Function
Your battle buddy has given the verbal signal to put on your mask (GAS! GAS! GAS!). You manage to take the mask out of its carrier and place it on your face. What do you do next?
clear and seal the mask
Do you wear a gas mask at mop level 1?
No, The Gas mask is worn starting at mop level 3
What does CBRN stand for?
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear.
True or False, when notified of a CBRN exposure, the first step is to take in a deep breathe to calm yourself?
False.
Which of the following can be used to detect a CBRN contamination?
A) M9 Detector Paper
B) Chemical Hazard detector
C) The Q-53
D) Nothing can detect a CBRN contamination
A) M9 Detector Paper
How Many MOPP levels are there? (Including pre-mop)
6
Mop ready,
Mop 0
Mop 1
Mop 2
Mop 3
Mop 4
What does MOPP stand for?
Mission Oriented Protective Posture
At which MOPP level do you start wearing overgarnments?
MOPP level 1
How do protective overgarments protect against CBRN hazards?
The outer layer of the garment contains waterproof coating creating a barrier against hazards, while the inner layer of the garment contains activated charcoal to absorb harmful chemical agents.
At which MOP level do you wear gloves?
MOP level 4
Within what time frame should you able to upgrade to MOPP level 4 within?
8 minutes.
How long should it take to put on a gas mask?
9 seconds
What are the steps to putting on your gas mask?
1) Stop breathing and close your eyes.
2) Open the mask carrier and grab your mask
3) Place your chin in chin-pocket of the mask.
4) Clear the the mask by cover the outlet valve with the palm of one hand and exhal
5) Seal the mask by covering the air inlet port of the canister with the palm of your free hand, and breathe in.
6) Tighten and adjust mask straps.
At which MOPP level do you start wearing overboots?
MOPP level 2
A) Mustard gas
B) CS Gas
C) Sarin Gas
D) Agent Orange
C) Sarin Gas
When do you upgrade to MOPP level 4?
When a CBRN attack is imminent or underway
Which of the following does MOPP gear not protect against?
A) Radioactive material
B) CS Gas
C) Anthrax
D) High energy, Highly penetrative ionizing radiation
D) High energy, Highly penetrative ionizing radiation
Which of the following is not found on the M-50 Gas mask?
A) Electronic Communication Port (ECP)
B) Twin conformal filters
C) CVC hood and a flexible pipe
D) Flexible visor
C) CVC hood and a flexible pipe
What is the main type of Gas Masks worn by Army personnel?
The M-40/M-50 Gas Mask
Which of the following can you use do decontaminate skin if exposed to a CBRN hazard?
A) RSDL
B) M334
C) A wash cloth
D) Nothing can decontaminate skin when exposed to a CBRN hazard
RSDL (Reactive Skin decontamination lotion)