(DoD) Decontamination carried out by individuals immediately upon becoming contaminated to save lives, minimize casualties, and limit the spread of contamination. This may include decontamination of some personal clothing and/or equipment. Also called emergency decontamination. See also contamination; decontamination.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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