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Prepared By: U.S. Army Chemical School DOTD, ATZT-D-WR-C 320 Engineer Loop Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 POC: HELEN JOHNSON FORCE STRUCTURE ANALYST ADVANCED SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 573-596-0131 ext. 37233

Headquarters, Department of the Army

Distribution Restriction: Distribution is authorized to US government agencies only toprotect technical or operational information from automatic dissemination under theInternational Exchange Program or by other means. This determination was made on 14May 1999. Other requests for this document will be referred to the Commandant, US ArmyManeuver Support Center, ATTN: ATZT-DT-WR-C, Building 3200, Directorate of TrainingDevelopment, 320 MANSCEN Loop, Suite 2655, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri 65473-8929.

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Joint Services Lightweight Integrated- Suit Technology (JSLIST)

Chemical Protective OvergarmentChemical Protective Overgarment

Training Circular TC 3-11-55Number 3-11-55 Headquarters

Department of the Army Washington, DC, 1 July 2001

Joint-Services Lightweight

Integrated-Suit Technology (JSLIST)

ContentsPage

PREFACE.................................................................................................iiiChapter 1. JSLIST OVERVIEW .........................................................1-1

General Information ..........................................................................1-1

Capabilities .......................................................................................1-1

Warnings, Cautions, and Instructions ...............................................1-1

Chapter 2. JSLIST ENSEMBLE DESCRIPTION ...............................2-1Fabrics ..............................................................................................2-1

Colors ................................................................................................2-1

Clothing Items ...................................................................................2-1

Overgarment Sizes ...........................................................................2-3

Labels ...............................................................................................2-3

Storage Bags ....................................................................................2-3

Chapter 3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .........................................3-1Wear-Usage Limitations ...................................................................3-1

Donning Instructions .........................................................................3-2

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Distribution Restriction: Distribution is authorized to US government agencies only to protect technical or operational information from automatic dissemination under the International Exchange Program or by other means. This determination was made on 14 May 1999. Other requests for this document will be referred to the Commandant, US Army Maneuver Support Center, ATTN: ATZT-DT-WR-C, Building 3200, Directorate of Training Development, 320 MANSCEN Loop, Suite 2617, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri 65473-8929.

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Doffing Instructions ...........................................................................3-4

Chapter 4. OVERGARMENT MAINTENANCE ..................................4-1Maintenance Inspection ....................................................................4-1

Laundering Instructions......................................................................4-3

Storage Requirements .......................................................................4-3

Glossary ................................................................................... Glossary-1Bibliography .........................................................................Bibliography-1

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PrefaceThe joint-services lightweight integrated-suit technology (JSLIST)chemical protective overgarment is designed to provide protectionagainst chemical and biological agents specified by the UnitedStates (US) Department of Defense (DOD) when properlymaintained and used as part of a complete chemical protectiveensemble.

This training circular (TC) serves as a means to assist the trainer intraining soldiers on the JSLIST. It does not supersede the Army’stechnical manuals (TMs) or training support packages on theJSLIST. Its purpose is to provide instruction regarding the use,maintenance, and proper storage of the JSLIST ensemble.

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The proponent of this publication is Headquarters (HQ) US ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Send comments andrecommendations on Department of the Army (DA) Form 2028directly to Commandant, US Army Chemical School, ATTN: ATZT-DT-WR-C, Building 3200, Directorate of Training Development, 320MANSCEN Loop, Suite 2617, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri 65473-8929.

Unless otherwise stated, masculine nouns and pronouns do notrefer exclusively to men.

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Chapter 1

JSLIST Overview

The JSLIST chemical protective overgarment is a two-piece overgarment consisting of a coat with an integralhood and separate trousers. The JSLIST chemical protec-tive overgarment was type classified in 1997 by the USDOD joint services as the only overgarment meeting therequirements of the JSLIST program for comfort, durabil-ity, and protection from chemical-warfare agents.

GENERAL INFORMATION1-1. The Army participated in the management, design, anddevelopment of the JSLIST chemical biological (CB) protective-clothing system. Key requirements of the JSLIST program includeprotection against CB agents, a lighter weight or more flexiblegarment, and the ability to launder the garment. Key requirementsof the footwear include combined environmental and CB protection;petroleum, oils, and lubricants (POL) resistance; and self-flame-extinguishing capability. In addition, the system is required to bedurable and reduce heat stress associated with the protective gear,and is designed for human factor considerations and acceptability tothe user.

