GAS MASK

CHARACTERISTICS

Protects FACE, EYES, LUNGS from

CB AGENTS

TOXINS

RAD FALLOUT PARTICLES

Comes in three sizes: Small Medium Large

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Limitations:

Does not protect against:

Ammonia Carbon monoxide gases

Oxygen deficient evironment

CHARACTERISTICS
Lightweight Transported and stored in carrier Facepiece made of silicone rubber (S,M,L) Second Skin Quick doff hood Clear and neutral gray outserts Canister quickly/easily replaced Canister has interoperability with NATO Mask Carrier

MAJOR FEATURES
SILICONE RUBBER FACEPIECE CANISTER WHICH FILTERS PARTICULATE MATTER AND AGENTS SIDE/FRONT VOICEMITTERS OUTLET VALVE DRINKING TUBE QUICK DOFF HOOD
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DISASSEMBLY
CANISTER OUTSERTS QUICK DOFF HOOD OUTLET VALVE COVER AND DISK SECOND SKIN HEAD HARNESS NOSECUP DISKS INTERNAL DRINK TUBE

MASK ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS

Facepiece: Made of silicone rubber, it fits closely
against your face to form a seal

Head Harness: Secures the mask to your face.

Head pad, two forehead, two temple two cheek straps, head (donning) tab

Inlet Valve Body & Inlet Valve Disk

Allows the filtered air to enter the mask and prevents moist exhaled air from entering the filter canister

MASK ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS

Airflow Deflector : Directs the filtered, inhaled
air over the eye lenses to help prevent fogging

Nosecup Valve Disks: Allows filtered air to

enter the nose cup and prevents moist exhaled air from fogging the eye lenses in cold weather

Outlet Valve Disk: Allows exhaled air to

exit the mask while preventing unfiltered air from entering the mask

MASK ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS

Outlet Valve Cover: Protects the outlet valve
from damage

Front and side Voicemitter: Transmits

the Marine's voice outside of the mask

External Drink Tube: Has a quick

disconnect coupling attached to a length of hose. Connects the facepiece to the M1 canteen cap for drinking

MASK ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS

Internal Drink Tube: Allows the Marine to
drink water while wearing the FPM

Durability Enhancement Band: Plastic

band placed around the outlet valve housing to ensure seal is maintained

Filter Canister: The canister filters out CB

agents and other particles from contaminated air

MASK ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS

Second Skins
Universal second skin

Universal second skin(USMC only)

Hood
Quick doff hood

Waterproof bag
Protect the mask from

One piece hood

exposure to moisture

Outserts
Clear Neutral gray

Faceform
Holds the facepiece in proper shape

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MASK ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS

Carrier
Mildew resistant, waterproof nylon Protects the mask. Has adjustable straps with a hook and pile flap Provides storage for mask and authorized items

ACCESSORIES
M-8 PAPER M291 DECON KIT OPTICAL INSERTS CANTEEN/M1 CAP

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Serviceability Checks
Semiannual PMCS:
Conducted by NBC NCO PMCS recorded

Operator PMCS:
Before During After

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Facepiece
Dirt, Oil, And Grease Permanent Set Paint Coverage On Metal Eyelenses Dont Pull Away Mask Has Round Nipple Mount And Not A Squared Mount Holes Around Sideports On Inner Portion Of Mask

Voicemitters
Front Voicemitter Check for damage, cracks, distortion Side Voicemitter (removed) Inspect for holes, cracks, warping Inspect gasket for splits, sticky, or compressed areas
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Operator PMCS

Before, During, and After Operator has responsibility to conduct Designed to ensure mask is ready for use prior to use Conduct all three PMCSs if mask has not been inspected over 30 days

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Before PMCS ensure all parts are present and most important parts are operational
Outlet Valve Disk and Cover
Remove cover/inspect disk If dirty, clean with damp cloth Spins freely No cuts, tears, holes Replace if unserviceable

External drink tube Second skin Missing Quick doff hood Components Outserts Internal Drink tube Check that Optical inserts (if required) items are Water proof bag present: For M42: Microphone/Hose Assembly Don, clear, and check seal
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During PMCS simply checks those items while wearing the mask
Voicemitters allow proper communication Drinking system works Vision not obstructed

After PMCS
Detailed check of the mask that replaces unserviceable items
Mask must have been cleaned Remove outlet valve cover, outserts, canister

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Filter Canister Cracks or dents over inch deep Damage to threads and contact surfaces Shake canister and listen for loose particles Check filter replacement criteria

Eyelenses, eyerings, and outserts Check eyelenses for cracks, cuts, scratches or discoloration that affects vision Check eyerings for distortion or corrosion Check outserts for cracks or discoloration Check rubber rings on outserts Quick Doff Hood Ensure elastic opening can be attached to the second skin Check for cuts, holes, or tears; replace if more than two pinhead sized holes in any one panel Check for sticky or gummy areas, peeled or worn coatings and or missing straps

