CBRNE

Question 1

What amount of time is required to mask with the M40 protective mask?

Answer 1

Nine seconds, fifteen seconds with a hood.

Question 2

What type of attack does the M8 alarm mean?

Answer 2

Chemical

Question 3

What shape are all Contamination Markers?

Answer 3

Triangular

Question 4

Who makes the decision to unmask after a chemical attack?

Answer 4

The person in Command.

Question 5

How long should you apply firm pressure when using an auto injector?

Answer 5

At least ten seconds.

Question 6

How do you clear your protective mask?

Answer 6

Place hands over outlet and exhale.

Question 7

What does “CBRNE” stand for?

Answer 7

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive.

Question 8

Do you give warning before or after you mask under an NBC attack?

Answer 8

After

Question 9

What are the three fundamentals of NBC (CBRNE) defense?

Answer 9

1. Contamination Avoidance
2. Protection
3. Decontamination

Question 10

Following a nuclear detonation, the development of the nuclear cloud can be divided into what three stages?

Answer 10

1. Fireball
2. Burst cloud
3. Stabilized cloud

Question 11

What is Atropine used for?

Answer 11

A counter agent for G & V agents or nerve gas.

Question 12

Biological agents can be disseminated in what three forms?

Answer 12

1. Aerosols
2. Liquid Droplets
3. Dry powder

Question 13

When and why are the most effective times to use chemical agents?

Answer 13

Evening and early morning, lack of wind and sun allows agents to persist.

Question 14

Threat forces classify chemical agents according to their effect on the body. What are the three major types of chemical agents classified by threat forces?

Answer 14

1. Nerve
2. Blood
3. Blister

Question 15

After injecting, what should you do with the Auto-injector?

Answer 15

Pin it on the left jacket flap of the person to prevent mistakes.

Question 16

What is “MOPP”?

Answer 16

Mission Oriented Protective Posture.

Question 17

What are two types of gases the protective mask will NOT protect against?

Answer 17

Ammonia vapors and carbon monoxide.

Question 18

What are the three types of NBC warnings?

Answer 18

Verbal, metal banging, and hand and arm signals

Question 19

How tight should the filter canister be on the M40 series protective mask?

Answer 19

Hand tight.

Question 20

What should you do to the protective mask prior to washing it?

Answer 20

Remove the filters.

Question 21

What sequence should the straps be tightened to ensure a good seal on the protective mask?

Answer 21

Top, Bottom and Sides.

Question 22

How many CBRNWRS reports are there and what is the purpose of each?

Answer 22

Six.
NBC 1: observer’s report.
NBC 2: report of evaluated data.
NBC 3: warns of predicted contamination and hazard areas.
NBC 4: passes monitoring and survey results.
NBC 5: reports areas of actual contamination.
NBC 6: passes detailed information of CBRNE events.

Question 23

How many levels of MOPP are there? Describe them.

Answer 23

MOPP Ready: carry mask; IPE nearby
MOPP 0: carry mask; IPE available
MOPP 1: don over garment
MOPP 2: don protective boots
MOPP 3: don protective mask
MOPP 4: don protective gloves

Question 24

What eight factors affect persistency of chemical agents?

Answer 24

1. Type of contamination.
2. Concentration and droplet size.
3. Temperature
4. Wind speed
5. Sunlight
6. Humidity and rain
7. Composition of the contaminated surface
8. Type of soil and terrain.