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CBRN Flashcards

1
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What does JSLIST stand for?

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Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology

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What does MOPP stand for?

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Mission Oriented Protective Posture

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3
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When under an NBC attack when do you give warning?

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Stop breathing and close your eyes don protective mask clear mask check the seal of the 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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  1. Immediate hazards- produce casualties immediately after attack
  2. Residual hazards- Delayed effects
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What will replace the Nerve Agent Antidote Kit (NAAK) based on shelf life expiration dates?

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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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9
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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?

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FM 3-11

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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?

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FM 3-5

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13
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What is FM 3-7?

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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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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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When fitting the protective mask in what sequence should the straps be tightened?

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  1. Forehead straps
  2. Cheek straps
  3. 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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  1. Buddy Team
  2. Triple Buddy
  3. Individual
  4. Decontamination
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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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20
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What do you do with the Auto injector after injecting?

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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.

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21
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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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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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23
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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

24
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Once a unit has masked who can make the decision to unmask?

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The unit commander

25
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What is the shape of the contamination markers?

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Triangle

26
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What type of attack does an M22 ACADA alarm warn you of?

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Chemical (ACADA = Automatic Chemical Agent Detection Alarm)

27
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What are the three levels of Decontamination?

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  1. Immediate
  2. Operational
  3. Thorough
28
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How often should you check your protective mask during peacetime?

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Before during and after training events monthly and semi-annually. (refer to TM 3-4240-339-10 and 20andP manuals) The minimum is MONTHLY…

29
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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

30
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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 (dimness of vision and miosis)
  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
31
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What is the current U.S. policy regarding the use of Nuclear assets?

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Last Resort will use first only if necessary

32
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What are Flash Burns?

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

33
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What causes the most casualties in a nuclear attack?

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The initial blast and the heat of detonation

34
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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

35
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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.

36
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What are the 3 types of nuclear bursts?

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  1. Air
  2. Ground
  3. Subsurface
37
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What does an AN VDR-2 detect and measure?

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

38
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An NBC-1 report is used to determine what?

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The initial detection of NBC weapons usage by the enemy

39
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What FM covers Nuclear Contamination Avoidance?

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FM 3-11.3

40
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For maximum radiation effect which nuclear burst would you use?

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Air burst

41
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What is the best way to protect against Biological agents?

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Personal hygiene

42
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What is a vector?

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An insect used to disseminate biological agents (fleas ticks lice mosquitoes….)

43
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What is the current U.S. policy regarding the use of Biological assets?

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No Use

44
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What is meant by Biological Warfare?

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

45
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What is the color of a Biological contamination marker?

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Blue background with BIO in red letters

46
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What does FM 3-3 cover?

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Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Contamination Avoidance

47
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What are the 4 types of microorganisms found in Biological agents?

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  1. Bacteria
  2. Fungi
  3. Rickettsiae
  4. Viruses
48
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What is the best decontamination for Biological agents?

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Warm soapy water

49
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Where would a biological attack be most effective?

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Cities large troop concentrations animals and vegetable crops

50
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How may Chemical Agents be deployed?

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Arterial spray Artillery bombs Individuals (pollution of water food and supplies) Mines Rockets

51
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What are the most effective times to use chemical agents?

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Evening and early morning (The lack of wind and sun allows the agents to persist)

52
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Chemical agents are classified by the U.S. into 3 categories name them

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  1. Persistent
  2. Non-Persistent
  3. Dusty
53
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What is the current U.S. policy regarding the use of Chemical assets?

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No First Use

54
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What is the color of the Chemical contamination marker?

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Yellow with GAS in Red letters

55
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What are the 4 types of Chemical agents?

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1 Nerve
2 Blister
3 Blood
4 Choking

56
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What decontamination equipment is available for chemical agents?

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M291 SDK - To decontaminate your skin completely through physical removal absorption and neutralization of toxic agents without long-term effects. M295 IEDK To decontaminate your chemical protective gloves mask hood overboots LCE and weapon. M100 SDS - To perform immediate decontamination of equipment vehicles and crew-served weapons. FSDS - To perform fixed-site and terrain decontamination. To perform operational and thorough decontamination of vehicles and equipment. M12A1 PDDA - To spray decontaminating agents STB slurries and solutions and hot soapy water rinses during field decontamination operations. To pump water or foam to fight fires deice items wash vehicles and pump various fluids. M17 LDS - To perform operational and thorough decontamination of vehicles and equipment. To provide troop showers as necessary. MPDS - To perform operational and thorough decontamination of vehicles and equipment.

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