CAPABILITIES1-2. The JSLIST chemical protective overgarment is currentlyqualified by the military to meet the requirements of the JSLISTprogram for protection from chemical-warfare agents for up to 6launderings, 45 days of wear, 120 calendar days after removal fromthe factory-sealed bag, or 24 hours after contamination, whichevercomes first.

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS1-3. Failure to follow all the warnings, cautions, and instructions inthis TC, including those summarized in the following chapters, mayresult in serious health problems.

WARNING Be aware of heat injuries. Operating in hot environmentswhile encapsulated in the chemical protective overgarmentcan cause heat injuries. Ensure that soldiers consumefluids and can recognize and treat heat injuries.

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Chapter 2

JSLIST Ensemble Description

This chapter includes a description, instructions for gen-eral use and care, general repair procedures, and descrip-tive and reference data for the garments, multipurposeoverboots (MULO), and protective gloves.

FABRICS2-1. The JSLIST chemical protective overgarment’s outer shellfabric has camouflage print, a water-repellent finish, and a 50/50nylon/cotton poplin ripstop. The liner is a polyester knit coated withactivated-carbon spherical absorbers covered by a nonwovenlaminate and bonded to a tricot knit back.

COLORS2-2. The JSLIST chemical-protective overgarment is available in 4-color woodland and 3-color desert camouflage patterns.

CLOTHING ITEMS2-3. A complete chemical-warfare protective ensemble includes allof the following components:

• Chemical protective mask compatible with the JSLIST chemicalprotective overgarment.

• Chemical protective overgarment consisting of both a coat andtrousers.

• Chemical protective gloves compatible with the JSLISTchemical protective overgarment.

• Chemical protective overboots compatible with the JSLISTchemical protective overgarment.

NOTE: The JSLIST chemical protective overgarment mustbe worn with a suitable and compatible chemical protectivemask, chemical protective gloves, and chemical protectiveoverboots.

COAT2-4. The overgarment coat has the following features:

• Hood. An integral hood closes and secures with an elasticdrawcord, which should be set to the desired fit with theadjustable barrel locks.

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• Sleeves. The sleeves have hook-and-pile fastener tape at thewrists to adjust for a secure fit, reinforced elbows, and a pocketon the right sleeve.

NOTE: Keep the hook-and-pile fasteners on the sleeveclosures free of dirt and ice to secure properly. Firmlycompress the fastener against the tape to provide adequateclosure. Ensure that all of the hook-and-pile fasteners areproperly closed and secured.

• Front closure. A full-length zipper and a closure flap with hook-and-pile fastener tape are provided to close the front of the coat.

• Waist. An elastic drawcord is provided at the waist and shouldbe adjusted for fit and tied in a bow.

• Coat-retention loop. To improve the coat and trouser interface,the coat-retention loop should be pulled from the back of thecoat, between the trouser legs, and secured with the snap at thefront closure flap of the coat.

TROUSERS2-5. The trousers have the following features:

• Waist. A hook-and-pile fastener tape is provided to adjust thewaistline fit.

• Fly closure. A zipper and snap are provided for fly closure.• Suspenders. The suspenders are stitched to the back of the

trousers. They should be pulled over the shoulders from back tofront. Fasten them to the front of the trousers using theadjustable plastic clips provided for that purpose.

• Legs. The legs have hook-and-pile fastener tape at the ankles toadjust for a secure fit, reinforced knees, and bellow cargopockets with closure flaps secured by hook-and-pile fastenertape on each leg.

NOTE: Keep the hook-and-pile fasteners on the leg closuresfree of dirt and ice to secure properly. Firmly compress thefastener against the tape to provide adequate closure.Ensure that all of the hook-and-pile fasteners are properlyclosed and secured.

MULTIPURPOSE OVERBOOT (MULO)2-6. The MULO incorporates two quick-release side buckles and isdesigned to be worn over the standard-issue combat boot, jungleboot, and intermediate cold/wet boot (ICWB). The MULO provides60 days of durability and 24 hours of protection against liquid-chemical agents. The MULO is capable of being decontaminated toan operationally safe level using standard field decontaminates.

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The MULO provides environmental protection against water, snow,mud, and POL as well as flame resistance. The MULOs come insizes 2 to 14. Refer to Figure 2-1 to determine the correct MULOsize.

Figure 2-1. Combat Boot and MULO Fit Matrix

PROTECTIVE GLOVES2-7. The protective-glove set is a two-piece hand-protection systemconsisting of protective gloves for chemical protection and separatecotton liners for perspiration absorption. Liners can be worn oneither hand. The gloves are form fitted for either the left or right

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hand. The protective gloves come in five sizes. The sizes are printedon the cuff of the glove.

