Pathogens – answer Disease-Producing microorganisms, such as bacteria, rickettsia, or
viruses
Toxins – answer Poisonous substances naturally produced by bacteria, plants, fungi,
snakes, insects, and other living organisms
Bio-regulators - answer Include biochemical compounds that regulate cell processes
and physiologically active compounds such as catalysts and enzymes
Prions - answer Proteins that can cause neurodegenerative diseases in humans and
animals
Gamma rays - answer Destroy living cells; harmful when exposed. Penetration can be
stopped by several feet of concrete or a few inches of lead
Air Burst - answer Under 100,000 feet
High-altitude burst - answer Above 100,000 feet
Nerve Agent - answerEffects the nerves and muscles of the body
Choking Agent - answerEffects the airways and lungs
Blood Agent - answerEffects the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood
Blister Agent - answerEffects the skin, lungs, and cellular structures
Poisonous substances naturally produced by bacteria, plants, fungi, snakes, insects,
and other living organisms are considered which type of biological agent? -
answerToxin
Which one provides the best protection against gamma rays? - answerSeveral feet of
concrete or a few inches of lead
Mask Carrier - answerAlways worn in a side load position on the left side of the body,
Document your mask inspection on the DD Form 1574
Donning the Mask Steps - answer1. Close your eyes, stop breathing and hold your
breath
2. Remove your headgear and take out mask
3. Place mask on your face
, 4. Tighten the cheek straps
5. Expel the air in your lungs
6. Perform the negative pressure check
7. Resume normal breathing
8. Don headgear and close carrier
Short-term storage - answerLess than 30 days; stow w/head harness pulled over the
face of the mask
Long-term storage - answer30 days or more; stow with head harness pulled back with
the straps tucked inside the mask
What is a waterproofing bag? - answerA resalable plastic bag
How long should it take you to don the protective mask and ensure an airtight seal? -
answer9 Seconds
CPO - answerThe CPO is a two-piece protective garment made of a carbon bead
material. Use olive drab tape or M9 paper to mark your CPO using a marker to make
identification tape labels. In all caps PRINT on the label your Service component, Rank,
First and last name, Blood type and religion. Place your identification tape on the CPO
protective hood and coat. Place it horizontally above the eyelens on the front of the
protective hood and centered approximately in the middle on the back of the hood.
Place the identification label over the right breast of the CPO coat
CPO Wear Limitations - answerContaminated suits must be exchanged within 24 hours
of contamination
BVOs - answerdesigned to provide the wearer complete protection for up to 60 days of
unchallenged wear. If challenged by a known chemical warfare threat agent, the boots
provide 12 hours of protection. Challenged war time can be increased to 24 hours with
increased risk
AFSs - answerDesigned to provide the wearer complete protection for up to 45 days of
unchallenged wear. If challenged by a known chemical warfare threat agent, the boots
provide 24 hours of protection. They provide the wearer improved traction over the BVO
Glove and Footwear Precautions - answerCovers are susceptible to hardening and
cracking when temps reach freezing (32f) or below.
The M50 mask is most effective in confined spaces where there is not enough oxygen
in the air you breathe to support life? - answerFalse
According to CPO donning procedures, which item(s) are donned first? -
answerTrousers
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