![]() ![]() Using SMARTMAN, a crucial test fixture at Dugway for decades, realistic challenge of the M50 gas mask will help protect American Warfighters and their allies should JGPD-HME become a widely distributed decontaminant. "Masks will be monitored after initial exposure, and throughout the trial duration to confirm that no degradation takes place." "The M50 provides outstanding protection against a variety of challenges," Neafsey noted. A replicated human head, complete with computer replicated breathing through mouth, SMARTMAN wears an M50 mask within a small, industrially filtered chamber. ![]() To test the M50's exposure to the considered decontaminant with authenticity, Dugway uses the Simulant Agent Resistance Test Manikin (SMARTMAN) test fixture. "We expose the M50 to JGPD-HME because of the requirements that the decontaminant not degrade the equipment worn by the user to an unacceptable level," said Andrew Neafsey, test officer.īecause decontamination of vehicles and large areas is by nature messy, there is concern that Warfighters will have their mask hit by overspray. One requirement is that the current M50 gas mask, in use by all services, not be affected by the JGPD-HME decontaminant under consideration. Used by special forces, police, and other special response teams, this mask is seriously g. Requirements included compatibility with current applicators, direct application to the contaminated surface and effectiveness within 30 minutes of applying. A video about the FM53 gas mask, made by Avon Protection Systems. The Avon M50 / FM50 gas mask was specifically designed to meet the latest NATO force’s military mask requirements. Army) VIEW ORIGINALĭUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah - For years, the Department of Defense has sought a single decontaminant effective against chemical and biological agents for decontaminating tactical vehicles, ship surfaces and weapons. Avon Protection Systems TE1039 Avon C50 First Responder Kit 793.00 634.40 Add to Cart Compare Advantage TE057 Advantage 1000 Gas Mask 790.00 to 795.00 632.00 to 636.00 Add to Cart Compare 5.11 Tactical LE1750 5.11 Flex Gas Mask Pouch 57.00 52. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. 1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. ![]()
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