West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-50 - Medical Services Radiation Safety › Appendix D

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 28, July 12, 2024
M8A1 AUTOMATIC CHEMICAL AGENT ALARM
1.
Purpose.
The
				  contents of this Appendix will provide policy, procedures and information to
				  ensure proper control, storage and transportation of the M8A1 Automatic
				  Chemical Agent Alarm.
2.
Scope.
This Appendix
				  applies to all personnel and activities possessing, storing or transporting the
				  M8A1 Automatic Chemical Agent Alarm within the West Virginia Army National
				  Guard.
3.
References.
a. AR 385-11, Ionizing Radiation Protection, May 80
b. AR 700-64, Radioactive Commodities in DOD Supply System,
				  April 85
c. NGR 385-11, Ionizing Radiation Protection, Mar 87
d. TM 3-6665-312-12&P, Operator's and Organization
				  Maintenance Manual for M8A1 Automatic Chemical Agent Alarm, Mar 85
e. TM 3-6665-312-30&P, Direct Support Maintenance Manual
				  for M8A1 Automatic Chemical Agent Alarm, Mar 85
f. TM 3-6665-329-12&P, Operator Instruction and Direct
				  Support Maintenance Instructions, M140 Automatic Chemical Agent Alarm Test Set,
				  Mar 85
4.
Responsibilities.
a.
The state Radiation Protection
				  Officer;
(1) Maintains a listing of the locations and number of all
				  M8A1 Automatic Chemical Agent Alarms within the West Virginia Army National
				  Guard.
(2) Provides guidance on the proper storage of the M8A1
				  Alarm.
(3) Ensures that an annual inspection of each M8A1 Alarm
				  storage location and the Combined Support Maintenance Shop (CSMS) is
				  accomplished.
b.
The State Surface Maintenance
				  Officer:
(1) Ensure wipe tests of the M8A1, as directed by the
				  Commander, U.S. Army Armament, Munitions and Chemical Command (AMCCOM) are
				  conducted, as required, at the CSMS.
(2) Ensure the availability, at all times, of at least one
				  active calibrated AN/PDR-56F, AN/PDR-60 Radiac Set or equivalent.
c.
The U.S. Property and Fiscal
				  Officer;
(1) Conduct an inventory of all M8A1 Automatic Chemical Agent
				  Alarms within the West Virginia Army National Guard. This inventory will
				  include:
(a) Serial Number of the M8A1 Alarm.
(b) Serial Number of the M43A1 Detector Cell.
(c) Possessing Unit.
(2) Provide a designated storage area for all M8A1 Alarms
				  awaiting distribution within the West Virginia Army National Guard and those
				  M8A1 Alarms being returned to the appropriate Army depot.
d.
Unit
				  Commander:
(1)
Ensures only trained personnel utilize the
				  M8A1 Alarm. All personnel who operate or store the M8A1 Alarm
MUST
view the M8A1 training videotapes.
				  The M8A1 training videotapes (TVT 3-64, TVT 3-65 and TVT 3-66) are available
				  from supporting Training and Audiovisual Support Office (TASO).
(2) Ensures that adequate resources are available in the
				  event of an accident involving the M8A1 Alarm.
(3) Ensures the M8A1 Alarm is utilized, stored and
				  transported in accordance with applicable regulations.
5.
Procedures.
a.
Use:
(1)
Be utilized by
ONLY
trained personnel.
(2)
NEVER
be operated
				  in a moving vehicle.
(3)
NOT BE
operated
				  indoors without an outlet filter attached.
(4)
NEVER
have the M4
				  3A1 detector cell or pump assembly removed or repaired
EXCEPT
by authorized CSMS
				  personnel.
b.
Storage;
(1) Be stored in a marked, controlled Radioactive Materials
				  storage area. Each storage location will be posted as "CAUTION -RADIOACTIVE
				  MATERIALS" in accordance with AR 385-30.
(2)
NEVER
be stored
				  with explosives, flammables, food or photographic film.
c.
Transportation and
				  Disposal;
(1) Be transported in accordance with Title 49, Code of
				  Federal Regulations, Part 173.422 as RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS, INSTRUMENTS and
				  ARTICLES.
(2) Be disposed of in accordance with direction provided by
				  the Commander, AMCCOM.
d.
Emergencies;
In the
				  event of an accident/incident involving the M8A1 Automatic Chemical Agent
				  Alarm, immediately contact the State Radiation Protection Officer/State Safety
				  Office at AV 366-6471/6411 or commercial 347-6471/6411.