SECTION IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

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2.14.3 Lifting by Forklift . When using a forklift to lift

coupled containers use only the forklift slots on the center

container.

USE FORKLIFT SLOTS

IN CENTER CONTAINER ONLY

SECTION IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

2.15 OVERVIEW.

Container operation under unusual conditions is the same as operation under usual conditions. Refer to Section III for usual

operating instructions.

2.16 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES.

2.16.1 General.

Perform the emergency procedures below until field nuclear, biological, or chemical (NBC) decontamination facilities are

available. Commander will supervise, assign new duties, and assist the supporting NBC unit.

2.16.2 Emergency Procedures .

If NBC attack is known or suspected, mask at once and continue mission. Follow decontamination procedures below. Do not

unmask until told to do so.

2.16.2.1 Nuclear Decontamination. Brush fallout from skin, clothing and equipment with available brushes, rags, and tree

branches. Wash skin and have radiation check made as soon as tactical situation permits. (You can find instructions for the check

in FM 3-5.)

2.16.2.2 Biological Contamination. Container crew has no method to detect or decontaminate biological agents. Remain masked

and continue mission until told to unmask.

WARNING

Do not use decontamination spray on personnel. It may cause personal injury.

2.16.2.3 Chemical Detection and Decontamination. Use M8 paper from M256 chemical agent detector kit or M9 paper to

determine if liquid agent is present on container surface. If exposure to liquid agent is known or suspected, clean exposed skin,

clothing, and personal gear, in this order, using M258A1 kit. Use the buddy system. Wash exposed skin and thoroughly

decontaminate as soon as tactical situation permits. If M8 or M9 paper indicates that a liquid chemical agent is present on

container surface, use the ABC-M11 decontamination apparatus for partial decontamination of container. Spray only surfaces that

will be touched going into and coming out of container.

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