112 - NBC Fundamentals

Question 1

What symbol is for GAS

Answer 1

YELLOW background w/ RED LETTERING

Question 2

Symbol for BIO

Answer 2

BLUE background w/ RED LETTERING

Question 3

Symbol for RADILOGICAL

Answer 3

WHITE background w/ BLACK LETTERING

Question 4

Symbol for CHEMICAL MINEFIELD

Answer 4

Red background w/ YELLOW LETTERING and STRIPE

Question 5

what is purpose of M40 field pro mask

Answer 5

used to protect ppl from chemical and biological agents.

Question 6

What are the 3 ways to give NBC alarms

Answer 6

• Vocally - GAS-GAS-GAS
• Visually - extend arms out at shoulder height bend arms at elbow, bringing hands towards ears and repeat three times.
• Percussion - bang metal against metal

Question 7

How many MOPP levels are there and what does MOPP mean?

Answer 7

5 levels,

Mission Oriented Protective Posture

Question 8

What is worn in al 5 levels?

Answer 8

Mopp 0 - gear available but not wearing it.

Mopp 1 - OVGRMNT WORN open or closed, booties carried, mask and glove are carried

MOPP 2 - OVGRMNT WORN open or closed, BOOTIES WORN, mask and gloves carried

Mopp 3 - OVGRMNT WORN open or closed, BOOTIES WORN, MASK WORN w/ hood open or closed

MOPP 4 - OVGRMNT WORN, BOOTIES WORN, MASK WORN, GLOVES WORN.

Question 9

What are the key differences in M9 and M8 paper?

Answer 9

M9 is worn around the ankles, wrists, and biceps on the exterior of protective clothing.
M9 can detect an agent but not identify it.
Its colors range from light pink to reddish brown or violet tint
M8 paper can identify actual agents specifically NERVE and BLISTER agents.

Question 10

What is immediate Decon and what does it do?

Answer 10

Done by individual w/ 1 minute
Individual or crew w/ 15 mins can perform these types of decon.

3 types 
-skin decon
-personnel wipe down
-operators spray down
These methods minimize casualties, save lives and limits spreading contamination

Question 11

What is Operational Decon

Answer 11

Within 6 hours of occurring by UNIT, Battalion Crew or Decon PLT.

2 Types

• MOPP GEAR EXCH
• Vehicle Wash down

Question 12

What is Thorough Decon

Answer 12

This is done when mission allows or we have enough time.
It eliminates or reduces the need for PPE clothing.

2 types

• Detailed Equip/Aircraft Decon
• Detailed Troop Decon

Done by Decon PLT or UNIT