NBC Marking Kit

NBC Marking Set Purpose

• To warn friendly troops of contamination so they can
avoid the area or take precautions to protect themselves
NBC Marking Kit (New)
NBC Marking Kit (Old)
 Characteristics
(1) Lightweight and portable
(2) Usable in all climates
(3) Operates in teams or individually
(4) Easy to use in MOPP 4
(5) Easy access to marking equipment
(6) Ready to use, no preparation required
(7) Expendable
 Components
(1) Carrying Container-10 lbs
(2) Flag Container- (3 ea.) 20 flags each per roll
(3) Ribbon Container-13 ea., 66ft
(4) Mounting stakes-11.4 in, 48 each
(5) Crayons- red wax type, 2 each
 Carrying Configurations

(Front and Back)

• Front wear- Ribbon down (individual use)
• Backpack wear- (team use)

Demonstrator will demonstrate

 NBC Marking Set

( Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)

• The nuclear marker is white with black lettering with
the letters "ATOM" on the bottom center
• The biological marker is blue with red lettering with the
letters "BIO" on the bottom center
• The chemical marker is yellow with red lettering with
the letters "GAS" on the bottom center
 Area Marked Off

• Employment signs should be in

sight of each other or 25-100
meters (depending on terrain
and foliage), or along likely
avenues of approach and 3-5 ft
from the ground
 NBC Marking Kit Notes

• Shape and size (can be

locally made) - 11 1/2 x 8
inches

• How to be posted - On
boundaries, facing away from
contamination
NBC Marking Kit Notes
 Required Information Nuclear

201000LAPR2010
ONLYEAR TIME OF DAY
MONTH 3 LETTERS
DAY
• DTG - Date TH
Y
OF E MONTH
Time Group- 201000LApr2010
• Dose rate in cGy/hr- 10 cGy/hr
• Date and time of detonation- 201000LApr2010
• Date and time of reading- 201000LApr2010
• Unit marking area- your unit
• NOTE: If time of detonation is unknown write UNKNOWN
Marking Contaminated Areas
QUESTIONS?