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As if we couldn't figure this out ourselves... U.S. officials believe the most likely nuclear attack would involve an established nuclear power providing either a nuclear device or components to a terrorist group. Finding out which nuclear power provided these items to the terrorists would be key in crafting an appropriate U.S. response. You can read the whole thing here.

And if that's not enough for you... An independent commission has concluded that terrorists will most likely carry out an attack with biological, nuclear or other unconventional weapons somewhere in the world in the next five years unless the United States and its allies act urgently to prevent that.  Read it all.

So, anyway; inasmuch as these experts have gone to all the trouble of telling us we need to know people are interested in trying to nuke us into dust and that it probably will be attempted soon, perhaps it would do us some good to know what to do when the sky lights up with the bright light of a nuke going off near you.
 
Editorial note: if you'll be at Ground Zero that day, please feel free to browse our lovely selection of parting gifts.  Or don't be there.
 
Below is the slightly revised immediate action steps the United Sates Marine Corps would follow if they were reacting to a nuclear attack that occured without any warning.

• Upon seeing a brilliant flash of light, an exceptionally loud explosion, or when the alarm is sounded, immediate action must be taken.

• Never hesitate in taking immediate action. 

• When possible, look for protective cover.

• Your weapon should be placed under your body whenever possible.

• Always wear your standard issue battle equipment while in combat, especially you helmet and body armor.

If you don't have helmet and body armor, wear this.

React without weapon.

• Immediately drop face down, if possible, with feet toward blast. 
• If cover is available, use it.
• Close your eyes.
• Protect or cover exposed skin by putting hands and arms under or near the body and keeping your helmet on.  
• Keep your head down.  

React with weapon. This assumes you'll be toting some sort of automatic weapon ~ very cool but improbable for must of us, eh?  So, pretend you're not carrying a greased M-4 or an M-203 and read on anyway.

• Immediately drop face down. 
• If cover is available, use it.
• Close your eyes.
• Protect or cover exposed skin by putting hands and arms under or near the body and keeping your helmet on.  Or your swell Packer cheese-head.
• Ensure that your weapon is placed under your body or beside you with the strap/sling wrapped tightly around your arm.
• Keep your head down.
• Remain face down for 90 seconds or until all debris has stopped falling.
• Whenever possible, use any protection available, such as fighting holes.  Fighting holes provide excellent protection against nuclear weapon effects.  When your kids screw up, set 'em to diggin' some fighting holes.
• Other examples of hasty protection may include: ditches, culverts, hills, large rocks, or armored vehicles. 
• Simply, put anything between yourself and the nuclear weapons blast.  That is anything that's not glass, and which is well attached to the ground.

Actions During an Attack:

• Immediately drop face down. 
• Don't wait for the sound of an explosion: close your eyes immediately.  
• Protect exposed skin.
• Wait until blast wave passes and debris stops falling.  
• Stay calm, check for injury.
• Check weapons and equipment.
• Prepare to continue the mission. This does not mean continuing your jaunt to the mall.

Actions After an Attack:

• Begin continuous monitoring.  This means you check yourself for injuries and the onset of radiation sickness.
• Organize survivors.
• Secure and organize equipment.
• Cover mouth with handkerchief. Your mouth. You don't want to inhale dust contaminated with radioactive fallout.
• Assist casualties.
• Send NBC 1 report.  Disregard this... the cops will already know.
• Improve protection against possible fallout.  This is if you can't move from where you are.
• Conduct damage assessment and restoration of combat power.  For civilains, you should probably see if you can make it home, checking for injuries on the way.  If you're hurt, go to a hospital right away.

Excellent, full instructions at the link below.  Sorry, I couldn't get the link to load so I have to slip it in this way: http://www.ki4u.com/survive/index.htm

Comments

[Undaunted]

Thank you.

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[Adidas Ski Goggles]

Scary, yet very informative post.