Cbrn Army Study Guide + New Mopp

Front 1

What does JSLIST stand for?

Back 1

Joint - Service Intergrated Suit Technology

Front 2

What does MOPP stand for?

Back 2

Mission Oriented Protective Posture

Front 3

When under an NBC attack, when do you give the warning?

Back 3

After you put on your mask.

Front 4

What are proper masking proceedures?

Back 4

1. HOLD breath & CLOSE eyes
2. MASK
3. CLEAR mask
4. CHECK seal on mask
5. ALERT others
6. CONTINUE the mission

Front 5

What does CBRN stand for?

Back 5

Chemical
Biological
Radiological
Nuclear

Front 6

NBC hazards are classified into 2 catagories, what are they?

Back 6

1. Immediate
2. Residual

Front 7

What will replace the nerve agent antidote kit(NAAK), based on shelf life expiration dates?

Back 7

The Antidote Treatment Nerve Agent Autoinjector(ATNAA).

Front 8

What is the number of Antidote treatment nerve agent autoinjector that must be given for 1st aid treatment for nerve agent poisoning?

Back 8

3

Front 9

What is the number of nerve agent antidote kits that must be given as 1st aid treatment for nerve agent poisoning?

Back 9

3

Front 10

What ae 3 types of alarms and signals used to indicate NBC hazards?

Back 10

1. AUDIBLE ALARMS
2. AUTOMATIC ALARMS
3. VISUAL SIGNALS

Front 11

What FM covers NBC operations?

Back 11

FM 3-11

Front 12

What FM covers NBC protection?

Back 12

FM 3-11.4

Front 13

What FM covers NBC decontamination?

Back 13

FM 3-5

Front 14

What is FM 3-7?

Back 14

NBC handbook

Front 15

What forms do Chemical agents come in?

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1. Vapor
2. Solid
3. Liquid
4. Gas

Front 16

Soldiers in MOPP4 may lose how much water per hour through perspiration?

Back 16

1 quart or more.

Front 17

When fitting a protective mask, in what sequence should the straps be tightened?

Back 17

1. Forehead
2. Cheek
3. Temple

Front 18

Which of the NBC reports is most widely used?

Back 18

NBC 1.

Front 19

What are 3 types of proceedures for MOPP gear exchange?

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1. Individual
2. Buddy team
3. Triple buddy team

Front 20

What are 3 fundementals of NBC attack?

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1. Avoid contamination
2. Protection
3. Decontamination

Front 21

How long should you apply pressure when using the Auto-injector?

Back 21

10 seconds.

Front 22

The Pro Mask will not protect against what 2 kinds of vapors/gases?

Back 22

1. Ammonia
2. Co2

Front 23

Once a unit has masked, who can make the decision to unmask?

Back 23

The unit Commander

Front 24

What is the shape of contamination markers?

Back 24

Triangle.

Front 25

What type of an attack does an M-22 ACADA alert you of?

Back 25

Chemical

Front 26

What are the 3 levels of DEcontamination?

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1. Immediate
2. Operational
3. Thorough

Front 27

How often should you check your pro-mask during peacetime?

Back 27

Before, during & after training events, mothly and semi-annually. The MINIMUM is MONTHLY.

Front 28

What are the 9 MILD symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?

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1. runny nose
2. headache
3. drooling
4. dimness of vision
5. difficulty breathing
6. localized sweating & muscle twitching
7. Stomach ache
8. nausea
9. irregular pulse/heartbeat

Front 29

When crossing a contaminated area, what 2 things should you aviod doing?

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1. srirring up dust
2. touching anything

Front 30

Of these 3, Nerve, Blood and Blister agents; which causes the most casualties?

Back 30

Nerve agents.

Front 31

How should an area suspected of contamination be crossed?

Back 31

Quickly, avoiding depressions and vegetation.

Front 32

What are the 3 effects of Nuclear explosion?

Back 32

1. Blast
2. Heat
3. Radiation

Front 33

What is the color of a Neclear(Radiological)contamination marker?

Back 33

White background with the word ATOM in black.

Front 34

What is the current US policy regarding the use of Nuclear assets?

Back 34

Last resort, use only if necssary.

Front 35

What are Flash Burns?

Back 35

Burns produced from the flashof termal radiation from the fireball.

Front 36

What causes the most casualties in a nuclear attack?

Back 36

The initial blast and the heat of detonation.

Front 37

What is the difference between dose RATE and TOTAL dose?

Back 37

Dose rate is the amount of radiation per hour, Total dose is the actual accumulation.

Front 38

Who has the authority to order the use of Nuclear weapons?

Back 38

Only the President of the US.

Front 39

What are 3 types of Nuclear blast?

