unaccustomed to exertion. This disease is not categorized as a heat illness but is closely related. In addition to poor
conditioning, some contributors to rhabdo are: environmental heat stress (which can result fro
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inadequate hydration); electrolyte abnormalities (which can be caused by inadequate diet, and/or abuse of laxatives
or diuretics); and sickle cell trait, which is probably not causative, but increases a person's risk.
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(1) Symptoms of rhabdo include: abnormal urine color (dark, red, or cola colored); muscle tenderness; and
muscle weakness.
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(2) Treatment. Casualties with rhabdo should be promptly evacuated to MTFs. Treatment of rhabdo includes
aggressive rehydration of the casualty.
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> d.
Guidance specific to IET for preventing cold weather injuries includes the following:
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Ensure appropriate cold weather protective items (clothing, shelter) are available to Soldiers.
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Ensure Soldiers' clothing and equipment is present and serviceable prior to the training day; consider
modifications to the uniform, based on local conditions.
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Monitor conditions of cold, including wind chill, on the training site. Consider modifications to scheduling,
location, and uniform.
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Plan for alternate activities and locations for conditions of extreme cold (for example, physical activity or
warming shelters).
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Provide adequate ventilation inside shelters to guard against carbon monoxide poisoning.
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> H-12.
Reporting of injuries and illnesses
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all injuries and/or illnesses as directed by paragraph 1-4c(8) of this regulation.
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I
Retraining/Reclassification Procedures
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> I-1.
Retraining POC
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> TRADOC
service schools and major subordinate commands will establish a central POC with delegated staff authority
for matters pertaining to IET retraining. Provide the name, office symbol, and Elephone P8000 phone extension of the
POC to TRADOC DCS, G-3/5/7, TOMA (ATTG-TRI-M), Bldg 950, JBLE Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5721.
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