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TM 10-8415-210-13&P 1-11. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTIONS OF MAJOR COMPONENTS. (CONT) f. Toxicological Agents Protective Apron, M2 (7). The M2 TAP Apron (7) is designed as a frock coat and is made of butyl coated cloth. The length of the coat, when worn, should extend below the top of the M2A1 TAP Boots. Webbing with buckles is used to close the back of the apron and the sleeve cuffs. TAP Apron is available in five sizes (extra-small through extra-large). g. Chemical Protective Clothing Outfit (Impregnated Set) (8). The Chemical Protective Clothing Outfit (8) consists of a shirt, a trouser liner, gloves, 3 pairs of socks, and a clothing bag. The basic material is a cotton sateen cloth with a minimum absorption rate of 60 per cent. Both the shirt and trousers have cuff tubing made from seamless, 1 rib knit cotton. The Clothing Outfit is designed to protect the wearer from small liquid droplets and vapors of blister agents when worn underneath outerwear. Chemical Protective Clothing Outfit is available in five sizes (extra-small through extra- large). 1-12. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS. The M3 TAP and M40 TAP Special Purpose Gas Mask Hoods, worn with the M9A1 Field Mask and M40 Special Purpose Mode Masks respectively are similar in construction, differing only in the location and size of the filtration canister covers on each. The M3 TAP Gas Mask Hood has one large filtration canister cover located near the center of the hood for use with the M9A1 Field Mask. The M40 TAP Special Purpose Gas Mask Hood has one small canister cover for use with the M40 Special Purpose Mode Mask. Hoods are not interchangeable with the two mask types. 1-13. EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION. The TAP Ensemble components are worn in combinations appropriate to the threat level. Refer to DA PAM 385-61 for the TAP ensemble components required for various threat levels. Section III. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION 1-14. CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PROTECTION. The TAP Ensemble is a multi-level impermeable outfit designed to provide protection against airborne and liquid chemical agents. Impermeable clothing is designed to prevent the passage of air and moisture through the fabric. Although resistant to liquid chemicals, penetration may occur after prolonged exposure. Liquid chemicals should therefore be neutralized or removed as quickly as possible. The TAP Ensemble is designed to be used primarily by Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) and Depot level personnel engaged in hazardous decontamination or other special operations where the splashing of liquid chemical agents may occur. 1-5/(1-6 blank)