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OPERATOR'S MANUALDECONTAMINATING KIT, SKIN: M291

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DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCEAND MARINE CORPS

OCTOBER 1989

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ARMY TM 3-4230-229-10NAW SS010-AA-MMO-1-0AIR FORCE T.O.11D1-1-131MARINE CORPS TM 4230-10/1

28 FEBRUARY 1991

OPERATOR’S MANUALFOR

DECONTAMINATING KIT SKIN: M291

(NSN 4230-01-251-3702)

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By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

CARL E. VUONOGeneral, United States Arrny

Chief of Staff

Official:

PATRICIA P. HICKERSON Colonel, United States Army

The Adjutant General

By Order of the Secretary of the Air Force:

MERRILL A. McPEAKGeneral, United States Air Force

Chief of Staff

CHARLES C. McDONALDGeneral, United States Air Force

Commander, Air Force Logistics Command

By Order of the Marine Corps:

H. E. REESEDeputy for Support

Marine Corps Research, Development andAcquistion Command

WARNING

For external use only. May be slightly irritating to skin or eyes. Keepdecontaminating powder out of eyes, cuts and wounds.

Use water to wash toxic agent out of eyes, cuts or wounds.

The complete decontamination of the face and other areas of exposed skinmust be done as quickly as possible, 3 minutes or less.

Technical Manual HEADQUARTERSARMY 3-4230-229-10 DEPARTMENTS OF THENAVY SS10-AA-MMO-010 ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, AIR FORCE T.O. 11D1-1-131 AND MARINE CORPSMARINE CORPS TM 4230-10/1 Washington, D.C.

OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2 October 89DECONTAMINATING KIT, SKIN: M291

REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS

You can help improve this manual. If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way toimprove the procedures, please let us know. Mail your letter or DA Form 2028(Recommended Changes to Equipment Publications and Blank Forms) directly to:Commander, US Army AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-MAR-T (A), Aberdeen ProvingGround, MD 21010-5423.

NOTE: The Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps use different forms and addresses. AirForce personnel submit AFTO Form 22 through command channels to AFDPRC/PR,LOwery AFB, CO 80230-5000. The Navy uses TMDR,NAVSEA4160/1, ATTN:Commanding Officer, Naval Ship Weapons Systems Engineering Station (Code 5H00),Port Hueneme, CA 83043-5007. The Marine Corps users submit NAVMC Form 10772 toCommanding General, Marine Corps Log Base 850, Albany,GA 31704-5000.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTIONSection l. General InformationSection Il. Equipment Description

CHAPTER 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSection l. Equipment InspectionSection Il. Operation Under Usual Conditions

APPENDIX A. REFERENCES

APPENDIX B. COMPONENTSOF END ITEM AND BASICISSUE ITEMS LIST

APPENDIX C. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST(AAL)

APPENDIX D. EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES LIST

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CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION

SECTION I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1-1. SCOPE

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b.

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Type of Manual. This manual willshow you how to use the M291 SkinDecon Kit to decontaminate exposed skin,

The official nomenclature is DecontaminatingKit, Skin: M291. The NSN is 4230 -01-276-1which identifies a box containing 20 kits.

Model Number and Equipment Name.

Purpose of Equipment. The M291 SkinDecon Kit allows you to completelydecontaminate your skin through physicalremoval, absorption, and neutralization of toxicagent with no long-term harmful effects.

M291 Skin Decon KitNOTE: This kit should be used both for actual combat and for training purposes.

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1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS. No maintenance forms orrecords are required for use of the M291 Skin Decon Kit.

1-3. REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIRS),If your M291 Skin Decon Kit needs improvement, let us know. Sendus and EIR, You, the user, are the only one who can tell us whatyou don’t like about your equipment. Let us know why you don’tlike the design or performance. Put it on an SF 368 (QualityDeficiency Report). Mail it to us at Commander, US Army anent,Munitions and Chemical Command, ATTN: AMSMC-QAD(R), Rock Island,IL 61299-6000.

NOTE: Air Force personnel will submit SF 368 according toT.O,00-35D-54. Navy personnel submit SF 368 according to NAVSUPP-485.Marine Corps will submit ElR’s in accordance with MCO 1650.17,

1.3.1. REPORTING ADVERSE REACTIONS, If you experience any adversereactions to the use of the M291 Skin Decon Kit it shouldbe reported immediately. An adverse reaction should be reportedon an SF 380 (Reporting and Processing Medical Materiel Complaint/Quality Improvement Reports) and mailed to “Defense Personnel SupportCenter, DPSCRQ, 2800 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101-8419.

