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File: 121096_sep96_decls41_0002.txt
Subject: INFO ON PREVENTIVE MEDICINE 4 OCT 90
Unit: OTSG
Parent Organization: HSC
Box ID: BX003203
Folder Title: PREVENTTIVE MEDICINE ACTIVITIES
Document Number: 1
Folder Seq #: 125
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permits. If possible during the hottest part Of the day, soldiers dig a
hole in the sand, spread out their insect nets and rest. The insect nets
are recuired due to the laroe amount of flies and other bitini insects in
the area.
C. Field Waste:
- Garbage and refuse is currently being Staciced and stored
while officials attempt to establish a disposal contract. This is
creating large numbers of flies to be attracted/bred.
- Field latrines are 'deep pits'. It was uncertain
exactly how deep these latrines were or the exact construction. The
latrines were also attracting large numbers of flies.
d. Insects:
- Due to the conditions mentioned with the field wastes,
flies are an enormous problem. The soldiers interviewed did not know
about control measures.
- sand flies are a big problem. This is why the soldiers
used insec@ bars when resting during the heat of the day. The soldiers
reported that sleeoing with your mouth open and without insect nets
resulted in flies in your mouth and up your nose.
- Soldiers are issued insect nets and repellant and both
are being used.
e. Field Hygiene: Many problems noted in this area.
The soldiers identified a lack of showers. The shower
ratio was I shower head per 300-500 personnel.
- Most personnel received a shower about every 9 days.
re available, water in unit
areas was for drinking only.
- Field laundries are in place and operating. Soiled
clothing is turned in twice per week and is ready within 3 days.
- The soldiers interviewed recommended bringing numerous
pairs of socks so that you could keep your feet dry. Foot problems were
common due to the heat.
f. Injuries:
- laost injuries were from.training accidents, broken bones
and asthma.
- There were also reports of accidental injection with
atropine.
g. Other information:
- FEI;iALE@@ ;Females are allowed @o remove BD'j @luuse
in the duty area at the discretion of the supervisor; however, once
females depart the duty area, the BDU blouse must be on and all exposed
skin must be covered. The uniform hat must be worn at all times.
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File Room = sep96_declassified
File Cabinet = Week-36
Box ID = BX003203
Unit = OTSG
Parent Organization = HSC
Folder Title = PREVENTTIVE MEDICINE ACTIVITIES
Folder Seq # = 125
Subject = INFO ON PREVENTIVE MEDICINE 4 OCT 90
Document Seq # = 1
Document Date =
Scan Date =
Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
Short Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 06-DEC-1996