SIPR: https://dodtechspace.dtic.smil.

mil/groups/asymmetric-warfare-

Email: usarmy.meade.tradoc.mbx.usarmy-ft-meade-tradoc-list-awg-
(U) Tactical Gear Setup

NIPR: https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/asymmetric-warfare-
(U) JSGPM M50 Mask

CBRN Individual Protective

Call Sign Patch Amplifier, Audio
Tactical Pocket Reference

with Adaptor
NSN: 4240-01-512-4437
A Guide for U.S. Forces

Head Harness

2282 Morrison St. Ft. Meade, MD 20755-5355

M50 Mask
Hand-mike
w/ ear-bud Face Piece Assembly
Chin Strap
June 2016

Equipment (IPE)
Extender Eye Lens
Counter WMD:

AN/UDR-13/14

group-knowledge-repository
Asymmetric Warfare Group

group-knowledge-center IFAK Front Module Assembly

Radio

opcen@mail.mil
Primary Filter
Gloves DT-236A

Commo Port
M9 Paper
UNCLASSIFIED
DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein is not current U.S. doctrine or Mask Carrier with
policy and is not meant to supersede doctrine, commander’s guidance, or
established unit standard operating procedures. Examine and use the CBRN Boots Ind. Eqp. Pouch Drink Tube Coupler and Housing
information in light of your mission, the operational environment, the Law of
Armed Conflict, and other situational factors. This document does not
The Joint Service General Purpose Mask (JSGPM)
constitute the provision of additional information or the approval of additional M50 and M51 replaces the M40, M42, MCU2/P, and
information upon request.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C: Distribution authorized to US Government
the M45 in the Land Warrior Program.
agencies and their contractors; operations security; 31 May 16. Other
requests for this document shall be referred to Asymmetric Warfare Group, • The filters provide for continuous protection
Fort Meade, MD 20755.
REFERENCES:
(Eye/Respiratory/Skin) against vapor, liquid, aerosol,
• FM 3-11.4, CBRN Protective Equipment and particulate threat agents for 24 hours.
• TM 3-4240-542-13&P, M50 and M51 JSGPM (May 2008)
• TC 3-11-55, JSLIST Chemical Protective Overgarment
• JACKS: https://pki.jacks.jpeocbd.army.mil
• The mask is not authorized for use in Toxic Industrial
Chemical (TIC) environments, because many TICs,
such as carbon monoxide, are oxygen-depleting.
(U) Equipment
• These masks will not protect against a low oxygen
• Tactical gear setup should allow for the Soldier to easily access their magazines, IFAK, hydration, radios, sensors, environment.
and other critical items while wearing MOPP 4. • Standard eyeglasses or contact lenses cannot be
• Ensure every soldier has CBRN hydration capability attached to gear (Canteen with M50 Cap or MPHS worn with these masks. Therefore, individuals must
CamelBak). obtain optical inserts for their masks. Proper PMCS is
essential to ensure serviceability.
• Use call sign patches, arm bands, or helmet markings to identify Leaders and Key Enablers when wearing JSLIST
or during limited visibility. • Use the M50 Canteen Cap or the Multi-Purpose
Hydration System (MPHS) to connect to the Drink
• Tailor gear for the operation. Minimize the amount of gear that may require decontamination, but train regularly to Tube Coupler for Hydration. (The Type ‘A’
conduct individual and squad decontamination with all mission essential gear. Camelback Training Adapter can be used in a
• Use chin-strap extenders to stabilize the helmet and NVGs when wearing the M50 mask. TRAINING ENVIRONMENT ONLY)

• Carry and use squad/team decontamination equipment in all operations; this enhances Soldier confidence and NOTE: Refer to the JACKS website
(https://jacks.jpeocbd.osd.mil) and the references listed in this
competence in their Individual Protective Equipment (IPE). TPR’s title block for the most current CBRN information.
CBRN Multi-Purpose Hydration M50 canteen cap Amplifier, Audio Frequency Microphone Adapter
System (MPHS) NSN: 8465-01-529-9800 NSN: 4240-01-528-9294 NSN: 4240-01-543-0981
NSN: 8465-01-643-5606
Side View Front View

NOTE: The M40 and M50 caps

are not interchangeable.

Type ‘A’ Training Adapter

NSN: 8465-01-643-6221 The Audio Frequency Amplifier attaches to the communications The Microphone Adapter, must be used with the
port on the front module assembly of the M50 Mask and enables Amplifier. It attaches to the communications port on the
Soldiers to effectively communicate with each other. inside of the mask.

The Audio Frequency Amplifier and the Microphone Adapter must be used together in the M50 Mask. Together, they provide
integrated voice amplification, and are often referred to as a “Voicemitter”. The amplifier requires two ‘AAA’ batteries.

Commo Equipment CBRN Chin Strap Extender

MPHS provides Soldiers with hands- Connect MPHS Training Adapter ACH / MICH Helmets Only
free hydration in a CBRN Environment. to Camelbacks for Training Only. - Use “Voicemitters” and
Hand Mikes to ensure voice
Individual Equipment Carrier and radio communications.
NSN: 8465-01-529-1397 - Place hand mike where it
can be easily reached.
- Use an earpiece to ensure Extends the chinstrap by 4 inches
you can hear the radio.
Individual Identification Marking
Radiac Detector (DT-236A) (Day/Night/Low Vis)
NSN: 6665-01-602-9991
Mark all key personnel with Call Sign patches.
The DT-236 Radiac Detector measures Gamma, Place on each side of helmet to facilitate friendly
Neutron, and X-Rays radiation dose. The unit CBRN force recognition when wearing JSLIST and in
NCO uses the CP-696A/P to the measure the dosage Low-Visibility areas.
for individual Soldiers.

The Radiac
B16 B co / 1st PLT / Platoon Leader

Detector should be
Items that should be carried within the Individual Equipment Carrier: worn against the
1. M8 Chemical Agent Detector Paper:
2. Bag Waterproofing:
NSN 6665-00-050-8529
NSN 4240-00-377-9401
skin, underneath B13 B co / 1st PLT / 3rd Squad Leader

clothing, and on the

3. M295 Ind. Equipment Decon Packet: NSN 6850-01-357-8456 non-firing wrist in
4. 3x ATNAA Auto-Injectors:
5. 1x CANA Injector:
NSN: 6505-01-362-7427
NSN: 6505-01-274-0951
order to acquire B13A B co / 1st PLT / 3rd SQD / A Tm LDR
true exposure
6. Reactive Skin Decon Lotion (RSDL): NSN: 6505-01-507-5074 reading. -Use a stencil to cut the C/S out of Black Tape or Cloth.
7. Additional M50 Canteen Cap: NSN: 8465-01-529-9800 -Place Glint Tape behind the cutout.
8. M-50 Mask Operator Card: NSN: 7690-01-529-1398 -Sew or tape the C/S to Velcro.
Protective Clothing Capabilities