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1. Air
2. Ground
3. Subsurface

Front 40

What does an AV VDR-2 detect and measure?

Back 40

Nuclear radiation form fall-out and radioisotopes.

Front 41

An NBC 1 report is used to determine what?

Back 41

The initial detection of NBC weapons usage by the enemy.

Front 42

What FM cover Nuclear contamination avoidence?

Back 42

FM 3-11.3

Front 43

For maximum radiation effect, which nuclear burst would you use?

Back 43

Air burst.

Front 44

What is the best way to protect against Biological agents?

Back 44

Personal Hygiene.

Front 45

What is a vector?

Back 45

An insect used to disseminate biological agents.

Front 46

What is the current US policy regarding the use of Biological assets?

Back 46

NO USE.

Front 47

What is meant by Biological Warfare?

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he intentional use, by the enemy, of germs or toxins to cause death & disease among personnel, animals, plants or to deteriorate material.

Front 48

What isthe color of a Biological contamination marker?

Back 48

Blue background with BIO in red letters.

Front 49

What does FM 3-3 cover?

Back 49

CBRN contamination avoidence.

Front 50

What are 4 types of micro organisms found in Biological agents?

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1. Bacteria
2. Fungi
3. Rickettsiae
4. Viruses

Front 51

What is the best Decontamination for Biological agent?

Back 51

Warm soapy water.

Front 52

Where would a Biological attack be most effective?

Back 52

Cities, large troop concentrations, animals and vegetable crops.

Front 53

How may Chemical agents be deployed?

Back 53

1. Arterial Spray
2. Artillary Bombs
3. Individual
4. Mines
5. Rockets

Front 54

What are the most effective times to use Chemical agents?

Back 54

Evening and eary morning DUSK & DAWN), lack of wind & sun allows agents to persist.

Front 55

Chemical agents are classified by the US into 3 catagories, what are they?

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1. Persistent
2. Non-persistent
3. Dusty

Front 56

What is thecurrent US policy regarding the use of Chemical assets?

Back 56

No FIRST Use.

Front 57

What is thecolor of the Chemical contamination marker?

Back 57

Yellow background with the word GAS in red.

Front 58

What are 4 types of Chemical agents?

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1. Nerve
2. Blister
3. Blood
4. Choking

Front 59

When would MOPP-1 be used?

Back 59

When a CB attack is POSSIBLE, pre-attack.

Front 60

When would MOPP-2 be used?

Back 60

When a CB attack is LIKELY, pre-attack.

Front 61

When would MOPP-3 be used?

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Used in areas with NO CONTACT HAZARD or significant vapor hazard, POST-ATTACK.

Front 62

When would MOPP-4 be used?

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When highest degree of protection is required, when CB agents are present butactual hazard has NOT been determined. DURING & POST-ATTACK.

Front 63

What color is the CBRNE contamination marker for Chemical (Gas)?

Back 63

–YELLOW background with RED lettering

Front 64

What color is the CBRNE contamination marker for Biological?

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–BLUE background with RED lettering.

Front 65

What color is the CBRNE contamination marker for Radiological?

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–WHITE background with BLACK lettering.

Front 66

What color is the CBRNE contamination marker for Chemical Mind Field?

Back 66

–RED background with YELLOW lettering and stripe.

Front 67

What does NATO stand for?

Back 67

–North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Front 68

What does the M40 Field Protective Mask protect against?

Back 68

–Chemical and biological agents.

Front 69

What does the M40 field mask consist of?

Back 69

–Face blank
–Filter canister (used to cleanse contaminated air)
–dual voicemitter assemblies
–inlet and outlet valves
–water drinking system

Front 70

What is the vocal CBRN alarm?

Back 70

–gas, gas, gas

Front 71

The mask should be donned, cleared, and sealed within how many seconds?
An additional _________seconds to put the hood in place.

Back 71

–9
–6

Front 72

How many MOPP levels are there?
What are they?

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–6

–MOPP Ready
–MOPP Level 0
–MOPP Level 1
–MOPP Level 2
–MOPP Level 3
–MOPP Level 4

Front 73

–Describe MOPP Ready.

Back 73

–When a Marine carries his/her protective mask

Front 74

–Describe MOPP Level 0

Back 74

–When all gear is available but is not worn

Front 75

–Describe MOPP Level 1

Back 75

–OVER GARMENT WORN open or closed

–Boots, Mask, and gloves carried

Front 76

–Describe MOPP Level 2

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–OVER GARMENT WORN open or closed
–BOOTIES WORN
–Mask and gloves carried

Front 77

MOPP Level 3

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–OVER GARMENT WORN open or closed
–BOOTIES WORN
–MASK WORN with hood open or closed

–Gloves carried

Front 78

Describe MOPP Level 4

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–Over garment worn
–Booties worn
–Mask worn
–Gloves worn

Front 79

What is the disadvantage of M8 and M9 paper?

