TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS

CHAPTER I NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, AND CHEMICAL PROTECTION
Background
Basic Fundamentals
Planning
Protecting the Force
Preparedness
Protection Components

CHAPTER II PREATTACK, DURING-ATTACK, AND POSTATTACK PROTECTIVE
ACTIONS
Background
*This publication supersedes FM 3-4, 29 May 1992
Common Preattack Actions
Nuclear Protection
Biological Protection
Chemical Protection
Collective Protection Operations
Toxic Industrial Material Protection

CHAPTER III OPERATIONS IN UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTS
Background
Cold Weather
Desert
Jungle
Mountains
Urban Areas
Littoral Environments

CHAPTER IV MISSION-ORIENTED PROTECTIVE POSTURE ANALYSIS
Background
Analysis
Guidance
Levels

CHAPTER V SUSTAINED OPERATIONS IN A NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, AND CHEMICAL ENVIRONMENT
Background
Impact of a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Environment
Impact of a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Environment on Operations
Impact of a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Environment on Sustainment
Executing Countermeasures

CHAPTER VI INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION
Background
Mission-Oriented Protective Posture
Individual Protection Logistics Considerations
Toxic Industrial Material Individual Protection

CHAPTER VII COLLECTIVE PROTECTION
Background
Planning for Collective Protection
Fixed-Site Collective Protection
Transportable Collective Protection
Mobile Collective Protection
Navy Collective Protection Systems (Surface Ship)

APPENDIX A NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, AND CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
Background
Protective Clothing
Protective Masks
Toxic Industrial Material Protection
Decontamination Equipment
Chemical Detector Paper/Kits
First Aid Equipment
Related Equipment (Chemical Monitors, Radiation Detection
Instruments and Biological Detectors)

APPENDIX B GUIDELINES FOR THE NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, AND CHEMICAL
PORTION OF A COLLECTIVE PROTECTION STANDING OPERATING
PROCEDURE
Background
Suggested Guidelines for Preparation of a Collective Protection
System Standing Operating Procedure
Entry and Exit Procedure
Wartime Shelter Preparation and Operation
Classes of Site Collective Protection and Associated
Protective Equipment

APPENDIX C HUMAN FACTORS EFFECTS OF MISSION-ORIENTED PROTECTIVE POSTURE
Background
Physiological Factors
Psychological Factors
Chemical Protective Overgarment Work/Rest Cycles and Water
Replacement Guidelines

APPENDIX D RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION
Background
Operational Exposure Guidance
Low-Level Radiation
Depleted Uranium

APPENDIX E TOXIC INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS-AN ASSESSMENT OF NUCLEAR,
BIOLOGICAL, AND CHEMICAL FILTER PERFORMANCE
Background
Filter System Operations
Filter Assessment

APPENDIX F NONCOMBATANT EVACUATION OPERATIONS
Background
Planning
Stages of Noncombatant Evacuation Operations
Noncombatant Evacuation Operations in a Nuclear, Biological, and
Chemical Environment

APPENDIX G NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, AND CHEMICAL DEFENSE EQUIPMENT
DATA

APPENDIX H WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION THREATS USING POSTAL
MAIL/ PACKAGES
Background
Possible Indicators and Characteristics of Suspect
Mail/Packages
Handling Instructions
Reach-Back Capability

APPENDIX I PROTECTIVE MASK PRESCRIPTION OPTICAL INSERTS
Background
M40/M42 Series
M43 Series
M45 Series
M48 Series
MCU2/P Series
M17 Series
M17 A1/A2
Joint Service General-Purpose Mask

APPENDIX J ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE PROTECTION CONSIDERATIONS
Background
Electromagnetic Pulse
Electromagnetic Pulse Mitigation Techniques

REFERENCES
References-1
GLOSSARY
INDEX
FIGURES
I-1 NBC Information Management
VII-1 General Layout for an NBC Shelter
VII-2 Tent used as a CCA
A-1 Wet-Weather Gear
A-2 Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Equipment Bag
A-3 Chemical Protective Helmet Cover
A-4 Aircrew Eye/Respiratory Protection
A-5 MCU-2A/P Protective Mask
A-6 M41 Protection Assessment Test System
A-7 ABC-M11 Portable Decontaminating Apparatus
A-8 M13 Decontaminating Apparatus, Portable
B-1 M12 Protective Entrance
B-2 Collective-Protection Entrance Configurations
TABLES
II-1 Standardized Alarm Signals for the US and its Territories and Possessions (Recommended)
II-2 Standardized Alarm Signals for OCONUS Bases and Stations Subject to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Attacks
(Recommended)
II-3 Shielding Values of Each Cover for a 2,400-Centigray
Free-In-Air Dose
II-4 Shielding Values of Each Cover for a 2,400-Centigray, Sand or
Clay-Filled Sandbags, Free-In-Air Dose
II-5 Wartime Climatic Filter Exchange Intervals, Blood Agent
Threat is High (Given in Weeks) .
IV-1 MOPP Analysis
IV-2 MOPP Level 0
IV-3 MOPP Level 1
IV-4 MOPP Level 2
IV-5 MOPP Level 3
IV-6 MOPP Level 4
IV-7 MOPP Differences (Afloat versus Ashore)
V-1 Factors That Influence Decreased Tolerance
V-2 Common Signs of Physiological and PsychologicalDegradation
V-3 Depression/Hyperactivity Behaviors
V-4 Impact of an NBC Environment on Leaders
V-5 Impact of an NBC Environment on Individuals
V-6 Potential Risks From Operations in an NBC Environment
VI-1 Protective Clothing Capabilities
VII-1 Sample Sheltering Instructions
VII-2 Types of COLPRO Systems
VII-3 COLPRO MOPP Levels
VII-4 Advantages and Disadvantages of COLPRO
Systems
B-1 CCA Processing Steps to Enter an Open-Air TFA
C-1 Work Intensities of Military Tasks
C-2 Work/Rest Cycles and Water Replacement Guidelines
D-1 Operational Radiation Exposure Status and Risk Criteria
D-2 Low-Level Radiation Guidance For MOOTW
D-3 Contamination Control Guidance (For up to a 7-day mission or
within a 90-day mission)
D-4 Recommended Maximum-Permissible Contamination
Levels
E-1 Protection Afforded By NBC Filters For Selected TIC
G-1 NBC Defense Equipment
H-1 Reach-Back Points of Contact