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0
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what does MOPP stand for?

A

Mission oriented protective posture

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what does JLIST stand for?

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Joint service lightweight integrated suit technology.

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when under an NBC attack, when do you give warning?

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after you mask

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what are the proper masking procedures?

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stop breathing and close you eyes, don protective mask, clear mask, check the seal of mask, sound the alarm to alert others, and continue the mission.

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what does C.B.R.N stand for?

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chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear

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5
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NBC hazards are classified into two types, what are they?

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immediate hazards- produce casualties immediately after the attack.
residual hazards- delayed effects

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6
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what will replace the nerve agent antidote kit (NAAK) based on shelf life expiration dates?

A

the antidote treatment, Nerve Agent auto injector (ATNAA)

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what is the number of Antidote Treatment Nerve Agent Autoinjector (ATNAA)that must be given as immediate first aid treatment for nerve agent poisoning.

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3

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what is the number of Nerve Agent Antidote Kits (NAAK) that must be given as immediate first aid treatment for nerve agent poisoning?

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3

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Alarms and signals convey warnings of NBC contamination. Units use easily recognizable and reliable alarm methods to respond quickly and correctly to NBC hazards. What are three types of alarms and signals?

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  1. Audible alarms
  2. Automatic Alarms
    3 Visual signals
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10
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What field manual covers NBC Operations?

A

FM 3-11

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What field manual covers NBC protection?

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FM 3-11.4

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What field manual covers NBC Decontamination?

A

FM 3-5

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13
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What is FM 3-7?

A

NBC Handbook

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14
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What forms do chemical agents come in?

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Vapors
Solids
liquids
gases

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15
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Soldiers in MOPP 4 may lose how much water per hour through perspiration?

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1 quart or more

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16
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when fitting the protective mask, in what sequence should the straps be tightened?

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forehead straps
cheek straps
temple straps

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17
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which of the NBC reports is most widely used?

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NBC 1

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18
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what are the three types of procedures for MOPP gear exchange?

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buddy team
tripple buddy
individual

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19
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what are the fundamentals of NBC defense?

A

avoid contamination
protection
decontamination

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20
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how long should you apply pressure when using the auto injector?

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10 seconds

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21
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what do you do with the auto the auto injector?

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stick it through the pocket flap (upper left) so that you do not lose count and so that someone 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.

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the protective mask will not protect against what two types of gases?

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ammonia vapors or carbon monoxide

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23
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when giving buddy aid, whose auto injectors would you use?

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the other person (the person’s auto injectors that is receiving the medication)

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24
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when giving buddy aid, how long should you wait if still experiencing the symptoms of Nerve agent, to administer a second nerve agent antidote (MK1)?

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immediately give the second and third

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25
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when giving self aid, how long should you wait if still experiencing the symptoms of a Nerve Agent before administering a second MK1?

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wait 10 to 15 minutes; also wait 10 to 15 minutes between 2nd and 3rd.

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26
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once a unit has masked, who can make the decision to unmask?

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the unit commander

27
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what is the shape of the contamination markers?

A

triangle

28
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what type of attack does an M22 ACADA alarm warn you of?

A

Chemical (ACADA= Automatic Chemical Agent Detection Alarm)

29
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what are the three levels of decontamination?

A

immediate
operational
thorough

30
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how often should you check your protective mask during peacetime?

A

before, during and after training events, monthly and semi-annually.
The minimum is MONTHLY….

31
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what are the dimensions of an NBC marker?

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11 1/2 inches on the top by 8 inches on either side

32
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what are the 9 mild symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?

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  1. unexplained runny nose
  2. unexplained headache
  3. sudden drooling
  4. difficulty seeing
  5. tightness in the chest or difficulty in breathing
  6. localized sweating and muscular twitching in the area of contaminated skin
  7. stomach cramps
  8. Nausea
  9. Tachycardia followed by bradycardia (Tachycardia= abnormally rapid heartbeat, bradycardia= slow heart rate
33
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what are 11 severe symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?

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  1. strange or confused behavior
  2. wheezing, dyspnea, and coughing
  3. severely pinpointed pupils
  4. red eyes with tearing
  5. vomiting
  6. severe muscular twitching and general weakness.
  7. Involuntary urination and defecation
  8. convulsions
  9. Unconsciousness
  10. Respiratory failure
  11. Bradycardia
34
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when crossing a contaminated area, what 2 things should you avoid doing?

A

stirring up dust and touching anything

35
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of these 3, nerve, blood, and blister agents, which causes the most casualties?

A

nerve agents

36
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how should an area that is suspected of contamination be crossed?

A

quickly, avoiding depressions and vegetation

37
Q

what are the 3 effects of a nuclear explosion?

A

blast
heat
radiation

38
Q

what is the color of a Nuclear (radiological) contamination marker?

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white background with ATOM in black letter

39
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what is the current U.S policy regarding the use of Nuclear assets?

A

last resort, will use first only if necessary.

40
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what are flash burns?

A

direct burns produced by the flash of thermal radiation from the fireball

41
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what causes the most casualties in a nuclear attack?

A

the initial blast and the heat of detonation

42
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what is the difference between Dose Rate and Total Dose?

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Dose Rate is the amount of radiation per hour; Total Dose is the actual accumulation

43
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who has the authority to order the use of nuclear weapons?

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only the president of the U.S

44
Q

what are the 3 types of nuclear bursts?

A

air
ground
subsurface

45
Q

what does an AN VDR-2 detect and measure?

A

the AN VDR-2 detects and measures nuclear radiation from fallout and radioisotopes.

46
Q

an NBC-1 report is used to determine what?

A

the initial detection of NBC weapon usage by the enemy

47
Q

what FM covers Nuclear Contamination Avoidance?

A

FM 3-11.3

48
Q

for maximum radiation effect, which nuclear burst would you use?

A

air burst

49
Q

what is the best way to protect against biological agents?

A

personal hygiene

50
Q

what is a vector?

A

an insect used to disseminate biological agents (fleas, ticks, lice, mosquitoes)

51
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what is the current U.S policy regarding the use of Biological assets?

A

no use

52
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what is meant by Biological Warfare?

A

the intentional use by an enemy, of germs or toxins, to cause death and disease among personnel, animals, plants, more rarely, to deteriorate material.

53
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what is the color of a biological contamination marker?

A

blue background with BIO in red letters

54
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what does FM 3-3 cover?

A

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Contamination Avoidance

55
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what are the 4 types of microorganisms found in Biological agents?

A

bacteria
Fungi
Rickettsiae
viruses

56
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what is the best decontamination for Biological agents?

A

warm soapy water

57
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where would a biological attack be most effective?

A

cities, large troop concentrations, animals and vegetable crops

58
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how may chemical agents be deployed?

A 
arterial spray
artillery bombs
individuals (pollution of water, food and supplies)
mines
rockets
59
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what are the most effective times to use chemical agents?

A

evening and early morning

60
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chemical agents are classified by the U.S into 3 categories, name them

A

persistent
non-persistent
dusty

61
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what is the current U.S policy regarding the use of Chemical assets?

A

no first use

62
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what is the color of the chemical contamination marker?

A

yellow with GAS in Red letters

63
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what are the 4 types of chemical agents?

A

nerve
blister
blood
choking

64
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what decontamination equipment is available for chemical agents?

A 
M291 SDK
M295 IEDK
M100 SDS
FSDS
M12A1 PDDA
M17 LDS
MPDS

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