DC 309 Flashcards

1
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MOPP

A

Mission Oriented Protective Posture

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MOPP-1

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CBR Threat Suspected
-Optest all installed detection systems.
-Check material condition Yoke.
-Inventory all CBRN-D equipment.

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MOPP-2

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CBR Threat Possible
-Mask and carrier worn.
-Optest CMWD and alarms.
-Post M-8/M-9 paper.
-Set modified zebra.

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MOPP-3

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CBR Threat Probable
- GQ
-Set condition zebra.
-Don JSLIST
-Carry gloves, and mask in carrier.
-Activate CMWD intermittently.
-Decontamination stations activated.

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MOPP-4

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CBR Threat Is Imminent
-Don mask, hood and gloves.
-CMWD runs continuously.
-Set circle william.
-Mandatory drinking regimen.

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6
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M50

A

CBR Mask

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7
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M61

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Twin filter canister

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8
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What equipment is included with M50?

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-Mask carrier
-Clear eye lens outset
-Two sets of M61 filters
-Water canteen cap
-Face form

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9
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What color does the time patch on M61 filters turn when expended?

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Blue

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10
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How long does the M61 filter last in a blood agent attack?

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24hrs

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11
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What conditions make changing mask filters mandatory?

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-Filter gets wet
-Filter gets clogged
-Canister is damaged
-Charcoal dust is left on face after use
-Commanding Officer direction

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How long will the M61 filter last in a contaminated environment? (Not blood agent)

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30 Days

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13
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How long will the M61 filter last in an uncontaminated environment?

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60 Days

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14
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What does JSLIST stand for?

A

Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology

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15
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What is the operational life of the JSLIST in an uncontaminated environment?

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45 Days

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16
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What is the operational life of the JSLIST in a contaminated environment?

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24 Hours

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17
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What is the shelf life of the JSLIST?

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5 years

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18
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Who issues Atropine and 2PAM CL auto injectors?

A

Medical

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19
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How many auto injectors are you issued in a nerve agent attack?

A

3 Atropine and 3 2 PAM Chloride

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20
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How can you identify Atropine auto injectors?

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The Green and Yellow ends

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21
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What is CANA?

A

A drug that prevents or reduces convulsions caused by a nerve agent.

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22
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What does a NATO radiological sign look like?

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White triangle with a black “ATOM” marking in the middle

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23
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What does a NATO biological sign look like?

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Blue triangle with red “BIO” in the middle

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What does a NATO chemical sign look like?

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Yellow triangle with red “GAS” in the middle

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25
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MOPP-0

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Inspect, size, fit and issue IPE.

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26
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How many types of radiation are there?

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Four (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Neutron)

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Alpha radiation

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-Has lowest travel ability (0 to 2 inches).
-Cannot penetrate human skin.
-Classified as an internal hazard only.

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Beta radiation

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-Can travel about 10 feet.
-Layered clothing provides effective shielding.
-Cannot penetrate the skin of the ship.
-Classified as an internal and external hazard.

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Gamma radiation

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-Can travel thousands of meters.
-Can penetrate ship’s hull.
-Classified as a whole body hazard.

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30
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Neutron Radiation

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-Can travel thousands of meters.
-Can penetrate ships hull.
-Classified as an external hazard only the first minute after burst.

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31
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What are RADIACS?

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Tool used to detect and measure radiation.

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32
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What unit of measure is used by RADIACS?

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-Roentgen (R) is used for high range RADIAC scales.
-Milli Roentgen (mR) which is one thousandth of a roentgen is used for low level radiation.

33
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What is the AN/PDQ-1 (IM-265)?

A

Hand held monitoring device containing an internal gamma detector and a family of radiation measurement probes for alpha, beta, gamma, neutron, and X-ray.

34
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What is the IM-265 powered by?

A

Two D cell batteries

35
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What is the battery life of the IM-265?

A

-200 hours for the meter
-100 hours with probe attached

36
Q

What is the detection range of the IM-265?

A

1000 R/hr using internal detector.

37
Q

What is the Gamma/Betta probe (DT-680/PDQ)?

A

Prove attachment for IM-256.
-When connected to IM-256 internal detector shuts off and probe reading is displayed.

38
Q

What is the IM-270/PD?

A

Personal dosimeter, looks like a wrist watch and provides real time measurements.

39
Q

What type of radiation does the IM-270 measure and at what range?

A

-Measured exposure to X-rays and Gamma rays.
-Dosimeter range from 10-1000 rads in increments of one rad.

40
Q

What are the types of chemical agents?

A

-Nerve
-Blister
-Blood
-Choking
-Vomiting

41
Q

What is Nerve agent?

A

-(Anti-cholinesterase) Disrupts transmission of nerve impulses.

42
Q

What are the types of nerve agent.

A

-Tabun (GA)
-Sarin (GB)
-Soman (GD)
-VX

43
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What are the symptoms of Nerve agent exposure?

