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HISTORY OF THE ARMYSPROTECTIVE MASK 
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 Disclaimer The findings in this report are not to be construed as an official Department of the Army position unless so designated by other authorizing documents..Prepared by:Mr. Jeffery K. Smart, Command HistorianHistorical Research and Response TeamATTN: AMSSB-CIH E5027Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5424Photograph Scanning:Mr. William H. Hauver Editing:Mrs. Kathleen S. CiolfiThe Project Manager for NBC Defense Systems is responsible for Army and JointService development, testing, production, fielding, and logistics support of assignednuclear, biological, and chemical defense systems to include reconnaissance, obscurationand decontamination, respiratory protection, and detection systems.For additional information on our capabilities, please contact us:Project Manager for NBC Defense SystemsATTN: AMSSB-PM-RNNAberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5424Email: pm.nbcdefense@sbccom.apgea.army.mil
 
Introduction
The history of protective masks can be traced to the 16thcentury. The development of the U.S. Army protectivemask dates back to World War I when chemical warfarewas first introduced on a large scale. The next generationof protective masks will be a revolutionary advancement inmask technology.This brief history covers some of the highlights of the longhistory of the protective mask.Colonel Christopher J. Parker PM NBC Defense Systems
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