Waste management, regardless the number of deploying military and civilian personnel, must be integrated early in the planning process for all phases of deployed operations, including predeployment, deployment, and redeployment. Austere conditions can be challenging because of the lack of infrastructure and facilities; but, base camps with full facilities can also be challenging because of significant amounts of waste being generated. Water conservation and reuse become significant logistical and environmental issues in almost any location. Generated waste, if not dealt with properly, can contaminate food and water sources, contribute to the spread of disease, cause varying degrees of harm to the environment, and generate ill feelings with the host nation (HN).
DesignationTM 3-34.56
EditionMar 2019
StatusActive
Pages192
FunctionEngineering
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. This publication supersedes TM 3-34.