C-8. Dental Services
Most dental services at the dental treatment facilities will have to be suspended in NBC contaminated areas due to a lack of CPS. Plans must include for emergency dental services to be provided in a clean area or in an MTF with a CPS. Essential supplies and equipment include—
- Dental treatment set for maxillofacial injuries.
- Material for covering and protecting supplies and equipment.
C-9. Combat Operational Stress Control
Although specific supplies and equipment are not required for COSC, plans must be prepared to provide these services under NBC conditions. The COSC staff must locate clean areas to conduct COSC activities or manage the COSC patients in a MOPP level commensurate with the command MOPP guidance.
C-10. Medical Laboratory Services
Planning for medical laboratory support must include plans for conducting analysis on suspect NBC samples/specimens. Designated supporting medical laboratories must be prepared to analyze and provide confirmation/identification on specimens/samples of suspect NBC agents from humans, water sources, food supplies, and the environment (air and soil). The samples/specimens may be collected by MTF personnel, chemical corps personnel, PVNTMED personnel, veterinary personnel, or other services personnel. To perform this mission, supplies and equipment should include—
- General supplies and equipment.
- Biological sample/specimen collection kits and supplies. To provide capabilities for others to collect samples/specimens (in the event that they do not have these items otherwise available).
- Biological test kits or apparatus.
- Microbiology services.