AMEDD BOLC Class 16-166 CBRNE Exam 2023 with complete solutions

CBRNE C - Chemical B - Biological R - Radiological N - Nuclear Devices E - High Yield Explosives Homeland Security Presidential Directive 1 September 20, 2001 President announces creation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) NIMS National Incident Management System NIMS standardizes emergency responses across the country ICS Incident Command System ICS has a standardized command structure that is modular. NRF National Response Framework, provides the standardized method for employing different levels of emergency response from the State & Federal level. ESF #8 Public Health and Medical Services, DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) is responsible for it. Responsibilities include Health/Medical equipment and supplies, patient care, victim identification/mortuary services. Ect. Emergency Response Time Most if not all emergencies are initially local. Three ways Activation of Department of Defense (DoD) Medical Assets may be involved in CBRN Incident Response Tasked through MEDCOM Member of CRE Unit PROFIS to CRE Unit What is CRE? CBRN Response Enterprise, a grouping of units that have responsibility to respond when tasked by DHS or other Federal authority. Response Time for CST 0-6 HRS, NG & Local mainly advises the Incident Commander of current situation Response Time for HRF & CERFP 12-24 HRS, NG & Local first level that actually goes in and gets involved with life-saving operations. Response Time DCRF 24-96 HRS, DoD AD/USAR composition Response Time for C2CRE 96+ HRS, Immediate Action Post Commander can take action to support are local authorities if life, limb, or property is at risk. Chemical Agents Chemicals used in a military environment to incapacitate/kill personnel. Why CBRNE? Easy to produce, large amount not needed in an enclosed space, easily spread over large areas, and a psychological impact. Potential Uses Cause Casualties, degrade performance, slow maneuvers, restrict terrain, and disrupt support Persistent Agents Duration is hours to weeks Non-Persistent Agents Duration minutes to hours Factors that influence Agents Physical Properties Weather Conditions Methods of Dissemination Type of Terrain States of Chemical Weapons Solid Gas/Vapor Liquid PPE Personal Protective Equipment Military Protective Mask M50 JS-LIST Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology MOPP Levels 0-4, steal slide M42 Alarm Wired connection, provides visual and audio alarm, uses 4 D -Cell batteries. How far to set out JCAD 150 meters upwind of the perimeter, and attach 5 M42s to it. With no more than 400m of wire between the JCAD & M42, and 300meters between each M42. JCAD A hand-held device intended to automatically detect agents. Types of Agents Choking agents, nerve agents, blood agents, blister agents, and incapacitating agents. Choking Agents Choking agents cause damage to the lungs irritation to the eyes and the respiratory tract, and pulmonary edema ("dry-land drowning"). Nerve Agents Nerve agents inhibit cholinesterase (ChE) enzymes. This inhibition permits acetylcholine (ACh), which transmits many nerve impulses, to collect at its various sites of action. Blood Agents The blood transports these agents to all body tissues. Hydrogen cyanide (AC) and cyanogen chloride (CK) are cellular poisons, and they disrupt the oxidative processes used by the cells. Incapacitating Agents An incapacitating agent is an agent that produces temporary physiological or mental effects, or both, which will render individuals incapable of concerted effort in the performance of their assigned duties. Blistering Agents Blister agents act primarily on the eyes, respiratory tract, and skin. The eyes are very sensitive and are usually the first to be affected by blister agents. Signs and symptoms affecting the skin and respiratory track may not appear for several hours following exposure. Toxic Industrial Chemicals TIC's are found in abundance in all countries, and are used in chemical manufacturing processes, agriculture (pesticides), water treatment (chlorination), and many other areas.