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File: 970207_aadcr_005.txtTerminated 1 Jul 91 Completed Repack: 1 Jul 91 Redeployment by: 22 Jul 91 Arrival Home Station: 20 Aug 91 6. Manpower: Preplan: 101 Hours dedicated to Desert Shield/Storm preparations above normal 23rd functions. Support: 122 Mandays used during the period of 1 Sep 90 - 9 Jan 91 for Desert Shield/Storm purposes. 7. Patient workload: Data unavailable left in theater. 8. ProfessionaI Intelligence: a. The 31st TASF was situated in the basement of the uncompleted main terminal at King Fahd Internationa1 Airport (KFIA) about 40 miles northwest of Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The desert climate, and flat terrain did not pose any significant problems. Our bunkers were above ground. Upon arrival at KFIA, one of our members required hospitalization for dehydration. This problem was not repeated as the commander enforced water breaks. Sand storms were rare but one tent did blow over in April. The low temperature (30's) in January caused problems with keeping patients warm as there was no heating available at that time and our location was such that we could not keep out drafts. Blankets were used to keep patients as warm as possible, but this was not adequate. A plywood room was constructed within the ASF that could be heated with an environmental control unit. This proved satisfactory. b. There was no significant evidence of unusual disease or unexpected medical conditions. Two medical conditions appeared frequently were bladder problems, (due to pyridostiymine) and sports injuries (due to leisure sports activities). (1) Commnunity Environment and Sanitation a. Health Services - Medical care was primarily provided to members of the ASF by the 31st ATH. Two members were air evacuated out of the AOR for psoriatic arthritis and a shoulder injury. These services were considered very good. b. Water SuppLy - The base and ASF had potable water with extra bottles of drinking water available. This was not considered a problem. c. Sewage disposal was through established septic systems and not considered a problem. d. Local restaurants were not allowed to be used for the first two and one half months. Contract dining facilities were inspected by base environmental health officers. In April when off base travel was allowed, briefings were given regarding the
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