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POORE@SCRI1.SCRI.FSU.EDU (DAVID) (08/22/90)

From:    POORE@SCRI1.SCRI.FSU.EDU (DAVID)

   I had an interesting converstation yesterday with an Army Reserve Nurse, 
who had some comments which I've yet to see illuminated in these 
discussions about chemical warfare. She has been trained in MOPP suits and 
says that they are indeed very hot. According to her, the suits are water 
permeable, such that a very sweaty individual could easily soak the 
charcoal lining, thus rendering the suit useless. Any comments?

David Poore
internet:poore@gw.scri1.scri.fsu.edu