a. Chemical Contamination Marker.
The name of the agent, if known, and the date/time of detection are
placed on the front of the marker with paint, marking or grease pencil,
at the time of emplacement. The chemical contamination marker (Figure 1-
1) is a yellow triangle. The word GAS in red 5-centimeter (2-inch) block
letters is placed on the side of the marker facing away from the
contamination (front). Fluorescent paint is used, if available.
b. Chemical Minefield Marker.
The chemical minefield marker is a red triangle. On the side facing away
from the contamination (front), the words GAS MINES appear in yellow 2.5-
centimeter (1-inch) block letters with a horizontal yellow 2.5-centimeter
(1-inch) stripe underneath the lettering, fluorescent paint, if
available. The chemical agent in the mines and the date of emplacement
may be inscribed on the front of the marker, if desired by the commander
(Figure 1-1).
c. Biological Contamination Marker.
The biological contamination marker is a triangle that is blue on both
The letters BIO in red (fluorescent paint, if available) 5-
sides.
centimeter (2-inch) block letters are placed on the side of the marker
facing away from the contamination (front). The name of the agent, if
known, and the date and time of detection are placed on the front of the
marker at the time of emplacement (Figure 1-1).
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