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Protection measure to take from a chemical-Blister Agent attack.
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-put mask on immediately
-decontaminate skin with M291 or M258A1 skin decontamination kits. -avoid contaminated surfaces -flush eyes & open wounds with water & protect from further contamination. -seek medical attention as soon as possible after any exposure or as soon as symptoms appear. |
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How are biological agents delivered?
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In aerasols, liquid droplets, or dry powders.
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What are the four major categories of Agents?
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-Nerve
-Blister -Blood -Choking |
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What are theBasic Lifesaving Steps?
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A - Airway
B - Breathing C - Circulation D - Disability E - Exposure |
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In most cases, should you maove a casualities head first or feet first?
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Feet first!
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What is M295?
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Individual Equipment decontamination Kit (a large glove type pad).
- Capabile of decontaminating biological and liquid agents from the surface of skin, clothing, mask, gloves, personnel equipment, and weapons. |
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What is M291?
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A skin decontamination kit (a small pad).
- Capable of decontaminating biological and liquid agents from the surface of skin, clothing, mask, gloves, personal equipment, and weapons. |
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When would you use the Diazepam Injector?
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When signs of severe symptoms of Nerve Agent appear.
-How to use: administer all three Mark 1 kits followed by the diazepam injector to prevent convulsions. |
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What does the Mark 1 kit contain?
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A small injector (atropine), and a large injector (PAM Chloride).
-The small injector is applied first, followed by the larger injector. |
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The Mark 1 kit is useful for what types of chemical agents?
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Never Agents ONLY!
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Facts about Biological Warefare Agents?
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-Difficult to identify, probably can't or useless to cordon off area of attack.
-Symptoms are delayed, usually days to weeks after an attack. -Limited vaccines, antibodies, and/or antitoxins and antivrials for some agents. -Must isolate patient and crucial if communicable diseaseis involved. |
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Facts about Chemical Warefare Agents?
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-Quickly disovered, possible to cordon off contaminated/attack area.
-Rapid, usually minutes to hours after attack. -Easlily observed (colored residue, dead foilage, pungent odor, dead insects and animals). -Can be treated with chemical antidotes. -After decontamination and/or weather, no further need for protection measures or risk of further contamination. |
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What is the operational life of M9 paper?
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-One year in temperate, tropic and desert regions.
-Two years, in frigid zones after removal from shipping bag. -Shelf life is 8 years from manufactured date. |
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What is M9 paper used for?
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To be worn on clothing or attached to vehicals or equipment.
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What is M8 paper used for?
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For detecting chemical agents around buildings.
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Facts about M8 Chemical Agent Detection Paper?
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-Detects G & V nerve agents and H and L blister agents.
-Use only white light to read. -M8 paper will function in snow, rain and sleet, but not if saturated with water. -M8 paper reaction is immediate at temps above 32 Degrees F and slow to several minutes below 32 deg F. |
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COMMAND AND CONTROL
What is the EOC? |
Emergency Operations Center; is the C2 support elements that direct, monitor, and support the installation's actions before, during and after an incident.
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COMMAND AND CONTROL
What is the ICC? |
Installation Control Center; the top echelon of airbase operations led by the Senior Air Force Commander.
-Primary focus is flight operations, airbase security, and airbase support. -Focal point for resource allocation, mission tasking, status reporting, and decision making. -Directs FPCON, MOPP, and alarm signal changes. |
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COMMAND AND CONTROL
What is a UCC? |
Unit Control Center;
-directs and monitors unit contamination control and dispersal actions. -rapidly provides alarm conditions and MOPP level changes. -Directs and monitors unit pre-, trans-, and post attack actions. -directs unit personnel movement through base split-MOPP Sectors. -Monitors unit shelter -Collects contamination reports and upchannels information. |
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MOPP Level 4 means?
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Wear Overgarment, mask, hood, gloves, overboots and field gear.
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MOPP Level 3 means?
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Wear overgarment, overboots, mask, hood and field gear.
Have available; Gloves |
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MOPP Level 2 means?
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Wear overgarment, overboots and field gear.
Have available; mask and gloves |
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MOPP Level 1 means?
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Wear overgarment and field gear.
Have available; boots, mask and gloves |
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MOPP Level 0 means?
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Have Individual Protection Equipment (IPE) gear available for immediate use!
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What does MOPP mean?
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Mission Oriented Protection Posture
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"BLACK" Attack Warning Signal means?
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Indicates; attack is over and NBC contamination and/or UXO hazards are suspected or present.
Action; - MOPP 4 or as directed -perform self-aid buddy care -remain under cover until directed |
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"RED" attack worning signal means?
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Indicates; attack by air or missile is imminent or in progress.
