Training method for indication of VX
Publish date: 2019-04-04
Report number: FOI-R--4748--SE
Pages: 43
Written in: Swedish
Keywords:
- C detection
- exercise
- VX
- indoor training facility
Abstract
FOI has delivered an exercise in detection of VX. The delivery was part of a quote regarding proposals within the CBRN area, FM2018-13751:1. This project responds to the "Development of educational method for detection of VX". The project "Exercise in detection of VX at the indoor training facility (ITA)" aims to providing participants of the exercise knowledge and skills needed to perform detection of VX. The exercise will begin with detection of simili agents, with the same safety requirements as in detection of VX. By choosing simili agents with volatility similar to volatile nerve gases, mustard gas and VX, participants will understand how differences in the agents physical properties affects detection. The Armed Forces methods for detection of gases and liquids are applied in the exercise. The delivery includes a methodology describing the training exercise, a safety data sheet for VX and an annex with procedures to reduce the risks. Routines provides suggestions on qualification requirements for exercise manager and instructors, as well as instructions and procedures for each part included in the exercise. On the development of the exercise have different units of SkyddC took part as the reference group. The exercise was tested at FOI, with the participation of SkyddC and were presented at an oral reporting to the client.