TM 3-4240-280-10
TM 3-4240-280-10
TM 3-4240-280-10
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Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION<br />
<strong>TM</strong> 3-<strong>4240</strong>-<strong>280</strong>-<strong>10</strong><br />
1-5. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.<br />
a. Pupae. The mask is used as an individual respirato~ protection device to protect your<br />
face, eyes, end lungs from all known chemical-biological (CB) and riot control (RC) agents.<br />
b. Capabilities and Features.<br />
WARNING<br />
The ABC-M24 or M25A1 protective masks will not protect the wearer against<br />
ammonia or carbon monoxide gases. They are not effective in confined spaces<br />
where the oxygen content of the air is too low.<br />
(1) Facepieces are supplied in three sizes: small (S), medhrn (M), and large(L) sizes. You<br />
will befitted and issued the size which best fits your face by your unit NBC NCO.<br />
(2) When the M25A1 mask is worn in a tank equipped with a filter unit, it can be coupled<br />
to the vehws filter unit by an air hose.<br />
(3) When the ABC-M24 mask is worn inside an aircraft, an oxygen adapter can be<br />
inatak$d for use with the aircraft oxygen system.<br />
(4) The Ml OA1 canister can be worn either fastened inside the carrier or with the canister<br />
carrying sling.<br />
(5) The facepiece can be fitted with optical inserts for personnel who must wear glasses.<br />
TIM inserts are available by medical prescription.<br />
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