Armed Forces Pest Management Board
The Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB) ensures that environmentally sound, safe, and effective programs are in place to prevent pests and disease vectors from adversely affecting DoD operations.
Goals
- Recommend policy and provide guidance on all pest management matters within the Department of Defense.
- Coordinate the exchange of pest management information among the military services.
- Ensure that pest management programs are environmentally sound, safe, and effective in preventing pests and disease vectors from adversely affecting military operations.
Sponsor
- Federal Agency: Department of Defense (DoD)
- Sponsoring Office: Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment (OASD(EIE))[1]
Creation
The Armed Forces Pest Management Board was established in response to the pest and disease vector challenges faced by U.S. forces during WWII, with its formal establishment evolving from the need for coordinated pest management strategies across military branches.[2]
Funding
The AFPMB operates as part of the broader DoD budget, with specific funding not publicly itemized separately. Its activities are funded through the Department of Defense's Environmental Programs budget, which for FY 2024 was part of a $842 billion total budget.[3]
Leadership
The head of the AFPMB is designated as the Director of the Armed Forces Pest Management Board.
Website
https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/
Social Media Accounts
Wikipedia article
There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Armed Forces Pest Management Board, but related information can be found under [wikipedia:United States Department of Defense](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Defense).