Chemical Agent Detector Kit, M256A1 Click to Enlarge Mission Detect and identify blood, blister and nerve agents present either as liquid or as vapor. May be used to determine when it is safe to unmask, to locate and identify chemical hazards (reconnaissance), and to monitor decontamination effectiveness. The M256 is not an alarm; … [Read more...]

Nuclear, Biological, & Chemical Reconnaissance System M93/M93A1 Click to Enlarge Mission Detect, identify, and mark areas of nuclear and chemical contamination; sample soil, water and vegetation for nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) contamination; and report accurate information to supported commanders in real time. Entered … [Read more...]

Field Protective Mask, M40/M42-Series Click to Enlarge Mission Provide respiratory, eye and face protection against chemical and biological agents, radioactive fallout particles, and battlefield contaminants. Entered Army Service 1992 Description and Specifications The M40-series … [Read more...]

Paladin Click to Enlarge Mission Provide the primary artillery support for armored and mechanized infantry divisions. Entered Army Service 1963 (M109) Description and Specifications The M109A6 (Paladin) howitzer is the most technologically-advanced self-propelled cannon … [Read more...]

M252 Mortar Click to Enlarge Mission Provide long-range indirect fire support to light infantry, air assault, and airborne units across the entire battalion front with sufficient range to engage targets out to the limit of the battalion zone of influence. Entered Army Service 1987 Description and Specifications The … [Read more...]