In a small group discussion environment. Low temperatures and low relative humidity favor development of frostbite.
Wind velocity accelerates body heat loss under conditions of both coldness and wetness.
The effect of low temperatures is intensified as air movement passing the body increases. This can be the result of wind against the body or the effect of a body moving rapidly through the air, such as in running, skiing, or riding in an open tactical vehicle. Individual soldier factors leading to cold injury . Trench foot and frostbite injuries are higher in front-line riflemen, and predominate in the lower ranks because they have greater exposure. The decreased incidence of cold injury among higher ranks is due to a combination of factors, such as experience, leadership, receptivity to training, and less exposure.