Field Sanitation

Question 1

What are the 4 types of Waste?

Answer 1

Human
Liquid
Garbage
Rubbish

Question 2

5 F’s of Field Sanitation?

Answer 2

Fingers
Feces
Flies
Foods
Fluids

Question 3

How deep is a cat hole?

Answer 3

6-12”

Question 4

What is Potable water?

Answer 4

water that is safe to drink

Question 5

What Field Manual covers Field Hygiene and Sanitation?

Answer 5

FM 21-10

Question 6

What is field sanitation?

Answer 6

Maintenance and creation of a healthful enviorment

Question 7

What is a Vector?

Answer 7

living organism that can carry a disease

Question 8

3 rules applied to water discipline

Answer 8

drink only from approves sources
conserve water
do not contaminate sources

Question 9

What is the Water Requirement per person, per day in a temperate zone?

Answer 9

5 Gallons

Question 10

A Latrine can be no closer than what distance to a water source?

Answer 10

100 ft

Question 11

What is the best protection against disease or biological warfare?

Answer 11

Immunization and personal hygiene

Question 12

What 3 rules apply to water discipline in the field?

Answer 12

1. Drink only from approved sources
2. Conserve water
3. Do not contaminate your sources

Question 13

Where should the latrine be located in relation to the mess hall?

Answer 13

At least 100 meters downhill or downstream

Question 14

What are some methods for human waste disposal?

Answer 14

• Straddle trench
• Mound latrine
• Burn out latrine
• Deep pit
• Bore hole latrines
• Pail latrines
• Urine soak pits

Question 15

How far should garbage pits be located away from the mess area?

Answer 15

30 Yards & no closer than 100ft from any water sources.

Question 16

Enough straddle trenches should be dug to accommodate what percentage of the unit at one time?

Answer 16

8%

Question 17

What are two ways to purify water?

Answer 17

1. Iodine tablets

2. Boiling

Question 18

Who gives the final approval on whether water is safe to drink?

Answer 18

Medical Personnel