Chemical Biological and Radiological Warfare Fundamentals Flashcards
What is a M295 used for?
Equipment Decontamination Kit
What is a M291 used for?
Skin Decontamination Kit
What does NAAk stand for?
Nerve Agent Antidote Kit
What does MOPP stand for?
Mission Oriented Protective Posture
How many MOPP levels are there?
5 MOPP levels
What do you do in MOPP 0?
Carry mask and ensure that IPE is available.
MOPP 1?
Don overgarment.
MOPP 2?
Don protective boots
MOPP 3?
Don protective mask
MOPP 4?
Don protective gloves.
What does the term SLIST stand for?
Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology
How long with the SLIST last when worn in a contaminated environment?
24hrs
What are some of the effects of Biological agents?
Some kill, while others incapacitate; some act quickly, while others incubate for several weeks; and some are contagious, while others are not.
What are the effects of Nuclear Weapons?
Nuclear weapons produce explosions of great force and heat and release nuclear radiation. Primary purpose is mass destruction of property and personnel.
What are some of the different types of Chemical/nuclear detectors?
M8, M9 paper and M256 chemical agent detectors.
What is m9 paper used for?
Detects the presence of liquid chemical agents encountered by the individual.
What is used during biological warfare?
Biological operations use living organisms to cause disease or death. They act on living matter only.
How many different types of nuclear radiation?
Nuclear radiation consist of four types: alpha and beta particles, neutrons, and gamma rays
How many different types of anti personnel agents are there?
Chemical, Biological, and Radiological
What color does M9 paper turn when there is a blister/nerve agent present?
Reddish
