Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) Levels and Split MOPP
MOPP Foundation
MOPP Definition
MOPP levels are established to quickly communicate the required individual protective equipment and protection levels for in-place forces to take in the event of CBRN operations or attack conditions.
Commander Sets Initial Level
Commander Sets Initial Level
The installation commander:
- Determines the initial level, based on MOPP condition analysis
- Adjusts levels as mission priorities and intelligence change
MOPP + Alarm Conditions
MOPP + Alarm Conditions
MOPP levels are used in conjunction with alarm conditions to quickly increase or decrease protection against threats.
Split MOPP
Split MOPP Definition
Split MOPP is a tactic used to:
- Divide an installation or operating location into two or more CBRN zones
- Rather than having to declare the entire installation contaminated
Zone Transition Points
Zone Transition Points
If movement or travel between zones is necessary, zone transition points are used to:
- Contain contamination
- Allow the movement of people, equipment, and needed supplies in and out of established zones