ARMY TECH BASE HIGHLIGHTS FOR OPER DS

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Subject: ARMY TECH BASE HIGHLIGHTS FOR OPER DS                           

Box  ID: BX000426

Document Number:         33

Folder Title: HQ DOA DSS AAR VOL 2 MAIN RPT                                                                   

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Unit: ARCENT      

Parent Organzation: CENTCOM     



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                    i@ develo@ in @ Amy T@ology Base have @ wm their
              fieldingorfLmtuseinaconibatenvironment. 'Iheyinclude:
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              Chemical Agent Monitor, a 5 lb hand-held device which continuously detects and
              measures nerve and blister agents. (CRDEC)
              PATRIOT tactical        defense        . (MICOM)
              ATACMS (Army Tactical bfissile system). WCOM)
              Patient Wrap, CWA (Chemical Weapon Agent) Protective; a fabric for protection of
              casualties in a chemical environment, protects the casualty or patient from all
              known agents for a minimum of 6 hours. @C)
              M291 Sldn Decontamina@ Hit a soldier use item consisting of an
              adsorbent/decontaminating resin (a dry powder-like substance) which is applied
              to sldn areas contaminated by chemical agents. Offers rapid adsorption and
              inactivation of agent. It is nonto:dc and nonirritating. (UERDC)
              Ribavirin, a broad spectrum antiviral drug which may be potentially effective
                        f        m
                      ne o                                       -Congo, prevalent in the
                       ,t. (=he orrhagic fever, Endemic Crimean
              trdcgteoa        C)
              Pa@ Deco            le li@. a modification of the existing litter with synthetic
              nonabsorbable fabric which allow for easier decontamination. (LMRDC)
              Pyridostigmine, an nerve @,,ent pretreatment medication taken by troops in
              anticipation of pending nerve ugent attack. The drug amplifies the effectiveness of
              the current nerve agent antidote kit in preventing nerve agent poisoning. (URDC)

                                                                           road spectrum
                              associated
                                                                           ms. (,MRDC)
              Accelerated Limited Production Urgent (LPU) and fielding of the @etartiller-y
              Round 155mrn XM951(AMCCOM)
              Accelerated LPU of @pped Shaped Charges used for explosive ordinance
              disposal operations. Disposes of mortar, tank, and artillery projectiles,
              submunitions, mines, bombs, grenades, etc. (AMCCOM) - -
              Accelerated enhancement of a Soldi@Explosive Ordinance         (S-EOD)
              RoboticMt This added a video camera and an improved antenna.(LABCOM)






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File Room = jul96_declassified
File Cabinet = Week-29
Box ID = BX000426
Unit = ARCENT
Parent Organization = CENTCOM
Folder Title = HQ DOA DSS AAR VOL 2 MAIN RPT
Folder Seq # = 1
Subject = ARMY TECH BASE HIGHLIGHTS FOR OPER DS
Document Seq # = 12
Document Date =
Scan Date = 25-JUL-1996
Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
Short Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 16-AUG-1996