SITUATION REPORT 12TH MED DET PMS 15 APR 91

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Subject = SITUATION REPORT  12TH MED DET PMS  15 APR 91                   

Box ID = BX005154

Folder Title = PREVENTIVE MEDICINE-ENVIRONMENTAL THREAT-USAEHA                                                 

Unit = 22D SUPCOM  

Parent Org = ARCENT      









                 9. The dates of the above moves will depend on the need for
             providing preventive medicine service as the troop strength
             decreases.

             5. Problems. The following are known and anticipated preventive
             medicine problems.

                 a. Insects. There is an increasing problem with insect
             infestation, especially flies. Few, if any, pesticides are
             available in the supply system. Therefore we are telling user
             units of local sources and products their Class A agent can
             procure.

                 b. Temperature. We have initiated WBGT surveillance in all
             areas. We have arranged with the local Armed Forces Radio
             station to disseminate warnings. To date, the WBOT has rarely
             exceeded 80 degrees, due to low humidity and wind.

                 C. Rear Assembly Areas. Experience, from troop deployment
             disclosed problems with sanitation in transient camps.
             Surveillance of these is our largest single activity, and
             currently the number one priority.

                 d. CARC Paint. we understand that VII corps plans to
             repaint their vehicles camouflage green before leaving the
             theater. When they arrived, they painted them brown,
             disregarding most safety instructions, and caused several
             casualties. We will meet with the appropriate personnel to
             outline CARC painting policy and regulations to insure that all
             required safety precautions are implemented.




             CF: Cdr, 85th Evac Hosp               THOMAS N. LITTLE
                                                   MAJ, MC
                                                   Commanding