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CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL
MASK: FIELD M40
IAW TM 3-4240-339-10
CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL
MASK: FIELD M40
 CHARACTERISTICS
 CAPABILITIES
 FEATURES
 PMCS
 BATTLE DRESS OVERGARMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
 LIGHTWEIGHT
 TRANSPORTED AND STORED IN CARRIER
 FACEPIECE IS MADE OF SILICONE RUBBER WITH INTURNED
SEALING SURFACE SO IT CAN FORM A SEAL ON YOUR
FACE
 SECOND SKIN FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION FROM
LIQUID AGENTS (M40A1 ONLY)
 QUICK DOFF HOOD FOR EASY DONNING OPERATION
(M40A1 ONLY)
 INCLUDES BOTH CLEAR AND NEUTRAL GRAY OUTSERTS
 CANISTER QUICKLY AND EASILY REPLACED
CAPABILITIES
WHEN WORN WITH PROPER CANISTER
INSTALLED, THE FACEPIECE PROTECTS FACE,
EYES AND LUNGS FROM CONCENTRATIONS
OF CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL (CB) AGENTS,
TOXINS AND RADIOACTIVE FALLOUT
PARTICLES. THE CANISTER MAY BE
INSTALLED ON EITHER SIDE OF THE
FACEPIECE
FEATURES
FACE PIECE: Provides a seal
Against CB agents
HEADHARNESS: Consists of
Head pad, forehead straps , temple
Straps, cheek straps, and donning
tab
INLET VALVE DISK:
allows filtered air to enter
the face piece and prevents
moist exhaled air from entering canister
NOSECUP VALVE DISK:
allows filtered air to enter
Nose cup and prevent moist
exhaled air from fogging
Eye lenses in cold weather
OUTLET VALVE DISK/COVER:
releases exhaled air and prevents unfiltered air from entering face piece
AIRFLOW DEFLECTOR:
Directs inhaled air over eyeLenses to prevent fogging
FRONT/SIDE VOICEMITTER:
Transmit your voice outside the facepiece
CANNISTER:
Filters out CB agent
And other particles
From contaminated air
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CARRIER: Provides for
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL DRINK TUBE: storage and carrying of
Allows operator to drink while wearing the mask.Shoulder strap, waist
facepiece
strap, short strap, adjustable strap
OUTSERTS: Fit over
face piece eyelense rings
to secure outserts to face piece
Neutral gray: reduces sun glare
HOOD: Rubber coated
fabric which protects neck
and areas of head not covered
by your mask against CB
agents
WATERPROOF BAG: Keeps mask dry
when required by climate and mission
PMCS
• WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Item Interval
BAW
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Canister.
1
X X
X X
x x
x x
Remove filter canister. Check
Canister for cracks, dents or holes.
Check air intake to make sure it is
Not clogged with dirt.
Check for damaged threads
on canister
Shake canister and listen for loose
particles
NMC
Canister is
Cracked or
Dented over
¼ deep or
Damaged on
A seam, or
Has holes.
Threads are
Damaged
Loose particles
Rattle or dust
Falls out
Item Interval
BAW
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Eye lenses, Eye rings, Outserts
2
X X
x x
x x
Check eye lenses for cracks, cuts
Scratches, or discoloration
Check eye rings for corrosion
Check both set of outserts for chips
Cracks or discoloration that affect
vision
NMC
.
Eye
lenses are
Cracked or cut
Eye rings are
Bent or corroded
Outserts are
Broken or
Distorted enough
To affect vision
Item Interval
BAW
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Hood.
3
Caution: When examining hood, avoid
Open flame and exposed light bulbs
X X
x x
x x
NMC
Hood
has more
.
than two pin
holes, cuts,
holes or tears
Fabric is sticky
or gummy
Check for cuts, holes or tears
Sticky or gummy area, Peeled
or worn coating
Check straps, zipper
Fabric is peeling or worn
Straps or cord
missing, zipper
is torn or
broken
Item Interval
BAW
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Face piece.