OVERGARMENT SIZES2-8. The JSLIST chemical protective overgarment coats andtrousers are available in 7 sizes: small extra short (SXS), smallshort (SS), medium short (MS), medium regular (MR), medium long(ML), large regular (LR), and large long (LL). Refer to Figures 2-2and 2-3, pages 2-5 and 2-6, to determine the correct size. TheJSLIST overgarment is sized to allow donning over other uniforms.

NOTE: Improper fit of the overgarment may dangerouslyreduce chemical protection.

LABELS2-9. Labels in the coat and trousers provide information onlaundering, certain cautions, and the size. Use these labels to recordthe date the suit was first removed from the factory-sealed bag andthe number of launderings of the suit.

STORAGE BAGS2-10. Each component of the JSLIST chemical protectiveovergarment (coat and trousers) comes with a resealable bag thatshould be used to store that component between uses.

NOTES:

1. Store the coat and the trousers in their resealable bags toreduce the risk of loss of chemical protection.

2. Chemical protective overgarment coats and trousers arepacked in factory-sealed bags. If the bag containing a newlyissued coat or trousers is torn or without an intact seal, donot use that component in a chemical environment. Replaceit with a matching component from a factory-sealed bag.

3. If a JSLIST overgarment package is found that has lost itsvacuum seal, that individual item (coat or trouser) musteither be replaced or used as a training only item (the words“TRAINING ONLY” must be stenciled 2.5 inches high orlarger, on the outside of a sleeve or leg of the item, with acontrasting colored ink).

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Figure 2-2. JSLIST Coat-Size-Selection Chart

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Chapter 3

Operating Instructions

This chapter provides information about the limitations ofthe protective overgarment and instructions for donningand doffing it.

WEAR-USAGE LIMITATIONS3-1. Each individual soldier is responsible for keeping the JSLISTensemble in good serviceable condition. The overgarment will notprovide optimal protection unless it is kept clean, maintained, andstored properly.

3-2. Check the protective garment’s label for the correct size inorder to achieve maximum protection and user satisfaction.

NOTE: Do not use the overgarment for protection againstindustrial chemicals.

UNCONTAMINATED OVERGARMENT

3-3. Refer to paragraph 1-2 for the useful life expectancy of anuncontaminated overgarment. A gradual and potentially dangerousdecrease in the level of protection provided by the overgarment mayoccur after the earliest of any of the three milestones in paragraph 1-2.

CONTAMINATED OVERGARMENT

3-4. The JSLIST chemical protective overgarment has beenqualif ied for a useful l i fe of up to 24 hours of wear aftercontamination by chemical-warfare agents. Decontaminate thechemical protective ensemble and remove it in a safe and approvedmanner as soon as possible after it has been exposed to chemicalcontamination. This will minimize the risk of serious healthproblems or death resulting from exposure to a chemicalenvironment.

DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE OVERGARMENT

3-5. Do not use damaged or defective overgarments in a chemicalenvironment. If a rip or tear occurs during an operation and thewearer is unable to immediately withdraw from the operation orreplace the overgarment, flatten the rip or tear and cover it withduct tape. Press the duct tape firmly in place to create an airtightbond. Replace the patched overgarment as soon as possible.

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DONNING INSTRUCTIONS3-6. The standard donning time for the JSLIST is 8 minutes, as isfor the battle-dress overgarment (BDO).

INSPECT THE OVERGARMENT

3-7. Ensure that both new and previously used suits are inspectedbefore donning them. Use the following procedures when inspectingthem:

• New suits only. Remove the coat and trousers from the factory-sealed bags, inspect them, and record on the labels of both thecoat and trousers, the date on which they are first removed fromthe factory-sealed bags.

• Previously used suits. Remove the coat and trousers from theclear, resealable bags, inspect them, check the markings on thelabels, and determine the wear-life remaining. Store the clear,resealable bags in a trouser pocket for later use.

DON THE TROUSERS

3-10. Don the trousers by placing the legs into the trousers andpulling them up. Then—

• Close the slide fastener (front zipper) and fasten the two fly-opening snaps.

• Pull the suspenders over the shoulders and fasten the snapcouplers (plastic clips).

• Adjust the suspenders for the proper inseam and leg length.

• Adjust the waistband hook-and-pile fastener tapes for a snugfit.

