Field Sanitation ATP 4-25.12 Verified Guide

Field Sanitation ATP 4-25.12 Verified Guide 1. What is a disease and nonbattle injury (DNBI)? A) A disease or injury that occurs during combat B) A disease and nonbattle injury casualty is defined as a Soldier who is lost to an organization by reason of disease or injury and who is not a battle casualty C) A medical condition that is not related to combat D) A wound or injury that is sustained during a training exercise Correct answer: B) A disease and nonbattle injury casualty is defined as a Soldier who is lost to an organization by reason of disease or injury and who is not a battle casualty 2. How do unit field sanitation teams (FSTs) assist commanders in maintaining the health and well-being of Soldiers? A) By providing medical care to injured Soldiers B) By conducting inspections of unit-level food service personnel, feeding facilities, and food service equipment C) By performing arthropod and rodent management control measures within the unit area D) By providing security for the unit Correct answer: C) By performing arthropod and rodent management control measures within the unit area 3. What does an FST consist of, and where are they assigned? A) A team of two medical professionals assigned to a battalion-level headquarters B) A team of one noncommissioned officer and one enlisted Soldier assigned within the company, battery, and similar size units C) A team of three medical professionals assigned to a brigade-level headquarters D) A team of one medical professional assigned to a platoon-level headquarters Correct answer: B) A team of one noncommissioned officer and one enlisted Soldier assigned within the company, battery, and similar size units 8. What are considerations to take when packing personal hygiene supplies? ️When preparing for the field or extended deployments, Soldiers should consider packing a two- month's supply of standard toiletry articles that can last until sustainment of these items is assured. 9. When is handwashing and sanitizing most effective? ️One of the most effective practices that Soldiers can perform to protect others from the spread of disease is to thoroughly wash or sanitize their hands frequently. 10. How can you avoid contracting water and food borne disease? ️● Only eat and drink food and water from United States-approved sources. ● Do not buy foods, drinks, or ice from civilian vendors unless approved by veterinary personnel. ● Wash hands using soap and potable water as follows: ■ After using the latrine. ■ Before touching eating utensils or food. ■ After eating. ■ After handling any item that can potentially transfer germs. ■ Frequently during the work day to keep hands free of germs. 11. Understand how to use the DoD Insect Repellent System. What are the three components? ️● Permethrin on uniforms and bed nets. ● A 33 percent N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET) insect repellent applied to exposed skin. ● Proper wearing of the uniform. 12. How can you avoid potential heat injury? ️● Soldiers must become acclimatized. Significant heat acclimatization requires at least three to five days and full acclimatization can take up to two weeks. ● Use sunscreen on all exposed body parts. ● Drink plenty of water, depending on the heat and activity level, Soldiers may need to drink from ½ to 1½ quarts of water per hour. Three gallons or 12-quarts per day in hot, dry climates. Drinking water is a must in order to prevent heat Illness. ● Use work/rest cycles, as leaders direct. A rest period helps prevent dangerous increases in body temperatures by minimizing heat production. ● Eat all meals to replace salts; eating all meals in the field will usually provide the body's requirements for salts. Field rations are designed to meet the daily requirements for minerals and electrolytes (sodium). ● Modify the uniform, when directed/authorized by the commander to reduce heat stress and to protect against ultraviolet radiation. 13. How can you avoid potential cold injury? ️● Wear clothing as directed by commanders and leaders. ● Wear clothing in loose layers (top and bottom). Avoid tight clothing, including tight underwear. ● Keep clothing clean and dry. ● Remove or loosen excess clothing when working or in heated areas to prevent sweating. ● Wear headgear to prevent body heat loss. The body loses large amounts of heat through the head. ● Change wet/damp clothes as soon as possible. ● Keep the body warm by continuing to move, if possible. ● Exercise large muscle groups (arms, shoulders, trunk, and legs) frequently to keep warm. 14. What are toxic industrial material and what areas are they generally found? What are the commonly encountered gases and liquids? ️Toxic industrial materials is the generic term that refers to chemical, biological, or radioactive and described as toxic industrial chemical, toxic industrial biological, or toxic industrial radiological. Toxic industrial materials can be in gas, liquid, or solid form (include particles), though those of particular concern tend to be gases because gas spreads easily.