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PREPARATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE
To prepare the CL for storage, refer to FM 38-701.
PREPARE LATRINE FOR MOVEMENT
WARNING
Protective clothing and equipment must be worn. Heavy-duty rubber apron, rubber gloves,
safety splash goggles and/or face shield are required when potential exists for contact with
wastewater or contaminated surfaces. Wastewater and surfaces may be contaminated with
pathogenic microorganisms, bacteria or viruses, which present a risk of serious illness or
death.
WARNING
Never mix chemicals or detergent and sanitizing solutions. This may produce highly toxic or
poisonous gas that can cause serious illness or death to personnel.
Cleaning and Sanitation of the Latrine
1. Prepare a fresh 100 ppm chlorine solution IAW TB MED 577. This may be prepared in one of four
approved methods:
a. One (1) ampule of calcium hypochlorite to one gallon (3.8 liters) of potable water.
b. Five (5) level mess kit spoonfuls of calcium hypochlorite to 100 gallons (380 liters) of potable
water.
c.
One (1) mess kit spoonful of liquid bleach to one gallon (3.8 liters) of potable water.
d. One (1) gallon of liquid bleach to 100 gallons (380 liters) of potable water.
2. Clean the latrine starting from the top to bottom; clean the commodes, urinal, floor mat, aisle floor, and
sink stand with fresh batch of 100 ppm chlorine solution. Clean waste contact surfaces of urinal
trough and commodes last. Refer to WP 0017 00 for cleaning procedures.
3. Rinse surfaces from top to bottom with clear water. Use of a sprayer or hose rinsing is recommended.
Spray the sink, commodes, urinal trough, and walls.
4. Rinse the floor.
5. Repeat steps 4 and 5, and allow to air dry.
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