DON THE COAT

3-11. Don the coat by placing the arms into the sleeves and pullingon the coat. Then--

• Close the slide fastener (zipper) and the front closure flap up asfar as the chest.

• Pull the bottom of the coat down over the trousers, and adjustthe waist for a snug fit using the waist drawcord.

• Secure the coat-retention loop. Bend over, reach between thelegs and grasp the loop on the back of the garment coat. Pull onthe loop so that the bottom of the garment coat fits snugly overgarment trousers. Bring the loop forward between the legs.Place the loop over the webbing strip at the bottom of the coat.

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NOTE: Secure the coat’s retention-cord loop in the mannerpreviously described when directed to immediately assumemission-oriented protection posture (MOPP) level 4. Whendirected to perform MOPP level 1 or 2, pull the coat’sretention-cord loop through the front of the coat and tie it ina bow.

• Refer to Figure 3-1. Fasten the snap on the webbing strip tokeep the coat’s retention-cord loop in place. Retie the coat’sretention cord, if needed (as shown below). This may result insome discomfort in the crotch area.

Figure 3-1. Coat’s Retention-Cord Loop

DON THE BOOTS

3-12. Don the boots over the combat boots and adjust and secure thestrap-and-buckle fasteners. Pull the trouser legs over the MULOsand secure the two hook-and-pile fastener tapes on each ankle sothat they fit snugly around the boot. If, the MULO is not available,use the black-vinyl overgarment (BVO).

DON THE CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE MASK

3-13. Adjust the head harness and check for a good seal.

• Pull the hood over your head. Close the slide fastenercompletely and secure the closure hook-and-pile fastener tapeup to the top of the slide fastener.

• Place the edge of the hood around the edge of the mask andsecure the hook-and-pile fastener tape.

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• Snap the barrel locks together; squeeze both ends of the barrellock while pulling the drawcord, and simultaneously slide thebarrel lock up to the chin.

• Have a buddy check the hood seal around the mask to ensurethat the hood is positioned properly and that the skin is notexposed ( if needed, tie extra drawcord in a bow). Somediscomfort in the neck area of the JSLIST coat may occur due tothe required close fitting in the neck area.

WARNINGThe barrel-lock release button must face away from the userto avoid the barrel lock from unfastening and possiblyexposing the user to contamination.

DON THE GLOVES

3-14. Don the gloves by pulling the sleeves up the arm. Don theliners and the gloves and pull the sleeves down over the gloves.Secure the hook-and-pile fastener tape on each wrist snugly.

USE M9 DETECTION PAPER

3-15. Put on the M9 detection paper according to the unit standingoperating procedure (SOP).

DOFFING INSTRUCTIONS3-16. Remove the M9 detection paper before doffing the gloves, anddispose of it according to the unit SOP.

DOFF THE UNCONTAMINATED OVERGARMENTS

3-17. Use the following procedures to doff uncontaminatedovergarments:

Doff the Gloves

3-18. Doff the gloves by unfastening the wrist hook-and-pilefastener tapes and doff the gloves. Place the gloves in the trouserpockets. Untie the bow in the coat’s retention cord (if tied), unfastenthe webbing strip snap, and allow the coat’s retention-cord loop toretract to the back of the coat.

Doff the Helmet and the Cover

3-19. Doff the helmet and the cover, if worn.

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3-20. Unfasten the barrel locks on the coat. Loosen the hood ’sdrawcord, unfasten the hook-and-pile fastener tape at the neck, andpull the hood from the head.

NOTE: If the soldier has difficulty grasping the barrel locks,use the drawcords to pull the locks away from the mask.

Doff the Protective Mask

3-21. Stow the mask in the carrier and remove the mask carrier.

Doff the MULOs

3-22. Unfasten the ankle hook-and-pile fastener tapes and the twostrap-and-buckle fasteners on the MULOs and then remove theboots.

Doff Coat

3-23. Unfasten the front-closure flap hook-and-pile fastener tapeand the front slide fastener, and remove the coat.

Doff the Trousers

3-24. Unfasten the suspender and waist hook-and-pile fastenertapes and the front closure snaps, open the slide fastener, andremove the trousers.

NOTE: Store the overgarments according to Chapter 4 ofthis TC.

