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U.S.
MANUAL
FOR THE
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
UNITED STATES ARMY
1916
CORRECTED TO APRIL 15, 1917
(dumges,, Nos. 1 and 2)
WASHINGTON
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
1917
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
UNITED STATES ARMY
1916
CORRECTED TO APRIL 15, 1917
(Changes,^ Nos. 1 and 2)
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Document No. 504
office of the Surgeon GengraL
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Wak Department,
Oppicb of the Chief op Stait,
WashingtoTiy D. C, Febnwry 10, 1916.
This Manual is published for the information and government of the Begular Army
and Organized MiUtia of the United States.
By order of the Secretary of War:
H. L. Scott,
Major General, Chief of Staff.
The regulations in this Manual are only a part of the general body of regulations
with which the medical officer must acquaint himself. For regulations general in
nature, or which affect other branches of the service, he should consult the Army
Emulations properly so called. In addition special reference is necessary, for pre-
cise information on the subjects with which they deal, to the Inanuals for the other
staff departments, to the Drill Regulations and Service Manual for Sanitary Troops,
to the Field Service Regulations, to the Tables of Organization, to the Manual for
Coiurts-Martial, to the Army Transport Service Regulations, to the Manual of Pack
Transportation, to the Regulations of the War Department Governing the Organized
Militia, to the Regulations for the United States MiUtary Academy, to the Small Arms
Firing Regulations, to the Manual of Interior Guard Duty, to the Regulations for the
Uniform of the United States Army, to the Rules of Land Warfare, etc. Regulations
for the Examination of Officers for Promotion, Post Exchange Regulations, Rules for
the Examination of Recruits, Regulations Hoarding the Examination and Appoint-
ment of Persons in Civil Life to be Second Lieutenants in the Army, etc., are pub-
lished in general orders from tune to time. An index reference to these and other
general orders of interest to the medical officer will be found in the appendix to this
Manual.
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TABLE OF fOOTENTS.
Part I. — General Medical AiwjiXNWi^li^TiON.
■• / ■ P«f. '
Article I . — The Medical Departmentj its organization and personnel -►,,». ^ * * 1-130
Organization , . . 1
, Medical Corps...... --r-vr -- ..-r-.-. 2-13
Medical Reserve Corps .--.---.- -.-r 14-19
Dental Corps , 20-32
Hospital Corps ! ,...,.,.. 33-50
, Contract surgeons ,...,,.>.. dl-55
Nurse Corps .,..,.-., 56-102
Civilian employees 103-130
Article II. — Education and training ^ 131-181
Library, Surgeon General's Office.-,, ,., :132-133
Army Medical Museum. ... . ,,» • ^ .,.., ^ 134-135
Army Medical School ,,. .., 136-146
The Army Field Service and Correspondence School for Medical Ofl&cers. , 147
Field problems fior medical officers ^.•..-- - 14S-153
Instruction in hygiene.... ^•... ^^ ; 154
Instruction in first aid ^ .♦... ,. 155
Training of the Hospital Corps, general - 156
Field hospitals and ambulance companies 157-166
, Hospital Corps detachments 167-180
Instruction in the field 181
Article III.— iS'amiation..,^. ^., 182-203
Infectious diseases --••-r - 183-200
Beports of epidemic diseases. ..* 201r203
ARiTicle IV. — JJiMpitote <fln<? TO«iicai atteijMfaj^ -..^ 204-350
, ' Service of hospitals, general , 205-279
Post hospitals , , 280-281
Department hospitals 282
General hospitals..-. : 28S-316
Army and Navy General Hospital •- ,^ 317-333
General Hospital, Fort Bayard, N. Mex : 334-344
' Medical attendaaice ....'..../... 1 345-350
ARteLB Y. ^Department laboratories. ..'.'. . ... '. 1. . * ..M 1 i. 1 . J. ... . . . 351-360
SecretionB, fexcretionfl, and tiaeues ...'l'.:... ...'.!..,.!.. ^52^-355
Water... ::...: .....356-360
AR>ncLB Yh—DutUs of medical officers :.,.:..: '. 361-381
General.... : 361-863
