MOPP Levels
What is the most protective MOPP Level?
MOPP 4
What is the difference between a Persistent and Non-Persistent Agent?
How long does it take for someone to show symptoms of exposure to a Biological Agent?
However long it takes for someone to feel sick, could be hours to days or even weeks later
What are the three different types of radiation?
Alpha, Gamma, & Beta
What is a CBRN 1 Report and what is it used for?
Observers Report, it is sent up to the next CBRN Team, to paint a better picture as to where CBRN Munitions were used on the battlefield.
What is the last thing you put on when Donning MOPP gear?
Gloves
What is an example of a persistent and non-persistent Chemical agent type?
Non- G Series Nerve agents, Blood agents, gaseous incapacitating agent and CS Gas.
Persistent- V Series Nerve agents, Blister gents, liquid incapacitating agents and some riot control agents.
What is an example throughout history of a Biological Warfare?
European Conquistadors giving Small Pox and Measle Patients blankets to Native Americans, decaying bodies being thrown over walls by the mongols, Japanese using anthrax, etc
How can you protect yourself from radiation?
Time, Distance, and Shielding
What is a CBRN 4 Report and what is it used for?
Recon, Monitoring & Surveying, sent by a CBRN Reconnaissance unit to the requesting CBRN Team, used to show the exact area of contamination.
Time to Donn MOPP 4?
8 Minutes
What are all the Chemical Agent Types based on physiology?
Choking, Nerve, Blood, Blister, and incapacitating agents.
What are all Biological Agent Types?
Pathogens-Bacteria, Rickettsial Bacteria, and Viruses
Toxins
Not as common:
Fungi
Protozoans
Prions
Why are Alpha particles so dangerous?
They can be breathed in as dust, ingested, or sticking onto skin.
Who in your Company can send a CBRN 1 report?
ANYONE.
What is the difference between MOPP Ready and MOPP 0?
MOPP Ready you need to have everything near you, stored. MOPP 0 ProMask at hip, rest of gear near you.
Why does a Commander need to know if a Chemical agent is persistent or non-persistent?
It allows them to better understand the reason behind the attack, potential enemy COAs, and more importantly it allows them the ability to assume risk on decon, based on your SME advisements.
How can you detect a Biological Agent?
With a JPS or JBPDS BIDS (only Presumptive Detection).
How can you decontaminate yourself from Radiological contamination?
Brush off area, remove out garments, wash with water and soap.
Why is CBRN Reporting Important?
It gives the higher CBRN echelons and commanders a better understanding of what munitions were employed on the battlefield and how they were used.
Can you don MOPP 4 (or Pro Mask in under 9 secs) in under 8 minutes? (Only one team can go).
Yes.
How can you detect a chemical agent was used when entering an unknown area?
Dead plants or animals in an area, Reconnaissance unit detects agent, M8/M9 Paper, M256 Kits, Troopers feeling effects (depending on agent).
What is the lowest level of detection needed for Treatment?
Theater Validation Identification.
What is the difference between a Dirty bomb and a Nuclear Bomb?
Size, spread of radiological contamination, and most importantly, a nuclear weapon uses nuclear reactions to cause an explosion, whereas a dirty bomb is a conventional explosive fitted to disperse radiological contamination.
Who do you need to send a CBRN report to?
The next higher CBRN Team. CO-> BN CBRN OIC/NCOIC-> BDE CBRN OIC/NCOIC, etc.