DOFF THE CONTAMINATED OVERGARMENTS BY USING THE BUDDY-TEAM MOPP-GEAR-EXCHANGE METHOD

3-25. Procedures for conducting the JSLIST MOPP gear exchangeand the BDO MOPP-gear exchange are similar, but there are a fewextra details. The JSLIST doffing procedures were designed toclosely follow the same steps as the BDO MOPP-gear exchange.This TC will outline an abbreviated version of the MOPP-gear-exchange procedures. See Field Manual (FM) 3-5 for detailedinstruction.

Prepare for Decontamination

3-26. Prepare for decontamination as follows:

• The buddy removes the M9 paper from the soldier’sovergarment. The buddy unties the bow in the coat’s retentioncord (if tied), unfastens the webbing strip snap at the bottomfront of the coat, and releases the coat’s retention-cord loop.

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• The buddy loosens the bottom of the coat by pulling the materialaway from the soldier’s body. The soldier feels for the suspendersnap couplers on the outside of the coat and releases them.

• The buddy unfastens and loosely refastens the hook-and-pilefasteners at the soldier ’s wrist and ankles. The buddyunfastens the two strap-and-buckle fasteners on the MULO andunfastens or cuts the fasteners on the BVO and green-vinyloverboots (GVO).

Decontaminate the Soldier’s Mask

3-27. While the soldier holds the mask firmly in place to avoidbreaking the seal, the buddy decontaminates the exposed parts ofthe soldier’s mask using the soldier’s decontamination kit. Thebuddy then wipes the front edge of the hood, the eye lens outserts,the face blank, the barrel locks, and the canister.

3-28. The buddy decontaminates his gloves in preparation torelease the hood seal.

Doff the Coat

3-29. Use the following steps to doff the coat:

• The buddy loosens the soldier’s overgarment hood by untyingthe drawcord (if tied) and unfastening the barrel locks.

NOTE. If the buddy has difficulty grasping the barrel locks,use the drawcord to pull the barrel locks away from themask, allowing the buddy to grasp and unfasten the barrellocks without touching the interior of the hood.

• The buddy unfastens the front closure flap and slide fastenerfrom the chin to the bottom of the coat.

• The buddy instructs the soldier to turn around. The buddygrasps the hood, and rolls it inside out, pulling the hood off thesoldier’s head.

• The buddy grasps the coat at the shoulders and instructs thesoldier to make a fist to prevent the chemical protective glovesfrom coming off.

• The buddy pulls the coat down and away from the soldier,ensuring that the black part of the coat is not touched. Thebuddy lays the coat on the ground, black side up.

NOTE: The soldier uses the coat later as an uncontaminatedsurface to stand on during donning procedure.

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Doff the Trousers

3-30. Doff the trousers using the following procedures:

• The buddy unfastens the hook-and-pile fastener tapes at thewaistband, unfastens the two front-closure snaps, and opens thefly slide fastener on the front of the trousers.

• The buddy grasps the trousers at the hips and pulls the trousersdown to the knees.

• The buddy instructs the soldier to lift one leg with the footpointed down. The buddy grasps the trouser leg and pulls thetrousers in an alternating motion until the soldier can step outof the trouser leg. The buddy repeats the process for the otherleg.

• The buddy discards the overgarment trousers away from theclean area.

Doff the Overboots

3-31. Use the following procedures to doff the overboots:

• The soldier stands next to the coat spread on the ground.

• The soldier loosens the overboots by stepping on the back of hisheel with one foot while pulling the other foot upward.

• The buddy pulls off the soldier’s overboots one foot at a time.The soldier steps directly on the coat spread on the ground aseach foot is withdrawn from the overboots.

• The buddy discards the overboots away from the clean area.

CAUTION

The buddy and the so ld ie r must take ca re t o avo idcontaminating the inside surface of the coat.

CAUTIONThe buddy and the so ld ie r must take ca re t o avo idcontaminating the soldier’s unprotected clothing and skin.

CAUTIONThe buddy must take care to avoid touching the soldier ’scombat boots. The soldier must take care to avoid letting thecombat boots touch the ground.

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Doff the Gloves and the Liners

3-32. The soldier partially slides his hand out of the glove. Whenboth hands are free, the soldier holds his arms away from the bodyand lets the gloves drop off, away from the black side of the coat.The soldier removes the protective glove inserts.

3-33. The buddy discards the soldier’s chemical protective glovesand inserts away from the clean area.

DON NEW GARMENTS

Don the New Overgarment Trousers

3-34. The buddy opens the package containing the new trousers, butdoes not touch the inside of the package. The soldier reaches intothe package and removes the trousers without touching the outsideof the package.