Department Burgeons : : '.',,..' 1. 364-370
Department Bftnitary inspectors..... .....,:*... 371-374
Attending suigeons 376-376
Disbursing officers : 377-379
Medical supply officers 880
Medical officers o! the transport tfenrice... ;..,.,. \ ..;. 881
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Article VII. — Physical examinatUms 382-397
Cadet candidates and cadets 382-383
Candidates for commission 384--385
Officers — ^Examinations for promotion, retirement, leave of absence, the
aviation service, and i^mT]^;eK9]qi9atiQ^: ^ 386-390
Applicants for enlistment 391
Enlisted men — Recruits, deserteiSy-for dinchaige, for aviation service. . . 392-395
Other examinations 396
Vision, color sense, and hearing. .. :'...' '. 397
ABnctLE VIII.— J?ecor(&, reports, and reiurris 398c-473
List of repOTts andretume.,... 998
List of records ; ., 399
• Mode of keeping Mid authenticating reports, returns, and records 400
Reports of births and deaths 401
Correspondence records 40^06
Clinical reccards -. 407-411
Medical history of post ' 412
Reports pertaining to personnel. 413
SaAitary reports 414r-417
Sutgical reports ; 418-4^6
Special reports and articles for publication. : :..... 421-423
Report of Medical Department passengers on transports 424
' Reports and records on abandonment of posts • 425
' Disposition of old records 426
' Register and report of sick and wounded .' 427^-464
Register of dental patients and report ot dental work 465-473
Article IX. — Supplies and materials .-. '. 474-527
General provisioBs 474-476
Requisitions '. 477-495
Transfer of medical supplies.. i : . . 496-500
Accountability 501-503
' Dif^iibution of field medical Supplies in time of peace. 504-506
Returns of medical property ; 507-508
Sales. . . . •. i 609-^10
Di^oaition of medical property on abaxidomnent of ^osts 511
Use and care of medical property i , 512-526
Meteorological instruments i ; 527
Part II. — ^The Sanitary Service in War.
ArtTIClb "X-.—The sanitary service in war — General , . . 528-586
Administrative zones , 628r^29
Objects of Medical Department administration ...11.,......,., •-• -^ 530
Duties of the Medical Department 53i
Personnel of the sanitary service \.. '. 532-533
Titles of medical officers. . . '.'. '.'. i . . . .* 1 . 1 . V. . . . .. ^ 534
Organized voluntary aid 1 !. ' 535-536
Individual voluntary aid. '. .... , ... . . . . 537-541
Inaigiiia of sanitary personnel, formations, and materiel . i -!-.,. - 542-546
Status of sanitary personnel and materiel 547-549
Guards for the sanitary service '...'. 550
Medical supplies :.... ....!.. 651-555
Correspondence, reports, returns, and r^cqrds^ ..'.,....,... , 556-584
Organization of the Medical Department in war. .^^. . . . 585-586
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ARTiciiB XI. — TJie service of the interior ^ , . , ^7-<626
General 537-591
Mobilization camps : . , , , . ^92-597
Concentration camx>s 598-601
Camp hospitals , ', 60^-605
General hospitals 606
Convalescent camps , ::-.-- * 607-608
Hospitals, ports of embarkation , 609
Surgeons, ports of embarkation 610
Biospitals for prisoners of war 611
Medical supply depots ,.♦,*« . 612
Hospital trains and trains for patients. » 618-617 ,
Rest stations , ^ . - ^... . ^ - . w . . . . 618
Hospital ships and ships for patients 619-625
Sanitary inspectors ^ .♦..,-. 626
Article XII.— T^ theater of operations— General 627-629
Requirements for an efficient sanitary service 627-629
Article XUI.— The zone of the advance... , 630-750
Classification of the sanitary service , . 630
Sanitary troops on di^y with, line organizatioaa , . . 631-650
The sanitary train 1 , . . , 651-715
The administration of the saipitary service of the division 716-750
Article XIV. — TJie line of communications ^ 751-827
General , , '. 751-756
The base hospital : .. ., 757-766
The convalescent camp 766
The contagious disease hospital 767-768
Trains, boats, and ships 769-772
Casual camps for sanitary troops 773
Sanitary squads r - • • ? • »- 774-777
Field laboratories 77^77?
