What is MOPP 2?

What is MOPP 2?

• A. Overgarment, overboots, field gear, body armor worn; mask, gloves carried.
• B. Overgarment and mask worn; gloves carried.
• C. All gear worn; gloves carried.
• D. Only mask worn.

Answer: (A)

MOPP levels specify what pieces of protective gear are worn versus carried as the threat level changes. For MOPP 2, the protective outer layers are on: you wear the overgarment and the overboots. The gas mask and gloves are not worn yet; they’re kept ready to don quickly if the situation escalates. You may also be wearing field gear and body armor as needed for the mission, but the mask and gloves remain carried at this level. This setup provides a baseline NBC barrier while preserving mobility and allowing a rapid upgrade to higher protection if required.

MOPP levels specify what pieces of protective gear are worn versus carried as the threat level changes. For MOPP 2, the protective outer layers are on: you wear the overgarment and the overboots. The gas mask and gloves are not worn yet; they’re kept ready to don quickly if the situation escalates. You may also be wearing field gear and body armor as needed for the mission, but the mask and gloves remain carried at this level. This setup provides a baseline NBC barrier while preserving mobility and allowing a rapid upgrade to higher protection if required.