NBC DEFENSE SECTION AFTER ACTION REPORT

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Subject = NBC DEFENSE SECTION AFTER ACTION REPORT                         

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 =          1

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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