AFI48-102 — Medical Entomology Program

AFI48-102 governs Air Force medical entomology programs for preventing vector-borne diseases and managing medically important pests.

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  • Publication number: AFI48-102
  • Title: MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY PROGRAM
  • Date: 2023-06-12

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AFI48-102 covers pest and disease-vector identification, elimination, surveillance, prevention, reporting, and control. It assigns program duties and requires integrated pest management practices, consultation, training, and program reviews.

Topics covered

  • Medical entomology programs
  • Vector-borne disease surveillance
  • Medically important pests
  • Integrated pest management
  • Pest and vector management
  • Aerial application of pesticides

Questions and answers

Why are Air Force medical entomology programs essential?

AF medical entomology programs are essential to prevent pest and disease vectors of medical importance from adversely affecting military operations in peacetime and during contingency operations. (paragraph 33-360)

What must field activities do before publishing implementing publications?

Field activities must send implementing publications to the higher headquarters (HQ) functional office of primary responsibility (OPR) for review and coordination before publishing.

What does the Air Force Surgeon General provide for vector-borne disease surveillance?

Provide policy and resource guidance on the surveillance, prevention, and reporting of vector-borne diseases of medical importance. (paragraph 33-360)

What coordination is required for pest management hazards?

Air Force Civil Engineer Center will coordinate with Air Force Medical Readiness Agency (AFMRA) Public Health Branch (SG3CM) and Bioenvironmental Engineering Branch (SG3CB) on aspects of the pest management program that present potential occupational and environmental health hazards. (paragraph 33-360)

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