TAB A - Acronym Listing/Glossary
This TAB provides a listing of acronyms found in this report. Additionally, the Glossary section provides definitions for selected technical terms that are not found in common usage.
Acronyms
AOR ...........................................................................................................Area of Responsibility
AUIB .................................................................................Aircrew Uniform Integrated Battlefield
BDO ........................................................................................................Battledress Overgarment
CAM ........................................................................................................Chemical Agent Monitor
CPE ...............................................................................................Chemical Protective Equipment
CPHC ......................................................................................Chemical Protective Helmet Cover
CPOG ........................................................................................Chemical Protective Overgarment
CW ....................................................................................................................Chemical Weapon
DOD ...........................................................................................................Department of Defense
HQ .............................................................................................................................Headquarters
IAD ....................................................................................Investigation and Analysis Directorate
KTO ...............................................................................................Kuwait Theater of Operations
MKIII ............................................................................................................Mark (Model) Three
MKIV .............................................................................................................Mark (Model) Four
MOPP ..................................................................................Mission Oriented Protective Posture
NBC ........................................................................................Nuclear, Biological and Chemical
NCO ..................................................................................................Non-Commissioned Officer
OG84 ..................................................................Marine Corps Standard Protective Overgarment
OSAGWI ....................................................Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses
US .............................................................................................................................United States
GulfLink
A World Wide Web site maintained by the Office of the Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense for Gulf War Illness (http://www.gulflink.health.mil/).
M24 Protective Mask
The aircrew NBC protective mask. Protects aircrew personnel both in the air craft and on the ground. The mask has a hose assembly similar to the M25 mask. As with the M17 Series mask it protects the wearer from all known chemical and biological agents.
M25 Protective Mask
This mask was especially designed for crews of armored vehicles. When used in a tank or other armored vehicle, the mask couples to an on board filter unit. When outside of the vehicle, the wearer inhales through the nose and filter assembly. As with the M17 Series mask it protects the wearer from all known chemical and biological agents.
M40 Protective Mask
The M40 mask was designed with several improvements to the M17 series masks. The face piece of the M40 is made of silicone and covered with a thin layer of butyl rubber. The M40 offers improved comfort and communication.
M17 Series Protective Mask
The M17 series includes the M17, M17A1, and M17A2 protective masks. The mask is made of butyl rubber and protects the eyes, face and respiratory tract from all known chemical and biological agents.
Mil
Unit of measure equal to 1/1000 inch; used in measuring thickness of films or diameter of wire.
Miosis
Constriction of the pupil of the eye caused by abnormal stimulation of the controlling nerves.
SCUD
An intermediate-range missile, originally of Soviet design, capable of delivering large conventional and chemical warheads.
Selective Unmasking
A procedure to confirm negative tests for nerve agent vapor. One or more selected troops unmask for a short time and are observed for evidence of the early onset of toxic effects. The entire unit unmasks if no effects are noted.
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