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SEQUENCE OF THOROUGH DECON PROCEDURES.
a. Request decon support (CBPS specific - Hill Site to allow adequate runoff).
b. Move CBPS to specified decontamination site in NBC mode.
c.
Process through pre-staging area to coordinate removal of conventional contaminated items,
augmented personnel and driver exchange process.
d. Park HMT in the normal operating area outlined in the operators manual (paragraph 2.25.3.2), hook
up tactical quiet generator (TQG) in case auxiliary power needs to be used during decon procedures.
e.
Lay down ground cloth and saturate with decon solution.
f.
Unroll ABS.
g. Remove ABS staking ropes before erecting the ABS.
h. Deploy ABS in NBC mode, install AA and TALP doors, reseal ambulatory flaps.
i.
Discard all expendable items that are effected by chemical agents and/or decontaminating solutions.
DO NOT remove the ABS structure material, block and tackle and the travel cover that allows the
block and tackle to lift the ABS. These items will be removed once the ABS is decontaminated and
lifted back into the mobile position.
j.
Stage 1: Apply Primary Wash.
k. Stage 2: Apply Decon Solution.
l.
Driver exchange.
m. Stage 3: Decon Solution Contact Time (30 minutes).
n. Interior decon is performed during the above phases.
o.
Stage 4: Rinse (ABS deployed in NBC mode).
p. Strike ABS in NBC mode.
(1)
Fold ABS with incremental rinses.
(2)
Lift ABS with block assembly, secure tent with steel safety cables.
(3)
Remove and discard block assembly and tailgate travel extension.
NOTE
Do not throw away the steel pole used in travel extension; this will be used again when the
system is supplied with replacement items.
(4)
Avoid exposing the open dump caps to decon or rinse solutions during the above processes.
(5)
Use supplied ratchet straps to secure the ABS during transport to the tactical reconstitution
area.
(6)
Discard ground cloth.
(7)
Connect to decontaminated HMT.
q. Transfer and deploy in NBC mode in a designated clean area for CAM check.
r.
Stage 5: Monitor with CAM.
(1)
If no positive chemical presence go to next step.
(2)
If a chemical presence remains then go back to Stage 2 on specified contaminated areas only.
s.
Replacement parts are supplied at a separate reconstitution area.
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