• U.S. Army Guidelines for Cold Weather Mass Decontamination As the ambient air temperature decreases, some wet contamination processes, while potentially life-saving, present risks that must be balanced against the hazards posed by the chemical agents. The guidelines presented in this document are intended to provide responders with mass decontamination options based on decreasing ambient air temperatures. These recommendations were developed with input from cold weather experts and rescue personnel.
• U.S. Army Guidelines for Mass Casualty Decontamination During a Terrorist Chemical Agent Incident The Mass Casualty Decontamination Research Team (MCDRT)of the U.S. Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command (SBCCOM)addressed the issue of how to effectively decontaminate large numbers of people after a chemical agent incident. The general principles identified to guide emergency responder policies, procedures, and actions are found in this guide.