DOCTRINAL EMPLOYMENT OF NBC PROTECTIVE COVERS NBC PC

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Subject: DOCTRINAL EMPLOYMENT OF NBC PROTECTIVE COVERS NBC PC            

Unit: ARCENT      

Parent Organization: CENTCOM     

Box ID: BX000420

Folder Title: HISTORIANS BACKGROUND MATERIAL FILES - G3 NBC MIS 4  OF 4                                       

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                                               FACT SHEET
             SUBJECT: Doctrinal Employment of NBC Protective Covers (NBC-PC)

             I. Description. The NBC Protective Cover (NBC-PC) is a self-extinguishing,
             impermeable, multiple reinforced plastic sheeting. The NBC-PC is used to
             protect equipment and supplies from liquid contamination thereby reducing the
             decontamination requirement following a Chemioal-Biologioal (CB) attack.
             2. Characteristics.
                 a. The NBC-PC will protect against liquid chemical (THDI VXo TGD)T T-2
             toxint and liquid agents of biological origin. The protective cover retains
             Its protective characteristics for a minimum of thirty days. Howevers once
             it's exposed to a liquid agent or radioactive dust particles, the cover will
             prevent penetration for a minim= of 24 hours. The NBC-PC is not affected by
             POL products and according to initial test results, it may actually increase
             resistance to penetration if it is coated with POL products. However, POL
             products cause the cover to become stiffp increasing the likelihood of
             cracking and peeling of the protective layers. The NBC-PC is designed to
             reduce decontamination requirements and therefore it is notp in itself,
             reusable after contamination.

                b. The NBC-PC may be:
                    (1) Written on using oo=on ink or felt tip marker to allow easy
             marking and identification of contents covered or time in use.
                    (2) Be used under all battlefield conditions including dust, smoke,
             aerosols rain, togv salt water spray, salt fog, and haze.
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                c.  Additional Specifications.
                    (1) Shelf-life in Storage       10 years
                    (2) weight                      115 pounds to 130 pounds
                    (3) Dimensions                 3OOxl2 and l4Ox2O
             3. Method of Employment.
                a. If intelligence sources indicate that the opposing force has a liquid
             agent dissemination capability, erect or cover those items that are considered
             to be subject to contamination. Use the NBC-PC to cover supplies, palletst
             equipment etc., to provide the using unit with a readily available and
             versatile contamination avoidance measure. It will also provide overhead
             contamination protection for individual and crew served weapons fighting
             positions and maintenance work areas. It can provide an impermeable ground

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File Room = jul96_declassified
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Box ID = BX000420
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Parent Organization = CENTCOM
Folder Title = HISTORIANS BACKGROUND MATERIAL FILES - G3 NBC MIS 4 OF 4
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Subject = DOCTRINAL EMPLOYMENT OF NBC PROTECTIVE COVERS NB
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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 = 22-NOV-1996