A

-MILD: Sudden headache, runny nose, tightness in chest, difficulty breathing, sudden drooling, miosis, nausea, stomach cramps.
-MODERATE: Fatigue, general weakness, muscle twitching.
-SEVERE: Wheezing, dyspnea (severe difficulty breathing), uncontrollable vowel movements, convulsions, unconsciousness, heart failure.

44
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What is Blister agent?

A

-(Vesicants) casualty agent that can damage body tissue in the area of contact and cause intense pain.

45
Q

What are the types of Blister agent?

A

-Distilled Mustard (HD)
-Lewisite (L)
-Phosgene Oxime (CX)
-Nitrogen Mustard (HN)

46
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What are the symptoms of Blister agent?

A

-Latent Period: time of exposure until symptoms appear.
-Erythema: skin acquires a red color and intense itching.
-Vesication: the forming of blisters on the affected area.
-Necrosis: death of living tissue.

47
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What are Blood agents?

A

-(Cyanogen) Casualty agent that attacks an enzyme responsible for the transfer of oxygen from the blood stream to cells in the body.

48
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What are the types of Blood agent?

A

-Hydrogen Cyanide (AC)
-Cyanogen Chloride (CK)
-Arsine (SA)

49
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What are the symptoms of Blood agent?

A

-MILD: Irritation of eyes, nose and throat, coughing and tightness of chest.
-MODERATE: nausea, headache, convulsions, coma.
-SEVERE: violent convulsions, gasping for air, heart failure.

50
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What are Choking agents?

A

-Casualty agent that affects breathing and effectiveness of lungs.

51
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What are the types of Choking agents?

A

-Bromine (CA)
-Chlorine (CL)
-Phosgene (CG)
-Diphosgene (DP)

52
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What are the symptoms of Choking agents?

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-MILD: coughing, choking, tightness in chest, nausea, vomiting, headache.
-MODERATE: painful coughing and rapid shallow breathing.
-SEVERE: foaming at the mouth, low blood pressure, pale clammy skin, faint rapid heart beat.

53
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What are Vomiting agents?

A

-(Riot control agents) used to incapacitate with severe vomiting and tearing.

54
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What are the types of vomiting agents?

A

-Tear Gas (CX)

55
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What are the symptoms of Vomiting agents?

A

-TYPICAL: Vomiting, severe eye irritation, tearing.

56
Q

What does IPDS-LR stand for?

A

Improved Point Detection System Lifecycle Replacement

57
Q

What is the purpose of the IPDS-LR?

A

Installed automatic vapor sensor that provides real time detection of nerve and blister agents.

58
Q

What types of agents does the IPDS-LR detect?

A

-G series nerve agents (GA, GB, GD,GF)
-V series nerve agents
-H series blister agents

59
Q

What is the CDU on the IPDS-LR?

A

(Control Display Unit) Located in CCS it is the primary means of operating the system.

60
Q

What is the RDU on the IPDS-LR?

A

(Remote Display Unit) located on the bridge displays the same information as the CDU however it cannot operate the IPDS-LR, with the exception the chemical alarm.

61
Q

Where are the intakes for the IPDS-LR?

A

Intakes look like lampshades and are located on the port and starboard side of the 05 level.

62
Q

What is the M256A1?

A

Portable detector kit, allows user to detect Nerve, Blister and Blood agents.

63
Q

What is inside M256A1 kit?

A

-12 individually packaged sampler detectors.
-Set of instruction cards for the sampler detectors.
-Booklet of M8 paper.

64
Q

What are the sampler detectors on the M256A1 kit?

A

Vapor detector, in a single exposure they detect:
-Nerve (V & G)
-Blister (H, L & CX)
-Blood (AC & CK)

65
Q

What is the EASU on IPDS-LR?

A

External Air Sampling Unit

66
Q

What is the DU on IPDS-LR?

A

Detector Unit

67
Q

What is the isotope contained in the IMS cells within the DU?

A

Americium 241

68
Q

What chemicals can M8 detector paper identify?

A

Nerve Agent (Yellow = G/ Green = V)
Blister Agent (Red)

69
Q

What Chemicals can M9 detector paper Identify?

A

Nerve V and G series
Blister H and L series

70
Q

What is the M291(RSDL) kit?

A

Decontaminates liquid chemical agents from skin by physical removal, absorption and neutralization.

71
Q

What is inside the M291 personal decontamination kit?

A

Six sealed foil packets, each foil contains an applicator pad.

72
Q

What are the pads in the M291 kit filled with?

A

Ambergard XE-555 (reactive absorbent resin, non toxic but may be irritating)

73
Q

What is the primary decontamination agent for ship structures and equipment?

A

HTH (Calcium Hypochlorite)

74
Q

What concentration of HTH do we use for decontamination?

A

9% (4% when running low)

75
Q

What are biological agents separated into?

A

Pathogens and Toxins

76
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What are pathogens?

A

Microscopic organisms that can cause disease.

77
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What are toxins?

A

Harmful substances produced by living organisms or bioengineered.

78
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What is a Dry Filter Unit (DFU)?

A

Unit placed on high transit areas to collect a sample.

79
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What happens with DFU sample once collected?

A

Sample is sent to shore based lab for testing