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    Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
    |January 6, 2001
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    Disease and non-battle injuries (DNBI) were minimal during military deployment due to common-sense preventive measures. Strong command conviction is key to implementing these effective, simple strategies for force health protection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Military Medicine
    • Infectious Disease Prevention
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Disease remains a significant threat to deployed military forces.
    • Previous deployments have faced considerable challenges with disease and non-battle injuries (DNBI).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of implemented disease prevention measures during a military deployment.
    • To highlight the importance of command conviction in maintaining force health.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of common-sense, non-complex disease reduction strategies.
    • Continuous monitoring of health status and medical evacuations.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved a very low level of DNBI.

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  • No soldiers required medical evacuation back to the UK.
  • Preventive measures were simple and did not require novel approaches.

    • Conclusions:

    • Effective disease prevention is achievable through straightforward, common-sense measures.
    • Strong leadership and command conviction are crucial for successful implementation.
    • Disease control is paramount for the safety and operational readiness of deployed forces.