FORT CARSON, Colo. - The Soldiers, from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, used a gas chamber located on range 72 for annual chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training.
The gas chamber is a confined space where Soldiers are exposed to tear gas to build confidence in their M40-series protective masks.
Exposure to the gas causes a temporary burning sensation of the eyes, nose, throat, disorientation and difficulty breathing.
“The annual mask confidence chamber training is important because it gives soldiers confidence in their assigned equipment,” said Sgt, 1st Class Kenneth Lexie, platoon sergeant and brigade CBRN noncommissioned officer, 1st SBCT, 4th Inf. Div.
The mask will withstand a maximum of 15 nerve, choking and blister agent attacks.
To validate the Raiders’ ability to properly use their M40-series protective masks, CBRN specialists directed Soldiers to remove their mask from their face for five seconds before replacing it, expelling any gas trapped inside and then resealing the mask to their face.
While not required, some brave Soldiers removed their protective mask when asked fully exposing themselves to the gas and calmly walk out of the chamber.
“I definitely have confidence in my mask now,” said Spc. Anna Vacheresse, information technology specialist, 1st SBCT, 4th Inf. Div.
Date Taken: | 01.13.2015 |
Date Posted: | 01.30.2015 15:04 |
Story ID: | 153164 |
Location: | FORT CARSON, CO, US |
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