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What Field Manual covers Physical Security?
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FM 3-19.30
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What Army regulation covers the Army Physical Security Program?
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AR 190-13
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Security lighting allows security personnel to maintain visual-assessment capability during darkness. When security-lighting provisions are impractical, what are needed?
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Additional security posts
Patrols MWD patrols NVDs Other security means as a necessary. |
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What are the two primary concerns of Physical security?
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Prevention and Protection.
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Define the objectives of the physical security education program?
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Get all personnel acquainted with the reasons for security measures and to ensure their cooperation.
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Describe standard barbed wire.
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Twisted, double-strand, 13.5 gauge wire with four-point barbs spaced equal
distances apart. |
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What are vulnerabilities?
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Gaps in the assets protection.
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Commanders must ensure that appropriate physical - security measures are taken to minimize the loss of what?>
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Personnel
Supplies Equipment Materials; Both human and natural threats. |
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What is the interval for placing warning signs for a limited area on or outside the limited area physical barrier?
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No more than 100 ft.
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What 2 major categories can protective barriers be divided into?
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1. Structural
2. Natural |
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What is the purpose of the Army Physical Security Program?
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Physical security is defined as that part of security concerend with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel;
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How far from the point of entry of an installation should the signs located that indicate the conditions of entry onto that installation?
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No less than 50 ft from the point of entry.
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What are the 4 types of fencing that are authorized for the protection of restricted areas?
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1. Chain link
2. Barbed wire 3. Barbed tape 4. Concertina |
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Protective barriers are designed to define what?
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The physical limits of an installation, activity or area.
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Name some challenges relative to physical security?
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Control of populations, information dominance, multinational and interagency connectivity, antiterrorism, and the use of physical-security assets as a versatile force multiplier.
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An overall site-security system is comprised of what three major sub-elements?
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1. Detection
2. Delay 3. Response |
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____are the most acceptable and widely used security devices for protecting facilities, classified materials, and property.
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Locks
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The detection sub-element of the overall site-security system includes what?
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Intrusion detection
Assessment Entry control |
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What does a detailed physical plan include?
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The plan should include at least special and general guard orders, access and material control, protective barriers/lighting systems, locks and IDSs.
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What Field Manual covers Desert Operations?
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FM 90-3
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Even though desert terrain varies considerably from place to place, there is one common feature of all deserts. What is that common feature?
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Lack of water.
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Successful desert operations require adaptation to what?
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Then environment and to the limitations its terrain and climate impose.
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What is the basic definition of a desert?
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Arid, barren regions of the earth incapable of supporting normal life due to the lack of water.
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What are the 3 types of desert terrain?
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Mountain
Rocky plateau Sandy or dune terrain |
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Describe mountain deserts:
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Mountain deserts are charchterized by scatted ranges or areas of barren hills or mountians, seperated by dry, flat basins.
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Describe rocky plateau deserts:
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Are extensive flat areas with qualities of solid or broken rock at or near the surface.
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Describe sandy or dune deserts:
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Are extensive flat areas covered with sand or gravel, the product of ancient deposits or modern wind erosion.
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What is the highest know ambient temp recorded in a desert?
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136 degrees Fahrenheit.
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What is the most important single characteristic of the desert?
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the lack of water.
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Name some snakes common to deserts:
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Sand Vipers
Cobras |
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Lack of natural concealment has been known to induce what fear in some troops?
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Agoraphobia.
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In a desert environment, it is important that unit leaders monitor their troops carefully for signs of heat distress and adjust what?
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Work schedule
Work rates Rest Water consumption according to conditions. |
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A lack of alertness can indicate early signs of what?
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Dehydration
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At the first evidence of heat illness, what should the troops do?
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Stop work, get into shade and hydrate.
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Maintaining safe, clean, water supplies is critical. The best containers for small quantities of water (5 gallons) are plastic water cans or coolers. How long does water last in both plastic and metal containers?
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Water in plastic cans will be good for up to 72 hours.
Water in metal containers is safe only for 24 hours. |
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If water trailers are kept cool, how long is the water considered fresh and safe to drink?
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Up to 5 days.
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If ice is placed into a water trailer to keep it cool, what should happen prior to moving the trailer to prevent damage to the inside lining of the water trailer?
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The ice should be removed.
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What is a use of water that is not fit to drink but is not otherwise dangerous( it may be merely oversalinated)?
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May be used to wet clothing to aid in cooling.
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When carrying your water supply during a mission, how should the water containers be stored?
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Avoid vibration by clamping them firmly to the vehicle body.
In the shade. Protected from puncture by shell splinters. Able to be easily removed in case of vehicle evacuation. |
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What is the best indicator of proper hydration?
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Urine
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All unit leaders must understand the critical importance of maintaining the proper hydration status. Almost any contingency of military operations will act to interfere with the maintaince of hydration. What are the considerations for proper hydration during desert operations?
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Drink before you become thirsty and drink often.
Carry as much water as possible. Drink before you work. Ensure troops have at least one canteen of water in reserve. |
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Gaseous drinks suck as sodas, beer, and milk are not good substitutes for water because of what?
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Their dehydrating effects.
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Diseases common to the desert include
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Plague
typhus Malaria Dengue Fever Dysentery Cholera Typhoid |
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Most diarrheal diseases result from ingestion of water or food contained with what?
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Feces
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What are the 10 characteristics of the desert environment which may adversely affect equipment used in the desert?
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Terrain
Heat WInds Dust and sand Humidity Temp variations Thermal bending Optical path bending Static electricity Radiant Light |
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What is the major problem with radios in a desert environment?
