available in two sizes and can be worn on either foot. They are issued in a polyethylene bag with two  pairs  of  laces  and  an  instruction  sheet. The undamaged overboots provide protection to  the  feet  against  chemical  agents.  Upon  con- tamination, the overboots provide 6 hours of pro- tection  from  agent  penetration. Donning   procedures   are   listed   with   the chemical-protective   overgarment. Chemical-Protective Glove Set The  chemical-protective  glove  set  is  worn  to protect the hands against nerve and blister agents, liquids, and vapors. The set consists of an outer glove  to  provide  chemical  protection  and  an inner  glove  to  assist  in  absorption  of  perspiration. The 5-finger outer glove is made of impermeable, unsupported, black butyl rubber and is manufac- tured for both the right- and left-hand. The thin, white  cotton  inner  glove  can  be  worn  on  either hand.   The   glove   set   is   issued   in   a   clear polyethylene  bag  with  an  instruction  sheet. The   black   outer   glove   protects   against chemical   agent   vapors,   aerosols,   and   small droplets.  Upon  contamination,  the  set  provides at  least  6  hours  of  protection  from  agent penetration. These gloves, in good condition, can be  decontaminated  and  reissued, Wet-Weather  Clothing Wet-weather  clothing  is  often  described  as impermeable  or  rubberized  clothing.  Its  value results  from  the  fact  that  the  previously  described impregnated/protective  clothing  can  be  partially penetrated  by  all  but  the  smallest  droplets  of liquid agents, especially in relatively high winds. Moreover, the impregnated/protective clothing is not equally efficient in neutralizing all liquid CW agents. Wet-weather clothing, on the other hand, is  for  a  limited  time  resistant  to  all  liquid  CW agents,  provided  that  the  closures  at  the  neck, wrists, and protective mask are well adjusted or taped. Wet-weather  clothing  provides  a  measure  of protection against CBR contaminants when worn over  ordinary  clothing;  but  as  was  previously stated, it provides the most complete protection when   worn   over   impregnated   or   protective clothing.  Gradual  penetration  of  the  synthetic rubber  layer  of  the  wet-weather  clothing  will eventually occur unless CW agent contaminants are  promptly  removed.  The  contaminants  are removed  by  frequent  and  thorough  flushing  of the  surface  with  a  seawater  washdown  or  an equivalent, such as jury-rigged topside seawater showers,  or  by  swabbing  with  liquid  hypochlorite. In warm weather or during periods of increased physical activity, wet-weather clothing has a major disadvantage in that it can only be tolerated for relatively   short   periods   of   time.   Tolerance   is limited  because  no  air  can  pass  through  the clothing to cool the wearer’s body by the evapora- tion  of  perspiration. Perspiration  is  normally  accumulated  inside an   impermeable   suit.    Underclothing,  gloves, socks,  and  shoes  may  become  saturated.  Sweating can  be  reduced  and  tolerance  times  lengthened  by reducing the exercise rate, by using water-spray cooling,  and  by  reducing  exposure  to  direct sunlight. Ordinary  Work  Clothing Special protective clothing is not required for all personnel. Ordinarily, it is worn only by the personnel   of   monitoring   and   decontamination teams who must work in or near hazardous areas. All  other  personnel  working  near  these  areas should   wear   two   layers   of   ordinary   clothing, which  provide  partial  protection  against  agents and  radioactive  particles. M258A1 SKIN DECONTAMINATING   KIT The M258A1 kit will decontaminate skin and selected personal equipment that has been con- taminated with chemical agents. The kit is housed in  a  plastic  waterproof  case  with  a  metal  strap hook  for  easy  attachment  to  clothing  or  equip- ment such as the mask carrier. The kit consists of  three  Decon  1  towelette  wipes  and  three  Decon 2  towelette  wipes  that  are  sealed  in  tear-away, impermeable  foil  packets. The Decon 1 packet has a tab for immediate identification  at  night.  The  Decon  1  packet contains   a   pad   prewetted   with   hydroxyethyl phenol, sodium hydroxide, ammonia, and water. The  Decon  2  packet  consists  of  a  pad  impregnated with  chloramine-B  and  sealed  glass  ampules  filled with  a  solution  of  hydroxyethyl,  zinc  chloride,  and deionized water. The glass ampules are enclosed in a mesh bag to prevent injury to fingers or hands when crushing the ampules. The M258A1 kit is used  to  remove  and  decontaminate  blister  and nerve agents from the exposed skin. It can be used to  decontaminate  the  face  (except  eyes  and mouth),  mask  interior,  rubber  gloves,  or  rubber 6-20