PREVENTIVE MEDICINE UPDATE FORM SOMEWHERE IN SAUDI

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Subject: PREVENTIVE MEDICINE UPDATE FORM SOMEWHERE IN SAUDI              

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Folder Title: PREVENTIVE MEDICINE UPDATE                                                                      

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                  When the 14th PNU arrived, we wade a couple of changes.            I still
                  have my BDE staff position, but I also work for the ]4tb ?MU u
                  an area coordinator for the three active duty LB Dets. the 14th
                  CDR is my rater. The three active duty LB Data have
                  responsibilities in the forward areas - two with iED OPs and one
                  in area support. I'll go forward with the third LB Det to
                  oversee their actions - mainly in locatial and certifying wells
                  in the forward areas and backing up the DIV PM assets. The 14tb
                  ?KU assets will support the VII CORPS rear area and the EPV/CI
                  caqs.

                  At times, there has been reluctance for active duty and reserve
                  units to work together. Those problems are being solved as
                  people come to know each other.

                  Equipment is another problem area. Maintenance and repair parts
                  on CUTVs are killers. There's a program for swap out of CMTs
                  for MUs. However, the swap part is not being pushed. CUTTs
                  will be retained along with the gMs until a later time. PM is
                  not bilh on the priority list to receive the FjWs, but we're
                  working on lt@ I direct swap out would hurt because the KW#
                  will mot carry as such as the OUTV pickups.      PM and FIG Water
                  Q,jallty analysis Kits can't be obtained through the supply system
                  in any anotmt of time that would benefit the theater.
                  Supposedly, some 9 kits were ordered for the theater some time
                  ago but nothing has been heard on their status. Other things
                  like Lindant and 11272 Xits aren't available. 11 the units didn't
                  bring it with them, along with extras,, they can pretty xucb
t. Ve're relyiig a lot on our FOOT to be
                  able to local purchase items.

                  lnthrax vaccine - limited supply; I$th IBM CPS and EAC have given
                  the vaccine, VII CORPS has not; saving it for rear area permanent
                  location type units,, with the destruction of Iraq's capability,
                  maybe it woi't be needed. That's a decision for COL Stratton,
                  COL Dossett, COL Griffin, BO Strong, BO McFarland, and LTG Frub
                  to make.


                  Malaria tablets - IRCM CDR will make decision to issue.


                  PB tablets - Vs were on for 2 days, then we were off for I day,
                  then on for one morning, then off again. Reportedly, there were
                  problems with the tablets. There were numerous gastrointestinal
                  cases at the hospitals. PM Docs say it was not due to the
                  tablets; think it was mostly misconceptions of the soldiers. MAJ
                  Stikes says Its 'supratentorial'. I'll have to *think' about
                  that one.


                  Sorry for the format on the above, Its sort of bits & pieces.
                  I'll try to update you periodically.

                  LTC UDRM . 68P 11 SAUDI
                  OUT

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