When was the Field Sanitation Team established?

The establishment of the Field Sanitation Team during World War II was a result of the need to address and mitigate health risks associated with troops in the field. This period marked significant changes in military operations, where the understanding of disease prevention and the importance of sanitation became crucial to maintaining troop effectiveness. The Field Sanitation Teams were organized to implement sanitary measures and educate soldiers in hygiene, aiming to reduce the incidents of diseases that could disrupt military operations. This initiative reflected a growing recognition of the impact of environmental health on military readiness, leading to the formal creation of teams dedicated to ensuring proper sanitation practices among service members.