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Tre general emergency signal will be used only
as directed by the Commander, Joint Task Force (Atoll Commeander) or other competent authority in accordance with the
appropriate plan
(2)
Fire Emergency - Taree (3) siren blasts of five (5) seconds
d@uration--witn three (3) second intervals between blasts--
followed by short blasts to designate zones.
A list of fire
zones for each camp will be putlished by bulletin.
(3)
15.
Medical Emergenzy - One (1) minute continuous siren blast.
This signal sumrons the resident physician to the hospital.
Medical and Health a.
There will be infirmaries at all established TG 7.5 camps with a
doctor and dentist on each atoll and a head nurse in each camp.
These facilities are available to-.all Task Force personnel located in these respective camps.
b.
Medical care provided in TG 7.5 operated infirmaries will be linited to treatment cf injuries or sickness with which pain is associated or which failure to treat would adversely affect the
health and well teinz of an individual or his associates.
No
elective surgery wiil be performed.
Cc.
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Morning sick call will be held from 0700 to 0830, and evening sick
call from 1800 to 2CSO.
Visits to the infirmary for routine treat-
ments should be limited to the above mentioned hours insofar as
possible. Emergency treatment will be available twenty-four hours
each day.
da.
Newly arrived personnel are cautioned against over-exposure to the
sun's rays. Painful and serious sunburn can occur under the tropical conditions existing in the Marshall Islands. Personnel ere
advised and encouraged to sunbathe for a short period (five to fifteen minutes) each day until sufficient tanning warrants longer ex-
posure periods.
Good quality sunglasses are reccommended for pro-
tecting the eyes from sunglare.
e.
The environmental conditions in the Marskall Islands ere particularly conducive to fungus irfection. Continuous cleanliness and
proper personal hysiene greatly reduces the incident rate of fun-
s infection.
Tne wearing of earplugs while swimming affords
some protection against fungus infection of the ears.
Final Determination