4
NMC
.
Face piece is
dirty
X X
x x
x x
Visually inspect inside surface for
dirt,Mud, and greasy oily substance
Check for holes, tears by holding
In front of light
Check silicone rubber next to
Eye lenses to ensure they will not
Pull away from face piece
Silicone rubber
has holes,
tears, which
will allow air
to enter
Eye lenses or
housing pulls
away from
face piece
Item Interval
BAW
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Head harness.
5
NMC
.
Head harness
Will not hold
Face piece
Against face
x x
Check for elasticity, Check straps
For cut, tears or deterioration
Harness is cut
Torn or frayed
Item Interval
BAW
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Buckles.
6
X X
x x
Check for bends, cracks or
Corrosion
Check for missing or broken
buckles
NMC
.
Buckles are
Bent, cracked
Or will not hold
Straps
Buckles are
Missing or
broken
Item Interval
BAW
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Outlet valve disk.
7
NMC
.
Outlet valve
Disk is missing
x x
Check to see if outlet valve disks
are present
x x
Check for nicks, tears or rips.
Wipe off moisture
Outlet valve
Disk is nicked
Torn, ripped,
Or will not
Seat properly
Item Interval
BAW
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Internal/External Drink Tube.
8
NMC
.
Either tube is
Missing or
Cracked
Internal tube
Misaligned
x x
Check that both tubes are present.
x x
Check internal tube for alignment
x
Check external tube for solid
connections
x
External tube
Connection
loose
Item Interval
BAW
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Airflow Defector.
9
X X
x x
Check that deflector is securely
Mounted and that flanges are in
The holes
Check mounting holes for cuts or
tears
NMC
.
Deflector not
Mounted
Correctly
Mounting holes
Are cut or
torn
Item Interval
BAW
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Inlet Valve.
10
NMC
.
Inlet valve
Disk missing
x x
Check that valve disk is present and
Properly mounted
x x
Check for cuts, holes or tears
Valve disk is
Torn or cut
Item Interval
BAW
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Nose cup Assembly.
11
NMC
.
Nose cup disk
Are missing
X X
x x
Check for disk.
Check that nose cup is not pulled
Away from back of front voicemitter
Nose cup
Pulled away
From front
Voicemitter
housing
Item Interval
BAW
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Voicemitters.
12
NMC
.
Retaining rings
Corroded or
Cracked
x x
x x
Check retaining rings for corrosion,
or cracks
Check for dents or punctures. Make
sure the four beads in the center of
the voicemitter is facing outward
Voicemitter
Dented or
Installed backwards
Item Interval
BAW
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Carrier.
13
.
O
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x x
NMC
Check for torn straps or missing
hardware. Check for cleanliness,
and mildew
Carrier is
Dirty. Straps
Are torn or
Hardware is
Missing
Mildew is
present
Item Interval
BAW
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Waterproof Bag.
14
X X
Check bag for tears, holes and
cracks
NMC
.
Bag is
Torn or has
holes
Item Interval
BAW
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Second Skin.
17
NMC
.
Second skin
Is dirty
X X
x x
Check second for cuts, holes or
Tears
Check for dirt or greasy or oily
substances
Second skin
Has tears or
Splits larger
Than ¼ length
Or diameter
PROTECTIVE GEAR
The BDO is a camouflage colored, woodland or desert two piece garment
consisting of one coat and one pair of trousers. The BDO provides protection
against chemical agent vapors, liquid droplets, biological agents, toxins, and
radioactive alpha and beta particles. When remove from its vapor barrier bag it
lasts for a minimum of 30 days. The wear time may be extended by the
Commander. The key to its effectiveness is its serviceability. Upon exposure,
it provides 24 hours of protection.
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WITH PROTECTIVE
GEAR
WITHOUT PROTECTIVE GEAR
SUMMARY
 CHARACTERISTICS
 CAPABILITIES
 FEATURES
 PMCS
 BATTLE DRESS OVERGARMENTS
QUESTIONS