Abstract: Objective To summarize nursing organization and management in outbreak of infectious diseases in military personnel. Methods From December 2007 to January 2008，a paroxysmal episode of acute respiratory infections in military personnel occurred in Hefei. We started up the emergent response in handling it，including treating patients，taking prophylaxis for close-contacted individuals，and preventing medical staff from infection. Results A total of 108 patients with acute respiratory infections were successfully cured，and no secondary infection occurred. Conclusion The reasonable and efficient nursing management is important in dealing with abrupt communicable disease in military camp.

Key words: Acute respiratory infections, Military personnel, Nursing management