TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
A. Introduction
OUTLINE SHEET 1-13-1
EMERGENCY ESCAPE BREATHING DEVICE (EEBD)
Your ability to use an Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD) could be the
difference between you remaining alive or dying when you are in a hot,
smoke-filled, burning space. These devices will provide the user with
oxygen/breathable air to allow time for escape from the affected space.
B. Enabling Objective(s):
15.1 Identify the purpose and characteristics of the Emergency Escape
Breathing Device (EEBD) and its components.
15.2 Explain the procedures for donning and activating an Emergency Escape
Breathing Device (EEBD).
15.3 Identify Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD) related safety
precautions.
24.4 Explain the relationship between teamwork and emergency breathing
devices.
23.13 Explain the relationship between the Navy Core Values and emergency
breathing devices.
C. Topic Outline
1. Introduction
2. Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD)
a. Type
(1) ____________ M20.2 compressed oxygen.
b. Purpose
(1) Provides about ____________ minutes of oxygen for
personnel:
(a) To escape through a ____________-____________ or toxic
atmosphere to the weather deck of a surface ship.
(b) Trapped in a smoke-filled or toxic atmosphere and
awaiting rescue.
(2) Should NOT be used when fighting a fire--does NOT provide
enough protection.
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