Danger Zone 5: Desert

Many survival experts consider deserts to be the most severe operational Chinook in desert environments. But why?

  • Blistering heat during the day
  • Freezing cold at night
  • No natural shelter
  • An extreme lack of food and water

So what are RAF Medical staff trained to treat?

  • Severe sunburn
  • Heatstroke
  • Dehydration

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