LESSON 5
RADIOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
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OVERVIEW
LESSON DESCRIPTION:
In this lesson, you will learn how to conduct radiological operations.
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
ACTION:
Conduct radiological operations.
CONDITION:
Given
information
about
the
need
for
radiological
operations, fallout aspects, decay calculations, total dose
predictions, transmission factors, crossing a fallout area,
and induced radiation.
STANDARD:
Demonstrate competency of the task, skills, and knowledge
by
responding
to
the
multiple-choice
test
covering
radiological operations.
REFERENCE:
FM 3-3-1.
INTRODUCTION
Under the threat of or actual nuclear warfare, units in the field must
continuously evaluate the impact that enemy use of nuclear weapons has on
the conduct of operations. Units must be prepared for action to reduce the
disruption caused by a nuclear attack. Fallout may be employed to blanket
areas of poorly defined targets, create obstacles, canalize movement,
disrupt operations, and force relocation of support installations.
Casualty-producing levels of fallout can extend to greater distances and
cover greater areas than most other nuclear weapon effects. Actions on the
battlefield are influenced for a considerable period of time. Knowledge and
understanding of the radiological contamination aspects will aid the
commander in assessing the advantages and disadvantages of the assigned
missions.
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