TM 10-8415-210-13&P
1-11. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTIONS OF MAJOR COMPONENTS. (CONT)
a.
Toxicological Agents Protective Coveralls, M3 (1). The olive drab M3 TAP Coveralls (1) are made of butyl
rubber-coated, nylon cloth. They have a gusset extending from collar to crotch, with an outer flap. Other features
include an adjustable collar, double sleeve cuffs, trouser cuffs with elastic snap bands and an adjustable belt. When
properly adjusted, the coveralls provide liquid agent protection for the portion of the body covered. The coveralls must
be closed securely to be effective. The M3 TAP Coveralls are available in four sizes (small through extra-large.)
b.
Toxicological Agents Protective Hoods (2) and (3). The M3 TAP Gas Mask Hood (2) is worn with the M9A1
Mask. Both the M3 TAP Gas Mask Hood and the M9A1 Mask will be replaced by the M40 TAP Special Purpose Mask
Hood (3) and the M40 Special Purpose Mode Mask. The hoods and masks are not interchangeable.
(1)
Toxicological Agents Protective Gas Mask Hood, M3 (2). The M3 Toxicological Agents Protective Gas
Mask Hood (2) is made of the same butyl rubber-coated fabric as the protective coveralls. It is designed for
semipermanent mounting on the M9A1 Field Protective Mask. The hood has three adjustable openings with attached tie
cords; two for the mask eyepieces and one large cover for the filtration canister. Butyl rubber-coated tape is cemented
over the sewn seams to prevent leakage through needle holes. The lower portion of the hood is a two-layer shawl. The
inner layer is placed inside the collar of the protective coveralls and the outer layer rests on the wearer's shoulders. The
shawl of the hood is held in place by two adjustable straps, which are worn under the arms and secured in front by snap
fasteners.
(2)
Toxicological Agents Protective Special Purpose Gas Mask Hood, M40 (3). The M40 TAP Special Purpose
Gas Mask Hood (3) is made of the same butyl rubber-coated fabric as the protective coveralls. It is similar in design to
the M3 TAP Gas Mask Hood. The M40 TAP Special Purpose Hood has a small canister cover located at the left cheek
of the hood. The hood has three adjustable openings with attached tie cords for the mask eyepieces and canister. Butyl
rubber coated tape is cemented over the sewn seams to prevent leakage through the needle holes. The lower portion of
the hood is a two-layer shawl. The inner layer is placed inside the collar of the protective coveralls and the outer layer
rests on the wearer's shoulders. The skirt of the hood is held in place by two adjustable straps, which are worn under the
arms and secured in front by snap fasteners.
c.
Toxicological Agents Protective Boots, M2A1 (4). The M2A1 TAP Boots, Type I (4) are made of butyl rubber,
have a safety toe with a yellow overlay compound applied to the outside, have a hobnail tread design on the sole and
heel, and are knee-length. The TAP M2A1 Boots are available in full sizes, 5 through 15.
d.
Toxicological Agents Protective Footwear Covers, M1 (5). The M1 TAP Footwear Covers (5) are made of butyl
rubber-coated, nylon cloth. The outer sole is made of alternating layers of cotton duck and butyl rubber. Tie tapes are
located at the top and bottom of the covers. Left and right M1 TAP Footwear Covers are made to the same pattern and
may be worn on either foot. The M1 TAP Footwear Covers are designed to protect the M2A1 Boots from gross
contamination while also providing a rapid means of removing the contamination. M1 TAP Footwear Covers are
available in size small, for shoe sizes up to 6-1/2; medium, for sizes 7 thru 11-1/2; and large, for sizes 12 and over.
e.
Toxicological Agents Protective Gloves, M3/M4 (6). The M3/M4 TAP Gloves (6) are made of butyl rubber, which
provides protection against vapors, aerosols, and small droplets of chemical agents. M3/M4 TAP Gloves have a rolled
edge on the gauntlet. TAP Gloves are worn with the M3 TAP Coverall or the M2 TAP Apron and are worn over either
surgical gloves or the Clothing Outfit gloves. M3/M4 TAP Gloves are available in five sizes (extra-small through extra-
large).
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