Masks Chemical-Biological: Field

The mask is compatible with shoulder-fired weapons, night-vision devices, and sighting devices. A variety of accessory items is available, including the Ml waterproof bag, the M4 winterization kit, the M6A2 hood, the M15A1 carrier, and optical inserts and outserts. This series of mask is currently being replaced by the M40 protective mask.14,15 Mask, Chemical-Biological Field, M40... 

Masks, Chemical-Biological, Field, M17A1. Military Specification MIL-M-51282D(EA). November 1986. 

The blended natural rubber faceblank of the M17A2 Chemical-Biological Field Mask protects the wearer s face, eyes, and respiratory tract, while the... 

Fig. 16-7. The M40 Chemical-Biological Field Mask. Reprinted from Brletich NR, Tracy MF, Dashiell TR. Worldwide NBC Mask Handbook. Edgewood, Md Chemical Warfare/ Chemical and Biological Defense Information Center September 1992 385.

The M42 Chemical-Biological Field Mask is the same series as the M40. The materials of construction and the basic features are identical, but the M42 protective mask is used by combat vehicle crews (Figure 16-8). 

Mask, Chemical-Biological, Protective Field, M40. US Army Chemical Research, Development and Engineering Center Purchase Description EA-M-1377A. Edgewood Area, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md January 1990. 

The MCU2A/P Chemical-Biological Mask, with a serviceable canister installed, protects the face, eyes, and respiratory tract from chemical and biological warfare agents and radioactive dust. The MCU-2A/P is the standard ground crew mask used by all Air Force personnel. The MCU-2A/P has been fielded since early 1988. 

The protective masks issued to members of the U.S. armed forces protect the individual s face, eyes, and respiratory tract from field concentrations of chemical-biological agents, toxins, and radioactive fallout particles. Several critical steps must be taken to ensure that an assigned mask will function properly in a toxic chemical environment ... 

The MBU-19/P Chemical-Biological Aircrew Mask is the newest generation to be fielded by the U.S. Air Force exclusively for aircrews. This mask, dubbed the Aircrew Eye/Respiratory Protection (AERP) system,... 

Because of these factors, the completeness of protection is stratified by the anticipated magnitude of the threat from chemical-biological agents that is, the mission-oriented protective posture (Figure 16-12). Five MOPP levels have been recognized previously, but with Change 2 to Field Manual 3-4, NBC Protection, the number was updated to seven in 1996 (Exhibit 16-1).5 The two new MOPP levels are MOPP Ready and Mask-Only Command, but readers should be aware that MOPP levels are revised frequently to meet newly defined needs. 

Department of the Army. Operator s Manual Chemical-Biological Mask Field, M40. Washington, DC DA June 1988. Training Manual 3-4240-300-10-1. 

The M17 chemical and biological protective mask assembly includes the mask, the M15A1 carrier, two lens outserts, and the Ml waterproofing bag. It is made of molded rubber with filter elements in each cheek, plastic eye lenses, and a voice emitter outlet valve in the front. The A1 and A2 models include the capability to drink water while masked. The mask protects the wearer s face, eyes, and respiratory tract against field concentrations of CB agents. The M40 Protective Mask is replacing the M17 Mask. See FM 3-5 for filter exchange rates. 

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