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SECURITY

DONE
a) Immediately on arrival, request a security briefing from the Designated Official or Security Officer
b) Evacuation bag (15 kg) prepared & labeled (name & UN organization)
The evacuation bag should be a small backpack or duffle bag weighing no more than 15 kilos when it is fully packed. The following items should be included:
  Swiss army knife, etc
  First-aid kit
  Compass
  Water bottle
  Flashlight
  Extra batteries
  Candles
  Matches
  Short-wave radio for international news programmes
  Mobile radio and/or cell phone (ensure phone will work in mission area)
  Prescriptions
  Medication
  Prescription lenses
  Legal documents (passports, birth certificates, marriage certificate, driver"s license, property deeds, insurance documents)
  Essential clothing
  Other items you consider essential
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HEALTH, FITNESS & STRESS

Physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle are not developed overnight. Now is a good time to examine your own approach, with the aim of arriving at your mission assignment in a fit and healthy condition. This will increase your overall performance, minimize the need for medical help, and make you less vulnerable to the added stress that overseas deployment brings.

Consider the following:
DONE
a) Your general fitness level — an improvement strategy
b) Stress management — dealing with added stress
c) Substance abuse — nicotine, alcohol and caffeine
d) Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases
e) Lifestyle balance — work, play, rest, sleep
f) Your own nutritional needs and sources
g) Recreational and educational needs
h) Hobbies — putting free time to good use
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