Cold
Information on policies, reports and guidelines for surviving and performing in cold environments.
Cold injuries have played a major role in the loss of combat efficiency, and fatalities from cold exposure occur in almost all types of military operations. This section provides awareness of symptoms and management of cold injury.
Position Statements
This area contains any formal positions adopted by the military to advise warfighters on preventing or dealing with cold injuries.
Prevention of Cold Injuries during Exercise (7 MB PDF)
This evidence-based review provides guidance to enable individuals exercising in the cold to avoid injury.
Policies and Reports
Here are general guidelines for performing as well and safely as possible in cold environments.
Sustaining Health and Performance in the Cold (151 KB PDF). This document provides general guidelines for cold weather operations.
TB MED 508: Prevention and Management of Cold-Weather Injuries
Resources
Use these resources to further investigate current knowledge on performing safely and optimally in cold and freezing environments.
USARIEM Cold Weather-Related Injury Prevention
USACHPPM and the US Army Research Institute for Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) have developed valuable cold weather-related injury prevention materials, including useful guidelines, publications, training aids, and presentations, as well as policies.
Prevention and Treatment of Heat and Cold Stress Injuries (485 KB PDF)
This technical manual provides current Navy knowledge on heat and cold stress injuries, including their causes, prevention, treatment, and effects.
Institute of Medicine's Nutritional Needs in Cold and High-Altitude Environments
Applications for Military Personnel in Field Operations
