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Army Study Guide
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07/06/2008

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Term
What are the five levels of MOPP?
Definition
MOPP 0

IPE and Field Available for immediate donning
Protective mask w/ filter and hood installed available
MOPP 1
Overgarment and Field Gear worn
Footwear covers, mask and gloves carried
MOPP 2
Overgarment, Field Gear, Footwear covers worn
Mask and Gloves carried
MOPP 3
Overgarment, Mask and Hood, Field Gear and Overboots worn
Gloves carried
MOPP 4
Overgarment, Mask and Hood, Field Gear, Fotwear covers and Gloves wrn
Term
What does JSLIST stand for?
Definition
Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology
Term
What does MOPP stand for?
Definition
Mission Oriented Protective Posture
Term
When under an NBC attack, when do you give warning?
Definition
After you mask
Term
What are the proper masking procedures?
Definition
Stop breathing and close your eyes, don protective mask, clear mask, check the seal of the mask, sound the alarm to alert others, and continue the mission
Term
What does C.B.R.N. stand for?
Definition
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear
Term
NBC hazards are classified into two types, what are they?
Definition
Immediate hazards- produce casualties immediately after attack
Residual hazards- Delayed effects
Term
What will replace the Nerve Agent Antidote Kit (NAAK) based on shelf life expiration dates?
Definition
The Antidote Treatment, Nerve Agent Autoinjector (ATNAA)
Term
What is the number of Antidote Treatment Nerve Agent Autoinjector (ATNAA) that must be given as immediate first aid treatment for nerve agent poisoning?
Definition
3
Term
What is the number of Nerve Agent Antidote Kits (NAAK) that must be given as immediate first aid treatment for nerve agent poisoning?
Definition
3
Term
Alarms and signals convey warnings of NBC contamination. Units use easily recognizable and reliable alarm methods to respond quickly and correctly to NBC hazards. What are three types of alarms and signals?
Definition
Audible Alarms
Automatic Alarms
Visual Signals
Term
What Field Manual covers NBC Operations?
Definition
FM 3-11
Term
What Field Manual covers NBC Protection?
Definition
FM 3-11.4
Term
What Field Manual covers NBC Decontamination
Definition
FM 3-5
Term
What is FM 3-7?
Definition
NBC Handbook
Term
What forms do Chemical Agents come in?
Definition
Vapors
Solids
Liquids
Gases
Term
Soldiers in MOPP 4 may lose how much water per hour through perspiration?
Definition
1 quart or more
Term
When fitting the protective mask, in what sequence should the straps be tightened?
Definition
Forehead straps
Cheek straps
Temple straps
Term
What are three fundamentals of NBC defense?
Definition
Avoid contamination
Protection
Decontamination
Term
How long should you apply pressure when using the Auto injector?
Definition
10 seconds
Term
What do you do with the Auto injector after injecting?
Definition
Stick it through the pocket flap (upper left) so that you do not lose count and so that someone that happens to come across the casualty will know that they have already been given X amount of injections and will not give them more than needed.
Term
The protective mask will not protect against what two types of gases?
Definition
Ammonia vapors or carbon monoxide
Term
Once a unit has masked, who can make the decision to unmask?
Definition
The unit commander
Term
What are the three levels of Decontamination?
Definition
Immediate
Operational
Thorough
Term
What are the 9 mild symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?
Definition
Unexplained runny nose
Unexplained headache
Sudden drooling
Difficulty seeing (dimness of vision and miosis)
Tightness in the chest or difficulty in breathing
Localized sweating and muscular twitching in the area of contaminated skin
Stomach cramps
Nausea
Tachycardia followed by bradycardia (Tachycardia is an abnormally rapid heartbeat wth a heart rate of over 100 beats per minute. Bradycardia is a slow heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute)
Term
What are the 11 severe symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?
Definition
Strange or confused behavior.
Wheezing, dyspnea (difficulty in breathing), and coughing.
Severely pinpointed pupils.
Red eyes with tearing.
Vomiting.
Severe muscular twitching and general weakness.
Involuntary urination and defecation.
Convulsions.
Unconsciousness.
Respiratory failure.
Bradycardia.
Term
When crossing a contaminated area, what 2 things should you avoid doing?
Definition
Stirring up dust and touching anything
Term
What are the 3 types of nuclear bursts?
Definition
Air
Ground
Subsurface
Term
An NBC-1 report is used to determine what?
Definition
The initial detection of NBC weapons usage by the enemy
Term
What FM covers Nuclear Contamination Avoidance?
Definition
FM 3-11.3
Term
What is the best way to protect against Biological agents?
Definition
Personal hygiene
Term
What is a vector?
Definition
An insect used to disseminate biological agents (fleas, ticks, lice, mosquitoes....)
Term
What is meant by Biological Warfare?
Definition
The intentional use by an enemy, of germs or toxins, to cause death and disease among personnel, animals, plants, or more rarely, to deteriorate material
Term
What does FM 3-3 cover?
Definition
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Contamination Avoidance
Term
What are the 4 types of microorganisms found in Biological agents?
Definition
Bacteria
Fungi
Rickettsiae
Viruses
Term
What is the best decontamination for Biological agents?
Definition
Warm soapy water
Term
How may Chemical Agents be deployed?
Definition
Arterial spray
Artillery bombs
Individuals (pollution of water, food and supplies)
Mines
Rockets
Term
Chemical agents are classified by the U.S. into 3 categories, name them
Definition
Persistent
Non-Persistent
Dusty
Term
What are the 4 types of Chemical agents?
Definition
Nerve
Blister
Blood
Choking
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