Preparation for Heavy Weather.

TM 55-1915-200-10

WARNING

b. Biological Decontamination. The vessel crew

An unexpected ship roll or pitch may

has no method to detect or DECON biological agents.

Remain masked and continue mission until told to

cause a soldier to fall against live

unmask.

electrical

circuits,

rotating

machinery, or hot surfaces.

c. Chemical Detection and Decontamination.

WARNING

a. Weather Decks. Stow all lines, hoses and loose

Do not use decontamination spray

equipment.

Secure and cover all hose reels, cable

on personnel.

It could cause

reels, and the work/rescue boat. Secure and dog all

hatches to weather decks. Rig storm lines if any work

personal injury.

on the weather decks are required during heavy weather

conditions.

b. Pilothouse. Ensure all microphones or headsets

(1) Use M8 paper from the Chemical Agent

are properly in their holders. Secure pencils, rulers and

Detection Kit or M9 paper to determine if liquid agent is

compasses on chart table. Secure coffee pot and all

present on vessel weather deck surfaces.

other loose items.

(2) If exposure to liquid agent is known or

c. Living Spaces and Dining Areas. Secure all

suspected, clean exposed skin, clothing, and personal

pots, cups, dishes, silverware. Tie chairs to table legs or

gear, in that order, using M258A1 kit.

stack and secure. Secure loose personal gear in

Use the buddy system. Wash exposed

berthing spaces.

skin and thoroughly decontaminate as soon as the

d. Galley. If weather conditions are severe, stop

tactical situation permits.

all food preparation that presents a hazard, such as hot

(3) If the M8 or M9 paper indicates that liquid

oil in fryer, steam, boiling water or hot liquids in oven or

chemical agent is present on the vessel weather deck

on stove burners.

surfaces, use the countermeasures washdown system to

e. Engine and Machinery Spaces. Secure all loose

partially DECON the vessel.

items and tools. Stop all non-essential maintenance. If

maintenance is necessary, work in pairs.

2-7.16. Preparation for Heavy Weather.

When heavy weather conditions occur, loose gear or

equipment can cause personal injury or damage to

equipment.

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