Detection Levels
Level I detectors are issued at what organizational level?
Squad/individual level
What form of agents does M8 paper detect?
liquid chemical agents
What is the official nomenclature for M9 tape?
M9 detection paper (tape)
What forms of contamination can the M256A2 detect
What are vapor and liquid (and solid with LVH package)
What does BSK stand for?
Biological Sampling Kit
Which level of detector requires specialized training and can identify, sample, and report CBRN agents?
Level III
A yellow color change indicates what type of agent?
G-series nerve agent
What color changes indicate contamination on M9 paper?
pink, red, red-brown, or red-purple spots/streaks
Name two agent categories the M256A2 detects
blood, blister, and nerve agents
What type of kit is the HHA part of?
DoD BSK
Level II detectors may be remotely monitored and controlled. True or False?
True
How many sheets come in a booklet of M8 paper?
25 sheets (50 tests if torn in half)
Does M9 paper identify specific agents or only detect their presence?
detect only
How long does the M256A2 take to deliver results?
about 20 minutes
During PMCS of M8 or M9 paper, what should you always check?
expiration date and physical condition
Which level of detector is most widely fielded and provides limited capability at low cost?
Level I
What should you do when applying M8 paper to suspected contamination?
blot, don’t rub
Name one factor that may cause a false positive on M9 paper
heat, lubricating oils, insect repellent, brake fluid, etc.
What protective posture must Marines be in when using the M256A2?
MOPP 4
Used M256A2 kits must be turned in as what type of waste?
hazardous waste (due to mercuric cyanide)
Match the platform to its detection levels: Air platform-based detectors are usually ___?
Level I–II
How can you distinguish between VX and a Fourth Generation Agent (FGA) result on M8 paper?
VX stays green, while FGA changes from green to yellow over time
Where should you place M9 paper on a Marine?
Around the upper arm, opposite wrist, and either ankle
List at least three components of the M256A2 kit.
Canteen pouch, instruction cards, LVH packages, sampler-detectors, M8 paper
What protective equipment is always required when employing chemical detection devices?
field protective mask and MOPP gear