Terminal Learning Objective

VGT 2

Action: Identify risks associated with the depleted uranium munitions on the BFV to include special situations when additional safety measures may be necessary.

Conditions: Given Tier 4 Training in a classroom Environment

Terminal Learning Objective

VGT 2

Standards: For Awareness Training Only: Identify the use of DU to include: the M9191) List all additional safety procedures required for handling DU munitions beyond those required for all munitions in the M2422) List the additional measures required for stored DU munitions in the BFV for re-supply beyond those standard for all munitions stored for re-supply either in or on the BFV.3) List the additional risks from being inside a BFV when it is uploaded with DU munitions 5) List the radiological risks associated with dust or fragments resulting from penetration 6) List the safety procedures associated with cleaning of the BFV interior after exposure to DU dust or residue 7) List the procedures associated with individual cleaning after exposure to DU dust or residue

Action: Identify the use of DU

Condition: Given a classroom environment

Standards: Students must be able to identify the use of DU IAW Tier 4 training

DU Usage DU has a variety of military uses both on and off the BFV

• As armor-piercing munitions on tanks, aircraft, and the BFV

• As armor on the M-1 series of tanks

• Counterweights and ballast in aircraft

VGT 3 (ELO 1)

DU Usage, cont.

•The M242 fires DU munitions (M919)

• DU does not explode it punches holes in the target

• DU munitions are fired in COMBAT only

How the BFV utilizes DU munitions

VGT 4 (ELO 1)

M919 APFSDS-TArmor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot w/Tracer

VGT 5 (ELO 1)

Handling

There is no additional safety procedures required for handling DU munitions on the BFV, beyond those required for all munitions fired from the M242.

Safe handling of the intact M919 DU round:

VGT 6 (ELO 2)

Action: Identify the level of risk inside a BFV

Conditions:Given instruction in a classroom environment

Standards:The student must be able to identify the level of risk inside a BFV when questioned by the instructor

Risk Levels Uploaded

• DU munitions used in the M242 emit a low level of radiation. This radiation can be detected using the AN/VDR-2 and the AN/PDR-77 radiac meter

• While the radiation levels are above those the general public is allowed to receive, they are well below the current Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) occupational worker exposure limit.

• You can remain in your BFV for 24/7/365 and not exceed the exposure limit.

Risk levels from uploaded M919 munitions

VGT 7 (ELO 3)

Risk Levels Stowed

• There are no additional measures required for properly stowed DU munitions for re-supply either in or on the BFV

•Stowed DU munitions on the BFV should be stowed in the ammunition containers IAW approved load plans

Risks from properly stowed for re-supply M919 munitions

VGT 8 (ELO 4)

Action: Identify the risks/ safety practices for entering / or being near a vehicle damaged by DU or with damaged DU armor.

Condition: Given an instruction on a Damaged Vehicle by DU in a classroom Environment

Standards: Students must be able to identify the risks and hazards associated with DU when questioned by the instructor

Dust and Fragment Risks DU could present a risk in the following situations:

• When in, on, or near (within 50 meters) an armored combat vehicle at the time it is struck

•When near (within 50 meters) actively burning fires that involve DU

• Routinely (over 1000 hours annually) entering vehicles with penetrated DU armor or struck by DU munitions

VGT 9 (ELO 5)

Dust and Fragment Risks, cont.

Additional safety measures are required because:

• Fine dust particles are formed when a DU penetrator strikes an armored vehicle, DU armor is penetrated, or DU munitions are involved in an active fire.

• DU may be taken into the body through inhalation, ingestion, or wound contamination by DU dust.

• DU may be taken into the body from embedded fragments.

VGT 10 (ELO 5)

Action: Identify the required protective measures associated with cleaning of the BFV interior.

Condition: Given training in a classroom environment and a simulated situation in which the soldier is cleaning the interior of a DU damaged BFV.

Standards: Students must be able to Identify the required protective measures when cleaning a BFV interior when questioned by the instructor

Protective Measures (Entry)• As with any damaged vehicles, brief entry into a DU damaged vehicle should occur under the following conditions: - Rescue personnel - Perform life saving - Retrieve mission essential equipment

• When METT-TC allows implement the following safety measures: - Wear respiratory protection - Cover exposed skin - Conduct standard personal hygiene

VGT 11 (ELO 5 )

Protective Measures (Cleaning BFV)

• You will be required to clean the vehicle to remove all possible health risks as METT-TC allows. Cleaning may re-suspend: - DU or Tungsten dust - Burned plastics - POL products

• Protective measures required while cleaning are: - Respiratory protection - Cover exposed skin

Note: An increase in MOPP is not requiredVGT 12 (ELO 6)

Action: Identify the procedures associated with individual actions taken after exposure to DU dust or residue

Conditions: Given training in a classroom environment and a simulated situation in which the soldier has been exposed to DU dust or residue

Standards: Students must be able to identify a the procedures associated with individual actions taken after exposure to DU dust or residue when questioned by the instructor

Protective Measures (Cleaning Individual)

• Immediately after exiting the vehicle and prior to removing your respiratory protection, completely and thoroughly dust off your uniform

• Always follow standard personal hygiene procedures, including washing your hands

VGT 13 (ELO 7)

VGT 15

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