Field Sanitation (ATP 4-25.12) Flashcards
What is the purpose of TC 4-02.3?
Provides guidance on maintaining health, hygiene, and sanitation in field environments to prevent disease and non-battle injuries (DNBIs).
Why is field sanitation important?
Prevents the spread of disease and non-battle injuries (DNBIs) and ensures Soldiers remain fit to fight.
What does DNBI stand for?
Disease and Non-Battle Injuries.
What is a Field Sanitation Team (FST)?
A unit-level team trained to implement field hygiene measures.
What are the key responsibilities of a Field Sanitation Team?
Monitoring water, food, waste disposal, and insect control.
What are key personal hygiene practices in field environments?
- Wash hands before eating
- Keep fingernails trimmed
- Maintain proper oral hygiene
- Change socks and underwear daily
- Use foot powder and wear properly fitted boots.
When should Soldiers wash their hands?
Before eating, after using latrines, and after handling waste.
What methods are used for water purification?
- Iodine Tablets
- Boiling Water
- Chlorination
- Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Units (ROWPU).
How long should water be boiled for purification?
At least 5 minutes.
What is the safe temperature for storing perishable food?
Below 40°F.
How hot should meat be cooked to prevent foodborne illness?
At least 165°F.
What are MREs and UGRs?
Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs) and Unitized Group Rations (UGRs).
What types of field waste are there?
- Human Waste
- Garbage
- Liquid Waste
- Medical Waste.
What is a burn-out latrine?
A latrine used in temporary bivouacs where waste is burned with fuel.
What diseases are carried by mosquitoes?
- Malaria
- Dengue fever.
What is the best way to prevent rodents in a field environment?
Store food in sealed containers.
What are the symptoms of heat stroke?
Confusion and body temperature above 104°F.
What are the three types of cold weather injuries?
- Frostbite
- Hypothermia
- Trench Foot.
What key measures support medical protection and disease prevention?
- Follow immunization schedules
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Sanitize hands regularly
- Report symptoms of illness.
Fill in the blank: Soldiers should change socks and underwear _______.
daily.
True or False: Drinking untreated water is safe in the field.
False.
What is the mission of Field Sanitation?
Assist commanders in maintaining the health and wellbeing of soldiers
What are health threats to soldiers in the field?
Diseases, Food and water borne diseases, Hazardous plants, Toxic Materials
What is the most effective method for soldiers to protect themselves?
To regularly wash and sanitize hands
What must soldiers do to prevent heat injuries?
Get acclimated, Drink water, use rest/work cycles
What is the most important supply to a military force?
Water
What are the rules for water discipline?
Drink only from approved sources, prevent water waste, protect water with good sanitary practices
What are pathogens?
Biological agents that cause diseases
What chemicals are used to disinfect water?
Calcium hypochlorite, chlorin, iodine
What are the steps to prevent rodents?
Prevent their entry by covering holes, eliminate hiding spots, eliminate sources to food by proper disposal
What is the proper disposal of nonhazardous solid waste?
Burning, burial, backhauling
What are the two types of wastewater?
Black Water and Gray Water
What latrine is used if a unit remains for more than three days?
Deep pit latrine
What are the most common rodents?
Norway, Roof Rat, House mouse
How do you determine if noise will be dangerous?
Frequency, Intensity, Nature of Noise, Exposure Duration
