In addition, commanders under certain situations could exercise a mask-only option. Individuals must carry their protective mask with them at all times. Individuals wear their overgarment. They must carry the rest of their MOPP gear. Individuals wear their overgarment and overboots and carry the mask with hood and gloves.
Individuals wear their overgarment, overboots, and mask with hood.
They carry the gloves. Individuals wear all their MOPP gear. Nerve agents are organophosphate ester derivatives of phosphoric acid. Some G-agents are capable of being thickened with various substances to increase the persistence and penetration of exposed skin. The G-agents are organophosphates containing either fluorine or cyanide.