levels of MOPP, as shown in table 7-10. Theaccomplishment of the mission still has priority.However, there is concern for factors likeheat exhaustion, fatigue, senses, and personalneeds.The MOPP does not require that individualswear complete protective equipment at all times.Duty requirements, body heat buildup, and basichuman needs prevent the use of full-protectiveequipment for an indefinite period. The MOPPdoes, however, give the commanding officera wide range of choices of protection from noprotection at all to full-protective clothing andequipment. The ideal solution is to balance therequirement for protection with the work rateimposed by the mission. The balance willminimize both chemical and heat casualties. Thephysical location of personnel, such as topside orTable 7-10.—EmpIoyment for MOPP Levels for Individual Protection7-31
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