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–Their inability to detect vapors
–Limited number of agents detected

Front 80

How is M9 paper used? What is it's purpose?

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–Comes in a roll and is taped around the ankles, wrist and biceps, and on the exterior of protective clothing.
–Purpose is to detect the presence of CHEMICAL AGENTS, but will not identify them.

Front 81

When M9 paper comes in contact with a chemical agent, what color will it turn?

Back 81

–light pink to reddish brown
–or violet tint.

Front 82

What is the purpose of M8 detector paper?

Back 82

–Comes with field protective mask or M256A1 chemical agent detector.
–Used primarily on suspected liquid forms.

Front 83

What do the following colors mean on M8 detector paper?
–Yellow/Gold
–Dark green
–Pink/Red

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–Yellow/Gold: Series G, Nerve
–Dark green: Series V, Nerve
–Pink/Red: Series H, Blister

Front 84

What are the three levels of decontamination?

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–IMMEDIATE
–OPERATIONAL
–THOROUGH

Front 85

What are the three immediate decon techniques?

Back 85

–Skin decon
–Operator's spray down
–Personnel wipe down

Front 86

What are the two operational decon techniques?

Back 86

–Vehicle wash down
–MOPP gear exchange

Front 87

What are the three thorough decon techniques?

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–detailed TROOP decon
–detailed EQUIPMENT decon
–detailed AIRCRAFT decon

Front 88

During Nuclear blast, immediately drop face _______ remain there for ______ seconds.

Back 88

–down, with head toward the blast
–90 seconds

Front 89

Nerve agents produce their effects by ___________>>>>

Back 89

–cholinesterase inhibitors
–interfering with normal transmission of nerve impulses in the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system.

Front 90

Color and smell of nerve agents?

Back 90

–colorless, odorless

Front 91

S/S of nerve agent exposure?

Back 91

–pinpoint pupils
–Local muscular twitching
–convulsions

–diarrhea and vomiting
–rhinorrhea, hypersalivation

–dyspnea
–drowsiness, unconsciousness, and coma.

Front 92

Treatment for nerve agent exposure?

Back 92

–Atropine 2 mg
–2–PAM Cl 600 mg

Front 93

For medical personnel, the frequency of administration of atropine for nerve agent exposure is what?

Back 93

–in 15 minute intervals until mild atropinization occurs. Noted by tachycardia and dry mouth

Front 94

Navy and Marine Corps personnel are issued what for nerve agent exposure?

Back 94

–three 2mg auto injectors of atropine
–three 600mg auto injectors of 2 PAM cl

Front 95

Steps if mild nerve agent exposure is experienced:

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–Immediately hold breath and don mask
–Administer one set of Atropine and 2PAM cl into lateral thigh or buttocks
–wait 10–15 minutes for second, 15 minutes for third injections

Front 96

Hold the atropine autoinjector firmly in place for at least ________ seconds.

Back 96

–10

Front 97

If you encounter someone with severe nerve agent exposure, what are steps?

Back 97

–Rapid succession of 3 sets of nerve agent antidotes.
–300 mg/2–PAM CL
–2 MG Atropine

Front 98

Another name for blister agents?

Back 98

–Vesicants

Front 99

Three common blister agents are what?

Back 99

–Mustard (HD)
–Nitrogen Mustard (HN)
–Lewisites (L)

Front 100

How long do mustards take to manifest their symptoms?
What part of the body do they attack?
Treatment?

Back 100

–Several hours after exposure
–Eyes and respiratory tract as well as the skin
–Supportive

Front 101

How are HD and HN identified?

Back 101

–oily, colorless or pale yellow liquids

Front 102

First noticeable symptoms of mustard exposure:

Back 102

–Pain and gritty feeling in the eyes

Front 103

Blistering from MUSTARD exposure begins in _____ hours but may be delayed for up to _______ hours.

Back 103

–12
–48

Front 104

Frequent complication of mustard exposure:
Primary cause of death?

Back 104

–Bronchopneumonia
–massive edema or pulmonary obstruction

Front 105

Lewisite is an _________. Idenification is ________

Back 105

–Arsenical
–Light to dark brown liquid that vaporizes slowly

Front 106

Lewisites cause ________ upon contact.

Back 106

–Intense pain.

Front 107

What is the treatment for Lewisites?

Back 107

–Immediately decontaminate the eyes with water
–SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE used within 24 hrs for eye infection
–For systemic involvement British Anti–Lewisite (BAL) 3mg

Front 108

How do blood agents work?

Back 108

–INTERFERE with ENZYME functions of the body, BLOCK OXYGEN transfer.

