Man in Simulant Testing (MIST) of Domestic Preparedness Suits Kappler Model 42483 Responder CSM Level a Suit.

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Abstract:

Testing of the Responder CSMregistered Level A suit ensemble was conducted according to MIST test guidelines promulgated by the Joint Services Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology JSLIST test working group. This testing was conducted with the chemical agent simulant methyl salicylate MS to determine the protective capability of the suit against chemical warfare agents CWA. This testing was to fill in data gaps on commercial protective suits they are not certified by either NIOSH or OSHA for CWA so they can be used by emergency personnel at sites that have been infiltrated by terrorist assailants with unknown chemical andor biological weapons of mass destruction. The testing showed that the Responder CSMregistered suit, when worn in the Level A mode with self-contained breathing apparatus SOBA, provided wearers with an overall protection factor of 1686.

Author(s):
Arca, Victor J.
Author Organization(s):
EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jun-Sep 97
Pagination:
0057

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ECBC-TR-030
Monitor Series:
ECBC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*METHYL RADICALS, *PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, *CHEMICAL WARFARE AGENTS, *CHEMICAL AGENT SIMULANTS, *BREATHING APPARATUS, *SALICYLATES, TEST AND EVALUATION, COMMERCE, EMERGENCIES, MASS, DESTRUCTION, TEST METHODS, SELF CONTAINED, BIOLOGICAL WARFARE, PERSONNEL, INSTRUCTIONS, CHEMICAL ORDNANCE, MIST
Field(s)/Group(s):
Anatomy and Physiology, Organic Chemistry, Chemical, Biological and Radiological Warfare, Protective Equipment
Keyword(s):
JSLIST(JOINT SERVICES LIGHTWEIGHT INTEGRATED SUIT TECHNOLOGY), MS(METHYL SALICYLATE), SOBA(SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS)
Report Date:
1999 May 01
Creation Date:
1999 Jul 21