Use and Maintain the M256 or M256A1 Chemical Agent Detector Kit

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LESSON 1

USE AND MAINTAIN THE M256 OR M256A1 CHEMICAL AGENT DETECTOR KIT

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OVERVIEW

LESSON DESCRIPTION:

In this lesson, you will learn the capabilities, components, and procedures

for using and maintaining the M256 or M1256A1 Chemical Agent Detector Kit.

TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

ACTION:

Use and maintain the M256 or M256A1 Chemical Agent Detector Kit.

CONDITION:

Given written material and figures on the M256 or M256A1 Chemical

Agent Detector Kit capabilities, components, PMCS, procedure when

testing for vapors, procedure when testing above contaminated

surfaces, procedure when using the kit under unusual conditions,

and use of M8 Chemical Agent Detector Paper.

STANDARD:

Demonstrate competency of the task, skills, and knowledge by

responding to the multiple-choice test covering the procedures

for using and maintaining the M256 or M256A1 Chemical Agent

Detector Kit.

REFERENCES: The material contained in this lesson was derived from TM 3-6665-

307-10.

INTRODUCTION

Contamination avoidance is the first fundamental of NBC Defense and provides

protection against NBC hazards on the battlefield. One means of locating and

identifying chemical hazards is the proper and timely use of the M256 or

M256A1 Chemical Agent Detector Kit. Before using the kit, you must

understand its purpose, capabilities and components.

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