Physiological effects, physical state, persistency, route of
What are the 6 classifications of chemical warfare?
entry, onset of effects, military use.
What are the 3 categories of chemical agents as military Casualty causing agent, incapacitating agent, chemical
weapons? compound
Nerve, blister, blood, and choking agents are all examples
Casualty causing agents
of what?
Riot control agents and herbicides are examples of what? Chemical compounds [military weapon]
The inherent ability of a chemical agent to resist evapo-
What is persistency? ration and other environmental factors that contribute to
reduction in its concentration
How are non-persistent agents disseminated? As highly volatile liquids
How are persistent agents disseminated? As larger liquid droplets or solid particles
Choking agents are an example of what? Incapacitating agents
How are agents classified w/r/t routes of entry? Percutaneous & Non-percutaneous
All agents in the vapor state are ? Non-percutaneous
What are 3 symptoms of nerve agent exposure? Runny nose, headaches, stomach cramps
What are the two categories of nerve agents? G and V series
What ways can chemical agents be disseminated? Solid, aerosol, vapor
What are the three categories of blister agents? Mustards, arsenicals, urticants
What are the antidotes for nerve agent exposure? Atropine, 2-Pam-Cl, CANA
How many atropine & 2 PAM chloride are allowed for each
3 of each (6 total auto-injectors per person)
person?
Which injector is for buddy-aid? CANA [Diazepam]
Who is in possession of the CANA? Corpsman
Emergency actions to restore vital body functions to per-
What is buddy-aid?
sonnel who can not administer self-aid
, Who's injectors should be used for buddy-aid? The casualty's injectors
What additional emergency actions should be taken in Decontaminate skin and eyes before beginning other
response to blister agents? measures
What are the two categories of biological agents? Pathogens and Toxins
What are common delivery methods for biological agents? Food, water, injection
What are the 3 ways biological agents enter the body? Inhalation, ingestion, percutaneously
What are the three characteristics that determine a bio-
Incubation period, viability, and communicability
logical agents suitability for use as a weapon?
What are the categories of pathogens? Bacteria, Rickettsia, Viruses, Protozoa, Prion, Fungi
Stability in storage. High toxicity. Persistent. Easily pro-
What are the characteristics of ideal toxins?
duced. Easily aerosolized. Not detectable.
DCA actions at MOPP level 0? IPE is onboard and inventoried. Size and assign IPE.
Issue medical items to battle stations. Issue IPE to all
DCA actions at MOPP level 1?
personnel. Inspect masks. Inventory all CBRD supplies.
Wear mask on hip. Preposition decon supplies at de-
DCA actions at MOPP level 2? con stations. Detection and monitoring supplies preposi-
tioned. Set modified Zebra.
Set GQ. Set Zebra. Move non-essential personnel inside.
DCA actions at MOPP level 3?
Don JSLIST.
DCA actions at MOPP level 4? Don mask. Secure hood. Don gloves. Set Circle William.
MOPP 3 is set. 24 hours has elapsed after exposure to an
What are the reasons to change a mask filter?
agent. Exposure to a blood agent. Mechanical damage.
White indicates a fresh filter. Filter must be replaced when
How to use the time patch on the M61 filter? center of the patch is dark blue, or blue specks can be seen
when holding the mask at arms length.
What patterns is the JSLIST available in? Desert, woodland, and digital
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