NBC AFTER ACTION FOR OPERATION DESERT STORM

File: 970612_dec96_decls11_0004.txt
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Subject = NBC AFTER ACTION FOR OPERATION DESERT STORM                     

Parent Organization = VARIOUS MC  

Unit = VARIOUS MC  

Folder Title = MAG-13 FWD  COMMAND CHRONOLOGY PART IV  NBC  AFTER ACTION RPT  JAN-FEB 91                       

Document Number =          2

Box ID = BX600103



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         Top i c:

             M-6 MASK CARRIER


         Discussion:


            The carriers for the M-17 field protective mask experienced
            almost immediate deterioration in the extreme temperatures and sandy
            environment. Supply was unable to keep pace with the number of
            carriers which were becoming unserviceable at such a rapid pace.

         Recommendation:


            Research and development should examine this gear to determined
            why it deteriorated so rapidly. Re-en-Forcing the main carrier
            strap at the point where it attaches to the mask case assembly.
            Also discourage the practice of using the mask carrying strap as
            a cartridge belt.

         Topic:

            M-1 CANTEEN DRINKING CAPS


         Discussion:


            During this deployment a large number of malfunctioning canteen
            caps were encountered. The cause for an 8% malfunction rate is
            unknown, however these detective canteen caps were reported
            and possibly exist throughout the rest a+ the Corps' inventory.

         Recommendation:


            This unit of gear will require an individual check by the user
            upon issue.

         Topic:

            M-24 AIRCREW MASK


         Discussion%


            The aircrew mask in the inventory prior to the start of operation
            Desert Storm were given comprehensive test to ensure serviceability.
            The test were Conducted at Camp LeJeune in Dec. 1990. The mask
            experienced an approximate 40% failure rate. The entire inventory
            required a modification to the filter elements. The mask carrying
            case does not adequately protect the mask assembly from the damage.








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