HELICOPTER AIR AMBULANCE OPNS IN A CHEMICAL ENVIRONMENT TAC SOPS

File: 980811_sep96_decls13_0005.txt
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Subject = HELICOPTER AIR AMBULANCE OPNS IN A CHEMICAL ENVIRONMENT TAC SOPS

Box ID = BX003208

Folder Title = HELICOPTER AIR AMBULANCE TAC-SOP

File Cabinet = Week-38

Parent Organization = HSC























                        (1) To check patients for chemical contamination
            enroute to the medical facility.

                        (2) To determine the lowest possible height at which
            to hover while hoisting patients from a contaminated area.

                        (3) To inspect the aircraft following a mission to a
            contaminated area to determine if post-mission residual hazard
            exists.

                  a.    The CX%l must be on, warmed up, and cleared before it
            is used.


                  b.    If the funnel is used, it is mounted to the CAM inlet
            and is pressed firmly against the surface for 10 seconds (count
            10 seconds aloud) to take each reading. Do not use the sweeping
            motion with the funnel.

                  C.    The CA@4 is used upon completion of the mission to
            determine if there is residual contamination in or on the
            aircraft. This is done with the aircraft in an area downwind
            from other personnel and operations. Using CAM and the funnel
            attachment, place the funnel against the surface of one of the
            aircraft's tires (UR-60) or against the belly or skid (UH-1).
            Hold it there for 10 seconds (or until a positive reading
            appears). Repeat this procedure in at least 10 locations
            externally and 10 internally. Internal checks should be done
            upon sorbent material such as seat covers. If the CAM indicates
            agent is present, the aircraft should be treated as
            contaminated, and maintenance personnel should wear chemical
            protection (eye, respiratory, and hand).

                  d.    Some basic points to remember on CA,%l operation:

                        (1) Do confidence checks in both modes when turning
            on the CAM.

                        (2) In the confidence check, put the confidence
            tester to the CAN inlet for only I to 2 seconds, then pull it
            away.

                        (3) Confidence check should cause a 5 to 8 bar
            response by the CAM.

                        (4) As soon as contamination is evident, pull the
            CAM away from the source of contamination and/or put on the cap.

                        (5) Three dots means the CAM is momentarily confused
            by what it is sensing.



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Unit = OTSG        
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