VII CORPS TIPS FOR WINNING IN A CHEMICAL ENVIRONMENT

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Subject: VII CORPS TIPS FOR WINNING IN A CHEMICAL ENVIRONMENT            

Unit: VII CORPS   

Parent  Organization: ARCENT      

Box ID: BX000257

Folder Seq #:         55

Document Number:         25


















                                                  WARNING         REPORTING
                                                    Upgrade MOPP and avoidance measures as CW threat increases.
                                                    Ensure CHFM/OPNS personnel maintain chem downwind msg.
                                                    if attacked. send immediate warning to SUBORD/ADJACENT units.
                                                  o Send NBC-1 RPT to next higher. Assess situation/prov-ide follow up.

                                                  DECON
                                                  i M25SAI is your personal dooon kit. know how to 6$e it
                                                  i Always mask before attempting any deceit.
                                                  o Remember it I packet for I min.. 8 2 P@ for 2 to 3 min.
                                                  0 Decon ears, face. neck and inside of mask. it contaminated,
                                                  o For mask hood dean, use packet x2. then #I.
                                                  a Set priorities. Decon only mission essential equipment.

                                                  IST AID
                                                  s Pyridostigmine Bromide (PB) pills enhance the action of the NAAK.
                                                  a When directed. I PB pill every 8 hours until told to stop.
                                                  & Nerve agent self aid: NAAK # 1: pull. press, hold-10 sec.: t 2; pull
                                                    press oxime. hold 10-sec.. wait 10 min.; give 2d injection if
                                                    symptoms have not decreased. Give third injwion w)i 5 min. It no
                                                    improvement. treat for shock.
S with no time
                                                    delay.
                                                  o Nerve Symptoms: Eirly-Runny Nose, Tearing Eyes, Headache,
                                                    Difficulty Breathing. Cramps, Nausea
                                                    SEVERE: Confused Behavior. Pinpointed Pupils. Vomiting.
                                                    Convulsions.
                                                  o far aid for blister agents is decon self and treat for blisterr,/burns.

                                                  DETECTION
                                                  a MS Al DETECTOR and M43 alarm provide primary'local attack
                                                    warnings.
                                                  o Maximize standoff distances. Plan for battery useage.
                                                  o When M43 Atarm goes off. mask and give vocal. visual signal and
                                                    mozal-on-metal alarrn.
                                                  9 Use M256AI to determine when to unmask. Distribute across unit.
                                                  . When reading MS paper at night. use shielded white right.

                                                  LEADER CONSIDERATIONS
                                                  o Practice contamination avoidance. Cover exposed supplieslequip.
                                                  o Plan for water resupply. Use prefi(ied canteens.
                                                  o Reduce MOPP/MOVE TO CLEAN AREA ASAP as mi@n permits.
                                                  o Review SOP!wargame actions in advance with [drs.
                                                  o Train on CW defense daily. Be confident. 'rime spent planningi ing.
                                                    today will ensure future success and victory.

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File Room = jun96_declassified
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Box ID = BX000257
Unit = VII CORPS
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Subject = VII CORPS TIPS FOR WINNING IN A CHEMICAL ENVIRON
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Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 12-JUL-1996