CBRN Operations Flashcards

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What is worn during MOPP Level 0?

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Nothing. IPE and Field gear are carried.

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What is worn during MOPP Level 1?

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Over garment (Jacket) and field gear.

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What is worn during MOPP Level 2?

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Over garment (Jacket), Field Gear, and Footwear covers

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What is worn during MOPP Level 3?

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Over garment (Jacket), Field Gear, Footwear covers, mask and hood

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What is worn during MOPP Level 4?

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Over garment (Jacket), Field Gear, Footwear covers, Mask and hood, Gloves

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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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8
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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 your eyes, don the protective mask, clear mask, check the seal of the mask, sound the alarm to alert other, and continue mission.

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10
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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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NBC Hazard are classified into two types, what are they?

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  1. Immediate hazards - which produce casualties immediately after attack
  2. Residual Hazards- Which are delayed effects
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12
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What will replace the Nerve Agent Antidote Kit based on shelf life expiration dates?

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The Antidote Treatment, Nerve Agent Auto Injector

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13
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What is the number of Antidote Treatment Nerve Agent Autoinjector that must be given as immediate first aid treatment for nerve agent poisoning?

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3

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14
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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 the three types of alarms and signals?

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  1. Audible Alarms
  2. Automatic Alarms
  3. Visual Signals
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15
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What Field Manual covers NBC Operations?

A

FM 3-11

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16
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What Field Manual covers NBC Protection?

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FM 3-11.4

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17
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What Field Manual covers NBC Decontamination?

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FM 3-5

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18
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What is FM 3-7?

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NBC Handbook

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19
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What forms do Chemical Agents come in?

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  1. Vapors
  2. Solids
  3. Liquids
  4. Gases
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20
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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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21
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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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22
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Which of the NBC reports is most widely used?

A

NBC 1

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23
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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
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24
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What are the three fundamentals of NBC defense?

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  1. Avoid contamination
  2. Protection
  3. Decontamination
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25
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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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26
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What two types of gas will the protective mask not protect you against?

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  1. Ammonia Vapors

2. Carbon monoxide

27
Q

When giving Buddy Aid, whose auto injectors would you use?

A

The victims own injector

28
Q

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

A

The unit commander

29
Q

What is the shape of the contamination markers?

A

Triangle

30
Q

What type of attack does a M22 ACADA alarm warn you of?

A

Chemical

31
Q

What are the three levels of Decontamination?

A
  1. Immediate
  2. Operational
  3. Thorough
32
Q

How often should you check your protective mask during peacetime?

A

Before, during, and after training events. Also, monthly and semi-annually. However, the minimum is Monthly.

33
Q

What are the 9 mild symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?

A
  1. Unexplained runny nose and headache
  2. Sudden drooling
  3. Difficulty seeing
  4. Tightness in the chest
  5. Localized sweating and muscle twitching
  6. Stomach cramps
  7. Nausea
  8. Rapid heartbeat followed by slow heartbeat
34
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What are the 11 sever symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?

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  1. Strange or confused behavior
  2. Wheezing and coughing
  3. Severely pinpointed pupils
  4. Red eyes with tearing
  5. Vomiting
  6. Severe muscle twitching
  7. Involuntary urination and defecation
  8. Convulsions
  9. Unconsciousness
  10. Respiratory failure
  11. Slow heartbeat
35
Q

When crossing a contaminated area, what 2 things should you avoid doing?

A

Stirring up dust and touching anything

36
Q

Of the 3 Nerve, Blood, and Blister agents, which causes the most casualties?

A

Nerve agents

37
Q

How should an area that is suspected of contamination be crossed?

A

Quickly, avoiding depressions and vegetation

38
Q

What are the 3 effects of nuclear explosion?

A
  1. Blast
  2. Heat
  3. Radiation
39
Q

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

A

White background with ATOM in black letters

40
Q

What is the current U.S. Policy regarding the use of Nuclear assets?

A

Last resort. Will use first only if necessary

41
Q

What are Flash Burns?

A

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

42
Q

What causes the most casualties in a nuclear attack?

A

The initial blast and the heat of detonation

43
Q

What is the difference between Dose Rate and Total Dose?

A
  1. Dose rate is the amount of radiation per hour.

2. Total dose is the actual accumulation.

44
Q

Who has the authority to order the use of nuclear weapons?

A

Only the President of the U.S.

45
Q

what are the 3 types of nuclear bursts?

A
  1. Air
  2. Ground
  3. Subsurface
46
Q

An NBC-1 report is used to determine what?

A

The initial detection of NBC Weapons 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

51
Q

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

A

No use

52
Q

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, or more rarely, to deteriorate material

53
Q

What is the color of a Biological contamination marker?

A

Blue background with BIO red letters

54
Q

What does FM 3-3 cover?

A

CBRN Avoidance

55
Q

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

A
  1. Bacteria
  2. Fungi
  3. Rickettsiae
  4. Viruses
56
Q

What is the best decontamination for Biological agents?

A

Warm soapy water

57
Q

Where would a biological attack be most effective?

A

Cites, large troop concentrations, animals and vegetable crops

58
Q

How may Chemical Agents be deployed?

A
  1. Arterial spray
  2. Artillery bombs
  3. Individuals
  4. Mines
  5. Rockets
59
Q

What are the most effective times to use chemical agents?

A

Evening and early morning

60
Q

What categories are Chemical agents classified by the U.S.?

A
  1. Persistent
  2. Non-persistent
  3. Dusty
61
Q

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

A

No First Use

62
Q

What is the color of the Chemical contamination marker?

A

Yellow with GAS in Red letters

63
Q

What are the 4 types of Chemical agents?

A
  1. Nerve
  2. Blister
  3. Blood
  4. Choking