PREVENTIVE MEDICINE GUIDANCE FOR OPER DESERT SHIELD

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Subject = PREVENTIVE MEDICINE GUIDANCE FOR OPER DESERT SHIELD             

Box ID = BX001427

Folder Title = MISC MESSAGES                                                                                   

Unit = 24TH ID     

Parent Org = XVIII CORPS 










            3. Rodents. The Kangeroo rat, which is found in abundance locally, is
        more of a nuisance than anything. Keep food sealed and off the ground. Don't
        keep these animals as pets. They could harbor the bacteria that causes
        Leishmaniasis (a skin and/or internal disease that is very hard to trea@-
            4.   Scorpions and snakes. An abundance of poisonous animals live in this
        desert environment. Many soldiers have been stung and bitten since our troops
        have been in this environment. Soldiers should never play with these creatures.
        If stung o- bitten the animal should be killed in such a manner as to allow
        for proper identification (the head of the sanke intact, the head and tail of
        the scorpion intact).

            5. Personal hygiene. Good personal hygiene is a must in this environment.
        Soldiers should bathe as regularly as possible.

        Remaining health in thisenviromment is a must)as difficult as it may seem. Unit
        FST must be proactive and take their responsibilities seriously. Unit commanders
        should actively utilize their Field Sanitation Teams. Pleasecontact the 61st
        Med Det if your unit experiences problems above and beyond the capabilities
        of your FST.
        Enclosures:                                B4CCON"NELL
          1.  Field Site Layout                 ILT, KS
          2.  Human Waste Disposal              Commanding
          3.  Latrine Slogan
          4.  Fly Trap Diagram
          5.  Field Sanitation Team Materials





























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