eyes, respiratory tract, skin, digestive tract routes of entry
nerve: interferes with the transfer of nerve impulses caus-
ing seizures/convulsions, blister: causes inflammation,
destruction of internal skin tissues, blood: interferes with
categories of lethal agents
the use of oxygen by tissue cells in the body, choking:
attacks respiratory passages causing swelling and forma-
tion of liquid on the lungs
massive underground structures the best protection against a nuclear attack
percussion, voice, sound, automatic alarm audible CBRN alarms
blurred vision, excess amount of tears, diflculty breathing,
vomiting/nausea, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, tightness
of chest, coughing, increased saliva, abdominal cramps, most common effects of chemical weapons on the body
disordered movements, prostration, unconsciousness,
convulsions, crispation, respiratory arrest
AROUSE (Artillery or any other bombardment is expe-
rienced, Raids or other hostile acts by enemy aircraft,
Odours liquids or solids which are suspicious are detect-
how do you recognize if theres been a CBRN attack?
ed, Unusual bomblets or missiles are seen, Smoke or mist
from unknown source, Effects on your body, animals or
plants are noticed)
Mask up (9 seconds) put on hood (6 seconds), take cover,
check detector papers and equipment, preform imme-
What are your immediate action safety drills?
diate decontamination drills, administer HI6 Atropine if
needed
Dress State 3 (coveralls worn with overboots, gas mask is In which dress state are everything but gloves and mask
stowed in its bag,) worn?
chemical and biological agents, radioactive particles larg-
er than 0.3 microns, smoke screen grenades and riot What will your mask protect against?
control agents