24TH INFANTRY DIV NBC DEFENSE TRAINING PLAN

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Subject: 24TH INFANTRY DIV NBC DEFENSE TRAINING PLAN                     

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Folder Title: DAILY STAFF JOURNALS ARCENT   3-4 NOV 90                                                        

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                                                        24 October 1990
                            INFORMATION PAPER



         SUBJECT: 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) NBC Defense
         Training Plan.

         1. Purpose. To summarize the key points of the 24th
         Infantry Division's NBC defense training plan.

             Discussion. The 24th Infantry Division NBC defense
         Lraining plan was published on 10 October 1990. The plan
         addresses NBC training at all echelons and establishes
         specific training responsibilities for our commanders and
         slaff. A summary of the plan is as follows.

             a. Conduct training at least twice a week beginning with
         reinforcing individual NBC soldier skills, and unit NBC team
         and control party operations. A specific list of tasks is
         provided in the plan which focuses on only chemical and
         biological defense operations.

             b. Cause each soldier to wear his or her protective mask
         daily in response to local alarm for an NBC attack.

             C. Train in MOPP once a week and gradually acclimatize
         soldiers to MOPP-4 wear. A MOPP wear schedule is provided in
         the plan.

             d. Emplace M8Al alarms and perform daily function check.

             e. Conduct supported and unsupported decon exercises
         periodically. Have key leaders view these operations to
         understand capabilities and concept of operation.

             f. Train leaders in divisional reconnaissance and smoke
         capabilities/employment using our FOX and M1059 systems.

             g. Include NBC as a condition when conducting crew
         drills and collective training. Focus on accomplishing unit
         specific mission essential tasks.

             h. Conduct periodic leader development training and
         control party exercises for brigade and battalion NBC
         personnel. Control party exercises will focus an training
ur ability to operate the NBC warning and
         reporting system.





                                        CPT MCCUE/9-7666-163
                                        ASST DIVISION CHEMICAL OFFICER

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