Injury is actually more likely at higher temperatures, when soldiers relax their guard. Sixty percent of those injured in Korea occurred at 100F or higher. Immersion in water increases heat loss by 25 times that lost in air and increases the risk of injury. 9 Notice how wind speed affects the temperature on the following table. This avoids overheating and sweating.
Wet clothing loses the ability to hold in heat.
Keep clothing clean. Dirt keeps equipment and clothing from retaining body heat and resisting moisture. Do not use elastic bands to blouse trousers. This decreases blood flow to the feet. Rotate time outside.