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HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 AND M109A5

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

NOVEMBER 1994

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2-22 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES — NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, AND CHEMICAL (NBC)

DECONTAMINATION — CONTINUED

c. Internal Decontamination

Do not use M258A1 Decontaminating Kit wipes on eyes, mouth, or open wounds. This may

cause personal injury. Flush these areas with water.

Use the decontaminating kits as instructed on the kit or in the technical manual. Use several

wipes if necessary. If a chemical agent monitor or other appropriate chemical agent detection

device is not available, remain in full MOPP until safe levels are verified.

NOTE

• If monitoring is to be done with the Chemical Agent Monitor (CAM), use ONLY

decontaminating wipe No. 2 prior to monitoring.

• After decontamination, clean all optical equipment, sights or periscopes with the

appropriate lens cleaning fluid to remove residue from the wipes.

If inside of howitzer is contaminated during a chemical or biological attack, use the M258A1

on the following areas:

Control handle, levers, and switches used to operate crew stations

Steering and engine operating controls

Fire control instruments and sights

Weapons and weapon sights

Seats and head rests

Inside doors and hatches

Radios

Decontaminating Kit wipes

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