ATP 4-25.12 — Unit Field Sanitation Teams (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C2)
ATP 4-25.12 governs Unit Field Sanitation Teams and field sanitation measures for water, food, waste, pests, and environmental hazards.
- Publication number: ATP 4-25.12
- Title: UNIT FIELD SANITATION TEAMS (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C2)
- Date: 04/30/2014
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers unit water supply, food service sanitation, waste management, pest management, heat and cold injury, toxic industrial materials, noise hazards, and exercise collapse associated with sickle cell trait. It includes requirements for safe water supplies, food-handler hygiene, waste disposal, pest control, and preventive measures for environmental and health threats.
Topics covered
- Unit water supply
- Food service sanitation
- Waste management
- Pest management
- Heat injury prevention
- Cold injury prevention
- Noise hazards
- Sickle cell trait
Questions and answers
How should Soldiers detailed as food handlers wash before duty and food preparation?
Soldiers detailed as food handlers must thoroughly wash their hands and arms prior to beginning duty and again before preparing food. (paragraph 4-34)
When must food handlers wash and sanitize after handling food or equipment?
Handwashing and sanitizing should also be performed after Servicing burner units or handling fuel cans. Handling soiled or contaminated equipment or utensils. Using tobacco products. Completing preparation one type of food item, to begin preparing another. Performing custodial duties, including handling garbage or other refuse. Moving or unloading rations. (paragraph 4-35)
What water purification tablets are no longer effective?
Iodine tablets that are completely yellow or brown, that stick together, or crumble easily are no longer effective and must not be used. (paragraph 3-75)
What is the preferred means of human waste disposal during contingency operations?
Containerized latrines are the preferred means of human waste disposal during contingency operations. (paragraph 5-51)
How is hypothermia defined?
Hypothermia is defined as a core temperature below 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius), which represents a fall from normal body temperature of about 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius). (paragraph 8-25)