Reference
What is AFI 48-101
Aerospace medicine enterprise
What is the first step in selecting a deployment site?
Conduct a site reconnaissance.
What is the coverage of latrines for a deployed site?
latrines should cover 4% male population 7% female population.
What’s the max distance a handwashing station should be from a latrine?
Within 25 feet
What is Field Manual (FM) 21-10
Field Hygiene and Sanitation
What is the “bare base” concept?
Operation tempo increases, more personnel are being deployed to remote locations. These areas need to be transformed to a operational base.
How do we obtain med intel?
CDC, Maps, Locals, Base Libraries, Readily available resources
How far should a Food facilities be away from latrines?
At least 100 yards uphill, upwind, upstream
What is NAVMED P5010
Navy Medicine Manual of Naval Preventative Medicine for ground forces
During site selection, why is prevailing wind direction evaluated in relation to waste areas?
To ensure odors and airborne contaminants are carried away from living and eating areas.
What is the purpose of a Site Survey Team?
To assess health and environmental risks before setup.
Where should the sleeping quarters be placed?
At least 50ft latrines, away from the flight line, near the food facility. 150 ft from any perimeter fencing.
What form do we use for documenting a site selection?
AF Form 2519 “Field Sanitation Checklist”
What items are we looking for to select a prebuilt operation?
Relatively free of vector borne breeding areas, good water source, proper drainage, Topography/climate, food source, location to the flight line. Sleeping quarts.
What are the 3 types of field latrines?
Cat hole (short stay 1 day less), strattle trench (temp stay 1-3 days), deep pit. (temp camp (two weeks or less) Extra—- Burn-out, Mound, Pail, Chemical, urinal pipe
How far should waste be located from the water source?
100 ft downhill, downwind, downstream.
How many guidance do we use listed in the CDC’s for site selection?
7
What three major factors should be considered in any site selection?
Health risk, mission needs, and logistics.
What are the 4 types of diseases that occur frequently in contingency operation?
Diarrheal, Upper Respiratory illness, Skin, Vector borne
How far must the patient decom site be from the hospital?
At least 250ft downhill, downwind, downstream, but must at a accessible location to intercept patient flow.