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Second Sking (Inspect for): Dirt, mud, and greasy,oily substances Cuts, holes, tears Soft/sticky spots Stiff area or cracks

Facepiece (Inspect inside surface of mask for): Dirt, mud, and greasy/oily substances Holes, tears, and splits by holding up to light Soft or sticky spots or areas that are cracked or crumble Head Harness: Elasticity, dirt, cuts and fraying

Buckles
Buckles are not exposing bare metal Check for missing or broken buckles Ensure buckles hold straps tight by pulling on head harness

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Outlet Valve and Outlet valve cover: Holes, tears, nicks, rips Cleanliness Check cover for holes, tears, cuts Check inside cover for moisture

Internal drink tube, external drink tube, and quick disconnect coupling for:
Leaks, dirt, and damaged areas Tight connections Tight fit with M-1 cap Ensure drinking system works properly

Airflow Deflector: Check that deflector is securely mounted inside the facepiece and buttons are in mounting holes

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Inlet Valve: Check that body and disk are present Do not remove from deflector Wipe off moisture Check disk/body for cuts, tears, holes Ensure disk is not stuck to body

Nosecup: Not pulled away from voicemitter/outlet valve Valve seats are free of dirt Nosecup not cracked, cut, holes Disk are present and installed properly Disks rotate and are in good condition

Voicemitters:

Check retaining rings for corrosion, cracks Inspect voicemitters for dents, punctures Ensure they are properly mounted

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Carrier: Dirt/mildew Sharp Edges Torn Straps/fabric Missing Hardware Permanent Marking Torn Or Missing Hook And Pile Fasteners
Waterproof Bag: Cracks, tears, holes and brittleness Rubber bands are present and are not sticky, broken or brittle

Assemble mask, check seal, ensure mask functions properly!

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FILTER CANISTER REPLACEMENT CRITERIA

Peacetime Replacement

One year for all filters or if any of the following: Physical damage(crushed, cut, inch deep dents) Immersed in water Excessive resistance Directed by higher headquarters When listed unserviceable SB 3-30-2

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War Replacement Criteria:

1. Commanders will determine replacement depending on: Unit location Unit readiness/deployability alert status Last filter change Threat Time available Stocks available 2. Annually No chem attack/no CK threat 3. IAW climatic filter change intervals No chem attack/CK threat 4. Every 30 days Chem attacks/no CK attack

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Filter canister disposal procedures

C2 canister contains Chromium VI

ALL canisters turned in as Haz Waste to DRMO

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Cleaning The M40

Must be performed/supervised by NBC NCO Needed supplies: Cheesecloth Gloves Isopropyl alcohol Lens brush Optical lens cleaning compound Two pails Scrub brush Soap Mask Preparation A. Remove: Filter QDH Second skin Outserts Outlet valve cover/disk Detachable mic(M42) B. Remove oily/greasy substances with alcohol/cheesecloth
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Cleaning Methods
Light Cleaning
Step #1 Dip cheesecloth in warm soapy water Ring until almost dry Wipe mask,second skin, QDH, outlet valve cover/disk Also wipe canister carrier/det mic for M42 Step #2 Dip cheesecloth in warm clear water Ring until almost dry Rinse by wiping mask,second skin, QDH, outlet valve cover/disk

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-Mask must be cleaned prior to sanitizing - Required before mask is transferred - Required prior to being turned in to NBC section - Performed/closely supervised by NBC NCO Needed supplies:
Gloves Pails Cheesecloth Calcium Hypochlorite Replacement mask parts

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SANITIZING THE M40

Step #1: Remove
Head harness Airflow deflector Nosecup valve disks Outlet valve cover/disk Internal drink tube

Step #2: Sanitizing solution

Add a level teaspoon of calcium hypochlorite to each gallon of water in a utility pail. Mix for 30 seconds

Step #3: Set up canteen

Remove cap and fill canteen with solution

from pail, secure cap Attach canteen to mask Invert canteen/squeeze canteen to force solution Run all of the solution through drinking system and rinse drinking system twice with clear water the same way
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SANITIZING THE M40

Step #4: Immerse facepiece, outserts, airflow
deflector, outlet valve cover and QDH sanitizing solution and agitate for 5 minutes

Step #5: Step #6: Step #7:

the mask:

Rinse twice in clear water 2-3 minutes each time Dry all parts with cheesecloth or allow to air dry Ensure all parts are dry, assemble

Second Skin

Outserts Outlet valve disk and cover Airflow deflector Nosecup valve disks Internal drink tube Head harness Filter canister Quick doff hood

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Left/Right Canister Conversion

Remove canister Disconnect buttons on airflow deflector Pull airflow deflector from inside mask and push deflector post to remove deflector Remove side voicemitter retaining ring, gasket, and voicemitter Leave valve body on deflector Replace deflector in opposite side port From inside of mask work valve body through port until in proper position(works as a gasket) Push deflector buttons into place Install canister Install gasket, voicemitter, and retaining ring. Hand tighten with D-ring
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Fitting and Adjusting

