What is the purpose of Preventive Medicine Site Surveys?

• A. Assess overall army fitness
• B. Evaluate a unit's preventive medicine status
• C. Evaluate housing standards
• D. Inspect payroll records

Answer: (B)

Preventive Medicine Site Surveys are conducted to verify that a unit's preventive medicine program is in place and functioning, ensuring health protection measures are ready to support mission readiness. The survey focuses on the unit's preventive medicine status—such as vaccination compliance, disease surveillance, food and water safety, sanitation, vector control, pest management, immunization tracking, medical readiness, waste management, and infection control practices. By systematically checking plans, records, facilities, and practices, the survey identifies gaps and enforces standards so soldiers are protected from preventable illnesses and outbreaks. This makes it the best answer because it directly targets the preventive medicine posture of the unit, not broad fitness assessments, housing standards, or payroll records, which lie outside the scope of preventive medicine surveillance.