Warrior Skills Level 1 - Leader Development for Army Professionals

Performance Steps
(8) You observe personnel wearing protective masks.
(9) You observe other signs of a possible CB agent hazard/attack.
b. Respond to the commander's policy of automatic masking.
Note: Commanders at all levels may establish a modified policy by designating additional
criteria for automatic masking.
2. Protect yourself from CB contamination by using your assigned protective
mask without fastening the hood.
Note: The mask provides protection against conventional warfare agents; however, the
mask will provide little if any protection from toxic industrial materials (TIMs), 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.
3. Give the alarm.
a. Shout, "Gas, Gas, Gas."
b. Give the appropriate hand-and-arm signal.
c. Hit two metal objects together.
4. Take cover and/or assemble as directed, moving at least 300 meters upwind
from the suspected contamination area to reduce exposure.
5. Decontaminate exposed skin using the individual decontaminating kit as
necessary.
6. Cover all exposed skin and assume MOPP 4 as directed.
Note: This step is graded only if MOPP is available.
Note: If you are wearing an ACH, IOTV, or DAPs, proceed to performance step 6e.
a. Don the overgarment trousers.
b. Don the overgarment coat.
c. Don the overboots.
Note: Combat boots provide limited protection. Cover them as soon as possible because
they absorb chemicals. (It takes a long time to put on the overboots, in an emergency, put
them on last.)
d. Don the protective gloves.
Note: Perform performance steps 6e through 6k only if wearing ACH, IOTV, or DAPs.
e. Remove the ACH and protective eyewear.
f. Loosen the DAP.
g. Remove the IOTV by opening the medical access hook and pile closure
and loosening the left shoulder adjustment strap.
WARNING
When removing the IOTV over the head. Take care not to snag the
filter canister and break the seal of your protective mask.
h. Perform performance steps 6a through 6d, and then proceed to
performance step 6i.
i. Don the IOTV by tightening the left shoulder adjustment strap and
fastening the medical access hook and pile closure.
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