What does a preventative medicine section do?

• A. Conducts veterinary services
• B. Manages supply logistics
• C. Performs battlefield triage
• D. Prevents disease non-battle injury (DNBI)

Answer: (D)

Preventive medicine is about protecting health before problems arise. In a military setting, the section aims to prevent disease and non-battle injuries (DNBI) among personnel, which helps maintain readiness. It accomplishes this through vaccination programs, health surveillance, sanitation and food safety, water quality, vector control, and health education—measures that stop illness or injuries from occurring. It doesn’t perform veterinary services, handle supply logistics, or run battlefield triage, which belong to other medical or support roles. By reducing DNBI, units stay healthier and more capable during training and operations.