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CBRN (STP 21-1-SMCT and STP 21-24 SMCT) Questions and Answers 2024
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CBRN (STP 21-1-SMCT and STP 21-24SMCT)
What army publication covers NBC/CBRN? - answerSTP 21-1-SMCT and STP 21-24
SMCT
What does CBRN stand for? - answerChemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and
Explosive.
What does WMD stand for? - answerWeapon of Mass Destruction
What is the key distinction between WMD and CBRN? - answerWMD - The actual
weapon
CBRN - The contamination or effects resulting from the use of WMD.
What is a Chemical Agent? - answerA chemical substance that is intended for use in
military operations to kill or otherwise incapacitate, mainly through physiological effects.
What are the three physical states of a chemical agent? - answerSolid, liquid, or vapor.
Chemical agents are classified by physiological action. What are the five types of
physiological action? - answerNerve, blood, blister, choking, and incapacitating
What are the two time frames for chemical agents? - answerPersistent agents: A
chemical agent that can cause casualties for 24+ hours.
Nonpersistent agents: A chemical agent that can cause casualties for only 10-15
minutes.
What is a radiological hazard? - answerAny electromagnetic or particulate that is
capable of producing ions to cause damage, injury, or destruction.
What is the current U.S. policy on the use of nuclear weapons? - answer"The United
States may use nuclear weapons to terminate a conflict or war at the lowest acceptable
level of hostilities."
What is the current U.S. policy on the use of chemical weapons? - answer"The United
States will never use chemical weapons."
What is the current U.S. policy on the use of biological weapons? - answer"The United
States will never use biological weapons."
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