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File: aaaan_02.txtCurrent status of aerial spray equipment and aircrews: The 356 TAG was mobilized on 21 Jan 91 and is deployed in the AOR The two C-130S which have been modified to use the MASS are deployed with the 356th Three aerial spray qualified aircrews are in the deployment package and are located in the AOR The MASSs have not been deployed to the AOR --- Are being maintained in an "immediately available for shipment" status --- No "requested delivery" or "scheduled departure" dates have been established Conditions which may require aerial spray operations in the AOR: --Fly infestation is a potentially acute problem in the AOR, especially in the spring months --- Fly borne diseases include sandfly fever and various diarrheal diseases Historically, personnel losses to disease in this area of the World equal or exceed those due to combat. operations Aerial spray operations to control the fly population could significantly reduce the exposure of coalition personnel to insect borne disease --- Dibrom 14 is the pesticide normally used to reduce fly population If required, large area aerial spray operations would be accomplished to protect staging bases, lines of communications, and forward operating units, as well as combat support and service units which may be remote from the battle area Disease prevention among the civilian populace would also be a high priority Major Kirk Bentson/HQ USAF/REOO/70230/25 Feb 91
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