Individual Protection — Ground Crew Ensemble and MOPP Level Equipment
Individual Protection Components
Individual Protection Components
Individual protection is comprised of singular use or a combination of:
- Individual protective equipment
- Vaccinations and prophylaxes
- Protective shelters
- Evacuation
- Relocation
- Exposure control
- Contamination control
- Warning and notification systems
Staged Approach
Staged Approach
Individual protection measures are taken in stages equivalent to:
- The urgency of the threat
- The nature of the threat
Theater Direction
Theater Direction
Command and theater-specific instructions will direct the proper individual protective postures.
Ground Crew Ensemble
Ground Crew Ensemble Foundation
Regardless of the type of agent, concentration, or method of attack, the BEST immediate protective equipment against chemical agents is the ground crew ensemble.
Ensemble Definition
Ensemble Definition
A whole-body system which protects the wearer against:
- Chemical-biological warfare agents
- Toxins
- Radiological particulates
Individual Protection Equipment
Individual Protection Equipment
Individual protection includes:
- Protective mask with filters
- Overgarment
- Protective gloves
- Footwear covers or overboots
Detection and Decontamination Items
Detection + Decon Items
It also includes:
- M8 and M9 detector paper
- Reactive skin decontamination lotion
- M295 decontamination kits
MOPP Gear Knowledge
MOPP Gear Knowledge
Knowing the specific MOPP gear that must be carried and/or worn during the various MOPP levels is essential to ensuring the best protection possible in all conditions.
MOPP Level Ready
MOPP Ready.
- Carry: Field Gear
- Wear: Field Gear (as directed)
MOPP Level Zero (0)
MOPP 0.
- Carry:
- Overgarment
- Footwear
- Mask/Hood
- Handwear
- Wear: Field Gear
MOPP Level One (1)
MOPP 1.
- Carry:
- Footwear
- Mask/Hood
- Handwear
- Wear:
- Field Gear
- Overgarment
MOPP Level Two (2)
MOPP 2.
- Carry:
- Mask/Hood
- Handwear
- Wear:
- Field Gear
- Overgarment
- Footwear
MOPP Level Three (3)
MOPP 3.
- Carry: Handwear
- Wear:
- Field Gear
- Overgarment
- Footwear
- Mask/Hood
MOPP Level Four (4)
MOPP 4.
- Carry: N/A
- Wear:
- Field Gear
- Overgarment
- Footwear
- Mask/Hood
- Handwear