 9905-12-124-5995.
If units do not have the kit available, they can make the signs out of available metal, plastic, or
wood. These field expedient signs must be of standard shapes, sizes, and colors.
Areas which are found to be contaminated with more than one type of contamination will be
marked with markers of each type of contamination.
The color and size permits easy identification. The color indicates the type of contamination.
The primary or background color indicates the general hazard. The secondary color gives hazard
specifics. Identified contaminated areas are marked unless they are to be abandoned to Threat
Forces. Information concerning the contamination is printed on the front
of the marker. When placing contamination markers in position, the markers should be
placed at short intervals around the contaminated area. Markers should be prominently displayed
on roads or paths leading into the contaminated
area.
Fluorescent paint used on the markers will make them more visible during hours of darkness.
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Equipment evacuated from a contaminated area must be marked. The type of
agent and current date and time should be posted on the markers with a
marker placed on each side, the front, and rear of the equipment
29. CONTAMINATED TERRAIN AND OBSTACLES: All markers will have the same
information as a contaminated area. It will be positioned so that the avenue of approach and
obstacles are clearly visible.
30. REPLACEMENT OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT IN A CONTINGENCY:
a. Unit needs to establish procedures for replacing training equipment with wartime
equipment upon notification of a contingency. Unit will automatically replace training items
upon transition to war procedures should cover at least the following:
(1) Take one filter canister and hood out of ICE pack and replace training one on
M40/M42 mask.
(2) Take one set of protective gloves and booties.
(3) Take out one roll of M9 and M8 paper out and use as directed.
(4) Take out one box of RSDL/M291 skin decon packets and place in mask
carrier.
c. Unit should instruct soldiers to immediately dispose of training equipment or establish a
central collection point, whichever system is used; all soldiers must be informed of what
is training and what is contingency.
d. The CBRN NCO will submit the necessary requisition (2765-1) for new stock of CBRN
equipment. This will be submitted to the Company Supply where it will be forwarded to
BN S4. Platoons attached to supporting units will utilize the same procedures utilizing the
BN Supply or their supporting unit’s CBRN representative. Re-supply will be carried out at
the Bn Supply Point (this location will be in an uncontaminated are if possible).
Replacement of Canister Elements
a.
Replacement of filter elements will be IAW FM 3-11.4.
b.
Soldiers will replace canisters in their own mask.
c.
Filters that have to be replaced due to use of C/B agents will be contaminated with that
agent, so filters will have to be treated as extremely dangerous when exchanging them.
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d.
Canisters will change when ordered to do so by the commander.
e.
Canisters will be replaced when they become saturated with water.
f.
Canisters with cracks, dents on a seam, or holes will be replaced.
g.
Upon notification that the lot number is out dated the canister will be replaced (SB 3-30-2
Serviceability Update).
In a tactical situation all serviceable filter elements (contaminated and uncontaminated) will be
disposed of by crushing the connector and burying elements in plastic bags under at least six inches
of earth. If the canisters are contaminated the area will be marked as contaminated.
(Resupply and Request of CBRN Defense Equipment)
1. The CBRN NCO will submit the necessary requisition (2765-1) for new stock of CBRN
equipment. This will be submitted to the Company where it will be forwarded to BN S4. Platoons
attached to supporting units will utilize the same procedures utilizing the BN TOC or their
supporting unit’s CBRN representative. Re-supply will carried out at the Bn Supply Point (this
location will be in an uncontaminated are if possible).
2. Each Company will report CDE shortage to BN CBRN Staff/Supply. Upon request the BN
CBRN Staff will inform the ALOC/S4 on all the CDE items that are needed. The ALOC will
process the request through Brigade and reply on status of items.
a.
a.
CDE Funds:
(1)
CDE Funds, when allocated, will be used to on replenish CBRN
stocks materials only.
(2)
S4 with coordination from the CBRN NCO will allocate the funds
to each unit. Funds will be broken down quarterly.
(3)
Unit CBRN NCOs will forecast what they plan to spend their
money on by identifying the item, quantity, unit cost and total cost.
This will be reported to the BN CBRN NCO.
Lot Numbers upon receipt of all new equipment, the following will be performed:
(1)
A comparison between the lot numbers printed on the factory box and on the
individual item. Compare the lot number on the factory box and individual
boxes contained within.
