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Catalog Number |
99.6.4 |
Object Name |
Brochure |
Scope & Content |
SM-3-11 Student Manual, Personal Preparedness in the Nuclear Age, Department of Defense, Office of Civil Defense , grey cover, black ink, some writing inside. Contents: Chapter 1 - Era of Decision Introduction Conflict of Ideologies Russian Capabilities Position of the United States Events Bringing About the Era of Decision The National Plan and Nonmilitary Defense Summary Questions Chapter 2 - Facts About Effects of Weapons Introduction Part I - Nuclear Weapons Comparison of Nuclear and Conventional Weapons Types of Bursts Destructive Power of Nuclear Weapons Areas of Comparative Damage from Nuclear Weapons Radioactive Fallout Radiation Sickness Part II - Effects of Conventional, Chemical and Biological Weapons Conventional Weapons Chemical Weapons Biological Weapons Summary Questions Chapter 3 - Principles of Defensive and Protective Measures Introduction Part I - Protection from Effects of Nuclear Weapons Evacuation Shelter Warning System Radiological Defense Part II - Protection from Effects of Conventional, Chemical, and Biological Weapons Conventional Weapons Chemical Weapons Biological Weapons Summary Questions Chapter 4 - Personal Survival Action Introduction Responsibilities of Individuals and Families Responsibilities of Local Government Community Plan for Emergency Action Warning Signals Family Fallout Shelters Radiation Measurement Important Considerations Common to Each Type of Fallout Shelter Shelter in Apartment Buildings Improvised Shelter Emergency Equipment and Supplies Radiological Decontamination Protection from CW Agents Protection from BW Agents Civil Defense Preparedness Wallet Card Preparation for Evacuation Home Emergency Action Plan Training Fire Prevention and Control Home Preparedness Program Rural Civil Defense Program Summary Questions Supplements Supplements 1. Shelter Checklist 2. Guide for Shelter Reserve Food Supply\ 3. Preparedness Checklist 4. National Policy on Shelters 68 pages 5.75 x 9" |
Creator |
Department of Defense, Office of Civil Defense |
Title |
Personal Preparedness in the Nuclear Age |
Collection |
Fouts |
Lexicon category |
8: Communication Artifact |
Lexicon sub-category |
Documentary Artifact |