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Overheating.
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What are some steps that may be taken to reduce the heat effects on radio equipment?
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Keep radios out of direct sunlight
Place a piece of wood on top of the radio Operating the radio on low power whenever possible . |
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What survival concept does each letter in the word SURVIVAL stand for?
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S- size up the situation
U- use all your senses R- remember where you are V- vanquish fear and panic I- improvise V- value living A- act like the natives L- live by you wits |
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What is the FM that covers "Survival"?
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FM 3-05.70
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What would your reaction be to an overhead flare at night?
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Immediately crouch or lie down, stop all movement and close one eye to keep "night vision" in on, while scanning with the other.
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What are the 9 common senses of dehydration?
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1.Dark urine with a strong order
2.Dark sunken eyes 3.Low urine output 4.Fatigue 5.Loss of skin elasticity 6.Emotional instability 7.Thirst 8."Trench line" down center of tounge 9.Delayed capillary refill in the fingernail beds. |
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What are the basic rules for water consumption in an arid area?
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At temp below 100 degrees Fahrenheit, drink one pint of water every hour.
At temps above 100 degrees Fahrenheit drink one quart of water every hour. |
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Is is always safe to eat and drink what the animals eat and drink?
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NO
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In any situation, cleanliness is an important factor in preventing infection and disease. It becomes even more important in a survival situation. Poor hygiene can reduce your chances of survival. What are some key areas to focus on to maintain good personal hygiene?
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Keep your hands clean
Keep your hair clean Keep your clothing clean Keep your teeth clean Take care of your feet Get sufficient rest. |
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Name 4 crucial factors in staying healthy
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1. Having adequate food and water
2. Practicing good personal hygiene 3. Getting sufficient rest 4. Keeping your immunization up-to-date. |
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what is stress?
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Our reaction to pressure. It is the name given to the experience we have as we physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually respond to life's tensions.
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Do we need stress?
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Yes, it had many positive benefits.
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What are a few of the common signs of distress you may find in yourself or fellow soldiers you may find when faced with too much stress?
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Difficulty making decisions
Angry outbursts Forgetfulness Low energy levels Constant worrying Propensity for mistakes Thoughts about death or suicide Trouble getting along with others Withdrawing from others Hiding from responsibilities Carelessness |
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What are some of the natural reactions/ emotions you are likely to experience in a survival situation?
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Fear
Anxiety Anger Frustration Depression Loneliness Boredom Guilt |
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What are some of the difficulties in operating in arid areas?
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It is hard to find food, water and shelter
Physical movement is demanding Land navigation is difficult |
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What are some methods of improving the taste of wild plants?
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Soaking
Boiling Cooking Leaching |
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What heat effects must be considered in an arid area?
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Direct sun
reflective heat gain conductive heat gain hot blowing winds |
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Why should you only drink milk from green coconuts rather than ripe mature coconuts?
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The milk from the mature ripe coconuts contain an oil that acts like a laxative.
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What are a few types of stresses that you could be exposed to in a survival setting?
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injury, illness or death
uncertainty and lack of control environment hunger and thirst fatigue isolation |
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What is the depth of a hasty fighting position?
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18 to 20 inches
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What is "Dead Space"?
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An area that cannot be fired upon within a weapon's sector.
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What is "Scanning"?
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Focusing your attention on an object without looking directly at it.
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What is the low-crawl used for?
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To move through places where concealment is limited and enemy fire prevents your from getting up.
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In order to maintain your health, what rules must you follow?
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Prevent dehydration
eat sufficient food maintain high personal hygiene. |
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What is the most important need in a survival situation?
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Water
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What are the 3 types of operation orders?
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1. Warning order
2. Fragmentary order 3.Operation Order |
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What are the 5 parts to a combat order?
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1. Situation
2. Mission 3. execution 4. Service support 5. Command and control |
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What Army Field Manual covers Camouflage, Concealment, and Decoys?
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FM 20-3
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What are 2 types of cover?
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1. Natural
2. Man-made |
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What are 2 types of cover and concealment. What are the 2 types?
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1. Natural- ravines, hollows, reverse slopes, bushes, grass and shadows
2. Artifical - foxholes, trenches, walls, burlap, nets. |
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What DA PAM covers The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS)
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DA PAM 750-8
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What DA PAM is the guide for Motor pool Operations?
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DA PAM 750-35
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What Army Regulation covers the Army Material Maintenance Policy?
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AR 750-1
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What are the 4 levels of maintenance?
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1. Unit
2. Direct support (DS) 3. General support (GS) 4. Depot |
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What is a DD form 314?
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Preventative Maintenance Schedule and Record
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What is a class 1 leak?
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Seepage of fluid not great enough to form drops.
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What is a class 2 leak?
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Seepage of fluid great enough to form drops, but not enough to cause the drops to fall during inspection.
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What is a class 3 leak?
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Seepage of fluid great enough to form drops and drip during inspection.
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What does PLL mean?
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Prescribed Load List
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How many days does a PLL sustain a unit?
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15 days
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What are the 4 types of waste?
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1 Human
2. Liquid 3. Garbage 4. Rubbush |
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What are the 5 "F's" of field sanitation?
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1. Fingers
2. Feces 3. Flies 4. Foods 5. Fluids |
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What Field Manual covers Unit Field Sanitation?
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FM 4-25.12
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What Field Manual covers Field Hygiene and Sanitation?
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FM 21-10
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What is a communicable disease?
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A disease that can be transmitted person to person, animal to person, and insect to person.
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