Field Sanitation Team Appointment Memorandum (FST)

The Field Sanitation Team appointment memorandum is an AR 25-50 compliant memorandum used to formally designate a Soldier or DA Civilian to serve as the unit's Field Sanitation Team. It documents the appointee, references AR 40-5 (Preventive Medicine), and is signed by the commander.

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Regulation reference

AR 40-5 — Preventive Medicine (25 May 2007)

Citation: para 1-7b(4)(b)

Proponent: G4

Grade requirement: Two Soldiers per team — designated by commander

Slots: Minimum one team per company-sized element

Memo type: MEMORANDUM FOR

When is the FST memo needed?

Most Army units appoint a Field Sanitation Team (FST) when a new commander takes charge, when the previous appointee PCSes, ETSes, or is reassigned, or when the unit's mission set changes in a way that requires renewed appointment. The memo is also required for unit inspections — including CIP, CCIR, and command climate reviews — where the AR 40-5 program is evaluated.

The appointment memorandum is the foundational document that establishes the appointee's authority under AR 40-5. Without a current, signed appointment memo on file, the unit's Field Sanitation Team program is non-compliant — even if the appointee has all required training certificates. Inspectors will look for: a signed memo with current date, a grade that meets Two Soldiers per team — designated by commander, and training/certification documents matching the appointee on the memo.

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Required training for FST

Field Sanitation Team Training

System: ATP 4-25.12 / Unit training

Timing: Prior to performing duties

Frequency: Refresher as required

Training conducted IAW ATP 4-25.12 (Unit Field Sanitation). Preventive medicine can assist with training. Contact installation PVNTMED office for support.

Documentation required on file

Appointment orders signed by commander
Field sanitation training documentation

What inspectors look for

Inspector verifies appointment memo for company-sized elements. ATP 4-25.12 governs field sanitation team duties and training.

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