Unit 1 - Chemical and Biological Fundamentals

Question 1

What is chemical warfare?

Answer 1

it encompasses ALL aspects military operations involving the employment of chemical munitions/agents and the warning and protective measures associated with such offensive operations

Question 2

a chemical agent is designed to ___ or ___ an adversary or ___ unhindered use of a geographical area

Answer 2

kill; injure; deny

Question 3

Chemical threats are

Answer 3

the fear of a release of poisonous vapors, aerosols, liquids, and solids being dispensed into the air or waterways which would have a toxic effect on people, animals, and/or plants

Question 4

For a threat to be considered credible, the enemy must have:

Answer 4

• capability
• intent

Question 5

Weapons of mass desruction