While the jungle and desert environments are very different, many of the health hazards are the same. Personnel should remain fully clothed to retain sweat and aid the cooling process. Loss of mental alertness. Military operations have unique challenges in a desert environment. Covered and concealed positions are difficult to find.
Flash flooding can bog down movement.
Sand or dust storms will reduce visibility. Forces will be required to disperse to prevent detection and engagement at long ranges. Covered and concealed positions are difficult to find and vehicle tracks leading into fire positions must be erased or covered to prevent detection from the air. Lack of landmarks will cause problems to enemy air in finding and fixing their targets. Fire units will have a greatly improved chance of destroying the air threat before it attacks the target.