CBRN Flashcards
What is the current US policy on NBC?
To deter enemy NBC use through a strong nuclear force and conventional capabilities that include:CounterforceActive and passive defenseConsequence management to enable US forces to survive, fight, and win in an NBC environment
What does NBC stand for?
Nuclear, biological, chemical
What are 4 capabilities of counterproliferation?
CounterforceActive defensePassive defenseConsequence management
The Us military response to the threat and actual use of NBC weapons is counterproliferation - what is counterproliferation?
A multitiered, integrated approach intended to deter NBC use and enable US forces to survive, fight and win in an NBC environment
What is counterforce under counterproliferation?
Attacks adversary NBC weapons and their associated production, transportation, and storage facilities before their use in order to reduce the NBC threat to friendly operations and US interests
What are two classification types of NBC hazards?
Immediate hazards - produce casualties immediately after attackResidual hazards - delayed effects
What are the 6 major types of chemical agents?
BlisterBlisterBloodChokingIrritants NervePsychochemical
What forms do chemical agents come in?
VaporsSolids LiquidsGases
What must a unit be able to do in order to survive a NBC attack?
1) take immediate and correct action upon warning of an imminent NBC attack or arrival of a CB agent or radiological fallout2) determine the presence and nature of NBC hazards in the units area and take effective measures to mitigate, to the extent possible, the effects of a NBC attack 3) properly use unit NBC protective equipment and supplies and maintain the. In a high state of serviceability and readiness4) enforce a high order of health, hygiene, and sanitation to minimize the spread of disease following a biological attack
What is the number of Antidote Treatment Nerve Agent Auto injectors that must be given as immediate first aid treatment for nerve agent poisoning?
3
What is the number of Nerve Agent Antidote Kits (NAAKs) that must be given as immediate first aid treatment for nerve agent poisoning?
3
How many Mark I nerve agent antidote kits does a soldier receive?
3
The two chamber auto injector in the Nerve Agent Antidote Kit (NAAK) provides both antidote agents (atropine and pralidoxime chlorine) through a single injection - which antidote is injected first?
Atropine is injected first followed by the pralidoxime
How long should you apply pressure when using the Auto injector?
10 seconds
What do you do with the auto injector after injecting?
Stick it through the pocket flap (upper left) so that you do not lose count and so that someone that happens to come across the casualty will know that they have already been given X amount of injections and will not give them more than needed
Whose auto injectors would you use when giving Buddy Aid?
The other person’s auto injectors (the receiver of medical attention)
When giving buddy aid, how long of a wait is taken to administer the 2nd nerve agent antidote (MK1) if still experiencing symptoms of nerve agent?
Immediately give the 2nd and 3rd
When giving self aid, how long should you wait before administering a 2nd MK1 if still experiencing symptoms of a nerve agent?
Wait 10-15 minutes, and 10-15 minutes between 2nd and 3rd as well
What is MOPP?
Mission Oriented Protective Posture
What are the proper masking procedures?
1) stop breathing, close eyes2) don protective mask3) clear mask4) check seal of mask5) sound alarm to alert others6) continue mission
What are the 5 levels of MOPP?
MOPP 0-4
What are the 3 types of procedures for MOPP gear exchange?
1) buddy team2) triple buddy3) individual
What two types of gases will the protective mask not protect against?
Ammonia vapors and carbon monoxide
Once masked, who can make the decision to unmask?
Unit commander