Although any notch may be used to open the packet, opening at the TEAR LINE will place applicator pad in a position that is easier to use. Do not discard the applicator pad at this time. If you were masked with the hood zipped and drawstring pulled tight when you were contaminated, stop. Discard the applicator pad, put on your protective gloves and go to step s below. If, however, you were masked, but the zipper and drawstring were not secured, go to step n below.
Procedure is the same regardless of protective mask type.
Ignore mention of hood when using the Navy Chemical Protective Overgarment, the hood is attached to the jacket. If you need to breathe before you finish, reseal your mask, clear and check it, get your breath, then resume the decontaminating procedure. Thoroughly scrub exposed skin of face until completely covered with black powder from the applicator pad. Scrub extra stroke above upper lip. Scrub extra stroke at corner of mouth.