Posted on May 20, 2022
Do beards actually break the seal of gas masks?
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A change in policy??
Do beards actually break the seal of gas masks?
Posted from taskandpurpose.com
Military Life
Facial Hair
Grooming Standards
CBRN
Posted >1 y ago
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I used an OBA with my regulation beard for hours during the Trident Sea Foods factory fire in Akutan, Alaska back in '82 (I think), and I had the taste and smell of smoke coming in my mask. Just sayin.................................................
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If I were going into a situation where a gas mask was required I wouldn't take any unnecessary chances, even if the odds were extremely slim. My luck is I would be the exception and it would cost me my health!
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PO2 Russell "Russ" Lincoln
Cpl Vic Burk I've worn a full beard and moustache since getting out of the service. When the pandemic hit I had to be fit tested for an N-95 and had no problems getting a seal.
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Cpl Vic Burk
PO2 Russell "Russ" Lincoln - Whatever works and you are comfortable with! I was referring more to a chemical attack and not really thinking about COVID or anything like that.
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PO2 Russell "Russ" Lincoln
Cpl Vic Burk - Point taken. I think it would work basically the same, as we are talking about obtaining and keeping a seal with a mask.
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If you dont know how to properly seal your mask, facial hair wont matter. Ive had a beard and could still not break a seal.
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