During OC training, is it required that trainees be directly sprayed?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Not required to be directly sprayed
• D. Not specified

Answer: (C)

OC spray training prioritizes safe deployment and decontamination, not exposing students to direct chemical spray. It isn’t required to spray trainees directly because the curriculum uses safer, controlled methods to achieve the same learning goals. Trainers may demonstrate techniques with a willing participant in protective gear or use inert training aids, simulated fog, or dye to show spray patterns and decontamination steps without subjecting the trainee to the irritant. This approach teaches deployment distance, aim, and response to exposure while minimizing risk of eye, airway, or skin irritation. So, direct spraying is not a required part of the training.