NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL

Question 1

What does “NBC” stand for?

Answer 1

Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical warfare.

Question 2

What are the four basic steps to take if you suspect an NBC attack?

Answer 2

Mask immediately
Give the alarm
Take cover
Decontaminate as necessary

Question 3

What are the four toxic chemical agents?

Answer 3

Nerve agents
Blister agents
Blood agents
Choking agents

Question 4

What is the standard allowable time for a soldier to mask when the alarm is sounded?

Answer 4

9 Seconds

Question 5

What are the standard hand and arm signals for giving the alarm for chemical attack?

Answer 5

Extend the arm straight out and bend it to the shoulder repeatedly, shouting “GAS!”

Question 6

What is mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP)?

Answer 6

protective gear system used by soldiers to increase protection against NBC threats, adjusted according to the level of danger.

Question 7

What are the five levels of MOPP?

Answer 7

MOPP 0: Protective mask carried, other gear available.
MOPP 1: Suit worn, mask and gloves carried.
MOPP 2: Suit and boots worn, mask and gloves carried.
MOPP 3: Suit, boots, mask worn, gloves carried.
MOPP 4: Full protective gear (suit, boots, mask, gloves) worn.

Question 8

What three types of NBC warnings are there?

Answer 8

Visual signals
Audible alarms
Automatic alarms (e.g., M8 or M22 alarms)

Question 9

What piece of TA-50 can be used for overhead protection during a chemical or biological attack from the air?

Answer 9

The poncho can be used for overhead protection.

Question 10

What type of attack does the M-8 alarm warn you?

Answer 10

It detects and warns of a chemical attack.

Question 11

When under a chemical attack do you give the alarm before or after you mask? Why?

Answer 11

After masking. You need to protect yourself first to ensure you can still sound the alarm for others.

Question 12

When must you change the filters in your mask?

Answer 12

Change the filters if they are damaged, clogged, or after prolonged exposure to contamination.

Question 13

What is the color of the triangle marking a biologically contaminated area?

Answer 13

Blue triangle.

Question 14

Where would a biological attack be most effective?

Answer 14

Biological attacks are most effective in densely populated areas.

Question 15

Name the three types of biological microorganisms.

Answer 15

Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi

Question 16

What is zoonosis?

Answer 16

Zoonosis refers to diseases that are transmissible from animals to humans.

Question 17

What causes the most casualties in a nuclear attack?

Answer 17

The blast and thermal radiation cause the most casualties.

Question 18

What are the symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?

Answer 18

Symptoms include drooling, difficulty breathing, convulsions, and pinpoint pupils.

Question 19

How should an area suspected of contamination be crossed?

Answer 19

Cross it by moving upwind or crosswind and avoid touching anything