Rest stations 780-781
The base medical supply depot 782-786
The advance medical supply depot 787-792
The evacuation hospital 793-803
The evacuation ambulance company 804-812
Administration 813-827
Arti(3LE XV. — Administration of the sanitary service of the theater of operations. . 828-830
The chief surgeon of afield army 828-830
Article XVI. — Risum^ of the operations of the sanitary service in war 831-841
Part III. — Supply Tables.
Article XVll.— Post supply tables 842-848
Medicines, antiseptics, and disinfectants 843
Stationery 844
Miscellaneous supplies 845
Laboratory supplies 846
Identification supplies 847
X-ray supplies 848
Article XVlll.^Dental supply tables 849-«56
Portable outfit 854
Base outfit 855
Additional supplies 856
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ARnctE XIX. — Field supply tables 867-^1
iBdividual equipment, medical officer 864
Individual equipment, Hospital Corps : ; 865
Ilegimental ccmbat equipment '. . . : 866-868
Camp infirmary , 869-870
Camp infirmary reserve , : . .: ' 871
Begimental hospital : ..:...: 872
Weight carried by camp infirmary wagon. . . : : : .'. L-...:.. 873
Ambulance company ....:. : 874-878
Field hospital : . . i ..:. i ........ . 879-883
Division surgeon's office -. :..!.' : '.... 884-885
Camp hospitals .^ .". ..:..=..... : . . : 886-888
Evacuation hospital, base hospital, and medical reserve unit : . . 889-892
Base medical supply depot : ' 893-894
Advance medical supply depot 895
Field laboratory 1 896
Evacuation ambulance company ' 897
Hospital ships and ships for patients. .....' 898
Hospital trains and trains for patients ^ 899-900
Office of the chief surgeon, field army, and of the surgeon, bAse group 901
Article XX. — Formulse, contents of chests, cases, etc : 902-959
Formulae of nonofficial compound ihedicinal preparationa listed in the
supply tables 1 ^ . . : 962
Contents of chests, cases, etc., and spare parts 903-959
Article 'XKl,— Blank forms : : 960-965
Medical Department 961
Adjutant General's Office. :.,..:...- : 962
Quartermaster Corps 963
Ordnance Department . . . .' 964
Inq)ector General's Department : i 965
Appbndix.
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PART I.
GENERAL MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION.
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ARTICIJ3 I— THE MEDICAI. DHPAKTMENT, ITS
ORGANIZATION AND PBKSONNiBL.
ORGANIZATION.
1.. The Medical DepartnaeiLt, under tbje act of Congress, approved
April 23^ 1908 <35 Stats., 66; G. O. 67, 1908), as modified by the act
of March ^,1911 (36 Stats., 1054; G. O. 45, 1911), establishing thd
Pental Corps, consists of the Medical Corps, the Medical Reserve
Corps^ th^ P^^tftl Corps, tjie Hospital Corps, and the Nurse Corps;
to which may be added the contract surgeons employed by vh:tue
of the provisionB ctf the act of February 2, 1901 (31 Stata., 752; G. O.
9, 1901), and other civilians employed from time to time under the
authority, of the annual appropriation «tcts. The general duties of
the deparfepaeijit are. pointed out in Army Regulations.
' MEbiCAt CORPS.
