scope:

Purpose. This Pamphlet-

a. Provides procedures for the occupational health aspects of the Chemical Surety Program established in AR 40-5 and AR 50-6 for all personnel potentially exposed to Levinstein mustard (H), distilled mustard (HD), or HT (mixture of 60 percent HD and 40 percent bis(2-chloroethylthioethyl) ether), hereinafter referred to as mustard.

b. Provides occupational health guidance for the evaluation and control of exposures to mustard in industrial, depot, and laboratory operations.

c. Does not apply to battlefield operations or nitrogen mustard.

Applicability. This pamphlet applies to all Active Army commands, agencies, organizations, and Department of Defense contractors with a mustard agent mission. It does not apply to the Army National Guard of the United States or the U.S. Army Reserve.