Treating Chemical and Biological Agent Casualties

Lesson 1: Chemical Agents and Protection From Chemical Agents

1-18. CHEMICAL-PROTECTIVE GLOVE SET

The gloves protect against liquid chemical agents and vapor hazards. Theyprotect the hands from radioactive fallout and biting insect vectors. Figure 1-15 showsthe protective gloves with cloth inserts.

The new chemical-protective glove set comes in three thickness; 7, 14, and glove set is used by soldiers such as aviators, vehicle mechanics, and sensitivity and will not expose the gloves to harsh treatment. Use of more durable 25 mil glove set is for 25 mil. The 7 mil glove set is used by soldiers such as medical, teletypist, and electronic repair personnel whose tasks require extreme tactility and/or sensitivity and will not expose the gloves to harsh treatment. The 14 mil weapon crews whose tasks require tactility and soldiers who perform close combat tasks and other types of heavy labor.