I was standing in the living room when someone let a stinker go. My immediate response, without even thinking, mind you, was to yell GAS, GAS, GAS, and reach for the mask that wasn't at my side.
I was standing in the living room when someone let a stinker go. My immediate response, without even thinking, mind you, was to yell GAS, GAS, GAS, and reach for the mask that wasn't at my side.
Veteran US Navy Seabees - US Army Corps of Engineers - American Legion Post 0867
" Only two defining forces have offered to die for me. 1.) Jesus Christ 2.) The American G.I. "One died for your soul, the other for your freedom! "
lol i catch myself doing that once or twice
I enjoy crop dusting aisles in WalMart.
Do you use the term "respirator" in the US for a mask that is attached to one's face and has filters to clean the air before it is breathed?Originally Posted by usabaker
It is amazing how many people use a thin "dust mask" in a mistaken belief that it will provide some protection against potentially hazardous fumes when in reality they should be wearing an appropriate respirator, for the job in hand, fitted with the correct filters for whatever chemicals or materials they are working with.
The US Military uses the term 'MASK' for "An individual respiratory protective device consisting principally of a facepiece or muzzle-piece, and canister or filter elements. It is designed to protect the respiratory system and face of personnel or animals against chemical or biolgical contamination"
We did use "Resporators," but that term was used when using a Resporator for industrial-type applications, e.g., Painting Vehicles, etc. MASK is normally associated with Gas Mask in enlisted circles.
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Veteran US Navy Seabees - US Army Corps of Engineers - American Legion Post 0867
" Only two defining forces have offered to die for me. 1.) Jesus Christ 2.) The American G.I. "One died for your soul, the other for your freedom! "
The Canadian C4 gas mask is a good design with an internal metal plate that vibrates allowing better voice communications, good visibility and an attached drinking tube that mated with the top of our canteens. The C4 is a huge jump in technology from the claustrophobic P Helmet hood of WWI.
The current US Gas Macks have the drinking tube. the MARK V I had shown was the version I wore or used in the 70's and 80's
Veteran US Navy Seabees - US Army Corps of Engineers - American Legion Post 0867
" Only two defining forces have offered to die for me. 1.) Jesus Christ 2.) The American G.I. "One died for your soul, the other for your freedom! "
We defined our mask protective as one that protected you from various NBC agents. A respirator was something something completely different.
Likewise our C4. The previous models did not.
Regards, Jim
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