Getting tear gased...

Lisa2008Boo · 03-01-2012, 09:41 PM

How bad is it?

I have been on the RTC facebook page. And have seen pictures the recruited with the gas masks on right before they have to rip them off and shout their last name and division and run out of the room. I think this is one thing I am most nervous about.

Does it hurt?
Did you puke?
How long does the gas have an effect on you?

Craig · 03-01-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa2008Boo

Does it hurt?
Did you puke?
How long does the gas have an effect on you?

My son had sooo much fun in the gas chamber. Being raised around all of my Navy friends, he knew what to expect. So while others were coughing and tearing up, he was laughing at the the view of the guys and gals losing it from their nose and eyes. He knew he looked like them so it made him laugh more. You'll look really sexy!

Yea, some of the recruits throw up, but who cares, it all clears up within 15 minutes. Remember the gas chamber is to teach you how well the gas masks work. They work really, really well. They make you take them off to prove to you what they are doing.
It doesn't physically hurt. Yea, they it will make you cry and cough. You'll get over it really quick, then you'll laugh about it. Don't worry about it... Worry more about having to do push up's because you don't know your 11 General orders....

Laworlo · 03-01-2012, 11:58 PM

Is it sad that this one of the things I'm looking forward to most?

LT Guppy · 03-02-2012, 05:57 AM

And remember, depending on your rate, bootcamp isn't the only time you do it. My husband has to do it once or twice a year. He says that in bootcamp it was great, because by then everyone was sick, and it really clears out your sinuses ;)

vabchsue · 03-02-2012, 10:09 AM

I don't remember Michael saying it was fun...or wanting to do it again. lol

Craig · 03-02-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Guppy2010

And remember, depending on your rate, bootcamp isn't the only time you do it. My husband has to do it once or twice a year. He says that in bootcamp it was great, because by then everyone was sick, and it really clears out your sinuses ;)

Guppy,
My son volunteers at each command to be on the Auxiliary Security Force (ASF). One of their highlights is to tear gas each other, man they LOVE that part. It's kind of a honor to can hold out the longest and try to get away.

For those that what to know more:

Auxiliary Security Force (ASF) / Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) Team Member

Auxiliary Security Force (ASF) personnel are active duty service members that augment base security personnel during contingencies, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, civil disturbances, exercises and special events that require heightened levels of security.

Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) team members participate in maritime boarding actions and tactics, designed to capture enemy vessels, to combat terrorism, piracy and smuggling, and to conduct customs, safety and other inspections.

Lisa2008Boo · 03-02-2012, 03:25 PM

I am not looking forward to it but I think I can handle it who knows I might be laughing through it idk. =]

Nuke Guy · 03-03-2012, 02:23 PM

Honestly, don't worry about it. I just graduated yesterday, so it's pretty fresh in my mind. It burns while you're in there, your sinuses clear out, but not much more. You only get exposed to the gas for about 45 seconds max. You don't feel anything about 3-4 minutes after getting out. Listen to the instructor and breathe normally

prop827 · 03-06-2012, 03:19 PM

Its not bad at all. Its pretty fun I'd have to say overall looking back. Its a little intimidating going in with the beacons and things going off and the build up they have to it, but its really no big thing. They'll build it up like its a whole big thing but it really isn't. You eyes water, you cough, you get a runny nose, and you spit a lot. The effects last maybe 10 minutes MAX. The only thing that stinks is when you're fitting the mask before you'll feel a little effect just from the residue on it from the last time it was used. Its not bad, don't work yourself up over it. If you've ever felt pepper spray, its the same feeling, except pepper spray is about 15 times worse, so by comparison the gas chamber is nothing.

BKinsman · 03-06-2012, 07:21 PM

I am so looking forward to the tear gas chamber! It may be odd but it sounds like fun. A challenge!

prop827 · 03-09-2012, 06:55 PM

Just went back and looked at this and realized you had 2 other questions. Does it hurt? Not really, its more of a discomfort than a hurt. Its not like an "OW my foot" its more a coughing watery eyed discomfort, like I mentioned before. As for how long it lasts, its less than 10 minutes after you get out of the chamber and you're back to 100% better. I didn't puke, and no one in my division did either when I went through, but some people do. On average its maybe 1 or 2 in a division MAX. Really, those who do puke its more of a mental thing than a physical thing. They get freaked out and that is the result, not the gas on their system. Best advice is to just keep calm, act and breathe normal and just do it (like nike). Its not all that bad, just go in there and keep in mind you're basically bringing your body on a roller coaster ride of sorts. In the end you'll look back on it, laugh, smile, and end up saying it was fun. Don't work yourself up, that really is the key to it.

