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(5) Keeping wounds covered and clean.
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(6) Coughing or sneezing into one's elbow, not into the hands.
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(7) Soldier will maintain one arm length separation when standing in line if mission will allow.
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d. Leader measures to prevent communicable illnesses are to:
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(1) Ensure all Soldiers are up to date on immunizations, by monitoring the unit's medical protection system
(MEDPROS) database. See appendix H, para H-8 for policy on access to MEDPROS. For Soldiers who received
hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccinations, a second dose of these vaccinations is required one month following the first
dose. Commanders will coordinate the delivery of these vaccinations with materiel fielding team commanders.
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(2) Ensure each Soldier has at least 72 square feet of living space (see paragraph 5-12a(3)). A two-man bunk
requires 144 square feet of floor space if both beds are occupied (72 square feet per person times two). All available
billeting, including temporary facilities and tents when necessary, should be used to ensure this minimum space
allowance. Commanders should schedule use of common areas, such as dining facilities, classrooms, theaters, and
latrines to avoid overcrowding.
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5-1. Fight germs and stay healthy poster
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(3) Ensure bunks are oriented head to foot. Respiratory diseases are transmitted primarily via large virus-laden
droplets propelled a short distance through the air from a cough or sneeze. Arranging bunks so that Soldiers' heads
and feet positions are alternated increases the distance between breathing zones. The bunk arrangement depicted in
figure 5-2 maximizes available floor space and the distance between bunk/cots while still maintaining egress routes
and allowing for adequate command and control.
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(4) Enforce barracks hygiene. Improved standards for barracks hygiene can help reduce the spread of
infectious diseases. These measures also prevent growth of mold. Methods of decontaminating surfaces include
detergent-based cleaning followed by rinsing, and the use of disinfecting agents.
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(a) Ensure disinfectant solution is utilized. A solution of household bleach and water is recommended. Use ¼
cup bleach in one gallon of cool water, or one tablespoon bleach in one quart of cool water. A solution of bleach and
water loses its strength over time and is weakened by heat and sunlight. Mix a fresh bleach solution each day that it is
needed. The solution can either be applied via a bucket and cloth/sponge or a spray bottle and cloth/sponge.
Disposable cloths, such as paper towels, are recommended. Chlorine evaporates into the air leaving no residue, so
surfaces sanitized with bleach may be left to air dry. Allow mop heads to dry before reuse by hanging the mop by the
handle with mop heads down.
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