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Subject: BN SURG HQS BN 2ND MARDIV  AFTER ACTION REPORT  23 MAR 91       

Unit: 2ND MARDIV  

Parent Organization: 2 MEF       

Box ID: BX600014

Folder Title: COMMAND CHRONOLOGY HEADQUARTERS BATTALION MAR - JUN 1991 1 OF 3                                 

Document Number:         18

Folder SEQ  #:         22



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        stapdard field sanitation practices is well known. Our battalion did
        not experience any illnesses associated with poor field sanitation
        practices. One occurrence did erupt during position "2" whereby a
        trend of diarrheal cases evolved. The problem was quickly determined
        to be associated with meals and/or containers originating at the
        Division Field Messing Facility established at Kubrit. The number of
        persons affected within our battalion remained at twenty-four during
        that episode and quickly disappeared within a twenty-four to
        forty-eight hour period.

        XI. Innovations, Ingenuity and Creativity.

            A. Discussion. The creativity and ingenuity which each indivi-
        diual possess will determine the extent of innovative ideas. The
        source of inspiration is directly related to ambition and high moral.
        The first ideas which are presented stem primarily from the need to
        maximize effectiveness. The obstacles which may hamper a Battalion
        Aid Station's ability to provide maximum support can exist from mis-
        sion requirements such as frequency of movements, tactical
        requirements and, logistical complications. Some obstacles may be
        resolved. Inspite of complications the mission must still be met.
        Once it is determined that mission requirements can be met usually
        the next question is, What can we do to improve what we've already
        established? This question is but a portion of a continuing process
        to ensure maximum utilization of available resources.


            B. Problems and their creative solutions are as follows:


                 1. Ear 0-urrette unavailable. The shape of a standard
        paperclip was modified and was very effective.

                 2. Instrument sterilization. Initially this was accom-
        plished by use of chemical method. With the acquisition of an
ectrical hot plate, sterilization was performed using the boiling
        water procedure followed by receipt of a portable autoclave.

                 3. Urine collection for an overnight patient. Foley
        catherization not desired. It would've been more out of convince
        than necessity and presented a high risk of infection. Urological
        surgical drain tubes were available and reinforced to perform as a
        Texas catheter.


                 4. Providing quick warming to patients. Place kerosene
        heater under litter which rests on it's litter stand. This action
        provided dissipated heat under greater concentration allowing for
        expeditious warm up.

                 S. Minimize distance between the BAS's CP and GP tentage
        when erected. Connect CP tent to the rear portion of the GP tent us-
        ing the metal rope loops located on each tent. Distance and activity
        associated with entrances and exits were moreso controlled. An ef-
        fective and manageable stowage area was provided in between the main
        portions of the CP and GP tents. This space also offered an isolated
        area to retain patient privacy during routine exams, minimizing
        interruption of other aid station functions.



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Document 9 f:/Week-35/BX600014/COMMAND CHRONOLOGY HEADQUARTERS BATTALION MAR - JUN 1991 1 OF 3/bn surg hqs bn 2nd mardiv after action report :100196125357
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File Room = sep96_declassified
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Box ID = BX600014
Unit = 2ND MARDIV
Parent Organization = 2 MEF
Folder Title = COMMAND CHRONOLOGY HEADQUARTERS BATTALION MAR - JUN 1991 1 OF 3
Folder Seq # = 22
Subject = BN SURG HQS BN 2ND MARDIV AFTER ACTION REPORT
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Declassified = 01-OCT-1996