LESSON 6
RADIOLOGICAL DECONTAMINATION
Critical Task: 031-507-2013
OVERVIEW
LESSON DESCRIPTION:
In this lesson you will learn about the effects of radiological
contamination, the priorities, uses and types of decontamination.
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
ACTION:
Describe radiological decontamination.
CONDITION:
Given information
about the effects of radiological
contamination and
the priorities, uses, and types of
decontamination.
STANDARD:
Demonstrate competency of the task, skills, and knowledge
by responding correctly to a multiple-choice test covering
the
effects
of
radiological
contamination
and
the
priorities, uses, and types of decontamination.
REFERENCE:
FM 3-5.
INTRODUCTION
During the past several decades, the nature of battle has changed
significantly.
The development and production of weapons of massive
destruction have changed the complexion of the modern battlefield. With the
advance of nuclear technology, many armies are able to employ nuclear
weapons.
These weapons and the radiological hazards resulting from their
use pose tremendous challenges. The U.S. Army must be prepared to fight and
win when nuclear weapons are used.
In order to win the battle, the hazards of blast effects, thermal and
nuclear radiation must be reduced. NBC defense personnel and equipment must
be used to reduce radiological hazards. Radiological contamination causes
casualties and restricts the use of equipment, terrain, and structures. A
commander has the option of avoiding contamination or moving through it.
The operation exposure guide (OEG) is used to decide whether to withdraw,
continue the mission, or conduct decontamination.
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