I remember in basic training in 1968 we had several pill stations in the barracks - they were salt pills... we had to take them whenever we came back in.
We didn't need such pills...our BCT was during the coldest winter that northern Kentucky/southern Indiana had had in 50 years.
My son failed the USMC boot camp “crucible” final test his first time. Mid to high 90’s temps, very humid. Apparently they neglected to put salt in the tank of water they were using. Hyponatremia, very serious. He was hospitalized for a few days.
I remember in basic training in 1968 we had several pill stations in the barracks - they were salt pills... we had to take them whenever we came back in.
I think we called them salt peter or something like that....supposedly it took care of morning wood. lol. Could be a folk tale. I just remember that talk was going around.
Remember that well in the hot Quonset huts.
A summer camp counselor told us to sit down and take some salt pills during a hike. Thankfully, I flat refused. He had everyone sitting in the middle of a poison ivy patch.