CBRN Operations

Question 1

What is worn during MOPP Level 0?

Answer 1

Nothing. IPE and Field gear are carried.

Question 2

What is worn during MOPP Level 1?

Answer 2

Over garment (Jacket) and field gear.

Question 3

What is worn during MOPP Level 2?

Answer 3

Over garment (Jacket), Field Gear, and Footwear covers

Question 4

What is worn during MOPP Level 3?

Answer 4

Over garment (Jacket), Field Gear, Footwear covers, mask and hood

Question 5

What is worn during MOPP Level 4?

Answer 5

Over garment (Jacket), Field Gear, Footwear covers, Mask and hood, Gloves

Question 6

What does JSLIST stand for?

Answer 6

Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology

Question 7

What Does MOPP stand for?

Answer 7

Mission Oriented Protective Posture

Question 8

Under an NBC attack, when do you give warning?

Answer 8

After you mask

Question 9

What are the proper masking procedures?

Answer 9

Stop breathing and close your eyes, don the protective mask, clear mask, check the seal of the mask, sound the alarm to alert other, and continue mission.

Question 10

What does C.B.R.N. stand for?

Answer 10

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear

Question 11

NBC Hazard are classified into two types, what are they?

Answer 11

1. Immediate hazards - which produce casualties immediately after attack
2. Residual Hazards- Which are delayed effects

Question 12

What will replace the Nerve Agent Antidote Kit based on shelf life expiration dates?

Answer 12

The Antidote Treatment, Nerve Agent Auto Injector

Question 13

What is the number of Antidote Treatment Nerve Agent Autoinjector that must be given as immediate first aid treatment for nerve agent poisoning?

Answer 13

3

Question 14

Alarms and signals convey warnings of NBC contamination. Units use easily recognizable and reliable alarm methods to respond quickly and correctly to NBC hazards. What are the three types of alarms and signals?

Answer 14

1. Audible Alarms
2. Automatic Alarms
3. Visual Signals

Question 15

What Field Manual covers NBC Operations?

Answer 15

FM 3-11

Question 16

What Field Manual covers NBC Protection?

Answer 16

FM 3-11.4

Question 17

What Field Manual covers NBC Decontamination?

Answer 17

FM 3-5

Question 18

What is FM 3-7?

Answer 18

NBC Handbook

Question 19

What forms do Chemical Agents come in?

Answer 19

1. Vapors
2. Solids
3. Liquids
4. Gases

Question 20

Soldiers in MOPP 4 may lose how much water per hour through perspiration?

Answer 20

1 quart or more

Question 21

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

Answer 21

1. Forehead straps
2. Cheek straps
3. Temple straps

Question 22

Which of the NBC reports is most widely used?

Answer 22

NBC 1

Question 23

What are the three types of procedures for MOPP gear exchange?

Answer 23

1. Buddy team
2. Triple buddy
3. Individual

Question 24

What are the three fundamentals of NBC defense?

Answer 24

1. Avoid contamination
2. Protection
3. Decontamination

Question 25

How long should you apply pressure when using the Auto Injector?

Answer 25

10 Seconds

Question 26

What two types of gas will the protective mask not protect you against?

Answer 26

1. Ammonia Vapors | 2. Carbon monoxide

Question 27

When giving Buddy Aid, whose auto injectors would you use?

Answer 27

The victims own injector

Question 28

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

Answer 28

The unit commander

Question 29

What is the shape of the contamination markers?

Answer 29

Triangle

Question 30

What type of attack does a M22 ACADA alarm warn you of?

Answer 30

Chemical

Question 31

What are the three levels of Decontamination?

Answer 31

1. Immediate 2. Operational 3. Thorough

Question 32

How often should you check your protective mask during peacetime?

Answer 32

Before, during, and after training events. Also, monthly and semi-annually. However, the minimum is Monthly.

Question 33

What are the 9 mild symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?

Answer 33

1. Unexplained runny nose and headache 2. Sudden drooling 3. Difficulty seeing 4. Tightness in the chest 5. Localized sweating and muscle twitching 6. Stomach cramps 7. Nausea 8. Rapid heartbeat followed by slow heartbeat

Question 34

What are the 11 sever symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?

Answer 34

1. Strange or confused behavior 2. Wheezing and coughing 3. Severely pinpointed pupils 4. Red eyes with tearing 5. Vomiting 6. Severe muscle twitching 7. Involuntary urination and defecation 8. Convulsions 9. Unconsciousness 10. Respiratory failure 11. Slow heartbeat

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Stirring up dust and touching anything

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Nerve agents

Question 37

How should an area that is suspected of contamination be crossed?

Answer 37

Quickly, avoiding depressions and vegetation

Question 38

What are the 3 effects of nuclear explosion?

Answer 38

1. Blast 2. Heat 3. Radiation

Question 39

What is the color of a Nuclear (radiological) contamination marker?

Answer 39

White background with ATOM in black letters

Question 40

What is the current U.S. Policy regarding the use of Nuclear assets?

Answer 40

Last resort. Will use first only if necessary

Question 41

What are Flash Burns?

Answer 41

Direct burns produced by the flash of thermal radiation from the fireball

Question 42

What causes the most casualties in a nuclear attack?

Answer 42

The initial blast and the heat of detonation

Question 43

What is the difference between Dose Rate and Total Dose?

Answer 43

1. Dose rate is the amount of radiation per hour. | 2. Total dose is the actual accumulation.

Question 44

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

Answer 44

Only the President of the U.S.

Question 45

what are the 3 types of nuclear bursts?

Answer 45

1. Air 2. Ground 3. Subsurface

Question 46

An NBC-1 report is used to determine what?

Answer 46

The initial detection of NBC Weapons usage by the enemy

Question 47

What FM covers Nuclear Contamination Avoidance?

Answer 47

FM 3-11.3

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Air burst

Question 49

What is the best way to protect against Biological agents?

Answer 49

Personal hygiene

Question 50

What is a vector?

Answer 50

An insect used to disseminate biological agents

Question 51

What is the current U.S. policy regarding the use of Biological assets?

Answer 51

No use

Question 52

What is meant by Biological Warfare?

Answer 52

The intentional use by an enemy, of germs or toxins, to cause death and disease among personnel, animals, plants, or more rarely, to deteriorate material

Question 53

What is the color of a Biological contamination marker?

Answer 53

Blue background with BIO red letters

Question 54

What does FM 3-3 cover?

Answer 54

CBRN Avoidance

Question 55

What are the 4 types of microorganisms found in Biological agents?

Answer 55

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

Question 56

What is the best decontamination for Biological agents?

Answer 56

Warm soapy water

Question 57

Where would a biological attack be most effective?

Answer 57

Cites, large troop concentrations, animals and vegetable crops

Question 58

How may Chemical Agents be deployed?

Answer 58

1. Arterial spray 2. Artillery bombs 3. Individuals 4. Mines 5. Rockets

Question 59

What are the most effective times to use chemical agents?

Answer 59

Evening and early morning

Question 60

What categories are Chemical agents classified by the U.S.?

Answer 60

1. Persistent 2. Non-persistent 3. Dusty

Question 61

What is the current U.S. policy regarding the use of Chemical assets?

Answer 61

No First Use

Question 62

What is the color of the Chemical contamination marker?

Answer 62

Yellow with GAS in Red letters

Question 63

What are the 4 types of Chemical agents?

Answer 63

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