LIGHTWEIGHT CHEMICAL OVERGARMENT 21 SEP 90

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Subject: LIGHTWEIGHT CHEMICAL OVERGARMENT  21 SEP 90                     

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Parent Organization: HSC         

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Folder Title: LIGHTWEIGHT CHEMICAL OVERGAR                                                                    

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                                CHEMICAL OVERGARMENT
                              CHARACTERISTICS COMPARISON
                                       (NOTE 1)


       Characteristics                  BDO                 Mark IV

       1. Type Suit                2 piece (jacket &     2 piece (jacket &
                                   trousers)             trousers) w/integral
                                   w/separate hood       hood (HOOD NOT
                                                         COMPATIBLE W/MI7/M40
                                                         MASKS)
       2.  Chemical Protection     24 hrs at 10 gm/m2    Between 1 & 3 hours
                                   (NATO challenge)      new only at 3 cjm/m2
                                   after 22 days use

       3.  Heat Stress (over underwear)
           (90 F, 90% RH)          51 min in MOPP IV     67 min in MOPP IV

       4.  Weight                  5.5 lb                3.5 lb

       5.  Cost ($)                $80                   $140

       6.  Flame Resistance         No                   No

       7.  Camouflage
           Woodland                 Yes                  Yes
           Desert                   Yes                   ?

       S.  Vacuum Pack              No                   Yes

       9.  M17/M40 Mask             Yes                  No-unless Mark IV
            Compatibility                                is modified

       10. Shelf Life (yrs)           7                  Not available

       11. Wear Concept during      Worn over under-     Worn over under-
              test                  wear                 wear (NOTE 2)

       12. Surgeon General          Yes                  No (TO BE DETERMINED
           Release for Use                               26 SEP 90)


       NOTE 1: RESULTS           NTIL PROGRAM REVIEW 26  SEP 90 AT INFANTRY
       SCHOOL.

       NOTE 2: BRITISH SOLDIERS WEAR MARK IV OVER DUTY UNIFORM. U.S.
AR.

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Subject = LIGHTWEIGHT CHEMICAL OVERGARMENT 21 SEP 90
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