Area Predictor and Calculators.

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c. Mechanical Means. See paragraph 2-8.

g. Fire (para 2-14).

d. Demolition (para 2-11).

(1) If time permits, build fire with combustible

(1) Lay apparatus down.

materials and ignite using fire starter or incendi-

(2) Fasten 1/2-pound explosive charges on

ary grenade.

end of pressure cylinders (fig 3-20) next to

(2) For hasty destruction, fasten incendiary

pressure regulator and dummy head.

grenades at locations specified for explosives

(3) Place demand regulator and facepiece

above. Ignite grenades by using lanyards.

between charges.

(4) Detonate all charges at the same time.

3-15. Area Predictor and Calculators.

a. Area Predictor

AREA PREDICTOR, RADIOLOGICAL FALLOUT:

ABC-M5A2

b. Calculators.

CALCULATOR, DOWNWIND TOXIC VAPOR

HAZARD: Line Source, ABC-M3

CALCULATOR, DOWNWIND TOXIC VAPOR

HAZARD: Point Source, ABC-M2

CALCULATOR SET, RADIAC AND NUCLEAR

YIELD: ABC-M28A1

c. Preferred Methods of Destruction. Mechan-

ical means and fire.

d. Mechanical Means. Cut or chop into small

pieces.

Figure 3-20. Explosive Charge Locations

Burn with combustible

e. Fire (para 2-14).

for M15 Breathing Apparatus.

materials. Use kindling and M2 fire starter to

e. Fire (para 2-14).

burn small quantity.

(1) Fasten incendiary grenades at locations

specified for charges above.

(2) Place facepiece and demand regulator

3-16. Breathing Apparatus, Compressed Air: M15

under grenades and ignite.

3-17. Breathing Apparatus, Oxygen-Generating:

WARNING

M20 and M20A1.

Always bleed pressurized air from units such as

flamethrowers, riot control agent dispersers, and

breathing apparatus pressure cylinders. Leave

Do not allow chemicals in canisters to contact

valves open after pressurized air is bled from

skin. The chemicals are caustic and may cause

cylinders. instant release of pressurized air or

burns.

gas can cause death or injury to personnel.

a. Priorities for Destruction:

(1) Canisters

a. Priorities for Destruction.

(2) Facepiece group

(3) Breathing bag

(2) Pressure regulator

(4) Hood

(3) Facepiece group

b. Preferred Methods of Destruction. Mechanical

b. Preferred Methods of Destruction: Mechanical

means and fire.

means, demolition, and fire.

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