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TM 10-3835-231-13
2-13. NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, AND CHEMICAL (NBC) DECONTAMINATION.
NOTE
Detailed decon procedures can be found in: FM 3-3, FM 3-4, and FM 3-5.
a General: The following emergency procedures can be performed until field NBC decon facilities are available.
b. Emergency Procedures: If NBC attack is known or suspected, mask at once and continue mission. If outside,
follow decon procedures below to avoid taking contamination into controlled area. Do not unmask until told to do so.
(1) Nuclear decontamination: Brush fallout from skin, clothing, and equipment with available brushes, rags, and
tree branches. Wash skin and have radiation check made as soon as tactical situation permits.
(2) Biological decontamination: Remain masked and continue mission until told to unmask.
(3) Chemical detection and decontamination:
WARNING
Some decontamination sprays can cause personal injury and should not be used
on personnel.
(a) Contact your local chemical detachment or unit for proper use of decontamination equipment.
(b) If exposure to liquid agent is known or suspected, clean exposed skin, clothing, personal gear, and
equipment, in that order, using M258A1 kit. Use the buddy system. Wash exposed skin and thoroughly decontaminate
as soon as tactical situation permits.
(c) Use M8 paper from the M256 Chemical Agent Detector Kit or M9 paper to determine if liquid agent is
present on the equipment.
(d) If the M8 or M9 paper indicated that liquid chemical agent is present on the equipment, use the NBCM11
decon apparatus for decon equipment.
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