SMunson · 03-10-2012, 12:36 AM

I've been told to beware of a tree that looms directly out of where the exit of the chamber is. Don't get gassed and smack into a tree.

03-01-2012, 09:41 PM	#1
Lisa2008Boo Newbie Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 12 Rep Power: 8	Getting tear gased... How bad is it? I have been on the RTC facebook page. And have seen pictures the recruited with the gas masks on right before they have to rip them off and shout their last name and division and run out of the room. I think this is one thing I am most nervous about. Does it hurt? Did you puke? How long does the gas have an effect on you?

03-02-2012, 05:57 AM	#4
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 343	And remember, depending on your rate, bootcamp isn't the only time you do it. My husband has to do it once or twice a year. He says that in bootcamp it was great, because by then everyone was sick, and it really clears out your sinuses ;) __________________ Officers: making simple stuff hard since 1775 ACTIVE DUTY SAILORS - Click here to have your account verified

03-10-2012, 12:36 AM	#12
SMunson Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 82 Rep Power: 15	I've been told to beware of a tree that looms directly out of where the exit of the chamber is. Don't get gassed and smack into a tree. __________________ "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I ended up where I needed to be." - Douglas Adams

03-01-2012, 11:58 PM	#3
Laworlo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 322 Rep Power: 39	Is it sad that this one of the things I'm looking forward to most?

03-02-2012, 10:09 AM	#5
vabchsue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,295 Rep Power: 137	I don't remember Michael saying it was fun...or wanting to do it again. lol

03-02-2012, 03:25 PM	#7
Lisa2008Boo Newbie Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 12 Rep Power: 8	I am not looking forward to it but I think I can handle it who knows I might be laughing through it idk. =]

03-03-2012, 02:23 PM	#8
Nuke Guy Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 63 Rep Power: 13	Honestly, don't worry about it. I just graduated yesterday, so it's pretty fresh in my mind. It burns while you're in there, your sinuses clear out, but not much more. You only get exposed to the gas for about 45 seconds max. You don't feel anything about 3-4 minutes after getting out. Listen to the instructor and breathe normally

03-06-2012, 03:19 PM	#9
prop827 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 71	Its not bad at all. Its pretty fun I'd have to say overall looking back. Its a little intimidating going in with the beacons and things going off and the build up they have to it, but its really no big thing. They'll build it up like its a whole big thing but it really isn't. You eyes water, you cough, you get a runny nose, and you spit a lot. The effects last maybe 10 minutes MAX. The only thing that stinks is when you're fitting the mask before you'll feel a little effect just from the residue on it from the last time it was used. Its not bad, don't work yourself up over it. If you've ever felt pepper spray, its the same feeling, except pepper spray is about 15 times worse, so by comparison the gas chamber is nothing.

03-06-2012, 07:21 PM	#10
BKinsman Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Linden, MI Posts: 66 Rep Power: 13	I am so looking forward to the tear gas chamber! It may be odd but it sounds like fun. A challenge!

03-09-2012, 06:55 PM	#11
prop827 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 71	Just went back and looked at this and realized you had 2 other questions. Does it hurt? Not really, its more of a discomfort than a hurt. Its not like an "OW my foot" its more a coughing watery eyed discomfort, like I mentioned before. As for how long it lasts, its less than 10 minutes after you get out of the chamber and you're back to 100% better. I didn't puke, and no one in my division did either when I went through, but some people do. On average its maybe 1 or 2 in a division MAX. Really, those who do puke its more of a mental thing than a physical thing. They get freaked out and that is the result, not the gas on their system. Best advice is to just keep calm, act and breathe normal and just do it (like nike). Its not all that bad, just go in there and keep in mind you're basically bringing your body on a roller coaster ride of sorts. In the end you'll look back on it, laugh, smile, and end up saying it was fun. Don't work yourself up, that really is the key to it.