What is MOPP 3?

What is MOPP 3?

• A. Overgarment, mask, overboots, field gear, body armor worn; gloves carried.
• B. Overgarment, mask, field gear worn only; gloves stored.
• C. Mask worn; gloves worn.
• D. All IPE stored.

Answer: (A)

MOPP levels define exactly which protective items you wear versus keep stowed or carried. At MOPP 3, the protective ensemble is largely on: you wear the overgarment, the gas mask, the overboots, and you have field gear and body armor worn to provide substantial protection. Gloves, however, are kept carried and ready to don if the threat intensifies to require full protection. This setup balances a high level of protection with the ability to increase protection quickly if needed. The other options describe scenarios where essential pieces are missing or everything is stored, which would not meet the level of protection associated with MOPP 3.

MOPP levels define exactly which protective items you wear versus keep stowed or carried. At MOPP 3, the protective ensemble is largely on: you wear the overgarment, the gas mask, the overboots, and you have field gear and body armor worn to provide substantial protection. Gloves, however, are kept carried and ready to don if the threat intensifies to require full protection. This setup balances a high level of protection with the ability to increase protection quickly if needed.

The other options describe scenarios where essential pieces are missing or everything is stored, which would not meet the level of protection associated with MOPP 3.