SECTION 2 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

TM 9-1300-275/1

SECTION 2

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

2-1 DETECTION EQUIPMENT.

2-2.2.1 Description. This type is not penetrated by

2-1.1 ABC-M18A2 Chemical Agent Detector Kit.

vapor and is highly resistant to liquid chemical agents.

It consists of cotton cloth coated on both sides with butyl

2-1.1.1 Use. This kit is for detecting dangerous

rubber. Generally, impermeable protective clothing is

concentrations of chemical agents: AC, CX, CK, CG,

worn for protection of personnel engaged in extremely

ED, MD, G, H, HD, HN, HT, L, and V.

hazardous decontamination work or in other special

operations involving danger from spillage or splash of

a. The kit measures 8 x 6 x 3 inches and contains

liquid chemical agents.

all materials necessary for adequate detection. It can

also be used to take samples of unknown agents for

2-2.2.2 Use. This clothing is normally used under the

laboratory analysis.

It should always be readily

following conditions:

accessible to an escort team when escorting chemical

a. When handling blister or nerve agents.

agents or chemical munitions.

b. In heavily contaminated areas.

b. For further information on this kit, refer to TM 9-

c. When the danger of spillage of a liquid agent

1300-275/2 or to TM 3-6665-254-12.

2-1.1.2

exists.

Surveillance. Surveillance equipment for the detection

of G-series chemical agent leakers consists of live,

2-2.3 Permeable Protective Clothing.

caged rabbits, at least two in each truck, railway car,

aircraft, or ship's hold. After estimating the number of

rabbits needed for escort, add 10 percent extra to have

2-2.3.1 Description. This clothing consists of cloth

replacements for any that die in transit. These rabbits

treated with chemicals that absorb or neutralize vapors,

are supplied by the consignor.

aerosols, and small (up to 1/8 inch) liquid droplets of

chemical agents.

2-1.2 AN-M15A2A and AN-MISA2N Chemical Agent

2-2.3.2 Use. Generally, permeable protective clothing

Detector Kits.

is worn for protection of personnel exposed to vapors

and small liquid droplets of blister and V-agents in field

2-1.2.1 Use. These kits are for detecting dangerous

concentrations. Such clothing is for use by combat

concentrations of CK, CX, G, H, and V.

troops and has only limited application for technical

escort teams. Impregnated underwear is used under

a. The kits measure 5 x 5 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches with

appropriate protective clothing when exposure to blister

all of their contents enclosed.

agents and V-series nerve agents is imminent.

b. For further information on these kits, refer to TM

3-6665-254-12.

2-3 MASKS.

2-2 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

At present, the protective mask in general use for

2-2.1 General.

technical escort teams is the M9. The team commander

Two main types of protective clothing are available to

may be issued the M15 (Scott Air Pack), M17, M19, and

escort personnel: impermeable and permeable. Refer

the OBA-M20.

to TM 10-227 for detailed description and use of

protective clothing. FM 21-40 has information on the

2-4 FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT.

wearing of protective clothing.

Once the mission (including cargo, mode of

2-2.2 Impermeable Protective Clothing.

transportation, and dunnage) is known, determine

firefighting requirements and make provisions for

necessary equipment and personnel.