Chapter 6 Terrosim - Quizlet

Question 1

Who heads the terrorist prevention in the US?

Answer 1

The FBI

Question 2

What are Radiation Exposure Devices “REDs”?

Answer 2

A powerful gamma emitting radiation source that may harm over a long period of time

Question 3

What are Radiological Dispersal Devices “RDDs”?

Answer 3

Any device including weapons or equipment (other than a nuclear device)

Question 4

What are Radiological dispersal weapons “RDWs”?

Answer 4

Non-explosive RDDs that are cheap and inexpensive to make, similar to an IED

Question 5

What are the three levels of situation awareness sometimes referred to as a process working at three levels?

Answer 5

Level 1: Perception, Level 2: Comprehension, Level 3: Application

Question 6

What are Nerve agents?

Answer 6

Organophosphorus compounds that affect the nervous system

Primary route being direct contact through the skin

Question 7

What do Blister agents do?

Answer 7

Burn and blister the skin or any other body part

Question 8

What are blister agents also called?

Answer 8

Vesicants

Question 9

What is the method of action of blood agents?

Answer 9

Chemical Asphyxiants

TIM’s

Question 10

How are TIMs categorized?

Answer 10

High hazard, Medium Hazard, Low hazard

Question 11

What is reflected pressure?

Answer 11

The increased force that occurs when a blast wave strikes a solid surface and bounces back, combining with the incoming pressure wave to create a much stronger localized effect — often several times greater than the original blast.