PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-706

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 706

SEPTEMBER 2011
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-706 - Page 28 of 33
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with his new
flame resistant
army combat uniform-permethrin
(fr acu-p), master sergeant
half-mast
stands ready to
show his fellow soldiers
the ways of
insect defense!
Clothing…
SEP 11
PS 706
deployment
is
stressful,
and during
stressful
times it’s
even more
important to
stay
strong
and
healthy.
malaria, lyme
disease, dengue
fever,
and
leishmaniasis
are examples
of insect-borne
diseases that can
be serious health
threats to you
during training
and combat
missions.
fly, tick,
mosquito,
flea, mite or
ant bites can
also lead to
dermatitis,
secondary
infections
or serious
allergic
reactions.
that’s why
wearing your
fr acu-p and
applying deet
insect repellent
to any exposed
skin is
important.
when worn correctly and
in combination, these
two
simple steps
increase your
protection against insect-
borne diseases to almost
100 percent!
now I’m
ready to
deplOy!
got my
permethrin-
treated
trousers…
…permethrin-
treated jacket…
…and some insect repellent
for my exposed skin.
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