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    Funny the things you suddenly remember and act out.

    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.
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    lol i catch myself doing that once or twice

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    Quote Originally Posted by usabaker View Post
    the mask
    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?

    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying10uk View Post
    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?
    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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    The Canadianicon 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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sapper740 View Post
    good visibility and an attached drinking tube that mated with the top of our canteens
    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying10uk View Post
    the term "respirator"
    We defined our mask protective as one that protected you from various NBC agents. A respirator was something something completely different.

    Quote Originally Posted by usabaker View Post
    The current US Gas Masks have the drinking tube.
    Likewise our C4. The previous models did not.
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