309 - CBR Flashcards
What are chemical agents designed for?
Designed to kill personnel, create casualties, and make life miserable.
What are the different types of chemical agents?
Nerve (nervous system), Blood (bloodstream), Blister (inside and out), Choking
What are some symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?
Twitching, seizures, headaches, and pinpointed pupils.
What are some types of nerve agents?
VX and Sarin Gas
What are some symptoms of blood agent poisoning?
Violent convulsions, breathing stops, red skin, dry land drowning, and heavy breathing.
What are some symptoms of blistering agent poisoning?
Burning, rash, redness, and boils.
What are some symptoms of choking agent poisoning?
Difficulty breathing and threading pulse.
What is the symbol for nerve agent?
Wonky star
What is the symbol for blood agent?
Circle
What is the symbol for blister agent?
Square
What are some types of choking agents?
Phosgene and Chlorine Gas
What does phosgene smell like?
Fresh cut grass
What is M8 paper used for?
Used to detect nerve and blister agents
What does the color green on M8 paper signify?
V series nerve agent
What does the color yellow on M8 paper signify?
G series nerve agent
What does the color red on M8 paper signify?
H series blister agent
What are draeger tubes used for?
Used to detect agents, turns bluish green when detected.
Where should M8 paper be placed?
Bottom of watertight door to pick up liquids
How many people does the M256A-1 take to operate?
2 people
What does the M256A-1 do?
Detects blood, blister, and verve agents in vapor form
What color do blood agents show up on the M256A-1?
Blue, colorless is clear
What does IPDS stand for?
Improved point detection system.