Once an attack with a chemical or biological agent is detected
or suspected, or information is available that such an agent is
about to be use, you must STOP breathing and
mask immediately. DO NOT WAIT to receive an order
or alarm under the following circumstances:
- Your position is hit by artillery or mortar fire, missiles,
rockets, smokes, mists, aerial sprays, bombs, or bomblets.
- Smoke from an unknown source is present or approaching.
- A suspicious odor, liquid, or solid is present.
- A toxic chemical or biological attack is present.
- You are entering an area known or suspected of being contaminated.
- During any motor march, once chemical warfare has begun.
- When casualties are being received from an area where chemical
or biological agents have reportedly been used.
- You have one or more of the following symptoms:
o An unexplained runny nose.
o A feeling of choking or tightness in the chest or throat.
o Dimness of vision.
o Irritation of the eyes.
o Difficulty in or increased rate of breathing without obvious reasons.
o Sudden feeling of depression.
o Dread, anxiety, restlessness.
o Dizziness or light-headedness.
o Slurred speech.
- Unexplained laughter or unusual behavior is noted in others.
- Numerous unexplained ill personnel.
- Buddies suddenly collapsing without evident cause.
- Animals or birds exhibiting unusual behavior and/or sudden
unexplained death.
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