Anyone have experience operating the M20A1 Simplified Collective Protective Equipment (CBRN Shelter)?

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 02:13:25 -0400

The TM says it can be operated in a training mode that bypasses the filter. However, the TM does not describe how to set it up in this configuration. It also says it needs to be set up in a room structure (with walls and ceiling). I think it could work in a medium Drash. Anyone have experience and/or insight?

Response by TSgt David L. made Mar 28 at 2018 4:29 AM

TSgt David L. — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 04:29:10 -0400

Nope, too new for me. We stripped down and deconed in kiddy pools for hot lines. Looks like a nice piece of gear. Why would it have to be used indoors? Good luck finding a structure you can inflate that beast in!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2018 1:51 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 May 2018 13:51:14 -0400

I just set one of these up for the first time this week in side a large room. the main reason it needs to be set up inside a building is because it offers no cover from the elements by itself. You can bypass the filter by just hooking up the blower to the hose line and straight into the unit. My problem is that I haven't found much detailed information on shelf life of the unit itself or the filters, i.e. how often they should be changed out when operating in a chemical environment. Also SOP's for use and deployment have been almost impossible for me to find. Any suggestions