NBC OVERVIEW

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                1.(U) Submitted by Ilth ADA Bdo NBC, Cpt Henderson, AV978-5624

                2.(U) Operation Desert Shiold/Storn

                3.(U) KEYWORDS: MOPP Serviceability/Disposal

                4.(U) Title: Chemical Protective overgarment Wear-life,
                Serviceability and Disposal

                5.(U) Observation: Much confusion existed as to the wear-life and
                disposal of the NBC overgarment.

                6.(U) Discussion: On 15 Jan 91, ARCENT directed all units to MOPP
                level one. This required units to break open the vapor barrier
                bag and don new suits. Three days later we were directed to
                reduce MOPP level. There was a lot of confusion as to how long
                the suits lasted once the barrier bag was broken. Specifically,
                the confusion was over whether the suit life was determined by
                number of days out of the vapor bag, or days of continuous wear.

                7.(U) Lessons Learned: None.

                8.(U) Recommended Action: Incorporate NBC overgarment wear-life,
                serviceability, and disposal into brigade and unit SOP. Also
                recommend that the US Army Chemical School and the Natick Research
   0            and Development Center publish clear guidance on the above subject.

















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Box ID = BX000533
Folder Title = 11TH AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY BDE DESERT SHIELD STORM AAR VOL 1                                    
Unit = ARCENT      
Parent = CENTCOM     
Subject = NBC OVERVIEW