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| What are the 5 levels of MOPP? |
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The 5 levels of MOPP are
MOPP ZERO
MOPP 1
MOPP 2
MOPP 3
MOPP 4 |
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What does MOPP stand for?
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Definition
MOPP stands for
Mission Oriented Protective Posture |
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What does JSLIST stand for?
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Definition
JSLIST stands for
Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology |
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When under an NBC attack, when do you give warning?
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Definition
When under an NBC attack, you give warning
after you mask |
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What does C.B.R.N. stand for?
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Definition
C.B.R.N. stands for
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear |
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Term
NBC hazards are classified into two types, what are they?
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Definition
The two types of NBC hazards are classified as
- Immediate hazards- produce casualties immediately after attack
- Residual hazards- Delayed effects
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What forms do Chemical Agents come in?
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Definition
Chemical Agents come in the form of
- Vapors
- Solids
- Liquids
- Gases
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Term
What are three fundamentals of NBC defense?
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Definition
Three fundamentals of NBC defense are
- Avoid contamination
- Protection
- Decontamination
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Term
How long should you apply pressure when using the Auto injector?
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Definition
You should apply pressure for 10 seconds when using the Auto Injector |
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The protective mask will not protect against what two types of gases?
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Definition
The protective mask will not protect against
ammonia vapors or carbon monoxide |
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Once a unit has masked, who can make the decision to unmask?
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Definition
Once a unit has masked, the Unit Commander can make the decision to unmask |
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What is the shape of the contamination markers?
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Definition
Contamination markers are shaped like a
Triangle |
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What are the three levels of Decontamination?
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Definition
The three levels of Decontamination are
- Immediate
- Operational
- Thorough
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When crossing a contaminated area, what 2 things should you avoid doing?
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Definition
When crossing a contaminated area, you should avoid
stirring up dust and touching anything |
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Term
Of these 3, Nerve, Blood, and Blister agents, which causes the most casualties?
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Definition
Nerve Agents cause the most casualties?
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Term
What are the 3 effects of a nuclear explosion?
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Definition
The 3 effects of a nuclear explosion are
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Term
What is the color of a Nuclear (radiological) contamination marker?
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Definition
A Nuclear (radiological) contamination marker has
a white background with ATOM in black letters |
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What is the current U.S. policy regarding the use of Nuclear assets?
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Definition
The current U.S. policy regarding the use of Nuclear assets
is that we will use them first only if necessary and as a last resort |
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Term
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Definition
Flash Burns are
direct burns produced by the flash of thermal radiation from the fireball |
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What causes the most casualties in a nuclear attack?
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Definition
The initial blast and the heat of detonation
causes the most casualties in a nuclear attack |
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Who has the authority to order the use of nuclear weapons?
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Definition
Only the President of the U.S.
has the authority to order the use of nuclear weapons
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What are the 3 types of nuclear bursts?
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Definition
The 3 types of nuclear bursts are
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Term
An NBC-1 report is used to determine what?
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Definition
An NBC-1 report is used to determine
the initial detection of NBC weapons usage by the enemy |
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What is the best way to protect against Biological agents?
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Definition
The best way to protect against Biological agents is
Personal hygiene |
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Term
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Definition
A vector is
an insect used to disseminate biological agents (fleas, ticks, lice, mosquitoes....) |
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What is meant by Biological Warfare?
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Definition
Biological Warfare is
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 |
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What is the color of a Biological contamination marker?
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Definition
A Biological contamination marker has
a blue background with BIO in red letters |
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What are the 4 types of microorganisms found in Biological agents?
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Definition
The 4 types of microorganisms found in Biological agents are
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Rickettsiae
- Viruses
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What is the best decontamination for Biological agents?
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Definition
The best decontamination for Biological agents is
warm soapy water |
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Where would a biological attack be most effective?
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Definition
A biological attack would be most effective in
cities, large troop concentrations, animals and vegetable crops |
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What are the most effective times to use chemical agents?
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Definition
The most effective times to use chemical agents are in the
evening and early morning (The lack of wind and sun allows the agents to persist) |
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Chemical agents are classified by the U.S. into 3 categories, name them
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Definition
Chemical agents are classified as
- Persistent
- Non-Persistent
- Dusty
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Term
What is the color of the Chemical contamination marker?
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Definition
The Chemical contamination marker is
Yellow with GAS in Red letters |
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Term
What are the 4 types of Chemical agents?
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Definition
The 4 types of Chemical agents are
- Nerve
- Blister
- Blood
- Choking
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