3-35. The soldier dons the trousers, closes the slide fastener, andfastens the two fly-opening snaps. He pulls the suspenders over hisshoulders, fastens the snap couplers, and adjusts the length of thesuspenders to ensure a comfortable fit in the inseam. The soldieradjusts the hook-and-pile tape at the waistband for a snug fit.

Don the New Overgarment Coat

3-36. The buddy opens the package containing the new coat. Thesoldier reaches in and removes the coat, being careful not to touchthe outside of the package.

3-37. The soldier dons the coat and closes the slide fastener up asfar as the chest. The soldier secures the front closure hook-and-pilefastener tape on the front flap up as far as the chest. The soldierpulls the bottom of the coat down over the trousers.

3-38. The soldier locates the retention-cord loop on the back of thecoat. Bending forward at the waist, the soldier reaches between hislegs and grasps the loop with his free hand. The soldier brings theloop forward between the legs, pulling on it so that the bottom of thecoat fits snugly over the trousers.

CAUTIONEnsure that the contaminated gloves do not make contact withthe clean surface.

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3-39. The soldier places the loop over the webbing strip and fastensthe snap to keep the loop in place. The soldier adjusts the coat’sretention cord, if necessary, and ties the excess cord in a bow.

Don the New Overboots

3-40. The soldier opens the package containing the new overbootswithout touching the inside of the package. The soldier removes theboots without touching the outside of the package.

3-41. The soldier dons the overboots over his combat boots andsecures the strap-and-buckle fasteners.

3-42. The soldier pulls the trouser legs over the overboots andsecures the two hook-and-pile fastener tapes on each ankle so thatthey fit snugly around the overboot.

Don the Overgarment Hood

3-43. The soldier dons the hood, closes the front slide fastenercompletely, and secures the hook-and-pile fastener tape on the frontflap up to the top of the slide fastener.

3-44. The soldier places the edge of the hood around the edge of themask and secures the hook-and-pile fastener tape on the hood.

3-45. The soldier pulls the drawcord tight around the edge of themask, snaps the barrel locks together, squeezes both ends of the

WARNINGFailure to properly secure the coat may result in exposureto contaminants that could cause serious health problemsor death.

CAUTIONThe soldier must take care to ensure that his body and clothingtouch only the inner surface of the coat.

WARNINGThe barrel-lock release button must face away from theuser when worn to avoid the barrel lock from unfasteningand possibly exposing the user to contamination.

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lock while pulling the drawcord, and slides the barrel lock up underthe chin to keep the cord in place.

3-46. Without touching the soldier, the buddy inspects the hood andthe mask to ensure that the hood is positioned properly and that theskin is not exposed. The soldier adjusts the hood as directed.

3-47. If buddy assistance is required for proper adjustments, thebuddy will decontaminate his glove before touching the soldier’shood or mask.

Don New Gloves

3-48. The buddy opens the package containing the new chemicalprotective gloves and liners. The soldier removes the items withouttouching the outside of the package.

3-49. The soldier dons the liners and gloves, pulls the cuffs of thecoat over the chemical protective gloves, and fastens the hook-and-pile tapes on each sleeve of the coat.

3-50. The soldier puts on the M9 chemical-agent detection paperaccording to the unit SOP.

Reverse Roles

3-51. Assist your buddy through the MOPP-gear-exchangeprocedures. On completion, secure all the gear and continue themission.

DETAILED TROOP-DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES

3-52. Use the paragraphs below for detailed troop-decontaminationprocedures.

Station 1 – Individual Gear Decontamination

3-53. While wearing the JSLIST ensemble, execute the proceduresin the same manner as prescribed for the BDO. Refer to FM 3-5.

Station 2 – Overboots and Hood Decontamination

3-54. The buddy decontaminates his gloves. The buddy loosens thesoldier’s overgarment hood by unfastening the barrel locks (if thereis difficulty unfastening the barrel locks, loosen the drawcord first

WARNINGThe drawcord must be tightly secured to avoid thepossibility of contamination between the hood and theedge of the mask.

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to avoid touching the soldier’s skin), loosening the hood drawcordaround the edge of the hood, and unfastening the hook and pilefastener tape at the chin.

NOTE: The buddy must take care to avoid touching thesoldier’s skin and throat area.

3-55. The buddy removes the soldier’s overgarment hood by openingthe front closure flap and pulls the slide fastener from the chindown to the chest. The buddy instructs the soldier to turn around.The buddy then grasps the back of the garment hood, rolls the hoodinside out (being careful not to contaminate the inner garment), andpulls the hood off the soldier’s head. When the task is completed,the buddy and the soldier reverse roles.

