company, troop, or battery.
The field sanitation team aids the unit commander in protecting the health of the command.
The field sanitation team aids the unit commander in protecting the health of the command.
The responsibility of the field sanitation team during deployment is to help curb the spread of diseases. They do so by offering medication and advice to the people during the deployments.
The field sanitation team is responsible for ensuring that adequate sanitation facilities are provided, promoting personal hygiene practices among deployed personnel, monitoring and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, conducting inspections of living and working areas to ensure compliance with sanitation standards, and coordinating with other units to address sanitation-related issues.
Two: one NCO and one Medic
100 yards downwind
After deployment, the field sanitation team is responsible for ensuring proper hygiene and sanitation practices in the operational area. This includes conducting regular inspections of water sources, waste disposal sites, and food preparation areas to prevent contamination and disease outbreaks. They also provide training and resources for personnel on sanitation protocols and may assist in the implementation of vector control measures. Additionally, the team monitors the overall health and sanitation conditions, making recommendations for improvements as needed.
field sanitation team
food service areas
Field sanitation team
Two: one NCO and one Medic
Per FM 4-25.12 (Unit Field Sanitation Team): Wold War II