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Subject = DELOUSING OUTFIT  GUN                                           

Box ID = BX005203

Folder Title = DELOUSING                                                                                       

Unit = 22D SUPCOM  

Parent Org = ARCENT      










           TO:/K Pagonis                             26 January 91 1352 hrs.
           FROM: LTC Esholbrenner 9-7899-683/486


           SUBJECT: Delousing


           1. Reference card to CG on 25 Jan returned 26 Jan with comment "NO GO! ... must
           use powder".


           2. As mentioned in the reference card, lindane powder is not recommended. The
           Directorate of Combat Development, and The Airborne and Field Service
           Department at Fort Lee advised us previously in regard to delousing of soldiers
           for clothing exchange and bath (CEB) that the Surgeon General had banned the
           use of lindane powder In 1987 or 1988. We have requested copy of message.


           3. In addition, while delousing remains a field service, there is little or no
           equipment in the Army Inventory. Each S&S Co is authorized one each Delousing
           Outfit Power Driven, 10 gun. I have requested information from the CORPS and
           EAC concerning whether any S&S Co. has this equipment. Fort Lee
           representatives indicate that Is unlikely. Fort Lee has only one, which is for
           display purpose only. No training is or has been provided on this equipment
           since at least 1985. In addition, the manufacturer of this equipment has been
           out of business for several years, and little if any class IX is available.


           4. While lindane powder is available In country, Its use should be limited to
           treatment of latrine to control infestation.


           S. The recommended treatment for lice according to the organizations
           referenced in paragraph I is either lindane cream (60 gram), NSN 6505-00-268-
           8279, or lindane shampoo (2 oz.) 6506-00-268-8574. Currently the PBO in
           Dhahran has some stock of the lindane cream and shampoo. If the 800th MP BDE
           does not have these Items on hand, if they will let us know their requirements
           we can coordinate pick up or delivery. The tube of cream will treat two
           Individuals, the sh&,npoo will treat one individual.



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