Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com FM 34-54 Liquid Aerosol and Vapor Samples: Use an electric or hand pump (record the run time for electric pump or number of aspirations for hand pump to determine volume), collect the liquid aerosol remove (LAR) in two Tenax GC-Type Sorbent Tubes. Return the sampling tube to the piglette, mark on the outside with a sample identification code and close the ends tightly. Attach a DA Form 1971-6-R. Pack the sample. Vegetation Samples: Collect vegetation which appears in any way to be different from normal, nearby vegetation (for example, discolored or withered vegetation, or vegetation having powder or droplets present).
Collect vegetation samples at several locations within suspected contaminated areas. Cut several affected leaves and/or a handful of grass. Do not crush the sample. Instead, place it in a mylar bag and seal. Collect similar reference vegetation from an unaffected area and place it in a separate mylar bag and seal it. The minimum sample size of value is three leaves or three handfuls of grass. One leaf is of little value (but it is better than nothing). Bark is acceptable but not preferred. Mark the bag with a sample identification number. Soil Samples:
Collect samples from areas stained with oils or powders, from areas that are discolored, or from areas that are otherwise different in appearance from the surrounding soil. A similar soil sample from an unaffected area is required for reference (soil of the same type and texture is preferred). The minimum sample volume is approximately that of a cigarette pack laying on its side. Use a knife, spoon, spatula, or piece of metal to collect the sample. Place the sample in a mylar bag. Mark the bag with a sample identification number. Water Samples:
Use the M272 water test kit or other appropriate test kit to determine the presence of chemical agents, record the test results on a DA Form 1971-6-R. Take samples at standing pools or along streams where dead animals are observed. H-7