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b.
(2)
JSLIST may need to have the lot number written on the factory pack. If this is
the case, transcribe the lot number on the suit factory pack in indelible marker
before the shipping container is disposed of.
(3)
Shelf life items are often given extensions after testing. If the shelf life of any
lot number item is extended, line through the old expiration date and write the
new expiration date on it.
Monthly CDE Inventories will be completed prior to the last Wednesday in each month
and turned in the BN CBRN section. In addition to the monthly CDE report, the
following information is required as well:
(1)
The CDE report must be signed by the unit commander verifying the report
accuracy will be attached to the report.
(2)
Document numbers for all critical shortages.
(3)
Current status on all unserviceable equipment.
(4)
Calibration/wipe test data
(5)
A list of the CBRN Control Party and the CBRN teams.
31. TACTICAL PROCEDURES FOR REQUISITIONING AND ISSUING CBRN
EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES (IPE) AND MEDICAL CDE.
a. Company/ Battery will normally store their own Chemical Defense Equipment (CDE), to
include unit basic load of decontamination supplies and individual protective equipment.
b. As much as is feasible, Company/ Battery will issue CDE supplies to individual Soldiers.
Section/elements deploying separately or operating independently of the Company/ Battery will
have their own CDE equipment for limited chemical defense.
c. Company/ Battery CBRN NCOs and supply sergeants will monitor levels of CDE items in
their Company. They will notify 1SG and Company/ Battery CDR when elements need
issue/resupply of contingency CDE items.
d. Company/ Battery will requisition contingency items through the Bn S4/ALOC.
e. Nerve Agent Antidote Kits (NAAK) will be issued to subordinate unit.
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32. INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (IPE):
Individual Protective Equip
IPE
Package #1
IPE
Package # 2
IPE
Training
Joint Service Lightweight Integrated
Suit Technology (JSLIST)
1
1
1
Gloves, Chemical Protective
1
1
1
RSDL/M291 Skin Decon Kit (SDK)
1 Kit
1
1
M295 Decon Kit, Squad/Equip (DKIE)
1 Kit
1
1
Filter Element/Canister
1
1
1
M8 Detection Paper
1
1
1
M9 Detection Paper
1
1 Roll per 5 soldiers 1 Roll per
For IPE 1 & 2
10 soldiers
Helmet Cover
1
1
0
JSLIST Bag
1
1
0
NOTE:
1. The BOI for the RSDL, M291, M295 is 3 kits, 2 for IPE and 1 for training, (20 kit/box)
6. The 2nd CBRN bag will be used for the Training suit and then used for the 2nd IPE.
33.
OPERATIONAL EXPOSURE GUIDANCE. (OEG)
a. Operational Exposure Guidance gives the Commander a flexible system of radiation
exposure control. Establishing the OEG helps keep radiation exposure to a minimum. The
commander uses OEG to select unit with low radiation exposure to perform the mission.
b. FM 3-3 provides detailed information on establishing a unit OEG. These procedures
aid in the successful employment of a unit while keeping the exposure of personnel to a
minimum. OEG is the key for contamination avoidance in radioactive fallout areas. Unit
exposures data will be maintained at all levels of command and are based on reading obtained at
the platoon level. The following Radiation Exposure Status (RES) and degree of risk exposure
has been established for total commutative dose.
EXPOSURE
STATUS
TOTAL/PASS CUM DOS
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RES-0
No previous exposure
Negligible Risk: Less than or equal to
50cGy. Moderate Risk: Less than or
equal to 70cGy. Emergency Risk: Less
than or equal 150cGy.
RES-1
Greater than 0cGy but less than
or equal to 70cGy.
Negligible Risk: Less than or equal to
10cGy. Moderate Risk: Less than or
equal to 30cGy. Emergency Risk: Less
than or equal to 110cGY.
RES-2
Greater than 70cGy but less than
or equal to 150cGy.
Any further exposure is considered to
exceed a negligible or moderate risk.
Emergency Risk: Less than or equal to
40cGy.
RES-3
Greater than 150cGy.
