MCWP 3-3.7.1: Principles of NBC Defence // FM 3-100/MCWP 3-3.7.1, Chapter 4

MCWP 3-3.7.1 Principles of NBC Defence // FM 3-100/MCWP 3-3.7.1, Chapter 4

MCWP 3-3.7.1

Principles of NBC Defence // FM 3-100/MCWP 3-3.7.1, Chapter 4

Marine Corps · MCWP · 11 pages

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FM 3-100/MCWP 3-3.7.1 normally degrade force effectiveness and erode combat power. To restore combat power commanders decontaminate as early as possible. Immediate decon supports individual survival. Operational decon allows temporary reduction of protective posture. Thorough decon allows the unit to significantly reduce protective posture. Thorough decon can be used as a part of unit reconstitution to reduce contamination hazards to negligible levels. AVOIDANCE Avoiding NBC attacks and hazards is the key to NBC defense. If forces avoid detection, they are less likely to be targeted for attack. Therefore they will not need to apply protection and decon. Although avoidance will not always be possible, all forces seek ways to reduce the chances of being contaminated. Avoiding contamination involves bypassing contaminated areas as well as avoiding detection by the enemy.

DesignationMCWP 3-3.7.1

EditionUndated

StatusSuperseded

Pages11

FunctionCBRN

CollectionRecent Archive

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

References 6

STP 21-1Not in the Vault
FM 101-31-2Not in the Vault