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To: jimbo123
...every unit is now outfitted with devices that combat radiation.

I wonder what they're talking about here. You can carry devices to detect radiation, you can minimize your exposure to it by time, distance, and shielding, but you can't really "combat" radiation. Once again the MSM is clueless.
4 posted on 10/22/2005 12:19:42 PM PDT by Tarantulas ( Illegal immigration - the trojan horse that's treated like a sacred cow)
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To: Tarantulas
Probably just good Level B HAZMAT suits.
Limiting exposure time by rotating crews, and using radiation specific decontamination procedures.
5 posted on 10/22/2005 2:59:30 PM PDT by ASA Vet (Line the border with trebuchets.)
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To: Tarantulas

Sorry, I meant level C not B....


6 posted on 10/22/2005 3:00:24 PM PDT by ASA Vet (Line the border with trebuchets.)
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To: Tarantulas

"...every unit is now outfitted with devices that combat radiation."


There were two pharmaceuticals approved last fall that treat radiation sickness and one of them is also approved for pediatrics. Maybe he is talking about these to be used along with lead lined gear.


7 posted on 10/22/2005 5:57:23 PM PDT by Domestic Church (AMDG...)
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