111 - CBR Warfare Flashcards
What are the steps of Detailed Troop Decon (DTD)?
- Individual Gear Decon
- Overboots and Hood Decon
- Overgarment removal
- Overboots and glove removal
- Monitoring Station
- Mask removal
- Mask Decon
- Reissue Point
Define Radiological Warfare:
mass destruction of property and personnel
What is M291?
- Personal skin DECON kit
- wallet like pouch with enough to do 3 DECONS
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Biological Warfare effects?
- dizziness, mental confusion or double vision
- skin tingling, numbness or convulsions
- formation of rashes and blisters
- coughing, fever, aching, fatigue, or difficulty swallowing
- N/V/D
- bleeding from body openings and/or in urine
Name some Biological agents…
anthrax, plague, cholera, smallpox, Ricin Toxin, Botulinum Toxin, Mycotoxin, Aflatoxin
What are the symptoms of Nerve agent attack?
sudden headache, nausea, contraction of pupils, difficulty seeing, runny nose, drooling, coughing or wheezing, possible vomiting, tightness in the chest, muscle twitching
Define Chemical Warfare:
Used to produce death, injury, temporary incapacitation, or irritating effects
What are the four type of nuclear radiation?
- Alpha (cannot penetrate paper)
- Bravo (cannot penetrate uniform)
- Gamma
- Neutron
What is the CBR action during attack?
- stop breathing and don mask
- sound the alarm
- continue the mission and wait for further orders
- when situation permits, help others
What are the four types of Nuclear explosions?
- High Altitude Burst
- Air Burst
- Surface Burst
- Underwater Burst
What are the two types of M40A canisters?
- FR-64
- C2A1
What are the 3 types of chemical warfare agents?
Sarin - fruity or paint-like odor
Soman - has an insect repellent feeling to it
VX - looks like motor oil
What is the NATO Biological Marker?
upside-down BLUE triangle with RED lettering BIO
What is the CBR action for pre-attack?
CDR should designate a MOPP level
What are the four effects of nuclear explosion?
- Blast
- Burns
- Nuclear Radiation and Electromagnetic Pulse
- Phenomenon
What is SLIST Chemical Protective Ensemble?
- Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology
Service life out of the bag - 120 day
Wear in Non-contaminated environment - 45 day
Wear in contaminated environment - 24 hour
What is ACPG?
Advanced Chemical Protective Garment
Define Biological Warfare:
cause disease or death
When was the first large scale use of chemical weapons?
1915, WWI the Germans released CHLORINE GAS against Allied troops at Ypres, Belgium, resulting in over 5,000 casualties.
What is M100?
SDS - Sorbent Decontamination System
- Used to DECON CESE
What are the routes that agents enter the body?
- breathing
- swallowing
- through the skin
What is the NATO Radiological Marker?
upside-down WHITE triangle with BLACK lettering ATOM
What is an M256A1 Chemical Agent Detecter Kit?
- portable, expandable item, capable of detecting and identifying chemical agents
1. Mustered (H and HD)
2. Phosgene Oxime (CX)
3. Lewisite
4. Hydrogen cyanide (AC)
5. Cyanogen chloride (CK)
6. Nerve agents (V and G)
NAAK
Nerve Agent Antidote Kit
- 2-Pam Chloride and Atropine
What are the symptoms of Blood agent attack?
convulsions, interferes with body’s ability to carry O2 to the tissues, effects on nasal passages, can lead to coma
What is an M9 Chemical Agent Detection Tape?
Detects presence of Liquid Nerve and Blister Agents
- turns red or reddish color
What is the NATO Chemical Minefield Marker?
upside-down RED triangle with YELLOW lettering GAS MINES
What are the different levels of Decontamination?
- Immediate
- Operational
- Thorough
- Clearance
What are three type os Antipersonnel agents?
Casualty agents - highly poisonous and meant to kill
Incapacitating agents - interfere with mental processes
Harassing agents - cause temporary disability
What are the two types of mask (nomenclatures)?
- MCU-2/P
- M40A [canister CANNOT be changed in contaminated environment]
What is an M8 Chemical Agent Detection Paper?
Detects presence of Liquid Nerve and Blister Agents
- V - Nerve (Dark Green)
- G - Nerve (Yellow)
- H - Blister (Red)
What is the CBR action for post-attack?
- continue the mission regardless of what form of CBR attack has occurred
- When time and mission permit, administer CBR first aid to casualties in immediate vicinity and report casualties to appropriate authority.
What is M295?
- Personal equipment DECON kit
- 4 DECON mitts
What are the MOPP levels?
MOPP Zero - mask carried, gear within reach
MOPP 1-SUSPECTED - mask carry, don TROUSERS & COAT MOPP 1 (ALFOAT) - IPE available
MOPP 2-POSSIBLE-mask carry, don trousers, coat, BOOTS MOPP 2 (ALFOAT) - activate installed detectors, carry mask and post M8/M9 paper.
MOPP 3-PROBABLE-don MASK, trousers, coat, boots MOPP 3 (ALFOAT) - don protective suit and boots, activate intermittent countermeasure wash-down.
MOPP 4-IMMINENT-don mask/trouser/coat/boots/GLOVES MOPP 4 (ALFOAT) - don protective gloves and mask.
