PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-688
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 688
MARCH 2010
20
PS 688
MAR 10
•
Use a nozzle filter to prevent contamination.
•
The ideal distance from what you’re checking is
1
/
2 inch from the ICAM’s
nozzle. If you’re checking a person, move the ICAM horizontally and slowly.
When you get to the person’s torso, move the ICAM in a zigzag motion
to slowly work completely down his body. It’s best to monitor with two
Soldiers–one checks the front of the person, the other the back. Don’t
forget to check the boot soles. The person could have stepped in agent.
•
Use the ICAM’s strap while you’re monitoring. It gives your arm support
and helps keep your hand steady.
•
Don’t kneel while monitoring. You could accidentally contaminate yourself.
•
Remember to reinstall the nozzle protective cap when you’re not using the
ICAM. When you’re operating, put the cap on the environmental cap at the
rear of the ICAM so it won’t get lost.
•
Let the ICAM clear down before you shut it off. That will save time next
time you operate.
SSG Luis Sanchez
SSG Harold Cooper
US Army CBRN School
Ft Leonard Wood, MO
Dear Editor,
We are instructors at the
U.S. Army CBRN School at Ft
Leonard Wood. These are a few
of the tips we give our students
on how to get the most out of
their ICAMs (improved chemical
agent monitors).
•
Remember that the ICAM is
just the opposite of the ACADA
when it comes to testing. For
the ICAM, test first in the H
mode, then in G.
The training box has fve carrier cards that yield a positive identifcation and 10 that
produce a negative identifcation.
The positive cards should be in the
3, 6, 9, 12 and 15 positions in the box.
But, due to a packaging error, some oF
the boxes have the positive cards in the
1, 4, 8, 11 and 13 positions, which could
lead to unexpected readings.
Positive and negative cards can be
moved around in the deck to support
the training mission. BeFore you train,
check that the positive cards are
where you want them to support your
training. The positive cards are labeled
POSITIVE on their leFt side.
Editor’s note:
These are
can-do ideas for your ICAM.
Thanks for the help.
JBPDS BIDS…
Monitor
These
Icam
Tips!
Positive cards should be in
3, 6, 9, 12 and 15 positions
Hold ICAM nozzle
1
/
2 inch
From what you’re checking
Don’t Forget to check soles oF Feet
hold on,
I’m
not
the
acada.
start
me in
h!
*joint biological point detection system biological integrated detection system
the training
carrier box
assembly,
nsn 6665-
01-541-8943,
used with
jbpds bids*
has its
cards
out
of order
in
some cases.
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