What is the third component of JSLIST?

• A. Gloves
• B. Trousers
• C. Footwear/boots
• D. Hood

Answer: (A)

JSLIST is built to provide a continuous skin barrier against chemical agents, so layering starts with the main protective suit and the hood, then adds the gloves to seal the hands and wrists. The gloves are the next essential piece because hands are a primary contact point with the environment, and without proper hand protection the barrier is incomplete. Proper gloves prevent skin exposure during donning, doffing, and handling contaminated gear, and they also ensure good dexterity to operate equipment without compromising protection.

Footwear/boots are also part of the protective system, but the gloves are typically listed as the next component after the hood and suit in many standard checklists, which is why they’re identified as the third component. The hood remains one of the early pieces to don, and the main suit provides the bulk of coverage, with gloves completing the barrier at the wrist.