Posted on Jun 11, 2015
Do you think there are some Hazardous Materials every Service Member should be trained to handle?
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CBRN Defense Course
74D: Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Operations Specialist
CBRN
Hazardous Material Awareness
74A: Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Officer
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Yes most Soldiers should be trained on MSDS. Or if they're looking for further guidance they can look in the ERG.
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SGT (Join to see)
I forgot all about the MSDS. So many people look at it as just a check-the-block but it does have useful information.
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No! Just chalk that up to one more mandatory training that soldiers already don't have time for...
We have soldiers in EVERY unit trained for that purpose. That is why the Army has an MOS for it...
We have soldiers in EVERY unit trained for that purpose. That is why the Army has an MOS for it...
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Do you think it would be equally ineffective if HAZMAT handling training was included in CBRN training?
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SSG (Join to see)
Equally ineffective? I don't quite understand the question. However, hazmat is in fact a part of the CBRNE professional development. In addition, all CBRNE personnel should volunteer to a at end the DOT hazmat certifying official course; which is provided at most major installations
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The biggest problem is the hazardous materials no one knows they are using. I was exposed to chlordane, arsenic and lead for 2 1/2 years. It was used as a defoliant and bug spray at one of my duty stations. None of my doctors had even heard of chlordane. It's a nerve agent and is killing me. There's no way to train for the unknown.
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I don't think so. As a 74D everyone is trained at the minimum with Hazmat Ops and Hazmat Awareness. At some point in a 74D career they will probably go to Tech Escort or CBRN Recon. Everyone in the Army should know 10 level CBRN tasks which is MOPP gear exchange.
It's easy to have on the spot training if for instance a outbreak happened and the contaminate was let's say mustard gas. Let's say we do a Decon line. The soldiers that go through, we can use them to do our job as well, it's just a quick review of what they had done. It's in the FM.
It's unnecessary to have extra tasks that a whole MOS is for.
Hope this helps some.
It's easy to have on the spot training if for instance a outbreak happened and the contaminate was let's say mustard gas. Let's say we do a Decon line. The soldiers that go through, we can use them to do our job as well, it's just a quick review of what they had done. It's in the FM.
It's unnecessary to have extra tasks that a whole MOS is for.
Hope this helps some.
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I was hoping for good examples. Promasks don't protect against Chlorine, I believe. Mustard gases create horrible boils. Resin and Tear gas are also interesting examples I believe.
In CBRN classes, I always gave examples as to what the equipment did NOT protect against.
In CBRN classes, I always gave examples as to what the equipment did NOT protect against.
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SPC(P) (Join to see)
There is not only MOPP gear but we also have level A, level B, and Level C suits and also pappers, pro mask, and SCBA.
If you're exposed to some of those things prior to having any protective gear on then you're just kind of out of luck.
SM should be aware that once exposed lively hood after you suit up, depending on the agent, is unlikely.
If you're exposed to some of those things prior to having any protective gear on then you're just kind of out of luck.
SM should be aware that once exposed lively hood after you suit up, depending on the agent, is unlikely.
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1SG (Join to see)
Common hazardous industrial materials such as solvents one might find in a motorpool shop, comes to mind
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