Front 109

What are two blood agents?

Back 109

–AC Hydrocyanic Acid
–CK Cyanic Chloride

Front 110

What are the s/s of blood agent exposure? very serious

Back 110

–forceful increase of respirations
–violent convulsions after 20–30 SECONDS
–heart and respiratory failure within a few minutes

Front 111

Treatment for blood agents.

Back 111

–amyl nitrate in crush ampules (up to 8)
–IV sodium thiosulfate (100–200mg over 9 min)

Front 112

Maximum amount of amyl nitrate ampules?

Back 112

–8

Front 113

Required dose of sodium thiosulfate for blood agents

Back 113

–100 to 200 mg IV over 9 minutes

Front 114

Effect of choking agents on the body?

Back 114

–extensive damage to alveolar tissue causing pulmonary edema.

Front 115

What are some choking agents?

Back 115

–Phosgene (CG)
–Chlorine (Cl)
–Chloropicrin
–Diphosgene (DP)

Front 116

What is the most likely choking agent to be encountered?

Back 116

–Phosgene (CG)

Front 117

How is CG Phosgene identified? What does it look like? Smell like?

Back 117

–colorless gas
–smells like new mown hay or cut grass

Front 118

Early S/S of choking agent:

Back 118

–watering of eyes
–coughing
–feeling of tightness in chest

Front 119

For choking agents, there will be no s/s _______ hours after exposure.

Back 119

–2 to 6 hours

Front 120

Late s/s of choking agent exposure:

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–rapid, shallow labored breathing
–painful cough
–cyanosis
–frothy sputum

clammy skin
–rapid pulse, low blood pressure
shock then death

Front 121

Treatment of choking agent exposure:

Back 121

–No treatment, symptomatic
–Complete bed rest
–Keep victim with lung edema moderately warm
–Oxygen therapy

Front 122

Incapacitating agents are comprised of __________, they produce ________.

Back 122

–psychochemicals
–mental confusion and inability to function intelligently.

Front 123

First symptoms of incapacitating agents occur within _______ minutes and last ________

Back 123

–30 minutes and may persist for several days

Front 124

The standard incapacitating agent is ___________.

Back 124

–3–quinuclidinyl benzilate (BZ)
–cholinergic blocking agent

Front 125

S/S of incapacitating agents

Back 125

–dizziness
–drowsiness
–decreased alertness
–increased heart rate, pupil size, and skin temperature

–muscular un–coordination
–dry skin
–dry mouth
–difficulty swallowing

Front 126

Treatment of incapacitating agents

Back 126

–Prevent patient from harming themselves or others
–PHYSOSTIGMINE; not effective during first four hours, treatment must be continued

Front 127

Four types of riot control/harassing agents:

Back 127

–Lacrimators
–Vomiting agents
–Screening smoke
–White phosphorus

Front 128

Two types of lacrimators:

Back 128

–chloracetophenone (CN)
–orthochlorobenzilidine (CS)

Front 129

Which is more potent, CS or CN?

Back 129

–CS; used for riot control
(CN is used for training)

Front 130

Duration of lacrimators:

Back 130

–seldom last over 2 hours
–moderate exposure lasts a few minutes

Front 131

What are three types of vomiting agents?

Back 131

–Adamsite (DM)
–diphenylchlorarsine (DA)
–dyphenalcyanoarsine (DC)

Front 132

How can you identify vomiting agents?

Back 132

–strong pepper–like irritation in upper respiratory tract
–eye irritation and lacrimation

Front 133

Identification of white phophorus (WP)

Back 133

–pale, waxy solid that ignites on contact with air.that give hot dense white smoke composed of PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE particles.

Front 134

Treatment of White phosphorus smoke:

Back 134

–burning particles on skin covered with water, wet cloth, or mud.
–0.5 solution of COPPER SULFIDE used as a rinse but not used as a dressing.

Front 135

How are phosphorus particles removed?

Back 135

–Surgically

Front 136

BZ, (3–quinuclidinyl benzilate) and other agents in this class are compunds known as _______. The drug trreatment of choice is ________.

Back 136

–glycolates
–physostigmine

Front 137

If you notice a sudden stimulation of breathing and an ALMOND–LIKE odor, what should you suspect?

Back 137

–Cyanide containing compounds known as BLOOD AGENTS

Front 138

____ is less volatile and more persistant that ______ but both have the same blistering effects.

Back 138

–HN
–HD

Front 139

Effects of these agents are produced mainly by altering or disrupting the higher regulatory activity of the central nervous system.

Back 139

–Incapacitating agents

Front 140

Recovery from vomiting agents is usually spontaneos and complete within _____ to _____ hrs.

Back 140

–1 to 3