Unit 2: Field Sanitation Flashcards
The four types of diseases most commonly occurring in contingency operations are
diarrheal, respiratory, skin, and
vectorborne
The number one cause of skin disease in the field is
breakdowns in basic personal hygiene and sanitation
Who is responsible for ensuring all 4E0X1 personnel are trained in field sanitation?
Officer in charge (OIC) or noncommissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) of public health
Who makes evaluations and recommendations regarding any food suspected of being unfit for human consumption?
Public Health officer
How often are food service personnel in the field inspected for signs of illness?
daily
Who is responsible for applying insecticides or rodenticides following label directions?
Certified Pest Management Personnel
Ground water sources must be how far from potential sources of contamination?
100 yards
Which office is responsible for performing residual chlorine/pH water testing every 30
minutes?
Civil engineering
What must be put into place to prevent dust borne bacteria from contaminating water and
equipment?
Dust control measures
When “closing” latrines, how many inches deep should the covering of dirt be?
24
How many straddle trench latrines should be constructed for each 100 men?
4
What are soakage pits equipped with to drain kitchen wastes?
grease trap
How should units without contractor support dispose of medical waste?
burial or incineration
