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1
Q

Where should the contaminated clothing dump be at a MTF?

A

downwind

2
Q

Where should the contaminated clothing dump be on a ship?

A

leeward exposed topside position

3
Q

On land, the contaminated clothing dump should be how many yards downwind from the MTF and living quarters?

A

75 yards

4
Q

Personnel handling or treating chemically contaminated casualties must be a what MOPP level?

A

4

5
Q

Contaminated chemical protective overgarments may be worn safely for how long?

A

24 hours

6
Q

Contaminated gloves and overgarments are places where when in the Air, or on the land?

A

in a closed plastic bag and segregated for future disposal.

7
Q

Where do you store contaminated gloves and overgarments if on a ship that is in port?

A

metal cans with tight fitting lids or aright plastic bags for later disposal

8
Q

What are the three methods to complete decontamination?

A

Aeration, Water, Slurry

9
Q

The Aeration method of decontamination is used for what level of contamination?

A

light or is caused by vapor

10
Q

how long does the aeration method of decontamination take?

A

several days in the sunlight

11
Q

Fill in the blank:

Immerse heavily contaminated articles in hot soapy water at a temperature _____ for ___ hours.

A

just below boring for one hour

12
Q

Do you stir or agitate contaminated clothing during decontamination?

A

no

13
Q

When using water to decontaminate clothing, what do you do after the items have been in the boiling water for an hour?

A

remove the articles, rinse in clear water, and drain. then hang to dry

14
Q

When should the slurry method of decontamination be used?

A

on impregnated items worn by depot personnel .

15
Q

describe the the two steps to slurry decontamination.

A

spray or apply slurry immediately after contamination. after a few mins, wash off the slurry with water. (this can be done while clothing is being worn)

16
Q

when cleaning the protective mask, do not allow water to get into what part?

A

the filter elements

17
Q

How should you wash protective masks?

A

wash external parts of the mask with hot soapy water and rinse with clean water

18
Q

washing the external portion of the protective mask with hot soapy water then rinsing with clear water is practical for what type of agent if the contamination is external and relatively light?

A

G agents.

19
Q

web and canvas equipment may be decontaminated by doing what?

A

boiling for one hour in water. After removal from boiling water, rinse, air dry, and return the items to service.

20
Q

True or False:

Leather quickly absorbs liquid chemical agents.

A

True

21
Q

Initial decontamination for leather should be done as rapidly as possible by using what?

A

the M295 DPIE

22
Q

For thorough decontamination, soak shoes, straps, and other leather equipment in water heated to ___ degrees F to ___ degrees F for about __ to __ hours.

A

122 to 131

4 to 6 hour

23
Q

True or False:

If possible litters should be taken apart and decontaminate the components separately.

A

True

24
Q

Decontaminate litter canvas by immersion in boiling water for how long?

A

1 hour

25
Q

if possible, what should be added to the boiling water when decontaminating litter canvas?

A

4 pounds of sodium carbonate to each 10 gallons of water

26
Q

How do you decontaminate the wood from litters?

A

apply a 30% aqueous slurry of bleach and let it racal for 12 to 24 hours.

27
Q

How should you decontaminate a litter that cannot be taken apart?

A

decontaminate with bleach slurry or by flushing it with hot soapy water, then aerate the litter outdoors

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