The sampling kit covered by this specification is intended primarily for use in collecting soil, surface, and liquid environmental samples in an area that is suspected of being contaminated with chemical warfare agents. The kit will enable the soldier to apply the tactics of collecting samples as presented in FM 3- 18, Special NBC Reconnaissance and FM 3- 19, NBC Reconnaissance. The sampling kit is military unique because the chemical agent leakage and permeation requirements for containers at temperature extremes are more strict than those of industry, and, while many of the components represent commercial items, the entire kit is not expected to be used by the commercial sector.