All further exposure will exceed the
Emergency risk.
c. The three degrees of risk are defined below:
(1) Negligible Risk: This is associated with 1% incidence of casualties or 2.5%
incidence of nuisance effects. Nuisance effects on the nuclear battlefield are eardrum rupture,
first degree burns and vomiting from radiation effects which may cause a significant degree of
temporary performance degradation in a soldier. A negligible risk is considered acceptable.
(2) Moderate Risk: This risk level is associated with 2.5% incidence of casualties or
5% incidence of nuisance effects. Moderate risk should not be exceeded if troops are expected to
operate at full efficiency.
(3) Emergency Risk: 5% of troops exposed to emergency risk levels will become
ineffective. A Large number will suffer effects. Emergency risk should be accepted only when it
is absolutely necessary.
d. Commander may reclassify unit from a more serious to a less serious radiation exposure
status upon the advice of the division surgeon, and only after observation of actual state of health
of exposed personnel.
e. Each separate unit will maintain a Radiation Exposure Record for all assigned and attached
personnel in its unit. All units are to send updated status to Bn who will send up to E-MAIN
NLT 1900 hours each day.
f. The radiation exposure status for the individual soldiers is assumed to be the same as the
platoon to which the soldier is assigned. When evacuated or reassigned the Soldier's radiation
exposure status will be annotated in the Soldier's medical record.
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g. Radiation exposure status should be considered confidential and strictly controlled.
h. Information on how to determine categories of exposure and risk criteria can be found in
FM 3-3.
i. The initial OEG will be established by the division CBRNC. The OEG is a degree of
acceptable risk for a particular operation. The Battery commander will express the OEG as a
numerical exposure dose for each of its unit IAW their past exposure history, current operational
plans or orders, and enemy situation.
34. COLD WEATHER OPERATION AND its EFFECTS ON CBRN AGENTS AND
MOPP:
a. Winter conditions will provide favorable conditions for employment of chemical
weapons. Winter climatic conditions will impose additional restriction and complication to
operations in a contaminated environment.
b. Low temperature will increase the persistency of non-persistent agents, persistent agents.
It increases the chance for transferring chemical hazards and subsequently increases
decontamination requirements. Non-persistent agents can actually become persist in nature.
Additionally, as frozen contamination on clothing and equipment warms, it will become a
hazard; body heat, engine heat, or sunlight could result in delayed casualties.
c. Contamination of water sources and additional critical supplies could increase the
workload and tie up logistical channels. Decontaminates are less effective in low temperatures
and water sources may be frozen and not usable.
d. Maintenance procedures will be hampered and the protective capability of protective
overgarments reduced or destroyed by POL and other fluids encountered by maintenance
personnel. Repairs may take 1.5 or more times longer due to degradation from stress and head
build-up when forced to operate in protective clothing and equipment. Winterization kits for
protective equipment will be required.
e. Procedures for Operation in a CBRN Environment. To fight and win under CBRN
conditions requires the application of three fundamentals of CBRN defense: Contamination
avoidance, protection, and decontamination. This can only be successful if soldiers are trained to
standard. FM 3-3, 3-4, 3-5, and 3-7 are only a few references used as guidelines in CBRN
operations.
35. CHEMICAL RECON/MONITORING AND SURVEY:
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a. Chemical and biological reconnaissance, monitoring and survey unit (CB) teams
maintain special equipment and monitor the area of operation for contamination whenever
chemical or biological weapons have been, or suspected of having been used.
b. The types of Recon/Survey Techniques:
(1) Route (along a specified route from SP to RP).
(2) Point (a specific point).
(3) Area (a generalized area).
c. CBRN Recon teams determine the following information:
(1) If chemical agents are present.
(2) If present, type of agent.
(3) When and where the agent was first detected.
(4) Clear routes through the area, if available.
d. Required Equipment:
(1) ICAM, M4 JCAD Alarm, M256 Kits, M8, and M9 Chemical Agent Detection
Paper.
(2) DA Form 1971-2-R, radio communication, MOPP Gear, Individual Chemical
Equipment (ICE) packs, CBRN Contamination Marking Set.
(3) Maps with routes, overlay, protractors, watches with second hand.
e. Higher Headquarters (Battery, division, or supported brigade) will direct surveys as
required.
f. The CBRN control party will brief the survey teams prior to departure. They will
cover, as a minimum, contamination possible or expected and threat.
36. PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL HAZARDS
1. The below listed items are considered hazardous material and posses special
disposal requirements:
a.
Decontaminating Solution #2 (DS-2)
(1)
Obtain an over pack drum and place 2 inches of vermiculite or
similar packing material (floor sweep) in the bottom of the drum.
(2)
Place cans in the drum, allowing at least 2 inches between cans
and fill the empty spaces with vermiculite. Continue this
process until the over pack drum is full.
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(3)
b.
c.
d.
Seal the drum and turn it in through the supply system/ hazmat
personnel as “DS-2, CLASS III CORROSIVE” waste. Mark the
drum with corrosive material signs (UN CLASS 8).
Super Tropical Bleach (STB)
(1)
Turn this in as a chlorine agent.
(2)
Mark the 55lb drum with a chlorine marker (UN CLASS 2).
(3)
No special packing is required.
M256/256A1 Chemical Detector Kit
(1)
Prepare the kits for turns in by, opening all detector-samplers
within the kits, crush all the ampoules and allow the samplers to
dry.
(2)
Once dried, re-pack the detector-samplers in the original foil
pack and replace all packs in the original container.
(3)
Mark all kits as a class poison (UN CLASS 6).
(4)
Mark the kits with the following information:
DANGER-POISON NOT LESS THAN 2.6 MILLIGRAMS OF
MERCURIC CYANIDE
(5)
If there is more than one kit, pack them together and insure that
both the kits and the box are marked with the above information.
(6)
Turn the kits in through the supply system/ hazmat personnel as
poisonous material.
C2A1 Canisters
(1)
First insure you have established a one for one exchange.
(2)
Pack all unserviceable elements in a plastic bag and mark it as
hazardous waste.
(3)
When enough filters have accumulated, pack them in an over
pack drum (without over pack material) and label them as
hazardous waste (40CFR, Part 262.32).
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(4)
e.
Turn the drum in through the supply system/ hazmat personnel
as hazard who will contact hazard yard at 288-7627.
M291 Individual Skin Decon Kits
(1)
Turn these kits in as a corrosive through the supply system as
unserviceable excess.
(2)
Pack kits in bulk (no special packing requirement) and mark the
box as corrosive (UN CLASS 8).
f.
M295 Equipment Decon Kits (Same as item e)
g.
M8/M9 Detector Paper
h.
M88/ICAM
(1)
If possible stop all movement through area.
(2)
Notify the unit CBRN NCO/OIC immediately.
(3)
Get authorized personnel out of the area.
(4)
Direct authorized personnel to the accident site.
(5)
Stay on site until released by controlling authorities.
37. RADIOLOGICAL AND MONITORING SURVEY:
a. Radiological Monitoring (RM). Unit RM tams maintain special equipment and
monitor the area of operation for contamination whenever nuclear weapon has been or are
suspected of having been employed.
b. Two types of Monitoring:
(1) Periodic Monitoring. All teams will take hourly reading on their
AN/VDR 2s whenever the tactical situation indicates weapons were used. Recording is required
when the dose-rate is 1 cGy/hr or above.
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(2) Continuous Monitoring. Reading will be taken every 15 minutes until
peak dose rate. Reading will be taken every 30 minutes after peak dose rate. Reading will end
either on order or when dose rate falls below 1 cGy/hr for three consecutive readings.
c. Radiological surveys will be conducted on order from higher headquarters.
(1) Personnel. At least one survey team with two additional personnel
detailed to the team for the security/communications element.
(2) Equipment. Survey teams will have AN/VDR-2 Radiac sets and UDR
13 or DT 236 dosimeters, CBRN contamination marking set, DA Form 1971-10-R, radio with
spare battery, map with routes, overlay, and protractor, watch with second hand pen or pencil.
(3) Action. Survey team will be briefed by CBRN control party.
Continuous monitoring will occur in addition to require readings. Continuous monitoring of
UDR-13 or DT 236 dosimeters will occur. Teams will mark areas as directed. Teams will go
through unit decon site prior to returning to unit area.
(4) Teams will be debriefed by CBRN control party. The control party
will submit information obtained during debriefing to higher headquarters.
