TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
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CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, AND NUCLEAR (CBRN) DECONTAMINATION
INITIAL SETUP:
Materials/Parts
Scrub brush (WP 0134, Table 1, Item 7)
Wiping rags Qty: AR (WP 0134, Table 1, Item 57)
Personnel Required
Crewman (3)
References
Description and use of general controls and
indicators (WP 0007)
References (cont.)
FM 3-11.3 (WP 0131)
FM 3-11.4 (WP 0131)
FM 3-11.5 (WP 0131)
Stowage and decal/data plate guide (WP 0065)
TM 3-4230-214-12&P (WP 0131)
WARNING
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After Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) exposure of vehicle,
all air filters shall be handled with extreme caution to avoid exposure to residual
toxic agents or radioactive materials.
•
If vehicle is exposed to chemical or biological agents, servicing personnel shall
wear protective mask, hood, protective overgarments, chemical protective gloves,
and boots.
•
All contaminated air filters shall be placed into double-lined plastic bags and swiftly
moved to a segregation area away from the work site.
•
The same procedure applies for radioactive dust contamination; however, the
CBRN team should measure the radiation before filter removal to determine the
extent of the safety procedures required per the CBRN Annex to the Standard
Operating Procedures (SOP).
•
The segregation area in which the contaminated air filters are temporarily stored
shall be marked with appropriate CBRN placards. Failure to comply may result in
personnel death or injury.
•
Final disposal of contaminated air filters shall be in accordance with local SOP.
Failure to comply may result in personnel death, injury, and/or
damage to equipment.
•
Do not use decontamination spray on personnel. Flush affected areas with water.
Failure to comply may result in personnel injury.
•
Use the decontaminating kit as instructed on the kit or in the kit
Technical Manual (TM). If a chemical agent monitor or other appropriate chemical
agent detection device is not available, remain in full Mission Oriented Protection
Posture (MOPP) until safe levels are verified. Failure to comply could result in
personnel death or injury.
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