Protecting Forces in a CBRN Environment

What survival measures should be provided to forces operating in a CBRN environment?

A) Reactive skin decontamination lotion
B) Overboots
C) Nerve agent antidote kit
D) Individual protection equipment

Answer:

Individual protection equipment (D) should be provided as survival measures to forces operating in a CBRN environment.

In a CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) environment, individual protection equipment (D) should be provided as survival measures to protect forces from potential contamination and exposure to harmful substances.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential in a CBRN environment to ensure the safety and well-being of personnel. This equipment includes clothing, masks, gloves, and other gear designed to protect against harmful substances.

For example, in BSL-4 laboratories, personnel wear protective suits with their own air supply and positive pressure relative to the outside to prevent air from entering the suit. This level of protection is crucial in high-risk environments where the threat of contamination is significant.

While reactive skin decontamination lotion (A), overboots (B), and nerve agent antidote kit (C) can also enhance survival in a CBRN environment, individual protection equipment (D) serves as the primary line of defense against exposure to hazardous materials.