38. INTELLIGENCE AND BRIEFING:
a. Intelligence:
(1) Intelligence for CBRN defense is derived both through combat and technical intelligence
channels.
(2) Every individual soldier is a potential source of CBRN information.
(3) Individual soldiers should be briefed on the importance of reporting to
the chain of command any threat material that is sighted.
(4) All CP elements are designated as an information source in the CBRN
warning and reporting system (CBRN 1 - CBRN 4).
(5) All CP elements will forward threat material collected by individuals
of the unit by the guidance provided from the Brigade.
b. Briefings:
(1) The commander will be notified of the following areas, at a minimum, by the
control party at the daily scheduled briefings:
(a) Current Radiation status.
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(b) Location of contaminated areas and their affect on the tactical
situation.
(c) Current CBRN situation to include current threat warning posture and weather.
(d) CBRN defensive measures, i.e. MOPP levels or changes in first aid or
protective measures.
(e) Location of supporting chemical unit.
(f) Status of CBRN personnel and equipment.
39. RADIATION ACCIDENT:
1. When a radiation accident occurs, the Company/ Battery RSO will:
a. Keep all personnel as far as possible from the area.
b. Perform any lifesaving measures.
c. if there is a fire or danger of fire, contact nearest Fire Department.
d. Detain all personnel involved with the incident or potentially contaminated personnel
until the arrival of the RAIRA team, except injured individuals and local nations. No use of
force will be used.
e. Record names, addresses, destinations, and phone numbers of personnel who can not be
persuaded to remain on the scene.
f. Eating, drinking, and smoking in the area is prohibited.
g. Shut off heating and air conditioning equipment if airborne contamination is present.
h. Notify Company/ Battery RSO.
2. Damage Equipment Storage:
a. Put on rubber or latex gloves.
b. Wrap the broken device in a double plastic bag and seal it. Place the package in a
cardboard box. Label the box with the isotope, NSN, nomenclature, and serial numbers - (i.e.
"CAUTION-BROKEN TRITIUM (H3) DEVICE-DO NOT OPEN, NSN, NCI, AND
SERIAL NUMBER").
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c. Store broken device in outdoor, restricted storage areas, such as a locked cage or conex. If the
device is a weapon system, secure it in a metal wall locker and store in arms room.
d. Dispose of used gloves as radioactive waste and wash hands thoroughly.
e. Restrict entry to storage area. Storage area should be identified with sign posted with
"CAUTION-RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL". Signs should be posted at all entrances to areas.
40. TRAINING MANAGEMENT:
a. Unit training will conform to the CBRN task, conditions, and standards which are prescribed
in the appropriate ARTEP.
b. Unit CBRN training will incorporate the wearing of full MOPP semi-annual by
integrating applicable critical unit tasks during this period. This includes radio communication
while in MOPP 4.
c. Progressive increments should be done before proceeding with the extended period. See
FM 3-4 for guidelines on work rates while in MOPP.
d. All MOPP 4 exercises will be annotated on the unit training schedule and be conducted
while performing operational mission training (garrison) or tactical mission operation (field) for
a minimum of 4 hours semi-annually.
e. Unit assigned M20 collective protective shelter system will erect and operate the shelters
in conjunction with the MOPP 4 exercise.
(1) M4 JCAD Team:
(a) Consists of one primary and one alternate operator for each chemical
agent alarm M4 JCAD authorized by MTOE.
(b) The alarm teams will ensure that alarms are employed properly and are
operational at all times.
(c) The team should train a minimum of 12 hours quarterly on tasks
critical to wartime mission. See FM 3-3 for field set up.
(2) Chemical Agent Detection Team:
(a) Consist of one primary and one alternate operator for each chemical
agent alarm M4 JCAD and M256A1 kit authorized by MTOE. Normally each squad is
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authorized one M256A1 kit. Each team will have one CBRN marking kit in addition to the
M256 kit.
(b) Detection teams will provide chemical detection capabilities to a unit.
A team may be included in the survey and monitoring team when sent out on a mission. Each
team will be proficient in the use of the CBRN warning and reporting system and GTA 3-6-3.
(c) The detection team should train a minimum of 12 hours quarterly on
outlined in the CBRN Rodeo checklist. Teams should also train with the M256 detection kits.
