Supplying Water: Study Needed
MCO 02001A tells the troop leader to allow his men all the water they want. In fact, it says as much as one quart per man per hour may be necessary to prevent heat exhaustion. But anyone who's ever been in the field knows that much water just isn't available. At that rate of consumption, a...
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| Published in | Marine Corps Gazette (pre-1994) Vol. 50; no. 9; p. 56 |
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| Format | Trade Publication Article |
| Language | English |
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Marine Corps Association
01.09.1966
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| Summary: | MCO 02001A tells the troop leader to allow his men all the water they want. In fact, it says as much as one quart per man per hour may be necessary to prevent heat exhaustion. But anyone who's ever been in the field knows that much water just isn't available. At that rate of consumption, a rifle company would drain three water buffaloes a day for drinking alone. The situation is obviously ridiculous; even in peacetime the supply system can't handle that much water. |
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| ISSN: | 0025-3170 |