100 roentgens there is a grave risk that their commands wiJl rapidly
become ineffective as fighting units.
e. Internal radiation hazards caused by entry of radioactiYe substances
through the mouth, through the lungs or through cuts or wounds do not

exist after an air burst.

Internal hazards following a contaminating

Surface explosion may be avoided if ordinary precautions a
taken.
Only under unusual circumstances will there be internal hadard from
residual contamination.
This eliminates the necessity for
masking and
consequent reduction of tactical efficiency.
14. This appendix has been designed for reduced security classiffication in
order to facilitate wide dissemination.

Original signed by the Assistant Chief of Staff, Jfor the Commander Joint Task Force 7

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