MCRP 4-11.1D, Feild Hygiene And Sanitation ; Chapter3 Flashcards
Publication for Field Sanitation?
FM 21-10
What are two ways of purifying water?
Boiling and iodine tablets.
What are 5 diseases carried by mosquitoes?
Malaria, dengue, yellow fever, encephalitis, filariasis.
Untreated water can spread what diseases?
Diarrhea, dysentery, cholera, typhoid, paratyphoid fever, leptospirosis and bacillary.
In every U.S. Conflict only 20% hospital admissions are combat related.
80% are DNBI noncombat related.
PMM (preventive medical measures) is everyone’s responsibility.
Failure of PMM can result in mission failures.
Who is responsible for the health of a unit?
The Commander
What are the dimensions of a straddle trench?
One food wide by four feet long by 2 1/2 feet deep.
Where should a latrine be located in relation to a messhall?
100 meters downstream or dowhill.
Set up a buddy system to maximize rehydration and minimize heat injuries.
Know location of water distribution points.
Obtain weather forcast for time/area of training and mission.
Ensure medical support is available for treatment or heat injuries.
Train during the cooler morning hours.
Identify special conditions for service members like medical conditions, physical conditions, and age.
Sec III. Arthropods and other animals of MED importance.
Know which animals and bugs are a threat of bitting.
Control insects and other medically important arthropods in AO
Control rodents important animals in AO.
Ensure all food was is at least 30 meters from food pre area and water source.
Plan for construction and maintenance of field sanitation devices.
