- Sampling unit.
- Unit S2/security office or medical operations officer.
- Technical escort unit or other command-designated escort personnel.
- In-theater supporting medical laboratory.
- Designated CONUS laboratory.
Section II. SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES
B-5. General
The collection of environmental, and background (control) samples/medical specimens is an integral part of investigating allegations pertaining to the first use of chemical or biological agents. The types of samples/specimens taken and the collection methods primarily depend upon the circumstances encountered by the collector. During all chemical and biological sampling operations, the commander establishes the required protective equipment to fit the situation. This appendix includes a recommended list of equipment for use during chemical and biological sampling operations (Table B-2).
Table B-2. Example NBC Collection and Shipping Equipment List
| AMOUNT | DESCRIPTION | STOCK NUMBER | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | LABELS, PAPER, PRESSURE SENSITIVE | 7530-00-577-4376 | |
| 2 | GLOVES, 8-8½, EDMONT WILSONTM | 8415-00-JO2-2902 | |
| 2 | GLOVES, 9-9½, EDMONT WILSONTM | 8415-00-634-4639 | |
| 1 | TAPE, ADHESIVE, PRESSURE SENSITIVE, 2 INCH | 7510-00-159-4450 | |
| 1 | PLIERS, #47, 5 INCHES | 6520-00-543-5330 | |
| 1 | SCREWDRIVER, FLAT TIP, ¼ INCH | 5120-00-596-865 | |
| 1 | TONGS, TEFLONTM TIPS | AF 15-202-5 | |
| 2 | MICROSPATULA, WITH TEFLONTM ENDS | AF 21-401-50A | |
| 1 | SCISSORS, UNIVERSAL TYPE | AF 08-951-30 | |
| 1 | SCOOP, POLYPROPYLENE, 5X2X2 | ASP S1021-5 | |
| 2 | SPOON/SPATULA WITH TEFLONTM | AF 14-356-10 | |
| 1 | KNIFE, POCKET | 5110-00-526-8740 | |
| 5 | BOTTLES, SAMPLE, POLYETHYLENE, 6 OUNCE | CP J-6103-50 | |
| 1 | PIPET, JUMBO, TRANSFER TYPE (500/PKG) | AF 13-711-7 | |
| 10 | PIPET, GRADUAL, TRANSFER TYPE (500/PKG) | AF 13-711-9A | |
| 10 | BAG, INSULATED, TYPE I | AF 01-814-8 | |
| 10 | BAG, INSULATED, TYPE 2[*] | AF 01-814-10 | |
| 1 | BAG, WHIRL/PAK, 6 OUNCE (500/PKG) | AF 01-812-6B | |
| 1 | STRIP, pH TESTING, NONBLEEDING, PLASTIC | SW S-65271 | |
| 1 | SEP-PAKTM C18 | W51910 (50/BOX) | |
| 2 | SYRINGE, HYPODERMIC, 50 OR 60 ml | 6515-00-168-6913 | |
| 2 | STOPCOCK, THREE-WAY | ASP S8965-2 | |
| 1 | TUBING, LABORATORY, R3602 CLEAR | AF 14-169-3B | |
| 1 | PEN, MARKING, WATERPROOF | AF13-381 (12/PKG) | |
| 2 | TUBES, TENAXTM | EC ST-023 | |
| 1 | BLADE, SURGICAL, CS2L 150S | 6515-01-009-5297 | |
| 2 | PACK, ICE | CP TR-6345-20 | |
| 6 | PAD, NONADHESIVE, 3X4, 100s | 6510-00-111-0708 | |
| 4 | PAD, COOLING, CHEMICAL, 4S | 6530-00-133-4299 | |
| 2 | PIGLETTES | SPECIAL ORDER | |
| 1 | TAPE, ANTISEIZE | 8030-00-889-3535 | |
| 1 | AIR SAMPLER, PERSONAL | LSS G4980 | |
| 1 | KIT, METRIC, POCKET BUBBLE | GL4981 | |
| 2 | METHANOL | ||
| 1 | WATER, DISTILLED (5 BOTTLE/PKG) | ||
| 1 | MATCHES, WATERPROOF | ||
| 20 | RAZOR, SURGICAL PREP | 6515-00-926-2089 | |
| 10 | WATCH, WRIST | 6645-00-066-4279 | |
| 2 | PARAFILM WITH DISPENSER | 6640-01-185-3289 | |
| 2 | FLOOR SWEEP (VERMICULITE) | 8720-01-026-9419 | |
| 100 | SEALS, TAMPER-RESISTANT | ||
| 1 | A GAS METER CAPABLE OF PROVIDING ON-STATION ANALYSIS/DETECTION CAPABILITY FOR MULTIPLE GASES TO INCLUDE INDUSTRIAL GASES. | ||
| 1 | A COMBUSTIBLE GAS INDICATOR THAT INDICATES PERCENTAGE OF OXYGEN AND EXPLOSIVITY. | ||
| 1 | A GAS METER THAT DETECTS VAPOR IN PARTS PER MILLION (PPM) AND INDICATES PRESENCE OF VAPOR AND ITS STRENGTH. | ||
| 1 | SWABS, THROAT | ||
| 2 | CAN, 6 POUND, METAL | ||
| 10 | BAG, MYLAR | ||
| 1 | CONTAINER, LEAD SHIELDING (FOR RADIATION SAMPLES) | ||
| 1 | CONTAINER, SHIPPING, IATA | ||
| 1 | CHEST, ICE | ||
| 10 | BAG, PLASTIC, RECLOSABLE | ||
| [*] WILL BE REPLACED BY MYLAR BAGS | |||
B-6. Expended Material
The NBC recon units collect samples under various circumstances. For example, a recon unit may collect samples in an area free of hostile forces. The Special Forces NBC Reconnaissance team may collect samples within the enemy area of operations or deep into the enemy's rear area. Samples include toxic agent munitions, chemical products, air, water, soil, and vegetation. In addition, all expended material used to collect the samples should be turned in to the laboratory with the samples. This material includes items such as expended M256A1 kits, M8 and M9 paper. These items should be recovered, packaged, and shipped with the suspected samples for analysis. Different information may be derived from each type of sample; [Table B-3] compares different types of samples.