1-4. NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE LIST. The common name for theDecontaminating Kit, Skin: M291 is Skin Decon Kit.

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1-5. CORROSION DATA FEEDB ACK. Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) ofArmy materiel is a continuing concern. It is important that any corrosion problemswith this item be reported so that the problem can be corrected and improvementscan be made to prevent the problem in future items.

NOTE: Use of key words such as “corrosion”, “rust ,“ “deterioration”, or “cracking” willassure that the information is identified as a CPC problem.

a. Definition. While corrosion is typically associated with rusting of metals, itcan also include deterioration of other materials such as rubber and plastic.Unusual cracking, softening, swelling, or breaking of these materials may be acorrosion problem.

b. Reporting. Such problems should be reported using SF 368 (QualityDeficiency Report). Send the form to: Commander, US Army Armament,Munitions and Chemical Command, ATTN: AMSMC-QAD(R), Rock Island, IL61299-6000.

NOTE: Air Force personnel submit SF 368 according to T.O. 00-35D-54. Navypersonnel submit SF 368 according to NAVSUP P-485 with copy to Naval Ship SystemsEngineerng Station Code 045C, Philadelphia Naval Base, Philadelphia, PA19112-5083.

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SECTION Il. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

1-6. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES.

a. Contentst Each Skin Decon Kit consists of a wallet-like carrying pouchcontaining 6 individual decon packets, enough to do 3 complete skindecontamination. Each packet contains an applicator pad filled withdecon powder.

b. ACCOUntability. Skin Decon Kit is expendable. Discard carrying pouchafter packets are all used

c. Storage. Skin Decon Kit can be stored over a wide range of temperaturesfrom severe cold to hot: -60° F (-51 0 C) to 160o F (71oC).

1-7. EQUIPMENT DATA.

a. Overall Dimensions: Height Width Thickness

Unfolded Kit 4.4 in (11.2 cm) 9.3 in (23.6 cm) 0.7 in (1.8 cm)Folded Kit 4.4 in (11.2 cm) 4.7 in (11.9 cm) 1.4 in (3.6 cm)

b. Weight: 1.6 oz (45.0 gm) c. Operating temperature : -50oF (-46°C) to120oF (49oC)

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CHAPTER 2OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION I. EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

2-1. GENERAL. You, the operator, must be sure your Skin Decon Kit is ready for useboth before your mission and after. The following inspection must be performed tomake sure you can accomplish your mission.

2-2. PROCEDURE:

a inspect kit for loose black powder. If no powder is detected, kit is missionready.

b. If powder is detected, inspect each packet for leaks.

c. Discard all leaking packets.

d. Reinsert good packets into carrying pouch with TEAR LINE at bottom.

NOTE: If there are fewer than 4 skin decon packets in your kit, request an additionalkit. Continue to use your kit until all packets are gone.

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SECTION II. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

WARNING

For external use only. May be slightly irritating to skin or eyes. Keepdecontaminating powder out of eyes, cuts and wounds.

Use water to wash toxic agent out of eyes, cuts or wounds.

The complete decontamination of the face and other areas of exposedskin must be done as quickly as possible, 3 minutes or less.

2-3. OPERATING PROCEDURE. When you find or suspect agent on your skin or abuddy sees it and tells you, act immediately.

a. Put on your mask and hood. Do not zip the hood. Do not pull the drawstrings. Do not fasten the shoulder straps.

b. Seek overhead cover or use a poncho for protection against furthercontamination.

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2-3. OPERATING PROCEDUREI - Continued.

c. Remove one skin decon packet from carrying pouch.

NOTE: Although any notch may be used to open packet, opening at TEAR LINEwill place applicator pad in a position that is easier to use.

d. Tear open quickly at notch. e. Remove applicator pad frompacket and discard empty packet.

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2-3. OPERATING PROCEDURE - Continued.

f. Unfold applicator pad and slipfinger(s) into handle.

NOTE: For the following decontaminationprocedures, use entire surface ofapplicator pad.

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Thoroughly scrub exposed skin orback of hand, palm, and fingersuntil completely covered withblack powder from the applicatorpad.

Switch applicator pad to otherhand and repeat procedure, stepg, above.

NOTE: Do not discard applicatorpad at this time.

2-3. OPERATING PROCEDU RE - Continued.

