Which statement is true about MOPP Ready status?

• A. All IPE and field gear stored.
• B. Mask carried; field gear worn.
• C. Overgarment worn.
• D. Gloves carried.

Answer: (A)

MOPP Ready means all protective gear is stored and not worn, but readily accessible to don quickly if a threat develops. This keeps the equipment in good condition and allows rapid transition to higher protection without delaying action. In this state, nothing is being worn yet; you haven’t donned pieces like the mask or overgarment, you’re simply prepared to do so.

Seeing the mask carried with field gear worn would indicate you’re already partially equipped, signaling a higher readiness than Ready. Wearing the overgarment implies more protection is currently in use, again not consistent with Ready. Carrying gloves while other items are in use would also reflect partial donning rather than a fully stored, ready state.