NBC AFTER ACTION FOR OPERATION DESERT STORM

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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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         Recommendation:


            Additional padding is needed -For the inner surfaces of the
            carrier, and current supplies of out date filter elements should be
            removed from inventories.

         Topic:

            M-6A2 HOOD


         Discussion:


            The hoods +or M-17 series mask are critical items which insures
            the safety of Marines. Due to extreme temperatures and sand.
            This piece of gear deteriorated at a rapid rate. The lack
            replacements -Forced "stop gap" procedures to be implemented.

         Recommendation:

            Increase supplies, and developed a single body hood, -Form
            fitted similarly the one used in the AR-5 System.


         Topic:

         CAM   CHEMICAL AGENT MONITOR


         Discussion:


            The CAM was introduced to the KTO with numerous unanswered
            questions, as to it's reliability, accuracy, and its' ability to
            meet specifications. The CAM was not reliable. It -Failed initial
            background testing in the theater i.e., indicating chlorine bleach
            (a standard decontaminate) was a blister agent. It also indicated
            a blister agent was present near a waste water collection point
            adjacent to a field shower unit which was determined not accurate.

         Recommendation:

            The CAM is seen as a part of the problem, and not the solution.
            Discontinue procuring this unit until additional modifications
            can be made to prevent in accurate readings.












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