CBR

Question 1

Describe the purpose of the JSLIST

Answer 1

The joint service lightweight integrated suit technology provides protection against liquid, solid, and vapor CB agents.

Question 2

Describe the purpose of the NAAK

Answer 2

Used for Immediate treatment of nerve agent poisoning.

Question 3

Describe the purpose of the protective mask

Answer 3

Protect the wearer’s face and eyes and prevent breathing of contaminated air.

Question 4

What are the 3 types of anti-personnel agents?

Answer 4

Casualty, incapacitating, and harassing.

Question 5

Define biological warfare

Answer 5

Biological warfare is the use of pathogens or toxins as weapons

Question 6

What are nuclear weapons and what are the three categories of injuries they cause?

Answer 6

Nuclear weapons produce explosions of great force and heat while releasing radiation.

Blast injuries
Heat injuries
Nuclear radiation

Question 7

What is the MOPP suit

Answer 7

A flexible system of protection against chemical, biological, and radiological weapons. It has a range of protection levels.

Question 8

MOPP 0

Answer 8

Carry mask, ensure all other gear is available

Question 9

MOPP 1

Answer 9

Don over-garments

Question 10

MOPP 2

Answer 10

Don protective over boots

Question 11

MOPP 3

Answer 11

Don protective mask

Question 12

MOPP 4

Answer 12

Don protective gloves

Question 13

Describe the M8 chemical agent detector paper

Answer 13

A piece of paper that can detect the presence of nerve and blister agents.

Question 14

Describe the M9 chemical agent detector tape

Answer 14

Placed on equipment and personnel to detect the presence of chemical agents

Question 15

Describe the M256A1 chemical agent detector kit

Answer 15

A portable, expendable item that can detect hazardous concentrations of chemical agents

Question 16

Explain chemical warfare

Answer 16

Military operations involving lethal and incapacitating munitions/agents

Question 17

Explain biological warfare

Answer 17

The use of living organisms to cause disease or death

Question 18

What are the 4 routes that CBR agents enter the body

Answer 18

Ingestion
Inhalation
Absorption
Injection

Question 19

When was the first large scale use of chemical weapons

Answer 19

During WW1 in 1915, Germans released chlorine gas against the allied powers.

5,000 casualties