Information Paper
Mission Oriented Protective
Posture (MOPP)
And Chemical Protection
Information Papers are reports of what we know today
about military equipment and its use during the Gulf War
of 1990-1991. This particular information paper focuses
on Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) and
chemical protection. It describes the protective clothing
and equipment worn by forces to protect against possible
exposure to chemical or biological agents. It also
describes the levels of protection and how our forces
managed these to maximize safety while preserving mission
capability during the Gulf War. This is an interim
report, not a final report. We hope that you will read
this and contact us with any information that would help
us better understand the issues reported here. With your
help, we will be able to report more accurately on the
events surrounding the use of MOPP and protective
equipment. Please contact my office to report any new
information by calling: 1-800-472-6719 Bernard Rostker |
Last Update: October 30, 1997
Many veterans of the Gulf War have been experiencing a variety of physical symptoms, collectively called Gulf War illnesses. In response to veterans concerns, the Department of Defense (DOD) established a task force in June 1995 to investigate all possible causes. The Investigation and Analysis Directorate (IAD) of the Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses (OSAGWI) assumed responsibility for these investigations on November 12, 1996 and has continued to gather information on MOPP and chemical protection. IADs interim report is contained here.
As part of the effort to inform the public about the progress of this effort, DOD is publishing (on the Internet and elsewhere) accounts and background related to possible causes of Gulf War illnesses, along with whatever documentary evidence or personal testimony was used in compiling the accounts. The following information paper will aid in understanding incidents involving protective clothing and equipment worn in the Gulf War.
A. Chemical Protective Equipment (CPE) Components
III. OPERATIONAL USE AND LIMITATIONS
B. Performance Degradation Caused by CPE Wear
IV. ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS
TAB A - Acronym Listing/Glossary
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