Proper hydration will help prevent heat-related problems. You must follow the BMT hydration schedule and drink at least ¾ to 1 water bottle an hour not to exceed 16 bottles a day or 2 bottles in an hour.
You must also drink two non-caffeinated, non-carbonated drinks per meal. Stay properly hydrated by taking small sips of water throughout the day. DO NOT OVER HYDRATE. It is possible to drink too much water, upsetting the chemical balance in the body; this is called water intoxication.
Do not drink if you are already ahead of the hydration schedule and inform your MTI and wingman that you already drank too much. Symptoms of water intoxication are similar to those of dehydration and require immediate medical care.