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What does the term Chemical Warfare mean?
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The intentional use of lethal or non-lethal chemical agents to produce casualties.
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How is Chemical Warfare effective?
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It can harass or temporarily incapacitate and demoralize personnel. It also can contaminate or destroy areas, equipent and supplies.
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What does the term Biological Warfare mean?
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The intentional use of living organisms to disable or destroy people or their domestic animals, to damage their crops and /or to deteriorate their crops.
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What are 2 main problems with Biological Warfare?
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They are difficult to detect and are slow to identify.
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What does the term Radiological Warfare mean?
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The deliberate use of radiological weapons to produce injury and death in humans.
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What are 3 examples of Biological Warfare?
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Anthrax, Eboli and smallpox.
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What is the purpose of the MCU-2/P Protective Mask?
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It protects your face, eyes, nose, throat and lungs from inhaling CBR agents.
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How does the MCU-2/P work?
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It filters out particles from the air but doesn't provide oxygen.
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What is the Chemical Protective Overgarmet?
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Suit that consists of trousers, hip-length jumper with hood and associated gloves and foot coverings.
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What is the purpose of the Chemical Protective Overgarmet?
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It is treated with chemical that neutralize blister agent vapors and sprays but will not stop liquid agent penetration.
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What does the term Chemical Warfare mean?
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The intentional use of lethal or non-lethal chemical agents to produce casualties.
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How is Chemical Warfare effective?
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It can harass or temporarily incapacitate and demoralize personnel. It also can contaminate or destroy areas, equipent and supplies.
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What does the term Biological Warfare mean?
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The intentional use of living organisms to disable or destroy people or their domestic animals, to damage their crops and /or to deteriorate their crops.
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What are 2 main problems with Biological Warfare?
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They are difficult to detect and are slow to identify.
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What does the term Radiological Warfare mean?
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The deliberate use of radiological weapons to produce injury and death in humans.
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What are 3 examples of Biological Warfare?
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Anthrax, Eboli and smallpox.
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What is the purpose of the MCU-2/P Protective Mask?
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It protects your face, eyes, nose, throat and lungs from inhaling CBR agents.
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How does the MCU-2/P work?
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It filters out particles from the air but doesn't provide oxygen.
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What is the Chemical Protective Overgarmet?
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Suit that consists of trousers, hip-length jumper with hood and associated gloves and foot coverings.
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What is the purpose of the Chemical Protective Overgarmet?
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It is treated with chemical that neutralize blister agent vapors and sprays but will not stop liquid agent penetration.
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How long can you wear the Chemical Protective Overgarment in engineering spaces?
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1 hour.
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What is the purpose of the Wet-Weather Clothing?
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Worn over other clothing it prevents skin penetration from liquid agents and radioactive particles.
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Beside direct penetration throught the skin what other method does the Wet Weather Clothing cut down on?
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Vapor Penetration.
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What is the Atropine/2 Pan Chloride (Oxime)Autoinjector designed for?
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Used for specific therapy for nerve agent casualities. Issued in autoatic injectors for intramuscular injection self aid or first aid.
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What is the IM-143 Pocket Dosimeter used for?
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It measures exposure to radiation over a period of time, not individual dose rates.
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What are the ranges that the IM-143 come in?
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0-200 milliroentgens.
0-50 roentgens. 0-200 roentgens. 0-600 roentgens. |
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What is the DT-60 Personal Dosimeter used for?
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A high-range
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What are 4 types of chemical casualty agents?
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Choking
Nerve Blood Blister |
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What are some symptoms of a choking agent?
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Immediate dryness of the throat, headache, nausea and watering of the eyes.
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How do choking agents work?
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They cause the accumulation of water in the lungs.
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What are some symptoms of nerve agents?
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Pupil contraction, tightness of the chest, deeper breathing.
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How do nerve agents work?
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Liquid concentrations are the major danger upon skin penetration.
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What are some symptoms of blood agents?
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Violent contractions, heart stoppage, deeper breathing.
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How do blood agents work?
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They attack the distribution of oxygen by the blood.
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What are some symptoms of blister agents?
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No symptoms after intial contact. After 1/2 hour eyes egin to feel gritty, then sore, then obtain a bloodshot appearance.
Intense itching and blisters. Pneumonia/nausea/vomiting. |
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Describe a high altitude air burst nuclear explosion.
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Altitude of 100,000 feet or higher.Detonation causes disruption of radio waves and creates EMP.
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Describe an airburst.
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It is when the fireball of the explosion of a nuclear explosion does not touch the earth's surface.
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Describe a surface burst.
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The fireball reaches the earth's surface. Produces the worst fallout.
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Describe a shallow underwater burst.
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A fireball is formed but is smaller than an airburst and normally is not visible.
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Describe a deep underwater burst.
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Same as a shallowunderwater burst but the oceans currents absorb radiation.
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What are the effects of a nuclear blast?
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Primary injuries are caused by blast wave.
Secondary injuries caused by debris thrown by blast. |
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What are flash burns/blindness?
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Burns caused by nuclear explosion.
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What is radiation?
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Literally....alpha/beta/gamma and neutron poisioning.
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What is EMP?
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Caused by high altitude, air and surface bursts. It is the initial nuclear radiation inozing the atmosphere which creates a temporary magnetic/electric field that damages/destroys electronics/cables & long lead wires..
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What is a blackout?
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Loss of lights/electricity after a nuclear attack.
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What does MOPP stand for?
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Mission
Oriented Protective Posture |
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What is the purpose of the different MOPP levels?
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Defines the amount of protective CBR gear to wear or to have readily available.
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How many different levels of MOPP are there?
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4
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What are the conditions of MOPP 1?
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1) Gas masks are issued.
2) Masks are fitted for immediate use. 3) Inventory of CBR equipment is conducted. |
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What are the conditions of MOPP 2?
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1) Masks are carried by all hands.
2) Decontamination supplies are positioned at decom stations. 3) Set condition ZEBRA.(modified) |
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What are the conditions of MOPP 3?
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1) New filters are installed.
2) Don Overgarment. 3) Stow decom kits in mask carrier. 4) Stow gloves/medical supplies in jumper cargo pocket. 5) Go to General Quarters. 6) Fill canteens with potable water. 7) Activate decom stations. 8) Post detection/monitoring teams. 9) Activate CMWD intermittently. |
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What does CMWD stand for?
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Counter
Measure Washdown System |
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What are the conditions of MOPP 4?
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1) Don masks.
2) Secure hood over head/mask. 3) Don gloves. 4) Initiate continuous monitoring of detection equipment. 5) Set Circle William. 6) Activate CMWD system continuously. |
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What is Circle William set for?
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To secure the air vents.
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What is the reasons for the different levels of MOPP?
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To protect against overheating from wearing protective gear for long periods of time.
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