Loosen harness(1 inch)
Fold harness over front Place chin in chin pocket

Hold mask against face/pull harness over back of head

Center Head Pad

Forehead straps
Adjusting Forehead And Cheek Straps With Jerking Motions

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Fitting and Adjusting

3.
Cheek straps

4. Adjust temple straps

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Head pad placement

Adjusting Forehead And Cheek Straps With Jerking Motions

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Check Fit
Edge of facepeice not in hairline or within 1 inch of ears Temple/cheek straps dont cut into ears Eyes centered in the eyelenses No squeeze effect Facepiece not cutting into throat Skin in front of ears not wrinkled

Nose cup not obscuring vision or causing pain on your nose

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Don And Clear

Nine seconds to don and clear Six additional seconds to adjust hood Stop breathing and close your eyes!!! Remove headgear place between legs Remove glasses

Open carrier
Remove mask Place chin in pocket Cover outlet valve Exhale hard Cover inlet port of canister

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Don And Clear

Pull head harness tab up and over

Adjust cheek straps

Clear again Recheck for leaks Resume breathing Pass the alarm... Secure hood

Put on Helmut Close carrier Continue Mission Replace QDH with suit hood when time permits

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Stowing The M40 FPM

Mask must be clean Hold mask in horizontal position Fold hood over it Pull harness over the front of mask Fold two edges of hood v in the front of hood Fold v upward to cover the eyelenses Hold mask upright and slide sideways into carrier Mask is stored in carrier facing away from individual Three methods: Shoulder Carry Leg Carry Load Bearing Harness

Temporary Storage
Cool/dry location Heat and moisture will damage mask/filter Hang the carrier by the shoulder strap (or) Hang the carrier by short on top of the carrier Stow straps as directed by SOP

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Unmasking Procedures

Conducted to alleviate m Marines encapsulation. Conducted after all methods of detection have failed to indicate agent Two procedures used

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Unmasking With M256 Kit

15 min needed Kit used at various points If kit is clear, senior marine has two unarmed marines sit in shade Two Marines unmask for 5 min Observed for 10 min Remainder of unit unmasks if no symptoms were shown Continue to observe first two Marines Approximately 30 min Check liquid contamination with m8 paper Senior marine directs two unarmed marines to move to shady area Marines hold breath, keep eyes open and break mask seal for 15 sec
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Unmasking With M256 Kit

Observe marines for 10 min If no symptoms appear, Marines unmask for 5 min Observe Marines for 10 min If no symptoms, remainder unmask Continue observation Have first-aid treatment available for both procedures Notify higher headquarters after completed If either unmasking procedure indicates agent present, senior Marine needs to:
Move to a new area and retest Continue mission and retest in one hour Use collective protection if available

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MOPP Exchange

To sustain the combat potential of a contaminated force by limiting the spread of contamination. Performed within six hours of contamination

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Site Selection Considerations:

Water source Exchange area size Wind Direction Off main route, easy access Good drainage Good overhead concealment

Types of MOPP Exchange:

Individual Buddy Triple Buddy

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Individual Procedures
Step #1 Decon gear
Removes gross contamination from individual equipment

Step #2 Prepare for decon

Allows Marine to roll hood easier and remove overgarment trousers and overboots later

Step #3 Decon hood

Removes gross contamination from the mask and hood

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Individual Procedures
Step #4 Remove overgarments and overshoes
Limits agent spread/prevents agent penetration

Step #5 Remove gloves

Removes contaminated gloves Limits spread of contamination

Step #6 Put on overgarment

Restores MOPP protection

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Individual Procedures
Step #7 Put on overboots and gloves
Restores MOPP protection

Step #8 Secure hood

Restores MOPP protection

Step #9 Secure gear

Prepare Marine to return to the battlefield

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Buddy MOPP Exchange Procedures

Decon individual equipment Circle of Buddy Teams Three meter space One buddy performs steps #2 through #8 at a time If you suspect contamination on skin decon immediately Nine (9) steps

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Buddy MOPP Exchange Procedures

Step #1 Decon gear
Removes gross contamination from individual equipment

Step #2 Prepare for Decon

Allows marine to roll hood easier and remove overgarment trousers and overboots later

Step #3 Decon hood

Removes gross contamination from the mask and hood
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Buddy MOPP Exchange Procedures

Step #4 Remove overgarment and overshoes
Limits agent spread/prevents agent penetration

Step #5 Remove gloves

Removes contaminated gloves and limits spread of contamination

Step #6 Put on overgarment

Restores MOPP protection

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Buddy MOPP Exchange Procedures

Step #7 Put on overboots and gloves
Restores MOPP protection

Step #8 Secure hood

Restores MOPP protection

Step #9 Secure gear

Prepare Marine to return to the battlefield

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Site Closeout
Area contaminated when exchange completed

All contaminated waste in a hole Spread STB, then bury

Place warning signs At minimum Double bag / tape / mark area

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