6. Extract from the act of April 23, 1908 (35 Stats., 66):
Sbc. 2. TtaA t&e Medical Carpftsball coQeist of one Burgeon General) with rank of
brigadier gsneoral^.vlid ebaU be ebiel <^f tb^e Medical Departmeot; fourteen colonel,
tw«ity-four Ueutenao/t c(^nel$, oo/e hundred and iive majors, and thr<^ hundred
captains or £j»t lieiiitenaxits, who shall hava nuak, pay^ and allowance^ of QfS.cers of
corresponding grades in the cavalry arm of the eervice* Immediately following tb,^
approval of this act all officers o£ ithe Medical Department then in active service, other
than the Surgeon General, shall ba reoommi^sioned in the corre^pndix^g grades ii)
the Medical Corps established by this act in the order of their seniority and without
loss of relative rank in the Army as follows: Assistant smgeons general,' with the rank
of colonel, as colonels; deputy surgeons genei^, with the rahk of lieutenant coldnel,
as lieutenant colonels; surgeons with the rank of major, as majors; assistant smgeons,
who at the time of ]the approval of this act shall have served three years or more, as
papta^ns; and assist^t ^(uigeons^ with the rank of first lieutenant, who at the tinie of
the appioval of this, act shall have served les^ than three y^ars a£; such, as first lieu-
tenant; and bereaiter first lieutenants diall be promoted to the graxle.of capjtain after
three years' service in tl^e Medical Cprps. ^^ j , , '
Sec.. 3, That promotions in the Medical Oprj;^ to fill vacancies in the seve^l grades
crojited ox qftuaed by thlf act, or hereafter pccmripg, . dpuall be made according to
seniority, but all si^cj^ pfomotic^ ^uod all appointments to tbe ^ade o{ first lieutenant
in 0ai4,porp§ shall be /lubiect tp elimination as h^einafter provided: Provided^ rfhat
thee inciiease in grades of colonel^, lieutenant colonel, and major, provided for in this
act shall be filled by promotion each. calendar, year o^not exjc^eding two lieutenant
colonels to be colonels, three majors to be lieutenant colonels, fourieen captains to be
m^ijors, iM^d.of. the ijj^Qrease in the^adeof fii^t lieutenant not^pore than twenty-five
per centum of the total of such increase shall be appointed in any one calendar year*
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Provided further y That those assistant smgeons who at the time of the appioval of this
act shall have attained their captaincy by reason of service in the volunteer forces
under the provisions of the act of February second, nineteen hundred and one, section
eighteen, or who will receive their captaincy upon the approval of this act by virtue
of such service, shall take rank among the officers in or subsequently promoted to that
grade, according to date of entrance into the Medical Department of the Army as
commissioned officers.
Sec. 4. That no person shall receive an appointment hb firsl lieuletiafit ii^ltke
Medical Corps unless h« shall have been examined andtipprcytrod hfasa Jinny medical
board consisting of not less than three officers of the Medical Corps designated by tiie
Secretary of War. *
Sec 5. That no officer of the Medical Corps below the rank of lieutenant colonel
shall be promoted therein untilhe shall hkve sud[;edbfully piteed sat examination
before an A^my medical board consisting of not less than three 6ffic9m<ol the M^dicid
Corps, to be designated by the Secretary of .W«r, such examination jto be prescribed
by the Secretary of War and to be held at such time anterior to the accruing of the
right to promotion as may be for the best interests of the service : Provided^ Tliat should
any officer of the Medical Corps fail in his physicalexamination and be found incapaci-
tated for service by reaiSon of physics^ disability contracted in the- line of duty, h^
diall be retired with the rank to which hid setnbrity entitled him to be proiB«)te|d;
but if he should be lound disqualified for prmotion.for apiy pther reason, a secon4
examination shall not be allowed,, but the Secretary of War shall appoint a board of
review to consist of three officers of the Medical Corps superior in rank to the officer
examined, none of whom shall have served as a member of the boafd which examined
him. If the unfavorable finding of the examining board is concuraed in by the board
of review, the officer reported disqualified for promotion shall, if a first lieutenant or
captain, be honorably discharged from the service with one year's pay; and, if a nyy'or,
shall be debarred from promotion and the officer next in rank foiind qualified shall be
promoted to the vacancy. If the action of the examining board w disappraved by the
board of review, the officer shall be considered qualified and shall be promoted.
Sec. 6. That nothing in this act shall be construed to legislate out of the Bervice
any officer now In the Medical Di^partment of the Army, nor to alfect the relative lijiik
or promotion of any medical officer now in the service, or who may hereafter be
appointed therein, as determined by the date of hfs appointment or commission,
except as herein otherwise provided in sectkm three.
(a) Section 5 above was modified by the proviso in the act of March
3, 1909, reading as follows (35 Stats., 737): ..
