Which statement is true regarding military jet fuel?

• A. Civilian aviation fuel has a flash point significantly lower than jet fuel.
• B. Hypergolic fuels present a hazard if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed.
• C. Jet fuel is completely nonhazardous to handle.
• D. Military jet fuel requires no PPE.

Answer: (B)

Hypergolic fuels are highly toxic and pose health hazards through inhalation, ingestion, or dermal absorption, regardless of how small the exposure may be. In ARFF and fuel-handling scenarios this means you must treat them with strict protective measures, including appropriate PPE, proper ventilation, and careful spill containment and cleanup. The danger isn’t only the potential fire risk—these fuels can cause serious systemic effects if they enter the body, so exposure routes must be minimized at all times.

Other statements don’t fit because jet fuels, while hazardous, are not correctly characterized as completely nonhazardous or requiring no PPE, and civilian aviation fuels do not have a significantly lower flash point than military jet fuels.