Amphibious Construction Battalion TWO
DT D
Detailed Troop Decontamination
Overview
• Detailed Troop Decon (DTD) involves:
– Turn-in, Decon, and Reissue of troop gear
– Checking for and deconing troop MOPP gear
– Re-issuing of new MOPP gear as required
• As a member of the DTD, you will:
– Monitor, identify, and handle contaminated items
– Ensure the safety of troops being deconned
– Re-issue MOPP gear and equipment to troops
…all while in full MOPP gear for extended periods
Overview
Decon Comes in 3 Levels:
• Immediate
- Skin decon
- Operator spray down
• Operational
- Vehicle wash down
- MOPP Gear exchange
• Thorough
- Detailed troop and equipment decon (DTD, DED)
- Reduce contaminants to a negligible risk
Immediate Decontamination
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Operational Decontamination
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Thorough Decontamination
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Gear & Equipment
Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology
JSLIST
- Good for 24 hours in a contaminated environment
- 45 day life after opening the package
- Can be laundered up to 6 times if not contaminated
- Water resistant, but not waterproof
- Old style gloves and boots still used with the
JSLIST, will provide 24 hours of protection in a
contaminated environment
...You will be required to operate decon
stations in full MOPP Gear!
Gear & Equipment
M291 & M295 Kits
- Wallet like pouch with 6 decon
packets
- Black reactive and absorbent resin
powder
- Attached strap for inserting
fingers
- Applied by patting- not rubbing
The M-295 is a larger version of the M-291 used
for equipment decontamination...
Gear & Equipment
M88 Chemical Agent Alarm System
• M22 Detector Unit
• M42 Remote Alarm
• M28 Power Source
...Used to detect chemical agents in the general area of the
decontamination stations.
Gear & Equipment
Improved Chemical Agent Monitor (ICAM)
• Detects Nerve and Blister agent
vapors
• Wt: 4 lbs
• Length: 15.5”
• Operating Temp: -13 to 113 deg. F.
...Used to check for contamination on individuals being deconned.
Gear & Equipment
…and some not so hi-tech gear
Detailed Troop Decon
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
INDIVIDUAL
GEAR DECON
OVERBOOT
AND HOOD
DECON
OVERGARMENT
REMOVAL
OVERBOOTS
AND GLOVE
REMOVAL
MASK
DECON
POINT
ALTERNATE FOR
RADIOLOGICAL DECON
SOAPY WATER
RINSE
SPONGES
TOWELS
MONITOR
LIQUID
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
MASK
REMOVAL
VAPOR
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
REISSUE
POINT
Station 1: Individual Gear Decon
INDIVIDUAL
GEAR DECON
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
LIQUID
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
VAPOR
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
Station 2: Boot & Hood Decon
OVERBOOT
AND HOOD
DECON
LIQUID
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
VAPOR
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
Station 3: Overgarment Removal
OVERGARMENT
REMOVAL
LIQUID
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
VAPOR
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
Station 4: Over Boot & Glove Removal
OVERBOOTS
AND GLOVE
REMOVAL
LIQUID
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
VAPOR
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
Station 5: Monitor Station
MONITOR
LIQUID
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
VAPOR
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
Station 6: Mask Removal
MASK
REMOVAL
LIQUID
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
VAPOR
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
Station 7: Mask Decon
MASK
DECON
POINT
LIQUID
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
VAPOR
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
Station 8: Re-issue Point
LIQUID
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
VAPOR
CONTAMINATION
CONTROL LINE
REISSUE
POINT
Detailed Troop Decon
Overview
QUESTIONS?