CBRN Defense Procedures Flashcards
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What is the difference between immediate decontamination and operational decontamination?
Answer: Immediate decon is self-administered to save life; operational restores unit combat effectiveness
Immediate decontamination is life-saving self- or buddy-administered action; operational decontamination is a deliberate process to restore unit effectiveness for continued operations.
Which radiological quantity measures the absorbed dose of ionizing radiation in biological tissue?
Answer: Gray (Gy) or rad
The Gray (Gy) or its older equivalent the rad measures the energy absorbed per unit mass of tissue from ionizing radiation.
In CBRN defense, what is the purpose of collective protection (COLPRO)?
Answer: To provide a contamination-free environment allowing personnel to work without MOPP gear
COLPRO systems use filtered positive-pressure environments to allow personnel inside to work without individual MOPP gear, reducing heat stress and increasing effectiveness.
What action should a Marine take if they suspect they have been exposed to a nerve agent but have no visible symptoms yet?
Answer: Self-administer one ATNAA injection and seek medical attention
If nerve agent exposure is suspected even without symptoms, one ATNAA should be self-administered and the Marine should seek immediate medical attention.
Which type of chemical agent is designed to deny terrain and materiel rather than cause mass casualties?
Answer: Persistent blister agents
Persistent blister agents like mustard (HD) adhere to surfaces and contaminate terrain and equipment for extended periods, making them effective for area denial.
What does the acronym SALUTE stand for in the context of CBRN attack reporting?
Answer: Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment
SALUTE (Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment) is the standard spot report format used to report enemy activity including CBRN attacks.
When conducting a hasty decontamination of skin exposed to liquid chemical agent, what is the first priority action?
Answer: Apply M291 SDK (Skin Decontamination Kit) to absorb and neutralize the agent
The M291 SDK should be applied first as it absorbs and deactivates chemical agents on the skin; it is the approved immediate skin decontamination method.