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Module -V
Nuclear Warfare
Warfare and
Its Types
Intext Questions 12.3

1. Fill in the blanks.

(a) EMP stands for _____________________.
(b) The electromagnetic phenomena consist of _____________ and
____________. Note

(c) Degree of burns in personnel is classified as ______________________.

2. Mention the different categories of radiations.

3. List the initial symptoms of radiation sickness.

12.6 Protective Measures to be Taken Against the Effects of
a Nuclear explosion

If you are in a city that is about to be hit by a nuclear missile, is there anything you can
do that will increase your chances of survival? It entirely depends on where you are
when the blast happens. Close to the fireball, the thermal energy is so intense that
infrastructure and humans are incinerated. Underground bunkers and other facilities
would do little as they too would be almost completely destroyed and there would be
barely a physical trace that one ever existed. However, if you are a few miles away
from the explosion your chances of survival are better.

12.6.1 The protective measures

Measures can be classified as individual protection and collective protection. The
Individual Protective Equipment (IPE) or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) consists
of the following:-

(a) Two piece over-garment (coat and trousers) worn over Battle Dress or Uniform;
(b) Mask and respiratory protection consisting of filter canister with HEPA filter
(which provides protection against radiological and biological particulates) and
a charcoal filter (which provides protection against chemical weapon vapors);

(c) Gloves;
(d) Over-boots;
(e) Additional components like detection equipment, individual decontamination kit
and antidotes for chemical hazard events

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