Provided f That any major of the Medical Corps on the active list of the Army who,
at his first examination for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel in said corps,
has been or shall hereafter be found disqualified for such promotion for any reason
other than physical disability inciun'ed ill the line of duty; (s&all be suspend^ frt>ai
promotion and his right thereto shall pass successively to such offiWrs next below him
in rank in said corps as are or may become eligible to promotion under existing la^
diunng the period of his suspension; and any officer suspended from promotion, as
hereinbefore provided, shall be reexamined as soon as practicable after the expiration
of one year from the date of the completion of'tbe ^!xaminatioii that re^i^ted in his
suspension; and if on such reexamination he is found qudliftodforprdmotlon, he diall
again become eligible thereto; but if he in found' disqtialifiM by rea^km of physicai
disability incurred in' line of duty, he shall be i^ired, with the rank to which his
seniority entitles him to be promoted; and if he is net'fbund disqualified by reason ci
such physical disability, but is fotmd disquAllfied icft pi^nnotion for any other i
he shall be retired ^thout promotion.' ■ . »..
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APl»OlNTMENT3. '
S. An applicant for appoiwtment in the Medical Corps of th© Army
must be between 22 and 30 j^va of age, at the time of taking the
preliminary examination, must be a citizen of the United. States,
must have 9. satisf aqtorj general, edncatioi^ must be a graduate of a
reputable medipal school l^ga^y, authorized to confer, the di^ree of
doctor of medicijie, and mu^t haye had at least one year/s hospital
training, including practical experience in the practice of medicine,
surgery, anjd obstetrics. •
(a) Appointpients to the Medical Corps a^e xnade by the President,
upon tl^e recpmmei^dfMtion of the Suxgeou Oeaei:al; after the appli-
cants have pass^d the presc^ribed examination. The examination
will consist of, two pajrt3-^a preliminary. .exaEoination, and a final or
•qualifyii^g examination, .with a -course of instsruction at the Army
Medical Schopl int^^veniug,. . • , , .
(6) Permission to appear for examination should be apphed for by
letter to The Adjutant General of the Army. The application must
be wholly in the h^i^dwriting of the; Itpplicant, must give the plaqe
and date of his birth, must indicate the plaqe aad State or Territory
of which he i^ a permanent resident^ and must inclose certificates,
based upon pergonal acquaintance, from at least two reputable
persons as to his citizenship, character,. ai^d habits. . Should his origi-
nal application, reveal any disq^alificatjion he will be so advised^
Should no. di3quali6catiQl^ be ,disclos|ed he. wiU bQ given an oppor-
tunity to complete hi3 applioatipn by filing his personal history.
Should thi^ indicfj^t&.no disqual^cation he wiU in due season be
formally invited, to. app^r beforp the local board (par. 4) at the
point most conv^Wtfpr lunji,:. and Bf date will be fixed for his
appearanc^.
(c).No aljowt^nip^p. ^ill be i^ade for their^pen^es of applicant^
undergoing, prelimiaiary:examinatiws4 ;
4. The preliminary examinations will be. conducted, under instrucr
tions f i;om the SusrgjBon Gen^r^l> by local boards; of one or more medical
officersi and by a. central boai;d of not le^s than three, which shalj
be known «« the Aumy Medical Board. '
(a> IxM^al boards wiU be canyejaed at. the larger military posts as
occasion reqwxes, . Permanent local boards also will be establi^hed
from time to time wher,e deemed necessary. . -
:6.,!^|ich appJiipftpty upon presenting hiwelf to the kcal board,
will, prior to his. physical examination, be required to submit the
diploEipaa confei^ring. upon him the degree of doctor of. medicine,
and to sign the .following c^tific^te:
I cerdly, *o th&bcet ctf my koewledge and betief, th&t lam tfot affectjed with any
fonn o£j(^8e«0B.<)iid«^lHlity wl^kh wiU ipt^f^re. with the perfonnailce of the duties
of the office for appointment to which I am about to undergo examination .
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If he fails to submit his diploma^ or declines to give the certificate,
the examination will not proceed.
