Demilitarization Protective Ensemble

The Demilitarization Protective Ensemble (DPE) is a heat-sealed, one-time-use positive pressure personnel suit.

Workers at Pine Bluff Chemical Agent Disposal Facility and other disposal sites have successfully completed tens of thousands of entries into these areas wearing DPE suits.

[1] Donning the suit takes between 30 and 45 minutes, with the assistance of a team of dressers.

[1] A radio transmitter provides contact with emergency backup personnel, the control room and other support staff.

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