US DOD: Chemical agent detector kit information pa paper released.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-16 August 1999-US DOD: Chemical agent detector kit information paper released (C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:130899 The Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses (OSAGWI) released today an information paper on the M256-series chemical agent detector kit.

This latest OSAGWI release provides a basic understanding of the capabilities, limitations and operating procedures of the detector. The M256 kit is a manually operated chemical agent detector. It is not an alarm; it is a tool used after soldiers have received other warnings about the possible presence of chemical warfare agents, and have responded by putting on their chemical protective clothing. Proper use of the M256 enables commanders to determine if chemical warfare...