TM-9-2350-311-10 M109 Operator's Manual for M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 and M109A5 Download
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TM 9-2350-311-10 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 2-290