Station 3 – Overgarment Removal

NOTE: The attendant will avoid touching the soldier’s skinor inner clothing. If contact is made, decontaminateimmediately and then proceed.

3-56. Remove the jacket. The attendant cuts and removes the M9detector paper from around the soldier ’s wrist and arm. Theattendant releases the hook-and-pile fastener tapes at the wrist andbottom of the trousers. The attendant unties the bow in the coat’sretention cord, if tied. The attendant unfastens the snap on thewebbing strip at the bottom of the overgarment jacket. Touchingonly the outside surfaces of the overgarment jacket, the attendantloosens the bottom of the jacket by pulling the material at thebottom away from the soldier’s body. The soldier locates andreleases his trouser suspender snap couplers by feeling for them onthe outside of his overgarment jacket.

3-57. The attendant unfastens the front closure flap on the front ofthe jacket and pulls the slide fastener from the chest down to thebottom of the jacket. The attendant instructs the soldier to turnaround. The soldier makes a fist to prevent the removal of thechemical protective gloves. With the soldier’s arms extended, theattendant grasps the jacket near the shoulders and removes it bypulling the jacket down and away from the soldier’s body.

NOTE: If there is difficulty removing the jacket in thismanner, pull one arm at a time out of the jacket.

3-58. Remove the trousers. The attendant instructs the soldier toturn back around. The attendant cuts and removes the M9 paperfrom the soldier’s trousers. The attendant unfastens the hook-and-pile fastener tapes at the waistband of the overgarment trousers,unfastens the front closure snaps, and opens the fly slide fastener.

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3-59. Grasping the trousers at the hips, the attendant pulls theovergarment trousers down to the soldier’s knees. The soldier liftsone leg, points that foot down, and bends slightly at the knee forstability. The buddy grasps the trouser leg of the elevated foot and,with a hand on each side of the trouser leg, pulls the trouser leg inan alternating motion until the buddy can step out of the trouserleg. Repeat the process on the other leg.

NOTE: The attendant ensures that the soldier steps wideenough so as not to rub his clean leg against thecontaminated boot and overgarment.

Station 4 – Overboot and Glove Removal

3-60. Overboots worn with the JSLIST overgarment (such asMULOs, BVOs, or GVO) are removed in the same manner asprescribed for the BDOs (refer to FM 3-5).

3-61. Gloves worn with the JSLIST overgarment are removed in thesame manner as prescribed for the BDOs (refer to FM 3-5).

Station 5 - Monitor, Station 6 - Mask Removal, Station 7 - Mask Decontamination Point, and Station 8 - Reissue Point

3-96. Stations 5 through 8 are executed in the same manner asoutlined in FM 3-5 for detailed troop decontamination.

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Chapter 4

Overgarment Maintenance

The following paragraphs provides information on JSLISTovergarment maintenance.

MAINTENANCE INSPECTION 4-1. Perform preventative maintenance inspections before, during,and after each wear.

NOTE: Failure to properly use or maintain the overgarmentmay dangerously degrade or eliminate its protectiveproperties.

COAT INSPECTION

4-2. Inspect the coat for any moisture or contamination bypetroleum, oil, hydraulic fluid, lubricant, or any other petroleum-based substance. Any portion of the coat that is wet should be air-dried before use or storage. If any portion of the coat has beencontaminated by any substance other than water, the protectionthat the overgarment provides may be dangerously degraded, and itshould not be used in a chemical environment.

NOTE: The chemical protection provided by theovergarment is completely degraded in areas where theinner-suit liner is wet through with fuel, oil, or hydraulicfluid. The protection provided by the overgarment may alsobe dangerously degraded in areas where the overgarment iscontaminated with certain other substances including, butnot limited to, lubricants, urine, feces, and common insectrepellents.

4-3. Inspect the coat for any rips, tears, or holes in the outer shellfabric or liner. Holes in the shell’s fabric reduce the protection fromliquid and vapor chemical agents. Do not use overgarments withrips, tears, or holes in a chemical environment.

4-4. Inspect the coat for any damage to, or defect in, any of thefollowing additional critical items:

WARNINGDamage to any seams, shell or lining fabric, hoodinterface, or other closures of the overgarment maydangerously reduce chemical protection.

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• Hood, including drawcords, barrel locks, and front zipper.

• Fastener tape at the front opening, fastener tapes at the sleevewrists, and the coat-waist drawcord.

