1ST FSSG ANNEX C APPENDIX 15 TAB C 15 JAN 91

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Subject: 1ST FSSG ANNEX C APPENDIX 15 TAB C  15 JAN 91                   

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Folder Title: FOLDER 1 FIRST FSSG OPERATION ORDER 1-91 CONTROL NUMBER 591-015 CNA 40255.06                    

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          capabilities of the requesting unit.

              C. (U) in addition to proper sanitation practices, residual
          pesticide applications to latrines, garbage collection sites, and
          messing areas are necessary to control filth flies. Tentage will
          also be treated with residual pesticides prior to occupancy to
          eliminate fly and mosquito resting sites.

              d@ (U) Individual personal protective measures against
          vectors are extremely effective and their use must be enforced.
          Proper wear of the desert battle dress uniform (BDUs), including
          bloused trousers and rolled down shirt sleeves, will prevent ,nany
          bites or stings by insects or scorpions. Deet extended duration
          insect repellant cream must be applied to exposed skin surfaces
          and extended a few inches under clothing to provide protection
          against sandflies and mosquitoes. Total protection includes the
          application of perm6thrin spray to the battle dress uniforms
          (BDU) and bed netting.

          12. (U) ANIMALS

              a. (U) Wild animals must be excluded from all troop areas.
          Pets or 'mascots' will not be permitted. Rabies is endemic
          throughout the AO and any animal bite must be considered as a
          possible rabies threat and treated accordingly.

              b.   (U) Animal carcasses should be avoided. If carcasses are
          present  in the vicinity of bivouac areas, they will be burned or
          treated  with insecticides and buried.


          13. (U)  VENOMOUS ANIMALS


              a.   (U) Numerous species of scorpions are present in the AO
          but the  threat of serious injury from scorpion stings is low.
          Several  species of venomous snakes are also present in the AO but
          the bite of the most commonly encountered species, the desert
          horned viper, is not life-threatening.

       b. (U) Unit commanders must instruct all their personnel that
          contact with venomous animals must be avoided and troops will not
          play with, provoke, or capture them. Boots and bed rolls must be
          checked for snakes or scorpions each day prior to use.

          14. (U) COMMUNICABLE DISEASE SURVEILLAHTCE


              a. (U) An active disease surveillance system will be
          conducted to accurately assess current medical threats and force-
          degrading disease trends. Disease surveillance data gathering and
          reporting is a CENTCOM and MARCENT requirement.

              b. (U) The surveillance data forms will be completed on a
          weekly basis and forwarded to the IMEF Surgeon via respective


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