NBC CBRN Task- Using M8 Detector Paper

This is an NBC task that is performed after a potential chemical strike. M8 Paper is a way to check for 3 different series of liquid chemical agents. It does not work to detect vapor or gaseous chemical agents. If you have the capabilities you should confirm the findings from the test by M8 paper with another means like an ICAM (Improved Chemical Agent Monitor). If you use M8 paper when checking your water supply and you have a positive detection. Then discard the canteen or container and it's contents in a way that will prevent someone else from using it. If only the container is positive and the contents are still uncontaminated then decontaminate the container without contaminating the water inside.