WMD Devices

Question 1

What are three indicators of possible NBC threats?

Answer 1

1. Unexplained reports of people suffering from symptoms of exposure to chem agents (chem burns or muscular seizures), 2. Attempts to acquire antidotes against chem nerve agents, such as atropine
2. Any type of explosive device that contains suspicious powder, solid, liquid, or gas

Question 2

What are 4 locations that would indicate you are dealing with a WMD device?

Answer 2

1. Air conditioning ducts 2. sealed enclosed areas 3. mass transport centers 4. large crowds/special events

Question 3

What are 3 physical features of a potential WMD device?

Answer 3

1. Packaging with vent holes 2. Sealed up epoxy edges 3. containing protective packing materials like Styrofoam

Question 4

How can you ID a WMD device on an XRAY?

Answer 4

Components arranged in an unusual manner (containers of liquid, dry powder, pressurized air bottles, very dense material)

Question 5

What are the 4 types of dissemination for WMD devices?

Answer 5

1. Explosive 2. Spray 3. Surgical 4. Breaking

Question 6

What is a WMD Spray dissemination device?

Answer 6

Spray from pressurized containers or fan motors is used to release gases and spread liquids or solids

Question 7

What is a WMD Surgical dissemination device?

Answer 7

A device using NBC threat material to harm a specific person

Question 8

What is a WMD Breaking dissemination device?

Answer 8

It utilizes physical methods to rupture or vent a container with NBC material

Question 9

What components are likely in a WMD device?

Answer 9

Containers of liquids or dry powders, pressurized air bottles, dense material, radioactive material