1. Are ordered to don MOPP gear.

2. Learn a chemical attack is about to happen.

3. Must enter an area where chemical agents have been used.

4. Recognize a chemical hazard.

5. Are attacked with chemical agents without warning.You are in MOPP 4 in a contaminated environment and need to eliminate body waste.You are in MOPP 4 and must check soldiers sleeping in MOPP 4.

NOTE: There is no degradation of standards if performed in MOPP 4.

1. Don MOPP gear and equipment for the directed MOPP level:

a. Use the buddy-system to ensure:

(1) Protective masks fit properly and are sealed. See task 031-503-1035 Protect yourself from chemical/biological contamination using your assigned protective mask.

(2) Protective clothing is properly worn.

(a) Snaps, zippers, and all other closures are closed depending on the directed MOPP level.

(b) The MOPP overgarment jacket can be worn open or closed depending on directed MOPP level (based on mission and threat).

b. Go from MOPP 0 to MOPP 4 in eight minutes, if applicable.

 

NOTE: The term `available' means that a soldier's MOPP gear is within arm's reach of that soldier. The term `carried' means that a soldier's mask is in its carrier and the carrier is worn by the soldier, and his gloves are placed in one of the pockets of the MOPP overgarment trousers.

2. Eliminate body waste when wearing MOPP 4.

a. Prepare site.

(1) Use an existing latrine if possible.

(2) Prepare a cat hole if latrine is not available.

(a) Select an area for a cathole that includes room for your weapon and LCE.

(b) Avoid low areas and areas with heavy brush.

(c) Scrape away a minimum of 2 inches of surface soil with entrenching tool two feet all around the cat hole.

(d) Dig a hole approximately 1 foot deep.

Dig a hole approximately 1 foot deep.

(3) Place weapon and LCE in cleared area (within arm's reach). Do not remove helmet and armored vest.

b. Decon gloves.

c. Pull up overgarment jacket by grasping the bottom and folding it back on itself once so you can open the overgarment trousers.

d. Decon gloves again, if necessary.

e. Partially remove overgarment trousers.

(1) Unsnap trousers.

(2) Unzip trousers.

(3) Carefully peel trousers down and away from your body.

f. Remove gloves and place them near you (in clean area).

g. Partially remove BDU trousers (if wearing them) in same manner as overgarment trousers. Take care not to contaminate them.

h. Pull down underwear as necessary.

i. Eliminate waste using uncontaminated toilet paper as necessary.

j. Decon skin if necessary.

k. Pull up underwear and BDUs.

l. Put on gloves making sure not to touch the outside of the gloves which might be contaminated.

m. Pull up and refasten overgarment trousers.

n. Put overgarment jacket back in place.

o. Reclaim weapon and LCE.

p. Close the cat hole.

(1) Place all used decon wipes and toilet paper in hole.

(2) Fill in hole and pack it down.

(3) Camouflage the hole if necessary.

q. Continue the mission.

3. Check sleeping soldier.

a. Observe soldier to see if breathing.

(1) If not breathing, try to awaken him/her.

(2) If soldier won't awaken, perform the task Evaluate a Casualty, task number 081-831-1000, STP 21-1-SMCT.

b. Check the soldier's mask for indicators of a broken seal (example: foggy eyelenses). If the seal appears to be broken, wake the soldier and have him/her reseal the mask. Notify your supervisor. Observe the sleeping soldier for symptoms of nerve agent poisoning. If symptoms appear, perform the task Perform First Aid for Nerve Agent Injury, task number 081-831-1044, STP 21-1-SMCT.

c. Check protective clothing for problems (examples: unfastened clothing, exposed skin).

(1) If there is no exposed skin and no observed symptoms: fasten or adjust protective clothing of the sleeping soldier. Notify your supervisor.

(2) If exposed skin appears contaminated with liquid: awaken the soldier and have him/her decontaminate using the M258A1/M291 IAW the task Decontaminate Yourself and Individual Equipment Using Chemical Decontaminating Kits, task number 031-503-1013. Notify your supervisor. The soldier will adjust or exchange MOPP gear as appropriate.

(3) If skin is exposed and nerve agent symptoms are observed: notify your supervisor and perform the task Perform First Aid for Nerve Agent Injury, task number 081-831-1044, STP 21-1-SMCT.

4. If the current MOPP level is DOWNGRADED to MOPP Zero, and your MOPP Gear is not soiled or contaminated, repack it in accordance with local Standard Operating Procedures.

NOTE: The M58A1 decon training aid will be used in place of the M258A1 decon kit for training purposes. Setup: Evaluate this task during a normal training session. Gather all necessary MOPP gear and ensure it is in good condition. The evaluator must be prepared to direct a series of specific MOPP levels for the evaluated soldier(s) to achieve (such as MOPP 0 through MOPP 4 sequentially). The soldier should be in MOPP 4 for the eliminate body waste portion. Have the soldier explain the deficiencies he should look for and the corrective actions he should take for a soldier sleeping in MOPP 4.

Brief Soldier: Tell the soldier(s) that the test will consist of assuming the appropriate MOPP level, to identify all deficiencies, and take corrective actions. Tell the soldier that the eight minutes for assuming MOPP 4 from MOPP 0 is only a training standard. Tell the soldier to demonstrate (or explain) how to protect himself from chemical or biological contamination while eliminating body waste when wearing MOPP 4. Have the soldier explain the deficiencies he should look for and the corrective actions he should take for a soldier sleeping in MOPP 4.