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Subject: LASER INJURIES                                                  

Unit: XVIII CORPS 

Parent Organization: ARCENT      

Box ID: BX000026

Folder Title: DUTY LOG G3 CORPS POLICY LETTERS DEC 90                                                         

Document Number:          5

Folder SEQ  #:         41











       AFZA-MD
       SUBJECT: Laser Injuries



       6. Symptoms. See Txble 2 (Encl 2).

       7. Physical Findings. See Table 2 (Encl 2).

       B. Evaluation of @.-inown/suspected L-()SER injuries.'.Combat
       L-i.-Fesavers and Combat Medics must quickly determine if the
       affected soldier is fit to return to duty or be referred to the
       Battalion Aid Station for further evaluation (Table I/Encl 1).
       Definitive diagnosis of a LASER injury is Li critical piece of
       intelligence. Careful debriefing of the individual can help
       establish the type and location of the LASER in use. Division
       Optometrists can establish the diagnosis of LASER injury and
       provide initial guidance on the management. Table I (Encll)
       provides a simple matrix for use by medical providers (47th CSH,
       85tl-i EVAC,,86th EVAC. Fleet Hospital 5, USNS Comfort/ML-rcy) in
       evaluation and tr@@iting of'@LA@' injuries.

           Treatment.  See'@t@ble 2 (Encl 2).


       10. Evacuation Criteria.

           a. Capability of medical evacuation, intensity of the
       battle, patient's signs and symptoms will determine evacuation
       policy.

           b. Ground ambulance is the preferred method of evacuation.


       11. Stress.

           a. The individlial's and Ltnit@s reaction to LASER injuries
       will depend on:

               (1) Their response to the added stress of a new,
       silent, futuristic weapon on the battlefield.

               (2) Training and knowledge of LASER weapons.

               (7.) Duality of treatment and reassurance received after
       being wounded.

           b. The threat of blindness may inhibit soldiers from
       performing critical surveillance, target acquisition, and aiming
       tasks. This is especially likely if LASER injuries have already
       been reported in a unit.





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Document 7 f:/Week-12/BX000026/DUTY LOG G3 CORPS POLICY LETTERS DEC 90/laser injuries:110496091430138
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File Room = mar96_declassified
File Cabinet = Week-12
Box ID = BX000026
Unit = XVIII CORPS
Parent Organization = ARCENT
Folder Title = DUTY LOG G3 CORPS POLICY LETTERS DEC 90
Folder Seq # = 41
Subject = LASER INJURIES
Document Seq # = 5
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Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 04-NOV-1996