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TM 3-220 Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) Decontamination Manual Change 1 Dated: 1969
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This TM 3-220 Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) Decontamination Manual Change 1 Dated: 1969, is an original Cold War-era U.S. Army technical publication update issued for the TM 3-220 manual printed November 22, 1967. For collectors of military manuals, Chemical Corps material, Cold War training literature, and U.S. Army technical publications, this is an important period document that reflects how the Army revised and maintained its technical guidance on decontamination during an era when chemical, biological, and radiological defense remained a serious operational concern.
Unlike a full base manual, this item is the official Change 1 update to the original TM 3-220, dated November 22, 1967. That makes it especially useful for collectors and researchers who want to understand not only the original doctrine, but also how Army procedures and technical guidance were revised in service. Change issues like this were an essential part of military documentation, allowing existing manuals to stay current without replacing the entire publication.
What TM 3-220 Covers
As indicated by its title, TM 3-220 covers chemical, biological, and radiological decontamination. Manuals in this category were intended to support military understanding of how contamination affected:
They also addressed the procedures used to reduce hazards and restore operational capability. In practical terms, this manual belongs to the broader field of Cold War CBR defense doctrine, Chemical Corps training, and military decontamination procedures.
Because this item is Change 1, it is directly tied to the Army’s effort to update and refine those procedures after the original 1967 printing.
Historical Significance
The date 1969 places this publication in the late Cold War and Vietnam-era Army, when the U.S. military continued to maintain active doctrine and technical guidance related to chemical, biological, and radiological threats. Before the later widespread adoption of the term CBRN, manuals of this era commonly used the shorter CBR designation.
That makes this manual change especially interesting from a historical standpoint. It is not just a technical document; it is evidence of how the Army kept critical defense literature current during a period of real strategic concern over unconventional warfare and contaminated battlefield conditions.
About This Item
This listing is for TM 3-220 Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) Decontamination Manual Change 1 Dated: 1969, issued specifically for the November 22, 1967 print of TM 3-220.
It is especially well suited for:
Because this is a change issue, it has added appeal for collectors who appreciate the way military manuals were actually maintained and updated in service.
Why This Manual Matters
Many military manuals focus on weapons, vehicles, or field equipment. This one covers the equally important support and survival side of military operations in contaminated environments. That gives it strong historical value for collectors building a more complete picture of Cold War military readiness.
For researchers, this manual helps document the evolution of Army CBR doctrine. For museums, it adds context to displays centered on Chemical Corps training, decontamination procedures, or Cold War preparedness. For collectors, it is a useful companion piece to the original 1967 TM 3-220 manual and a more complete representation of how Army technical literature was actually used in service.
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Approx length 10", Approx width 8", Approx height .1", Approx weight .1lbs.
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