PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ACTIVITIES

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Subject: PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ACTIVITIES                                  

Unit: OTSG        

Parent Organization: HSC         

Box  ID: BX003205

Folder Title: PREVENTIVE MEDICINE UPDATE                                                                      

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             permits. If possible during the hottest part of the day. soldiers dig a
             bole in the send. spread out their Insect nets and rest. The Insect nets
             are required due to the large amount of flies and other biting insects in
             .he area.


                    c. Field Waste:


                             - Garba$e and refuse 4g currently being stacked 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 insect bars when resting during the heat of the day. The soldiers
             reported that sleeping 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: 14any 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.

                             - No handwashing facilities were available, water in unit
             areas was for drinking only.

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:

                             - Most injuries were from training accidents, broken bones
             and asthma.


                             - There were also reports of accidental injection with
             atropine.

                          Other information:

                             - FEKAL-ZS; Females are allowed L@ remove their BDU blouse
             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 = BX003205
Unit = OTSG
Parent Organization = HSC
Folder Title = PREVENTIVE MEDICINE UPDATE
Folder Seq # = 35
Subject = PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ACTIVITIES
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 = 24-DEC-1996