The Impact of Toxic Agent Training on Combat Readiness

Abstract

An assessment of the impact of live/toxic chemical agent training on combat readiness. Impact is based on USACMLS task force review of current and projected simulant technology, analysis of feedback from soldiers in grades of PVl to General, input from Desert Storm veterans, as well as Lessons Learned from the use of toxic chemicals in World War I. Conclusions reached are: (1) Live agent training is directly linked and contributes significantly to combat readiness. (2) There is a significant quantifiable difference in soldier confidence and credibility as a result of training with live agents versus simulant training. (3) our current level of proficiency and readiness cannot be achieved through use of simulants alone. (4) Army must sustain live agent training in the CDTF if we are to maintain an NBC trained and ready Army. Toxic Agent, NBC, Readiness, Confidence, Credibility, MOPP, Detection, Identification, Decontamination.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 24, 1992
Accession Number
ADA248991

Entities

People

  • Dallas H. Smith
  • Michael O. Kierzewski
  • Paula S. Smith
  • Robert J. Coughlin
  • Stephen L. Healy Iii

Organizations

  • United States Army Training and Doctrine Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Detectors
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Combat Readiness
  • Detection
  • Doctrine
  • Environment
  • Health Services
  • Heart Rate
  • Lessons Learned
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Students
  • Training Devices
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation