Warrior Leader Skills Level 2, 3, and 4 - Survival Books

Performance Stepsh. Instruct the Soldier to don the mask. Ensure that the sample extensiontube is properly positioned.i. Adjust the face piece, and tighten the head harness. Ensure that the facepiece is properly fitted.j. Attach the drink valve retaining lever so that the drink valve is held inthe OPEN position for the duration of the fit test.4. Conduct a mask fit test. (See the PATS operator's manual.)Note: Smoking is NOT permitted in the immediate area where the fit test is beingconducted and the Soldier should not smoke for at least 30 minutes before thetest. To achieve proper results, the Soldier should not talk during the test.a. Remove the high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter from the twintube assembly.b. Attach the twin sample tube (marked SAMPLE) to the sample port onthe end of the drink tube sampling adapter.c. Monitor the reading on the display with the PATI in the count modeand the Soldier remaining still until an acceptable reading of 3.0 particles/cubiccentimeters (cm) or lower is obtained.d. Press the FIT TEST key on the keypad after obtaining an acceptableseal to bring the instrument into the standby fit test mode.Note: Before continuing to the next step, brief the Soldier on how to perform theexercises outlined in the operator's manual. Instruct the Soldier to breathenormally during all exercises except the deep breathing exercise.e. Verify that the number of exercises is set to S by pressing theNUMBER OF EXERCISES key.f. Press the START/STOP TEST key to begin the fit test. Instruct theSoldier to perform the first exercise.g. Have the Soldier remove his/her mask after the test is complete andPASS is indicated.h. Remove all testing attachments from the Soldier's mask.i. Repeat the test if FAIL is indicated. (Repeat steps 3f and 3g and 4athrough 4i.)Evaluation Preparation: Setup: Provide the Soldier with the items listed in the taskconditions statement.Brief Soldier: Tell the Soldier to conduct the mask fit test based on the type ofprotective mask issued.Note: Performance measures will vary depending on the type of mask being fitted(M17, M40, M42, or M45 series).Skill Level 2 031-504-1061 3-51