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> Have you ever worn a gas mask? They are worse than the n95 masks people object to wearing for COVID. They really are hard to breath in. I have used them in t
by rascul 5y ago
> Have you ever worn a gas mask? They are worse than the n95 masks people object to wearing for COVID. They really are hard to breath in.
I have used them in the US Army. They are uncomfortable, hot, and difficult to breathe in (like you mentioned). Drinking water is awkward, but doable. Even worse when you're in full MOPP gear. [0] I was for a time in a unit which trained regularly with MOPP gear (even light physical training at times) and it really sucked every time we had to wear any of it.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOPP_(protective_gear) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOPP_(protective_gear)
- graderjs 5y agoThis is awesome info. And I love how the guy in that wikipedia article is just waving at the camera, like, "Hey I'm having fun in my MOPP gear. grits teeth"... Maybe you can't say but is there any training on using chemical agents in combat? Or is it all defensive? As a military person do you think this "trip drug" idea is just crazy stupid, or...maybe could work? or not your purview?