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Block V
Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Warfare
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Aviation
Not Applicable
01/26/2015

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Term
Nerve Agents
Definition
Liquid casualty that disrupts the nerve impulses.
Ex: Sarin
Term
Blister Agents
Definition
Liquid or gaseous casualties that cause inflammation, blisters, and destruction of tissues.
Ex: Distilled mustard
Term
Choking Agents
Definition
Gaseous or liquid casualties ; initial symptoms are tears, vomiting, nausea, dry throat, and headache. lungs can be filled with fluid, making person feel like as if they were drowning.
Ex: Phosgene
Term
Blood Agents
Definition
gaseous casualty that attack the enzymes that carry oxygen through the blood
Ex: cyanogen
Term
M9 Chemical Agent Detector paper
Definition
detects liquid agents turning the paper a red or reddish color. does not detect vapors
Term
Atropine/2-PAM Chloride Auto Injector
Definition
therapy for nerve agent casualties. used for intramuscular injection, self aid, or first aid.
Term
Biological Warfare
Definition
use of agents to cause disease, sickness, or death to reduce effectiveness of opposing forces
Term
Pathogens
Definition
could be used as biological agents that include rickettsia, bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and prions
Term
Toxins
Definition
based on the organisms (source) that produce them and the physiological effects in humans.
Term
What are the major groupings by source of toxins?
Definition
mycotoxins (fungi), bacterial toxins, algal toxins, animal venoms and plant toxins.
Term
Primary groups of toxins based on physiological effects
Definition
neurotoxins, cytotoxins, enterotoxins, and dermatoxins
Term
What is IPE?
Definition
Individual Protective Equipment
Term
What IPE do you need for biological/chemical agent environments?
Definition
Protective Mask (MCU-2) w/components (C-2 canister filter)
ACPG (Advanced Chemical Protective Garment)
Chemical gloves and liners
Chemical overboots and laces
Skin decontamination kit
Term
Radiological Warfare
Definition
the deliberate use of radiological weapons to produce widespread injury death of all life.
Term
High Altitude Air Burst
Definition
occurs at altitudes in excess of 100,000 feet. causes ionosphere disruptions and EMP
Term
Air Burst
Definition
fireball does not reach the surface. the vacuum created collects debris by severe blast damage resulting in radiation fallout
Term
Surface Burst
Definition
worst fallout due to fireball touching the surface, resulting in massive radioactive fallout
Term
Shallow underwater burst
Definition
small fireball and blast wave, but causes large waves and water contamination
Term
Deep underwater burst
Definition
similar to shallow underwater burst, but visual effects are little and yields greater water contamination.
Term
Ready-shelter stations
Definition
inside weather envelope, with access to deep-shelter stations. provides minimal shielding against radiation and is close to battle stations
Term
Deep-Shelter stations
Definition
provides maximum shielding against radiation. located low on ship and near the centerline. requires personnel to be far from battle stations.
Term
What is MOPP?
Definition
Mission Oriented Protective Posture
Term
MOPP Level 0
Definition
Issue IPE, accessible within 5 minutes.
Term
MOPP Level 1 (AFLOAT)
Definition
JSLIST (Joint service lightweight integrated suit technology), mask, and gloves accessible
Term
MOPP Level 1 (ASHORE)
Definition
don protective equipment, wear M9 tape
Term
MOPP Level 2 (AFLOAT)
Definition
Mask carried, decon supplies stage
Term
MOPP Level 2 (ASHORE)
Definition
Additional to afloat is don protective overboots
Term
MOPP Level 3 (AFLOAT)
Definition
GQ (General Quarters), install filters, don overboots
Term
MOPP Level 3 (ASHORE)
Definition
fill canteens, activate decon stations
Term
MOPP Level 4 (AFLOAT)
Definition
Don all IPE, Circle William, countermeasures washdown
Term
MOPP Level 4 (ASHORE)
Definition
Don all IPE
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