CBRN Flashcards
Which publication covers CBRN?
FM 3-11
What are the four types of chemical agents?
Nerve-Most casualties
Blister
Blood
Choking
What is U.S. Policy regarding chemical agents?
No first use
What are the three classifications of chemical agents?
Persistent
Non-persistent
Dusty
When is the most effective time to deploy chemical agents?
Early morning and Late evening when the winds are low
What is the best decontamination method for biological contamination?
Warm, soapy water
What is U.S. policy on Biological weapons?
No use
What are the three types of nuclear bursts?
Air
Ground
Subsurface
What is the maximum effective nuclear burst?
Air burst
Who has authority to authorize nuclear weapons?
Only POTUS
What is U.S. policy regarding use of nuclear weapons?
Last resort
First use only if necessary
What are the three effects of a nuclear weapon?
Blast
Heat
Radiation
Who can make the decision to unmask?
Unit commander
What two types of gas does the mask not protect against?
Ammonia Vapors
Carbon Monoxide
What does CBRNE stand for?
Chemical
Biological
Radiological
Nuclear
Explosive
