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1.What is the purpose of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical operations and Nuclear Warfare? The primary purpose of NBC Warfare is to produce casualties in man and animals and to deny or hinder the use of space, facilities, or material.

2.What are the three forms chemical agents can take? They are vapor (gas), as finely divided liquid or solid particles (aerosols), or liquid droplets.

3.What are biological agents? They are the same disease-producing microorganisms (germs) naturally present around us every day.

They are right-angled isosceles triangles with a base of approximately 11 inches/28 cm and sides of about 8 inches/20 cm. They designate a contaminated area.

It is a right-angled isosceles triangle. The triangle is yellow with the red letters "GAS" on it.

It is a right-angled isosceles triangle. The triangle is blue with red letters "BIO" on it.

It is a right-angled isosceles triangle. The triangle is white with the black letters "ATOM" on it.

It protects your face, eyes, and respiratory tract from concentrations of chemical and biological agents.

13.What agent is the automatic atropine injector/paralidoxime chloride used for?

15.Explain how to test for a proper seal of your protective mask. Place the palms of your hands over the two inlet valve assemblies in the cheek pouches to shut off air, and breath in slowly. The facepiece will collapse against your face if there are no leaks. If the facepiece dose not collapse, you have an air leak.

16.Give two ways that chemical agents can be disseminated in your area of operation?

By artillery fire, mortar fire, rockets, missiles, aircraft spray, bombs, grenades, and land mines.

Runny nose, tightness in the chest, pinpointing of the eye pupils, and difficulty in breathing.

It causes skin damage resembling severe sunburn. Heavy concentrations of the agent on the skin causes blisters.

Difficult and slow or rapid breathing normally is the first effect. Then convulsions occur. There will also be eye and nose irritation, headache, and dizziness when a small amount is inhaled.

They damage the lungs, causing them to fill with fluid. This prevents oxygen from reaching the body and death may result.

Pull out one decon wipe, wipe contaminated area for one (1) minute. Remove decon 2 packet, crush ampules inside packet. Tear open quickly off notch, remove the pad letting the screen fall away, and wipe same contaminated area for 2-3 minutes.

If the alert is sounded, follow instructions. If you are warned before the explosion, pick the strongest shelter you can find in a hurry. Underground shelters, basements, deep foxholes, and tanks give good protection. During and after burst:

Take cover - If you see brilliant light, brighter than sunlight, dive fast and put something (dirt, tree, wall) between you and the explosion. Fall flat on the ground face down, if you cannot reach shelter in a few steps. Stay until the blast effect is over or until the heavy material has stopped falling. Stay calm - Be ready for orders and instructions. Help your leaders to reform your unit. Your life and your unit depend on you doing the right thing at the right time. Continue the mission - The atomic burst is only one part of the enemy's plan. Be ready for more to come. You can expect an enemy attack shortly after an explosion.

Blast - Shock waves or shock pressure from a burst is not enough to kill. Flying objects cause most of the deaths.

Nuclear radiation: Prompt radiation - Most radiation occurs in the first minute after an explosion. By the time objects have stopped falling there is no danger from prompt radiation. In most cases, if you are wounded or burned, you need not worry about prompt radiation.

The alarm should be given when a toxic agent is suspected. During an attack take your position and do the following: