Replacing the M40 Field Protective Mask

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Abstract:

The United States military is on the verge of fielding a new protective mask known as the Joint Service General Purpose Mask JSGPM. This mask is legally compliant with various international treaties, Presidential directives, and federal regulations, but it does not meet their intent to improve standardization and interoperability. The U.S. Armed Forces should not accept the JSGPM as it currently exists because it cannot provide the interoperability, compatibility, and flexibility of other masks that have a 40mm STANAG 4155, QSTAG 695, NFPA, NIOSH compliant filter attachment. The next generation mask could be made more flexible in use, compatible with current standards, and interoperable with international and domestic partners. The development and acquisition of a filter adaptor would take a moderate investment but would allow the U.S. Armed Forces to take advantage of the best in current and future filter technologies.

Author(s):
Holcomb, M. W.
Author Organization(s):
MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
Descriptive Note:
Research paper
Supplementary Note:
EWS Contemporary Issues Paper.
Pagination:
0020

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USMC/CSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*INTEROPERABILITY, *NATO FORCES, *PROTECTIVE MASK FILTERS, *STANDARDIZATION, *PROTECTIVE MASKS, *MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), *FIRST RESPONDERS, HOMELAND SECURITY, RADIOLOGICAL WARFARE AGENTS, CHEMICAL WARFARE AGENTS, AGREEMENTS, TOXIC AGENTS, UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, BIOLOGICAL WARFARE AGENTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Forces and Organizations, Protective Equipment
Keyword(s):
*JOINT SERVICE GENERAL PURPOSE MASK, M40 MASK, STANAG(NATO STANDARDIZATION AGREEMENT), QSTAG(QUADRIPARTITE STANDARDIZATION AGREEMENT), NFPA(NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION), NIOSH(NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH), C50 MASK, M53 MASK, FILTER ADAPTORS
Report Date:
2008 Feb 20
Creation Date:
2009 Oct 21