Medical Entomology in the United States Department of Defense: Challenging and Rewarding

Abstract

It may surprise you to learn that the United States Department of Defense (DoD) maintains a highly-trained cadre of about 115 active duty uniformed entomologists. Approximate numbers across the services are Army-65, Navy-35 and Air Force-15. Although the primary focus is on medical entomology and pest management, DoD entomologists are involved in a wide variety of interesting and at times unique activities, many of which will be highlighted in this article.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA549798

Entities

People

  • George B. Schoeler
  • Gregory M. Beavers
  • Stanton E. Cope

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Department Of Defense
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Disease Vectors
  • Environmental Protection
  • Geographic Regions
  • Health Services
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Pest Control
  • Pesticides
  • Public Health
  • Quarantine
  • Second World War
  • Surveillance
  • United States

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Vector-Borne Disease and Entomology