DESCRIPTION
Joint Service Equipment Wipe (JSEW) provides immediate/operational decontamination capabilities for sensitive and nonsensitive equipment exposed to traditional and non-traditional chemical contamination. JSEW will be the first decontamination capability available to warfighters that is nondestructive to sensitive equipment. JSEW will be employed as a means to decontaminate hazards posing threats to military operations, including peacekeeping, stability and support or consequence management operations. It will be applied directly to the contaminated surface and is capable of removing gross contamination and reducing contact hazard within five minutes of application.
BENEFIT TO THE SOLDIER
JSEW is sized for individuals to carry in the pocket of their overgarments. It is durable and allows for extended carry by individual users.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Decontaminate chemical warfare and nontraditional agents of operational significance
- Nondestructive to both sensitive and nonsensitive equipment
- Allows for decontamination of 1 gram per square meter of sensitive and nonsensitive equipment with a single kit (kit contains five individually packaged wipes)
PROGRAM STATUS
1QFY17: Achieved Milestone C/Low Rate Initial Production
1QFY18: Achieved Full Rate Production
3QFY18: Anticipate achievement of Initial Operational Capability
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES
2QFY20: Anticipate achievement of Full Operational Capability