CBRNE 10.01 - Element Protection Practices

Question 1

What are six criteria of unique challenges the CAF faces for CBRNE?

Answer 1

1. Threat;
2. Detection, Identification, and Monitoring;
3. Information management;
4. Physical protection;
5. Hazard management; and
6. Medical countermeasures and support

Question 2

What does the Electronic Dosimeter (ED) do?

Answer 2

SOR/R Electronic Dosimeter (ED) ‌detects and measures gamma radiation

Question 3

When would an SOR/R Electronic Dosimeter emit an alarm?

Answer 3

• When dose rate or accumulated dose exceeds preset alarm levels
• Also has a low battery/failure alarm

Question 4

What is the most likely type of biological attack?

Answer 4

Toxic weapons

Question 5

What are the most common types of CBRNE threats to land forces?

Answer 5

• Nuclear attacks

- Chemical attacks

Question 6

Land combat elements are controlled by what three mobile HQs?

Answer 6

• Main HQ
• Tactical HQ
• Rear HQ

Question 7

What is the objective of the Main HQ?

Answer 7

Main HQ controls operations

Question 8

What is the objective of the Tactical HQ?

Answer 8

Tactical HQ allows the commander to move forward rapidly with only a few support staff

Question 9

What is the objective of the Rear HQ?

Answer 9

Rear HQ provides the necessary support and maintenance functions

Question 10

Why must CBRNE elements attached to land formations have Main, Tactical, and Rear HQs?

Answer 10

CBRNE elements must have this redundancy capability, as major HQs are usually seen as a priority nuclear target, and a very valuable chemical one

Question 11

What does COLPRO stand for?

Answer 11

Collective Protection

Question 12

What three factors can rapidly degrade the effectiveness of COLPRO filters?

Answer 12

• Dust
• Dirt
• Moisture

Question 13

What is the function of the Portable Radiological Air Sampler?

Answer 13

Portable Radiological Air Sampler used to collect samples of airborne radiological contamination

Question 14

Air sampler acts as an active monitoring/alerting system, true or false?

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What can the Air Sampler be used for?

Answer 15

• Collection of pre-deployment samples to
  establish a record of background levels
• Surveys of current areas of interest
• End of deployment samples to record “as left” conditions
• During radiological incidents to establish
  a record of exposure

Question 16

What is the 4WARN System?

Answer 16

Bio Sentry IC (4WARN) System is a real-time alarming point-detection system that continuously monitors aerosolized biological agents

Question 17

How does the 4WARN system work?

Answer 17

4WARN System works by distinguishing and counting particles containing living organisms from all other background particles

Question 18

What is the primary threat to naval ships in the open ocean?

Answer 18

Nuclear weapons

Question 19

Why are naval ships more vulnerable in port?

Answer 19

Ships are usually static with open hatches to allow storing/maintenance

Question 20

Maneuvering ships and submarines are difficult chemical/biological targets, true or false?

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Describe the Shipboard Chemical Detection System (SCDS)

Answer 21

Shipboard Chemical Detection System is fitted on all major CF warships to provide nerve and blister agent warning, with some capability against Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs).

Question 22

What is the most critical aspect of maritime CBRNE?

Answer 22

Sufficient warning time

Allows ship/task group to take defensive action. Often going to sea to avoid the hazard

Question 23

What is one of the most vulnerable situations for naval vessels at sea?

Answer 23

Resupply, if there is no spare PPE

Question 24

What makes makes maritime hazard management more manageable?

Answer 24

Citadel system, provided there is adequate intel/warning

Question 25

What is the biggest threat to aircraft in flight?

Answer 25

Nuclear weapons

Question 26

Why are chemical and biological attacks less of a threat to aircraft?

Answer 26

Chemical and biological threats are deployed close to the ground and remain at low altitudes

Question 27

What type of aircraft are more vulnerable to chemical and biological threats?

Answer 27

Tactical helicopters

Question 28

Medical treatment facilities (MTFs) should be deployed in contamination free areas, or use ______________

Answer 28

COLPRO Systems

Question 29

What types of medical treatments are performed at Point of Wounding

Answer 29

- Self/buddy aid - Masking and first aid given - HI-6/Atropine autoinjectors - Gross decontamination

Question 30

What types of medical treatments are performed at Casualty Collection Point (CCP)

Answer 30

- Med A/Med Tech triage and initial stabilizing care - Casualty treated while still wearing IPE - Operational-Level decontamination of casualty (time permitting)

Question 31

What types of medical treatments are performed at Role 1 UMS

Answer 31

- Casualty examined by medical officer or physician assistant - Stabilizing treatment is performed - Casualty decontaminated as time/resources allow - If decontamination isn’t possible, separate clean and contaminated casualties

Question 32

What are the three roles of the CDC?

Answer 32

1. Triage and necessary emergency medical treatment for all types of CBRNE casualties 2. Prevent contamination of clean MTFs using diligent applications of casualty decontamination processes. 3. Permit healthcare providers in clean MTFs to provide care while at other than Dress State 4 with mask.