OPERATION DESERT SHIELD MEDICAL AND CHEMICAL THREAT

File: 062096_apr_decls25_0002.txt
Page: 0002
Total Pages: 6

Subject: OPERATION DESERT SHIELD MEDICAL AND CHEMICAL THREAT             

Box ID: BX000041

Unit: XVIII CORPS 

Parent  Organization: ARCENT      

Folder Title: AFTER ACTION REPORTS                                                                            

Folder Seq #:         35

Document Number:          7

Document Date: 

Scan Date: 14-MAY-1996









            allBJECT: Operation Desert  Shield Medical and Chemical Threat


                b. The "old" DEET liquid must be applied to all exposed
            skin at 4 hour intervals to be effective. The "new" DEPT Creme
            must be applied every IP hours, is more resistant to sweat, and
            is more effective. Flies may still land on your DEET protected
            skin but usually.do not bite through the skin to deposit their,
            diseases in you. Even though it is hot, the wearing of your DCU
            uniform over your arms, legs, head. and trunk will reduce the
            target area for these flies. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO
            MAINTAIN YOUR OWN ENCAMPMENT 14YGIENf7 AND TO AF78ULIIRLY APPLY
            DEET.


                C. Use the Permethrin aerosol spray to spray inside your
            mosquito netting, If you have any, the inside of your sleepina
            covers, and your uniform. A light coat is all that is necessary
            every 4 or 5 days.

                d. There are spiders, scorpions, and poisonous     snakes in
            the area. While not common, you should try to sleep off of the
            ground and throughly examine your clothes and sleeping covers
            before use. Your Command Surgeon can obtain further information
            and more specifics through the Division and Corps Surgeon.

            4. The Chemical Warfare Threat-


                0. You are being provided with dangerous, very Potent drugs
            that can helo you survive if sub.' iected to a nerve agent attack.
            *INCORRECT USE AND/OR USE OF THESE DRUGS AT THE WRONG TIME CAN
            KILL YOU, OR AT LEAST CAUSE YOU TO BECOME COMBAT INEFFECTIVE.
            Ensure that you are familiar with the use of Mark-I kits. Keep
            votirself well hvdrated. Do NOT use the tablets in the blister
            pack until you are told to do so by your commander-

                6. The chemical agents known to be used by opposing forces
         consist almost exclusively of a blister agent (MUSTNRD) in a
            form that adheres to your skin And a form that can be breathed,
            and nerve ¢ in a short and Iona acting form. Review of the
            proper use of your chemical ensemble, the use of the drugs
            Provided to you and your medics. and the control of your fear
            and oroup panic reactions will enable you to probably survive.
            Failure to do so will probably result in your death should you
            be attacked by these agents.

            !5. These medical and chemical threats are no joke! Do what you
            have been taught, but perhaps ignored on exercises. Review your
            equipment, and be sure you have it all and know how to use it.
            Your medical support team can help you with information if you
                 more.




                                            2

Document 6 f:/Week-18/BX000041/AFTER ACTION REPORTS/operation desert shield medical and chemical thr:06079615285238
Control Fields 17
File Room = apr96_declassified
File Cabinet = Week-18
Box ID = BX000041
Unit = XVIII CORPS
Parent Organization = ARCENT
Folder Title = AFTER ACTION REPORTS
Folder Seq # = 35
Subject = OPERATION DESERT SHIELD MEDICAL AND CHEMICAL THREAT
Document Seq # = 7
Document Date = 01-JAN-1980
Scan Date = 14-MAY-1996
Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
Short Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 07-JUN-1996