LESSON PLAN M291 SKIN DECON KIT

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Subject: LESSON PLAN  M291 SKIN DECON KIT                                

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Document Number:        109

Folder Title: HISTORIANS BACKGROUND MATERIAL FILES - G3 NBC MIS 1 OF 4                                        

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Unit: ARCENT      

Parent Organzation: CENTCOM     







                              a.  61 oves


                              b.  Kevlar helmet or helmet with NBC protective cover

                              C.  Camouflage covering

                              d.  Protective mask and hood


                              e.  Weapon


                              f.  LCE


                              g.  Protective  boots



       SAFETY RPOUIREMENTS


       Always  keep in mind   the following warnings when using the M291 Skin Decon
       Kit.


            1.  For external use only.

            2.  May be slightly irritating to skin or eyes.

            3.  Keep decontaminating powder out of eyes, cuts, and wounds.

            4.  Use water to wash toxic agent out of eyes, cuts, or wounds, and seek
                medical treatment.


            5.  Complete decontamination of face and other areas of exposed skin must
                be done in 3 minutes or less.



       TRANSITION TO BODY


       Decon aids in minimizing chemical weapons' effects by restoring         individual
       and/or unit combat potential under NBC conditions. The M291 SDK
       removes/absorbs chemical agents found on the skin. NBC defense          directs and
       supports our ability to take countermeasures to avoid or reduce         the hazard.
       Reduction takes place in the form of decontamination to prevent         transfer or
       spread of the hazard. When chemical and toxic agents get on bare skin, you
       have an emergency. Some of these agents kill if they remain on the skin for
       longer than a minute. The best technique for removing these agents is to USE
       the M25BAl or M291 Skin Decon Kit. The M291 Kit is our newest individual
       Oecon equipment. During this lesson you will learn purpose, characteristics,
       capabilities, and operating procedures of the M291 Skin Decon Kit. A
       hands-on exercise to test your proficiency will follow the discussion.






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