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	7. Also in November 1990, an automated data compiling program was written for HQ TAC/SG. This 
software was then used by USCENTAF/SG for rapid data entry, rate calculation and data 
interpretation. The USCENTCOM reporting categories were used. Data reported in September and 
October under the USCENTAF format was reconciled with the USCENTCOM format so all data would be 
comparable.

	8. Theater-wide summaries of USAF 'case rates for each syndrome were reported weekly via 
message by USCENTAF/SG to USCENTCOM/SG, USCENTAF MTFs and to HQ TAC/SG. HQ TAC/SG periodically 
relayed this data by message to HQ USAF/SGP/SGPA/SGHR, ALMAJCOM/SGPM, AFMIC/SG and USAFSAM/EDE.

III. COLLECTION AND REPORTING PROCEDURES.

	1. Data collection was made the responsibility of Environmental Health (EH) personnel (where 
assigned). USAF case numbers and base population (USA? only) were reported weekly by message from 
each MTF to HQ USCENTAF/SG and HQ TAC/SG. EH personnel used patient treatment logs in the MTF to 
compile case data. They contacted the deployed base Combat Support Element personnel division to 
determine the base population supported.

	2. On 4 October 1990, all MTFs were advised via message from USCENTAF/SG that only one MTF 
per beddown location should report DNBI data. -This was to be a consolidation of the case data from 
all SMEs and air transportable hospitals (ATM) on base. This simplified the calculation of 
'population supported' for bases with multiple MTFs.

IV. CASE DEFINITIONS. The following case definitions were provided with the USCENTCOM reporting 
format in November 1990. The abbreviations given in parentheses correspond to those used on the 
attached summary of theater-wide case rates.

	1. Heat/Cold Injuries (H/C): any heat or cold environmental injury to include heat stroke, 
heat exhaustion, heat cramps, frost bite, sunburn, chill burns, hypothermia.

	2. Gastrointestinal Illnesses (GI): diarrhea, gastroenteritis, dysentery, gastritis, food 
poisoning, constipation, hepatitis.

	3. Respiratory Illnesses (RESP): URI, colds, bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, pharyngitis, 
otitis.

	4. Dermatological Illnesses (DERM): viral rashes, contact dermatitis, insect bites, fungal or 
bacterial infections.

	5. Opthalmic Illnesses/Injuries (EYE): conjunctivitis, eye g`, infections or irritations, 
corneal abrasions, foreign bodies,

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