3440.10 with Changes - Navy Medicine - U.S. Navy

d. Biological Detection Capability
BUMEDINST 3440.10 CH-l
12 Dec 2011
Item provided to MTFs: Operational Hand-Held Assay (HHA) Panel. HHAs are
simple, antibody-based assays used to provide rapid presumptive identification.
Item provided to MTFs: DoD Biological Sampling Kit (BSK). The DoD BSK is a
prepackaged sampler/collection kit used for field screening and presumptive identification. The
kit is able to simultaneously identify up to eight different biological agents. The DoD BSK
includes the following in a sealed foil packet: operational HHA panel (8 HHAs encased in a
plastic panel), 4 mL phosphate buffered solution (PBS), 2 Dacron-tipped swabs, and a laminated
instructional card.
Table 6 - Tiered Radiological, Chemical, and Biological Detection Equipment Allotment:
RAD
CHEM
Detect ion (Dc, ices) Ticr I Tier 2 Tier J Ticr .t
ANIPDQ-l 2 2 2 0
GR-135 HD 1 1 1 0
JeAD
I 2 2 2 0
HHAs 10 10 10 0
BfO Training HHAs 10 10 10 0
DoDBSK 10 10 10 0
e. Decontamination and Patient Triage Capability
Item provided to MTFs: TVI 3-Line Decontamination System. The shelter system is a
self-supporting, quick-erect shelter. It provides either three ambulatory lines, or two ambulatory,
and one non-ambulatory (litter) line. The TVI 3-Line Decontamination System contains privacy
curtains, an integral water shower system with flash heater, and provides a litter conveyor
system. The water used for decontamination can be pre-heated and the discharge water can be
captured in a bladder if required. Items shipped include the shelter, flash heater, SOO-gallon
water bladder and Personal Care IDecon kits.
Item provided to MTFs: Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL). RSDL is a
bio-degradable, non-flammable lotion formulated for the decontamination of intact skin only.
Additional uses include the decontamination of sensitive equipment and spot decontamination of
military equipment. The indications for the lotion's use include both prophylactic administration
and administration after exposure to a chemical warfare agent. It is intended for external use
only.
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