NOTE: If, when you were contaminated, youwere masked with the hood zipped anddrawstring pulled tight, stop. Discard theapplicator pad, put on your protective gloves andgo to paragraphs (p. 2-14). If, however, youwere masked, but the zipper and drawstringwere not secure, go to paragraph n (p. 2-13).

The stars in the drawing show areas of the facethat should be scrubbed with an extra strokebecause they are hard to decontaminate.

NOTE: Procedure is the same regardless ofprotective mask type. In case of use with NavyChemical Protective Overgarment, which hashood attached to protective jacket, ignoremention of hood.

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2-3. OPERATING PROCEDURF - Continued

WARNING

Death or injury may result if you breathe toxic agent while doing step i If youneed to breathe before you finish, reseal your mask, clear it and check it, getyour breath then resume decontaminating

i. Thoroughly scrub exposed skin of face untilcompletely covered with black powder fromthe applicator pad.

(1) Hold breath, close eyes, grasp maskbeneath chin and pull hood and maskaway from chin enough to allow onehand between the mask and your face.Hold mask in this position during steps(2) through (6).

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2-3. OPERATING PROCEDURE - continued.

(2) Scrub up and down across face beginning at front of one ear to noseto other ear.

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(a) Scrub across face to corner ofnose.

(b) Scrub extra stroke at corner ofnose.

(c) Scrub across nose and tip of noseto other corner of nose.

(d) Scrub extra stroke at corner ofnose.

(e) Scrub across face to other ear.

2-3. OPERATING PROCEDURE - Continued.

(3) Scrub up and down across face beginning where step (2) ended, to mouthto other end of jawbone.

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Scrub across cheek to cornerof mouth.Scrub extra stroke at cornerof mouth.Scrub across closed mouth tocenter of upper lip.Scrub extra stroke above upperlip.Scrub across closed mouth toother corner of mouth.Scrub extra stroke at corner ofmouth.Scrub across cheek to end ofjawbone.

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2-3. OPERATING PROCEDURE - Continued.

(4) Scrub up and down across face beginning where step (3) ended, to chinand to other end of jawbone.

(a) Scrub across and under jawto chin, cupping chin.

(b) Scrub extra stroke at centerof chin.

(c) Scrub across and under jawto end of jawbone.

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2-3. OPERATING PROCEDURE - Continued.

(5) Turn your hand out, and quicklywipe the inside of mask thattouches your face.

(6) Discard applicator pad.

(7) Immediately seal mask, clear itand check it.

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2-3. OPERATING PROCEDURE- Continued.

j. Remove second skin decon packet from carrying pouch.

NOTE: Although any notch may be used to open packet, opening at TEAR LINE willplace applicator pad in a position that is easier to use.

k. Tear open quickly at notch.

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2-3. OPERATING PROCEDURE - Continued

I. Remove applicator pad from packet, m. Unfold applicator pad and slipand discard empty packet. finger(s) into handle.

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2-3. OPERATING PROCEDURE - Continued.

NOTE: if you were already masked when you became contaminated and skipped stepsi through m, continue using the same applicator pad.

n. Wthout breaking the seal between face and mask, o.thoroughly scrub skin of neck and ears untilcompletely covered with black powder.

Redo hands untilcompletely coveredwith black powder.

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2-3. OPERATING PROCEDURE - Continued.

p. Discard applicator pad.

q. Put on your protective gloves.

r. Fasten hood.

NOTE: It does not matter how long the powder stays on your skin.

s. Remove powder with soap and water when operational conditions permit.

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APPENDIX A

REFERENCES

A-1. Scope. This appendix lists all forms and technical manuals referenced in themanual.

A-2. Forms.

Quality Deficiency Report SF Form 368Recommended Changes to Equipment Publications DA Form 2028

and Blank FormsTechnical Manual Deficiency Evaluation Report NAVSEA 416011Technical Order System Publication Improvement AFTO Form 22

Report and ReplyRecommended Changes to Technical Publications NAVMC 10772

A-3. Miscellaneous Publications

Navy Afloat Supply Procedures NAVSUP P-485USAF Material Deficiency Reporting and Investigating T.O. 00-35D-54

SystemMC Military Incentive Awards Program MCO 1650.17

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APPENDIX B

COMPONENT OF END ITEM AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LIST

APPENDIX C

ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST

APPENDIX D

EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES LIST

Not applicable to the Skin Decon Kit.

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