CBRN CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL,
RADIOLOGICAL, AND NUCLEAR
Four Components of a Protective Ensemble - answer Chemical protective suit.
Protective mask.
Chemical Protective over boots.
Chemical Protective Glove Set.
MOPP - answer Mission Oriented Protective Posture
MOPP Ready - answer• Protective Mask carried.
• Permeable protective ensemble available within two hours. Second ensemble
will be available in six hours.
MOPP ZERO - answer• Protective Mask carried.
• Permeable protective ensemble available within arm's reach.
MOPP1 - answer• Protective Mask carried.
• Chemical protective trousers and jacket worn.
• Within arm's reach are:
o Overboots
o Chemical protective gloves.
MOPP2 - answer• Protective Mask carried.
• Worn are:
o Chemical protective trousers and jacket.
o Overboots.
o Chemical protective gloves within arm's reach.
MOPP3 - answerWorn are:
• Protective Mask.
• Chemical protective trousers and jacket with hood.
• Overboots.
• Chemical protective gloves within arm's reach.
MOPP4 - answerWorn are:
• Protective Mask.
• Chemical protective trousers and jacket with hood.
• Overboots
• Chemical protective gloves.
, Chemical Agents
Characteristic - answerPersistent
Non-Persistent
Persistent - answerAny chemical agent
that stays in an effected area for more than 12 hoursLong term terrain denial
air bursting
ground contaminating
Non-Persistent - answerless 12 hours
Ground
bursting, air contaminating To inflict casualties
VX2 (Binary Agent) - answer2 part weapon, compounds are not chemical agents,
components are mixed in flight to form agent, easier and safer storage, transport and
disposal
Physiological Action - answerinterfere with signals transmitted through the central
nervous system.
Penetration of the Body - answerEyes: Symptoms appear very rapidly
Respiratory system: Symptoms appear slower
Skin: Symptoms appear much more slowly.
MILD Nerve Agents SYMPTOMS - answer• Unexplained runny nose
• Severely pinpointed pupils
• Unexplained, sudden headache
• Sudden drooling
• Difficulty in seeing (dimness of vision (miosis))
• Tightness in the chest or difficulty in breathing
• Wheezing and coughing
• Localized sweating and muscular twitching in the
area of the contaminated skin
• Stomach cramps
• Nausea with or without vomiting
• Tachycardia (A rapid heart rate, usually greater than
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