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(c) Blood Agents. Theseare rapid acting agents that deprive the body
of oxygen. They must be inhaled to be effective, so the field protective
mask affords complete protection.
(d) ChokingAgents. These are delayed action casualty producers that
are very damaging to the lungs. Low concentrations may be difficult
to detect. The protective mask provides adequate defense.
(e) Incapacitating Agents. These chemicals will cause temporary
casualties that may be extremely difficult to control. Symptoms of
mental confusion may take several hours to appear and may last for
several days. Restraint and immediate medical assistance is necessary.
(2) Irritant Chemical Agents. The irritant agents produce temporary
irritating or disabling effects if they are inhaled or contact the eyes and
skin. The standard agents of this group range from CN (tear agents)
through chlorine.
(3) Smokes. Smokes are chemical agents used to deny observation or
transmit a signal.
(a) Screening Smokes. Screening smokes are used to screen friendly
movement or deny enemy observation.
(b) Signaling Smokes. Signalingsmokes are special fuels containing
dye which produce colored smokes.
(4) Flame Fuels and Incendiaries. The flame fuels are normally
employed against personnel and incendiaries are used to destroy material.
(a) Flame Fuels. These agents consist of special blends of petroleum
products, usually in thickened form. They are easily ignited and may
be projected toward a target by a flame weapon or flame tank.
(b) Incendiaries. These agents consist of a combination of flammable
substances that burn with an intense heat and cause combustion
and/or ignition in most materials. The incendiaries are thermite and
thermate. White phosphorus may be used as an incendiary or as a
screening smoke.
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