TM 10-8415-209-10 TM 8415-10/2 c. Suit, Chemical and Biological Protective, Carbon Sphere (Saratoga).   The Saratoga suit is a camouflage (desert  and  woodland)  overgarment  consisting  of  coat  and  trousers.    This  suit  is  normally  worn  over  the  duty uniform, however, in high temperatures it may be worn over underwear.  In extreme cold weather, the Saratoga suit will be worn under arctic clothing for camouflage. The Saratoga suit provides protection against chemical agent vapors, liquid droplets; biological agents; toxins; and radioactive  alpha  and  beta  particles.    It  may  be  laundered  up  to  ten  (10)  times  during  its  NBC  service  life.    The Saratoga  suit  is  not  intended  to  be  decontaminated  or  reimpregnated,  and  should  be  properly  discarded  after exposure to chemical agents in accordance with FM 3-5/FMFM 11-10.  Contact with petroleum, oils and lubricants (POLs)  will  significantly  degrade  protection  provided  by  the  Saratoga  suit.    The  nylon/cotton  outer  layer  is  treated with a durable liquid repellent.  Whereas it is water resistant, it is not water proof, and protection may be degraded when suit is soaked.  Refer to FM 3-4 FM FM 11-9 for protective capabilities. The Saratoga suit is presently authorized for Marine Corps use only. 1-16