Put on your overboots to reach MOPP 2. Click on the
More button to view the procedures for putting on the older and newer model
chemical protective boots.
Blouse the overgarment trouser legs over the chemical protective overboots.
Secure the velcro closures of the overgarment trouser legs by zipping and
tying the drawstrings firmly.
Don the older model chemical protective overboots on over your leather combat
boots, lacing them according to the instructions provided:
(1) Don the cover on either foot by centering your foot on the sole.
(2) Smooth the excess material as flat as possible.
(3) Lace the overboots:
a. Thread the lace through the front eyelet so that the ends are the same
length.
b. Tie a single hitch by passing one lace end through each eyelet from the
inside to the outside, drawing each lace end tight.
c. Pass both ends through the rear eyelet from the inside to the outside.
d. Bring the ends back through the side eyelets.
e. Tighten the lace by working the slack out of it between the side and back
eyelets.
(4) Tie the lace tightly across the instep with a single hitch.
(5) Wrap the excess lace around your leg, tying the ends with a reef or bow
knot.
Don the newer model chemical protective overboots on over your leather combat
boots, lacing them according to the instructions provided:
(1) Don the cover on either foot by centering your foot on the sole.
(2) Tuck the excess front material under the front of your foot.
(3) Lace the overboots:
a. Thread the lace through the front eyelet so that the ends are the same
length.
b. Pass each lace end through a side eyelet from the inside to the outside.
c. Drawing the lace up tightly, fastening it with a single knot.
d. Pass the ends through the rear eyelet from the inside to the outside.
e. Pull the laces up firmly, positioning the fishtails neatly at the sides
of your ankle.
f. Tie the lace firmly with a single knot in front.
(4) Wrap the loose lace ends around your leg, tying them firmly in front with
a bow knot and tucking in the loose ends.