�WHY NOT MOPP IV?�

• Gulf War-era DU guidance recommended MOPP IV (or chemical protective mask) for field expediency

• MOPP IV (or the �gas mask�) offers excellent protection--but isn�t always the best alternative due to:
  • association with acute NBC hazards
  • safety & performance concerns
  • degraded situational awareness

• MOPP IV (left) is NOT required for personal protection from DU!!

Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses

Troop in MOPP IV

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