CBRN NCO fundamentals

What supports the MTOE from the rear?

table of distribution and allowances (TDA)

Does an SOP have the same validity as orders?

Yes

What statuses can a commander give for personnel training?

Trained, Practiced, Untrained

CTA

Common Table of Allowances

If a METL is a task than the SOP is the ____

how

ARTEP

Army Training and Evaluation Program

How many days do you have to issue new equipment when personnel arrive?

Active Duty: 7 days RSV/NG: 2 consecutive drills

Personnel have 30 days upon assignment to

Inventory equipment against MTOE

A CBRN control party consists of (3)

a CBRN Officer, a CBRN NCO, & a CBRN enlisted alternate

What does a CBRN NCO need to send as part of a unit SOP?

A CBRN annex

Can you change signals listed in your unit’s SOP?

Yes, but procedures will need approval

What changes between units (2)?

Commanders’ intent & Unit mission

What percent overage of masks can you have for sizing?

5%

What hand receipt can be given for issuances up to 1 year?

DA 2062

CIT

Command Inspection Team

MET

Maintenance Evaluation Team

What can a CIT or an MET do for your CBRN room?

A courtesy inspection

What % of equipment do you need to be green to deploy?

50%

What hand receipts are used for issuances of up to 30 days?

DA 3161

The principal problem for decon in ____ regions is lack of water

desert

The need for decon is easier to support in ___ areas than rural areas

urban

____ temperatures could reduce the effect of decontaminants

Low

Ammunition should be decontaminated with ______

cool, soapy water

Decon in mountainous regions are affected by what two factors?

Variable weather conditions & Restricted mobility

Optical systems are extremely vulnerable to decon materials that might scratch or otherwise effect the

lenses

True / False: Most military equipment has been critically assessed for it’s ability to withstand decon without adverse effects.

False

Decon of ____ has litter short-term benefits but greater long-term benefits?

Terrain

How many iodine tablets per canteen in situations where boiling water is impractical?

2

What standard decontaminant may leave casualty producing levels of contamination remaining in runoff?

Soap & detergents

What decontaminant can be substituted with HTH (Pool chlorine)?

Supertropical Bleach (STB)

What standard decontaminants are effective against lewisite, V, & G agents?

Supertropical Bleach (STB)

What standard decontaminant can be used in wet or dry conditions?

M100

What are the three types of decontaminants?

Standard, Non-standard, & Natural

When should thorough decon be completed?

Once the mission allows

What level of decon consists of detailed equipment decon and detailed troop decon?

Thorough

What are the three phases of operational decon?

1. Preparations

2. Execution

3. Site Clearance

Unsupported vehicle washdown is executed by ____unit using____

the contaminated unit using their own equipment (Think IFAK)

In operational decon, ____ _____ ____ is performed by the unit with support from a chemical company?

Supported vehicle washdown

What is used for immediate decon of equipment?

M100 Decon Kit

What level of decon is MOPP exchange?

Operational

What are the 4 principles of decon?

1. Decon as soon as possible

2. Deconly only what is necessary

3. Decon as far forward as possible

4. Decon by priority

Use of RSDL, operator spray down, or personal wipe down are techniques for what level of decon?

Immediate

What are the 3 levels of Decon?

Immediate, Operational, and Thorough

What replaced the MII for equipment (vehicle) decon?

M100 decon kit

What is the aim for immediate decon?

minimize casualties, save lives, & limit spread of contamination

What is part of the M256A2 that is not part of the M256A1 decon kit?

M9 paper

What is the difference between transfer & spread?

spread is growing out from the same area, while transfer is movement from one surface to another

Transfer

The movement from one surface to another

Spread

Increase of the size of the contaminated area

Desorption

When liquid chemical agent is absorbed and offgases releasing low levels of vapor in the air, which can then transfer the agent to any surface that contacts it.

What factors should be considered in the decision to decontaminate?

1. Lethality

2. Performance degradation

3. Equipment limitations

4. Transfer & spread

Decontamination

What is the removal, destruction, or neutralization of a contamination?