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16-3. IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION – Continued
b. Glove Set, Chemical Protective (CP) (Fig. 16-2).
NSN
SIZE
SPECIFICATION
8415-01-144-1862
X-Small
MIL-G-43976
8415-01-033-3517
Small
MIL-G-43976
8415-01-033-3518
Medium
MIL-G-43976
8415-01-033-3519
Large
MIL-G-43976
8415-01-033-3520
X-Large
MIL-G-43976
(1)
(2)
The components of the packaged set consist of an outer rubber glove to provide the chemical
protection and an inner glove to assist in absorption of perspiration. The outer, five-finger gloves (right
and left hands) are of an impermeable unsupported black butyl rubber.
The glove set gives protection against vapors, aerosols, and small droplets of chemical agents. One
pair each of the glove sets and an instruction sheet are packaged and sealed in a clear polyethylene
film bag with excess air removed. The sets are issued as initial issue and as replacement items for use
with the Suit, Chemical Protective (Overgarment). The gloves are available in five sizes: X-Small,
Small, Medium, Large, arid X-Large. Cotton inserts are provided with the gloves to be worn as a liner
to aid in the absorption of perspiration. Proper fit should be checked upon issue. In addition to the
above, the standard issue leather gloves or other work gloves can be worn over the CP glove set. It is
important to wear the leather gloves when handling rough objects to protect the butyl rubber of the CP
glove set from punctures and tears.
c. Footwear Covers, Chemical Protective (Overboots) (Fig. 16-3).
NSN
I
SIZE
I
SPECIFICATION
8430-01-118-8172
Small
MIL-F-43987
8430-01-021-5978
Large
MIL-F-43987
(1)
(2)
The overboots are loose fitting, black, impermeable butyl rubber covers with nonslip soles with either
four or five holes to allow lacing with nylon laces around the foot and can be worn on either the right or
left foot. The overboots (one pair) are packaged, with two pairs of laces and an appropriate instruction
sheet, in a close fitting sealed flat or square style polyethylene bag with excess air removed.
The overboots are issued as initial issue and as replacement items with the suit, chemical protective
(overgarment). The footwear covers are available in two sizes. Instructions for lacing are provided
with each pair. The procedure should be studied upon receipt of the overboots, and practiced during
training exercises to facilitate lacing in an emergency.
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