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 








       -ENCLOSURE 2



         HUMAN WASTE DISPOSAL POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS


         PROBLEM: Plies are not being adequately controlled and will become more of
         a threat as the weather gets warmer.

         RECOMMENDATIONS:
         1. Inside latrine, place MPE box with folded cardboard ient   insid'e. Apply
         3 MRE spoonfuls of Apache or Snip flybait moistened with water so it will stick
         to cardboard. Do not saturate bait with water. Reapply every 2-4 days as ne-
         cessary.
         2. Inside latrine hang flystrips.
         3. If spring on door does not work adequately, use a pulley made of string
         and weight attached to door to close it completely. Place the enclosed
         (Enclosure 3) slogan       in latrinesto encourage closing seat lids.
         4. Daily detail should be assigned to clean inside of latrines of waste, spills,
         etc.
         5. Handwashing devices with gravel soakage pits or catch containers should
         be provided.
         6. People sitting to urinate are missing the cans and urine is collecting on
         the ground attracting and breeding pests. Ensure that the cans are properly
         replaced after cleaning.
         7. Two additional simple field expedient fly traps are suggested. One is on
         the following page. The other is made by cutting the top off a water bottle
         about 1/4 of the way from the top. Close the cap and make a small hole for
         flies to enter. Fill the bottom 1/4 of the way with sand, fill about 1/2
         way with water and )(oolaid. Insert the narrow end of the top into the bottom
         securely.