weapons of Mass Destruction Flashcards
Epo 3 identify the LEO response to a weapon of mass destruction incident (WMD)
Look for mist or cloud Leaking containers Seizures for small children Loud hissing Eyes burning Use smell as an indicators s A
Epo 2 Identify the physical characteristics & physiological effects of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their agents or materials
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Who designates the lead agencies for incident involving WMD
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HAPD-5)
What agency is responsible for Crises management during WMD incident, they will coordinate all LEO communities involved
FBI is the lead agency
Who is responsible for consequence management during and WMD or natural disaster incident
FEMA
Approaching a WMD release
Upwind, hill and streak no more 330 feet
What is considered biological weapons in WMD
1 bacteria
2 viruses
3 toxins
4 vectors
What is considered a chemical weapon in WMD
1 Blood Agent
2 Blister Agent
3 Chocking Agent
What code section defines weapons of mass destruction as any weapon that is designed or intended to cause death or serious bodily injury through the release, dissemination, or impact of toxic or poisonous chemicals, or any precursor; any weapon involving a biological agent, toxin, or vector, release radiation or radioactivity at dangerous levels to human life.
18 USC 2332a
Which chemical is know to be a choking agent, poisonous gas, result in dry land drowing Greenish yellow gas Pungent odor immediate effects vapors are heavy and settle in low areas
Chlorine Gas
Which chemical is known as the chemical of choice bc it is difficult to detect, has a delayed effect. Characteristics include
colorless
odor of newly cut grass or hay
Irritation is immediate but quickly subsides
Servere toxicity delayed for 24 to 72 hours
Phosgene
which chemical is aerosolized liquid, or powder, effects may take several hours, affects eyes, lungs/blisters the skin, gas, colorless as a vapor, odor of garlic,
Blister Agents = Mustard Gas and Lewisite
Which chemical agent will penetrate personal protective equipment, colorless vapor, odor similar to Lemon Pledge, inhalation causes burning of the esophagus, swelling of bronchial tubes, result in dry land drowning, immediate effects
Lewisite
What weapon have a explosive device
Radiological Dispersal Device (RDO)
What weapon has a nuclear flash detonation
Improvised Nuclear Device (IND)