Sending CBRN reports with protective mask on and marking contaminated areas using CBRN
marking kit should also be trained.
(3) Decontamination Team:
(a) Consists of One (1) NCOIC (E6 or above) plus a minimum of twenty
(20) enlisted personnel
(b) The decontamination team will provide unit level personnel to run all
MOPP gear exchanges, run detailed troop decon stations and assist in the detailed equipment
decon. The NCOIC will assist in the supervision of all operations at the decon site and ensure
orderly flow of equipment and personnel through the decon stations. Each enlisted member will
assist contaminated personnel at his station to perform the correct measures to decon themselves
and their equipment.
(c) The decontamination team should train a minimum of 12 hours
quarterly on the M17 SANATOR Decon Apparatus IAW decon procedures outlined in FM 3-5.
41. CBRN ROOM ADMINISTRATION: Unit CBRN Room administration is made up of
documents relating to the unit's CBRN operational capabilities. The following documents are
required in order to maintain an effective CBRN defense program.
a. CBRN Defense Team Appointment Orders: All personnel assigned to the unit CBRN
Defense Team are required to have local unit appointment orders. These orders must have the
following information listed:
(1) Effective Date: The date the individuals were assigned to perform the duty.
(2) Personal Information: Name, Rank, SSN, DEROS/ETS.
(3) Authority: The regulation that authorizes the duty position.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Unit Control party:
Decontamination Team:
Chemical Equipment primary and Alternate Operators:
Radiological Equipment Primary and Alternate operators:
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(4) Purpose: To assist the unit commander and all assigned personnel in matters pertaining to
the above additional duty.
(5) Period: Until officially relieved, released from appointment or assignment, or until official
DEROS/PCS.
(6) Special Instructions:
(a) Unit Control Party: Their mission is to insure a comprehensive CBRN
defense program is established and to advise the commander on all aspects of CBRN defense.
(b) Decontamination Team: Their mission is to operate the unit's
decontamination points, to include hasty equipment; detailed troop and detailed equipment decon
points.
(c) Chemical Detection and Alarm Operators: Their mission is to operate
and emplace the equipment, provide early warning, reconnaissance, identification of agents, and
mark contaminated areas.
(d) Radiological Equipment Operators: Their mission is to operate and
employ the equipment to provide radiological detection, reconnaissance, identification of agents,
and mark contaminated areas.
b. CBRN In processing Checklist: At a minimum each individual will be checked on the
following items:
(1) Mask: Fitted and tested using the M41 PATS, unit without the M41 PATS
will uses Banana Oil.
(2) Optical Inserts: If required, do they have them? If not make appointment to
have them made ASAP.
(3) MOPP Suit: Fitted and issued to individual.
(4) Team member: Does individual serve on CBRN defense team? If yes,
publish appointment orders.
c. CBRN Out processing Checklist: At a minimum each individual will be checked on the
following:
(1) Mask: Cleaned, sanitized and DA Form 2404 completed
(2) Inserts: If required, make sure they are removed from the mask when turned
in.
(3) JSLIST. Turned in.
(4) ICE Pack: Remove from active list and items redistributed.
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(5) Team Members: Does individual serve on CBRN defense team? If yes,
replace appointment orders.
d. Required DA Forms and blank forms.
e. CBRN Room filing system: All CBRN Rooms will maintain its own filing system.
Filing system will conform to MARKS regulation.
f. Shelf Life Monitoring System: The following is a list of CBRN Equipment within the
battery with Shelf Life Date. The expiration dates of these items are solely based on the DLA
number and/or the manufacture date of each item. The following equipment are to be monitored
IAW the CBRN Equipment Shelf life Listing, dated 15 march, 1999.
g. C2/A1 Canisters (2) M256 Chemical Agent Detector Kit (3) STB - also in the event of
leakage or corrosion (4) DS2 - also in the event of leakage or corrosion (5) BDOs (6) GVOs (7)
BVOs (8) Cover, Helmet CP (9) Chemical Protective Gloves (10) M256 Detect Kit (11) DS2
(12) STB (13) M9 Paper (14) Decon Kit (15) M295 Decon Kit (16) M273 Maint Kit.
42. OPTICAL INSERT PROGRAM
* See Battery’s Optical Insert Book
(This SOP was last updated July 2011)
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