• Snap on the front of the coat.

NOTE: If the overgarments have any of the above defects ordamages, do not use those items in a chemical environment.

• Zippers. Lubricate stiff zippers by applying a thin coat of wax orlead pencil graphite on each side of the track and working thezipper up and down several times.

4-5. Check the label and note the following information:

• The number of times the coat was laundered.NOTE: If the coat was removed from its sealed bag morethan 120 days ago, or has been worn for 45 days, or has beenlaundered more than 6 times, the overgarment should not beused in a chemical environment.

TROUSER INSPECTION

4-6. Inspect the trousers for any moisture or contamination by POL,hydraulic fluid, or any other petroleum-based substance. Anyportion of the trousers that is wet should be air-dried before use orstorage. If any substance other than water has contaminated anyportion of the trousers, the protection that the overgarmentprovides may be dangerously degraded, and it should not be used ina chemical environment.

4-7. Inspect the trousers for any rips, tears, or holes in the outershell fabric or liner. Holes in the shell fabric reduce protection fromliquid and vapor chemical agents, potentially to dangerous levels. Ifdamaged, do not use the trousers in a chemical environment.

4-8. Inspect the trousers for any damage to, or defect in, any of thefollowing additional critical items:

• Fastener tape at the waist.

• Front zipper.• Snap at the fly closure.

• Fastener tapes at the ankles.

• Suspenders.NOTE: An overgarment with any damage to, or defect in,any of these critical items should not be used in a chemicalenvironment.

• Zippers. Use the procedures in paragraph 4-4 to lubricate stiffzippers.

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4-9. Refer to paragraph 4-5 and check the trouser’s label for thenecessary information.

LAUNDERING INSTRUCTIONS4-10. The paragraphs below contain instructions for laundering anddrying the protective overgarments.

NOTE:

1. Before laundering and drying, engage all the zippers andfastener tapes to minimize the risk of rips, tears, and otherdamage during laundering.

2. Do not starch, bleach, dry clean, or steam press theovergarment. Do not attempt stain removal or use fabricsoftener.

MACHINE (HOME) OR HAND LAUNDERING

4-11. Use a permanent-press wash cycle or hand wash using coldwater and a mild, nonphosphate detergent. Rinse the overgarmentthoroughly.

DRYING METHODS

4-12. The two methods used to dry the overgarments are—

• Machine (home). Tumble dry at a low temperature and adelicate cycle. Remove the overgarment from the dryerimmediately.

• Air-drying. Remove the overgarment from the water and placeit on a rustproof hanger. Do not allow the clothespins or thehangers to puncture the overgarment.

NOTE: Record the total number of launderings of the coatand the trousers on their labels with a permanent marker.

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS 4-13. Until issued, the original factory-sealed bags containing thenew overgarments should be stored inside the closed shippingcontainers. Do not expose the bags containing the overgarments orthe shipping or storage containers to prolonged sunlight.

4-14. Ensure that the overgarments are clean and dry beforestorage. Air-dry the overgarments to prevent mildew.

4-15. After use in an uncontaminated environment, store theovergarment coat and trousers in the resealable plastic bagsprovided for them.

NOTE: Protect the stored garments from any sharp objects.

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Glossary

ATTN attention

BDO battle-dress overgarment

BVO black-vinyl overgarment

CB chemical biological

DA Department of the Army

DC District of Columbia

DOD Department of Defense

GVO green-vinyl overboots

ICWB intermediate cold/wet boot

Inc incorporated

JSLIST joint-service lightweight integrated-suit

technology

LL large long

LR large regular

MANSCEN Maneuver Support Center

ML medium long

MOPP mission-oriented protection posture

MR medium regular

MS medium short

MULO multipurpose overboot

N narrow

POL petroleum, oils, and lubricants

R regular

SBCCOM Soldier and Biological Chemical Command

SOP standing operating procedure

SS small short

SXS small extra short

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TM technical manual

TRADOC United States Army Training and Doctrine

Command

US United States

W wide

XN extra narrow

XW extra wide

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Bibliography

FM 3-5, NBC Decontamination {MCWP 3-37-3}. 28 July 2000.

Internet: US Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command(SBCCOM) Online, http://www.sbccom.apgea.army.mil.

JSLIST Training Support Package. December 2000.

TM 10-8415-220-10, Operator Manual for Joint Service LightweightIntegrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) Chemical Protective Ensemble{TM 8415-10/3; SS200-AP-MMO-010}. 1 September 1998.

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