Posted on Jun 11, 2015
Do you think there are some Hazardous Materials every Service Member should be trained to handle?
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CBRN Defense Course
74D: Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Operations Specialist
CBRN
Hazardous Material Awareness
74A: Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Officer
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Yes most Soldiers should be trained on MSDS. Or if they're looking for further guidance they can look in the ERG.
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I forgot all about the MSDS. So many people look at it as just a check-the-block but it does have useful information.
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No! Just chalk that up to one more mandatory training that soldiers already don't have time for...
We have soldiers in EVERY unit trained for that purpose. That is why the Army has an MOS for it...
We have soldiers in EVERY unit trained for that purpose. That is why the Army has an MOS for it...
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Do you think it would be equally ineffective if HAZMAT handling training was included in CBRN training?
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SSG (Join to see)
Equally ineffective? I don't quite understand the question. However, hazmat is in fact a part of the CBRNE professional development. In addition, all CBRNE personnel should volunteer to a at end the DOT hazmat certifying official course; which is provided at most major installations
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The biggest problem is the hazardous materials no one knows they are using. I was exposed to chlordane, arsenic and lead for 2 1/2 years. It was used as a defoliant and bug spray at one of my duty stations. None of my doctors had even heard of chlordane. It's a nerve agent and is killing me. There's no way to train for the unknown.
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