Action; -seek shelter -MOPP 4 or as directed -report observed attacks |
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"YELLOW" attack warning signal means?
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Indicates; attack is probable in less than 30 min.
Action; -MOPP 2 or as directed -protect and cover assets -go to protection shelters |
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What does FPCON "Delta" mean?
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Applies in the immediate area where a terrorist attacke occured or when intelligence has been received that terrorist action against a specific location or person is imminent.
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What does FPCON "Charlie" mean?
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An incident occured or intelligence is received indicating some form of terrorist action or targeting against personnel or facilities is likely.
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What does FPCON "Bravo" mean?
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An increased or more predicatable threat of terrorist activity exists.
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What does FPCON "Alpha" mean?
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Applies when there is an increased general threat of possible terrorist activity against personnel and facilities, the nature and extent of which are unpredicatable.
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What does FPCON "Normal" mean?
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Applies when a general globel threat of possible terrorist activity exists.
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What does "FPCON" stand for?
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Force Protection Condition; describes progressive levels of terrorist threats and initiates preplanned defensive or mitigation actions.
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MOBILITY BAGS
What is a "A" bag? What is a "B" bag? What is a "C" bag? |
A-bag: general support, which includes; helmet, web belt, body armor, sleeping bag, conteen kit and mess kit.
B-bag: cold weather gear, parka, gloves, boots, socks, etc... C-bag: chemical warefare clothing |
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When reporting an attack, use the S-A-L-U-T-E report, which is?
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"S"ize: the number of persons and vehicles seen.
"A"ctivity: description of enemy. "L"ocation: where is the enemy. "U"nit: distictive signs, symbols, or identification on people/vehicles. "T"ime: time of activity. "E"quipment: equipment and vehicles associated with activity. |
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In alarm "BLUE", what type of siren will be sounded for an air or missle attack?
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Audible waving tone siren
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PRE-ATTACK ACTION
Discribe an Alarm "YELLOW" |
-Attack probable in less than 30 minutes.
-Focus upon final protection and contamination avoidance measures to mitigate attack effects. -Commanders may direct mission-essential tasks or functions to continues. |
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PRE-ATTACK ACTION
Discribe an Alarm "GREEN" |
-Normal condition of readiness in waretime.
-Attack is not probable and there is no active threat of attack at present. |
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If you receive a bomb threat over the telephone, what should you use to assist in obtaining information?
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Us e the AF Form 440 - Bomb Threat Aid Card
also, try to keep the caller on the phone as long as possible, as well, don't hang up the phone until directed to do so. |
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What does "PASS" stand for when using an extinguisher for fighting a fire?
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P-Pull the pin.
A-Aim at base of fire. S-Squeeze handle. S-Sweep side -to-side. |
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What is a Dry Chemical Extinguisher used for?
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-ABC rating
-all fires execpt for metals |
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SPLIT-MOPP CONCEPT
What would you find at a Zone Transition Point sign? |
-Zone designator
-Zone MOPP Level -Time/date posted -Individual actions Supplies may include; -M8 & M9 paper -Portable water -Decon Kits -Glove and boot decon troughs |
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SPLIT-MOPP CONCEPT
What should you do before leaving or entering a zone? |
-Read the Zone Transition Point Signs
-Call UCC -Assume required MOPP -Have full canteen -Have M8 paper -Have decon kits |
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What is a "CCP"?
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A Casualty Collection Point
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What does "MISSION ESSENTIAL RELEASE" mean, as directed by giant voice/CAT/or EOC announcement?
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-Pilot movement required to support ATO tasking.
-Maintenance personnel dispatched for immediate aircraft launch, recover, defrief, turn, and time critical Code 3 discrepancies. -Munitions personnel essential to line delivery and build-up operations in support of aircraft launch. -LRS personnel will be released by their UCC if needed to provide aircraft parts or fuel services to prevent sortie loss. -Essential communication repaor directly affecting sortie generation or communications with HHQs. -Casualties requiring transportation to the CCP may proceed. |
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What is the advantage of M-8 paper over M-9 paper?
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M-9 paper will only change RED when it detects a chemical agent, whereas M-8 paper will change GOLD (G-series nerve), RED (H- or L- series blister) or BLUE/GREEN ( V-series nerve) depending on the chemical agent.
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For decontaminating feet and hands, wash them in a bucket of 5% bleach and water solution. How often should this solution be changed?
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After 400 people have used it or NLT 48 hrs after first attack.
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If a person or personal are contaminated, what must occure?
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-Decon self or buddy with M291/295 kit.
-Report the contaminated personnel to your UCC. -They will be required to process through the CCA. (Do not report until instructed to do so). |
