NBC INFO UPDATE 1-91

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Subject = NBC INFO UPDATE  1-91

Box ID = BX001093

Folder Title = NBC INFORMATION UPDATES 937TH ENG GP

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Parent Organization = VII  CORPS



















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                   (2) Other, BW attack indicators include: artillery
        shells that explode less powerfully than HE rounds, aircraft- of
        rocket-delivered bombs or containers that contain bomblets that
        pop rather than explode, aircraft that are spraying a mist or
        fog.

        3. Chemical Attack Indicators.

             a. There are two types of indicators of an NBC attack:
        high probability and possible attacks.

                   (1) High probability indicators are a sounding
        chemical alarm, a positive reading on chemical detector paper,
        and individuals exhibiting symptoms of chemical-agent poisoning.

                   (2) The indicators of a possible chemical attack
        include:


                       (i) Artillery  shells that explode less powerfully
        than HE rounds.


                       (ii) Aircraft- or rocket-delivered bombs or
        containers that contain booblets that pop rather than explode.

                       (iii) Aircraft that are spraying a mist or fog.

             b. MOPP Analysis. Commanders must guard against
        overreacting to NBC warfare. The degradation caused by wear,ing
        MOPP gear can be just as serious in many situations as the NBC
        hazard. Commanders should use MOPP analysis to make their MOPP
        decisions. Through MOPP analysis, in conjunction will METT-TI
        leaders can select the appropriate MOPP level. The MOPP analysis
        questions  are listed below.

                   -What is the mission?
                   -What is the viork rate?
                   -How long will the wot,k take?
                   -Is the unit targeted?
                   -What is the warning time?
                   -What is the weather?
                   -What additional protection is available?
                   -What is the training and physical level?
                   -Is it day or night?

        4. MOPP Suit.










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Parent = VII  CORPS