INVESTMENT COMPONENT
Modernization
Recapitalization
Maintenance
Provides face, eye, and respiratory protection from battlefield concentrations of chemical and biological (CB) agents, toxins, toxic industrial materials, and radiological particulate matter.
The Joint Service General Purpose Mask (JSGPM) is a lightweight, protective mask system incorporating state-of-the-art technology to protect U.S. Joint forces from actual or anticipated threats. There are two variants: The M-50 for ground and shipboard personnel and the M-51 for armored combat vehicle crewman. The JSGPM provides:
The JSGPM is interoperable with existing legacy and commercial radio systems, while ensuring future operation with the next generation of communications equipment. The mask system replaces the M40/M42 series of field protective masks for the Army and Marine Corps ground and combat vehicle operations, as well as the MCU-2/P series of protective masks for Air Force and Navy shore-based and shipboard applications. This mask is currently being fielded to all four Services—a first in the history of development and fielding.
In this Publication
Abrams Tank Upgrade (M1A2), Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems Upgrade, Joint Chem/Bio Coverall for Combat Vehicle Crewman (JC3), Stryker Family of Vehicles
Other Major Interdependencies
The JSGPM will interface with Joint service vehicles, weapons, communication systems, individual clothing and protective equipment, and CBRN personal protective equipment.
ACQUISITION PHASE
Technology Development
Engineering & Manufacturing Development
Production & Deployment
Operations & Support
None
Avon Protection Systems (Cadillac, MI)
