FMF - Fleet Marine Force CBRN Defense Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the most critical immediate action for a Marine to take upon hearing the alarm for a gas attack or suspecting the presence of a chemical agent?

Accepted Answer

Stop breathing, close eyes, don and clear the protective mask.

Answer

Begin buddy aid on any casualties.

Answer

Report the attack via radio using a CBRN 1 report.

Answer

Immediately begin decontaminating exposed skin with an M291 kit.

Question 2

Which of the following correctly describes the posture required for Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) Level 2?

Accepted Answer

Overgarment worn, boots worn, mask carried, gloves carried.

Answer

Overgarment and boots carried, mask and gloves carried.

Answer

Overgarment worn, mask and hood worn, boots worn, gloves carried.

Answer

Overgarment worn, boots worn, mask worn, gloves worn.

Question 3

A Marine uses M8 detector paper to test a suspicious liquid on a vehicle. The paper turns yellow/gold. This indicates the probable presence of which type of chemical agent?

Accepted Answer

A G-series nerve agent (e.g., Sarin).

Answer

An H-series blister agent (e.g., Mustard).

Answer

A V-series nerve agent (e.g., VX).

Answer

A blood agent (e.g., Hydrogen Cyanide).

Question 4

A Marine has been exposed to a liquid nerve agent on their forearm. After masking and receiving any necessary auto-injections, what is the primary piece of individual equipment used for immediate skin decontamination?

Accepted Answer

Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL).

Answer

M295 Individual Equipment Decontamination Kit.

Answer

A 0.5% chlorine bleach solution.

Answer

M100 Sorbent Decontamination System (SDS).

Question 5

Your unit is conducting operations when a CBRN event occurs. You are the first to observe it. Which standardized report is used to pass the most critical, immediate information of the attack to higher and adjacent units?

Accepted Answer

CBRN 1 Report

Answer

CBRN 4 Report

Answer

CBRN 2 Report

Answer

SALUTE Report

Question 6

A Marine unit must operate in a contaminated area. The CBRN team reports that the primary threat is from an agent with low volatility that is an oily liquid, posing a significant and long-lasting contact hazard. This agent is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

Persistent.

Answer

A choking agent.

Answer

Non-persistent.

Answer

A psycho-chemical agent.