Basic Decon Flashcards
Stage 1
Removal of equipment and wet weather gear and decontamination of masks, boots and gloves.
Gross decon is performed outside the CCA or CPS decon station
Stage 2
Removal of JSLIST overgarment. This is usually conducted at the CCA
Stage 3
Removal of inner cloting
Stage 4
Showering in CPS decon station located within the CPS zone; removal of chemical protective masks
Stage 5
Medical review
CTA
Contaminated Triage Area
Calcium hypochlorite (HTH)
Corrosive and shall not be used on aircraft
9% used in decon
How many levels of Shipboard Decontamination?
4
Personnel and Patient Decon
Immediate
Performed by the Sailor who suspects a chemical agent is in their skin or eyes
Limited Operational Decon
Operational
Performed on mission critical areas of the ship
Purpose is the prevent contamination spread
Operationally Complete Decon
Thorough
Reduces contamination to a point where detection is no longer possible
Commanders can relax wearing of the IPE based on a risk assessment
Chemically Complete Decon
Clearance
Removes all contamination from the ship
Can only be conducted in a shipyard or industrial facility
Size specs of a CCA
6’x8’ adjacent to or as near as possible to the outer skin at the weather entrance
Percent effectiveness of a CMWD
95%
Biological Contamination Markings
Blue background, Red letters
BIO