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SECTION IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
2.6 GENERAL.
This section provides instructions on operation and use under unusual conditions.
CAUTION
DO NOT TRAVEL ALONE, Always travel in pairs. Use the "buddy" system to prevent the loss
of one of the traveling members or to provide help in the event of injury.
a.
Sand storms. During a sand storm, the head should be protected with the sun hat provided. Cover the mouth
and nose with a piece of cloth and protect the eyes. If travel is necessary, mark the direction of travel.
b.
Extreme cold, snow storms, and "white-outs." DO NOT TRAVEL in extreme cold, snow storm, or during a "white-
out" "White-out" occurs when the sky is overcast and the ground is covered with snow, making it impossible to
judge the nature of terrain. Using the shelter and other components of the AMSS, make camp and wait until the
weather becomes more favorable for traveling.
c.
Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Contamination.
WARNING
To prevent ingestion of biological, chemical agents, or radioactive fallout, do not consume
any food or water if there is any doubt that it is safe.
NOTE
All AMSS components are vacuum-heat sealed and placed in containers (hard kits), making
them impervious to chemical and biological agents. Rations and water will be safe to
consume as long as the hard containers are intact. Remember the canteen can be used while
in an NBC environment. The outside of the hard containers must be decontaminated prior to
use. Under NBC conditions, DO NOT OPEN the hard containers until reaching an
uncontaminated area. Proceed with decontamination procedures prior to opening the
container.
If NBC attack is known or suspected, or if the M-9 chemical contamination detector on the
outside of the hard containers changes from green to another color, mask and proceed with
NBC protection procedures, and seek shelter.
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