LESSON PLAN M291 SKIN DECON KIT

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Subject: LESSON PLAN  M291 SKIN DECON KIT                                

Box  ID: BX000420

Document Number:        109

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

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Unit: ARCENT      

Parent Organzation: CENTCOM     






                 4.   Size: Unfolded, 4.4 X 9.3 X 0.7 inches; folded, 4.4 X 4.7 X
                      1.4 inches.


                 5.   Weight; 1.6 ounces (45 gm).

                 6.   Operating temperatures: -50    degrees F (-46 degrees    C) to 120
                      degrees F (49 degrees C).


            J.   Equipment inspection.

                 You, the operator, must be sure your skin decon kit is mission
                 capable, both before your mission and after. The following
                 inspection must be made to ensure you can accomplish your mission.

                 1.   Inspect kit for loose black powder. If no powder is detected,
                      kit is mission ready.

                 2.   If powder is detected, inspect each packet for leaks.

                 3.   Discard all leaking packets.

                 4.   Reinsert good packets into carrying pouch with TEAR LINE at
                      bottom.


        NOTE:    If there are less than four skin decon packets in your kit,
                 request an additional kit. Continue to use your kit until all
                 packets are gone.



        TRANSITION


        With these factors addressing the characteristics, capabilities, use, and
        inspection details in mind, we will now proceed to the steps you must
        perform to decontaminate your skin, using the M291 Skin Decon Kit.


        Teaching Point (10 min)


                                              -WARNING-


                 The M291 Skin Decon Kit is for external use only. -May be slightly
                 irritating to skin or eyes. Keep decontaminating powder out of
                 eyes, cuts, and wounds. Use water to wash toxic liquid chemical
                 agent out of eyes, cuts, or wounds. Seek medical treatment when
                 situation allows.


                 The complete decontamination of the face and other areas of
                 exposed skin must be done as 96tickly as possible; 3 minutes or
less.



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