M256A1 Chemical Sampling Kit Training

This video visually walks the warfighter step by step in using the M256 Sampling kit.
Detailed instructions can be found on the back of the packaging.

[@sylviasace]

Operating Instructions Chemical Agent Detector Kits M256A1 Procedures: 1- (0:15) Protective Strip should still cover spots 2- (0:38) Pull and discard tab #1 as pictured below to expose tablet 3- (0:52) Rub top half of white paper tab #2 on tablet. 4- (1:03) Hold sampler with arrow up. Using heater pads, crush ampoules in three center pockets. 5- (1:30) Rotate sampler so arrow is down. Force liquid to each spot with right hand while pressing protective strip with left hand to ensure wetting of covered spots. 6- (1:43) With thumb over center of protective strip, hold sampler flat and swing heater (green ampoules) away from blister spot. 7- (1:52) Being sure NOT TO use pads, crush one heater ampoule and swing heater over spot. Vent heater vapor away from operator's body. 8- (2:08) Leave heater over spot for 2 minutes, then swing heater and protective strip away from spots. 9- (2:15) Expose spots to air (shielding from direct sun) for 10 minutes. 10- (2:26) Crush 2nd green ampoule and swing heater back over test spot. Leave in place 1 minute. 11- (2:41) Hold sampler with arrow down. Crush two outside ampoules with pads. 12- (3:02) Rerub bottom half of white paper tab next to 1st mark. 13- (3:08) Immediately look for a difference in color between the two marks. 14- (3:17) Turn Sampler over to determine safe or danger[ous] conditions. Wait 3 minutes for nerve agent results. Disregard any blue-green edge around nerve spot rim.

[@carlosflar]

Man those soldiers in California surely have the short end of the stick XD

[@carlosflar]

Amazing video!

[@EverydayCrawford]

I’m assuming this is after you’ve put a sample liquid on the tabs or is this for in-air testing?

[@davids2608]

It’s been a few years since I’ve handled these, but I’m fairly sure it’s just fir in air testing.

[@goofyahhhh4089]

Thank you

[@crystal_royal3405]

"it can cause cancer but only in California" what?