CONDITIONS (CUE)
The element is moving or stationary, conducting operations.
The unit is attacked with a chemical agent.
Soldiers hear a chemical alarm, observe an unknown gas or liquid, or are ordered to don their protective mask.
(Any Soldier gives an oral or visual signal for a chemical attack, or a chemical alarm activates.)
(Any Soldier gives an oral or visual signal for a chemical attack, or a chemical alarm activates.)
STANDARDS
All soldiers don their protective mask within 9 seconds or 15 seconds for masks with a hood.
Soldiers assume mission-oriented protection posture (MOPP) 4 within 8 minutes.
The element identifies the chemical agent using M8 chemical detector paper and the M256 detector kit.
The squad/platoon leader reports that the unit is under a chemical attack and submits Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) 1 Reports to next higher echelon.
TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
- Soldiers don their protective mask.
NOTE: If the Soldiers are using Joint-Service, Lightweight, Integrated, Suit Technology (JSLIST) and hood is not on the mask.
The Soldiers are only allotted 9 seconds to don their protective mask.
NOTE: The mask gives immediate protection against traditional warfare agents.
The mask may not completely protect you from certain toxic industrial chemicals, but it provides the best available protection to enable you to evacuate the hazard area.
You may be required to evacuate to a minimum safe distance of at least 300 meters upwind from the contamination (if possible) or as directed by the commander.
- Soldiers give vocal or nonvocal alarm
- Within 60 seconds, Soldiers use the appropriate skin decontamination kit (SDK) for individual decontamination, as necessary.
- Soldiers assume MOPP 4 within 8 minutes.
- Soldiers initiate self- or buddy-aid, as necessary.
- The element identifies the chemical agent using M8 chemical detector paper and the M256 detector kit.
- The element leader reports the chemical attack to higher headquarters using the nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) 1 report.
- Leaders determine if decontamination is required and requests support, if necessary.
- The element initiates immediate decontamination within 15 minutes (if necessary).
- If contamination is present, the squad/platoon marks the area before leaving.
- The element moves and displaces, as appropriate, or continues its mission.
Individual Tasks
| Task Id | Task Title |
|---|---|
| 031-503-1005 | MAINTAIN YOUR M17-SERIES PROTECTIVE MASK WITH HOOD |
| 031-503-1019 | React to Chemical or Biological (CB) Hazard/Attack |
| 031-503-1021 | MARK NBC CONTAMINATED AREA |
| 031-503-1031 | Use the Chemical Agent Monitor |
| 031-503-1035 | Protect Yourself From Chemical and Biological (CB) Contamination Using Your Assigned Protective Mask |
| 031-503-1036 | Maintain Your Assigned Protective Mask |
| 031-503-1037 | Detect Chemical Agents Using M8 or M9 Detector Paper |
| 031-503-1042 | Protect Yourself From CBRN Injury/Contamination When Changing MOPP (Using JSLIST) |
| 071-326-0608 | Use Visual Signaling Techniques |
Supporting Products
MULTISERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, AND CHEMICAL (NBC) PROTECTION (FM 3-11.4)