(a) Physical examination.— If he submits his diploma and gives
the prescribed certificate the board will thwi proceed with his physi-
cal examination, which will conform in all respects to that required
of candidates from civil life for commission in the line of the Ariny,
except in respect to vision, the minimniil requirements' of which are
fixed from time to time in general orders. (See Appendiix:: PJiysicdl
Examinations,)
The physical examination will be made comtplete' in ieach case,
eveii though a disqualification be discovered, so As to ascertain
whether any other disqualifications exist. If the boatd finds' Oiie
or more disqualifications which in its opinion are permanent it
win reject the appHcant and not proceed with the mental examina-
tions. It is highly desirable that when an applicant is rejected for
physical disquaUfication the cause or causei^ of rejectito shotdd be
so clearly established as to be conclusive of the reasonableness and
propriety of the rejection. Should the board have a doubt as to the
permanency of the disqualification it may require appropriate addi-
tional testimony concerning the same, and such evidence as may be
obtainable bearing on the medical history of the applicant and of
his family. Should the board find one or mbrei phjrsic&l disquali-
fications which in its opinion are temporary in liature and such as
may be Overcome by the time the applicant', if Otherwise accepta-
ble, woidd be ordered to attend the Army Medical School, it may pro-
ceed with the mental examinations, if the applicant so desires, upon
the imderstanding that he shall present himself at a time and' place
to be designated by the Stirgeon General for a second physical exam-
ination and upon the condition that his acceptance as a candidate
shall be subject in all respects to his qualifying at the second' physical
examination. In reporting th^ physical examination in such case
the reasons which led the board to consider the disqualifications
tettiporary and influenced it to continue the examination notwith-
standing the same will be fully set forth in its report. The physical
examination will be reported on the'form provided for the piirpose.
(6) The applicant having been found physically qualified, or the
physical disquaUfications found beinjg only tem|ioTdry as prodded in
the preceding section, the board wiU next proceed with the mental
examinations, which will be' in writing, as follows :
General edUcaiion.-^Tim e^^amination may be omitt<^ at the dis-
cretion of the Surgeon General in= the case of applicants holding
diplomas or certificates from reputable literary or scientific colleges,
normal schools or high schools, or of graduates of medical schools
which require an Entrance examination satisfactory to the Surgeon
General. When held it will cover mathematics (arithmetic, Algebrft*
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and plane geometry), gec^aphy, history (especially of ihet United
States), general literature, Latin. grammar, md the reading of etfay
Latin prose. Questions in these subjects will be sent frpm ib/^
Sui^eon General's Office if examination therein is required.
Professional educaiion.-^Tim will be in the followmg sabjoots,,
upon questions supplied to the board from the Sxu'geon General^s^
Office: Anatomy, physiology and histolpgy, chemistry and physics,
materia medica and therapeutics, surgery, practice of; nj^dicine,
obstetrics and gynecology..
(c) Upon the conclusion of the examination the local board wilj
return the applicant's diploma to him.
(d) The local board will repoart its prooeedings on the form provided
therefor direct to the Surgeon General, noting thereon its opinion of
the applicant's aptitude for the service as good, fair, or poor. It wjH
forward therewitii without marking them the questions and answoirB
in the mental examinaticwas.
, 6. The favorable findings of the lo<^al board as to aa a{>pUcan;t's
physical qualifications, its opinion as to his aptitude for the service,^
and the questions and answers in his mental examinations, will be
referred by the Surgeon General to the Army Medical Board, which
will mark the applicant's questions and answers proportionately to
their relative value in each class, will rfite his. aptitude for ,the service,
and will make final report to the Sm*geon General as to his qualifica-
tions. Proficiency in English grammar, orthography, and. composi-
tion will be determined from the applicant's examination papers.
An applicant who in the opinion of the^Army Medical Board is physi-
cally disqualified will be rejected on that ground, notwithstanding
the favorable findings of the local board. An applicant who is d^fi-?
cient in English grammar, orthography, and composition will bQ
rejected. An applicant who has been examined as to his general,
education and fails to make a general average therein of 75 per cen,t
wiU be rejected. An applicant who has been found physically quali-
fied, and whose general education and English grammar, ortbography^
and composition have been found satisfactory,, and whp makes a g,an-
eral average of 80 per cent in his professional exaijUDiation ,a^. in
aptitude, will be reported as qualified; the board may, however,
reject . any candidate who fails to make 65 per cent in any prof j^-
sional subject. , .
^ 7. An applicant failing in one preliminary fppamipatiqp may bi^
allowed another after the expiration of one year, l^utnot a third^
Withdrawal from examination during its progress, .except; because
of sicko^eas, will be deenied a failure.
8. Qualified applicants will be appointed tp the Medicjal Reserve
Corps with the rank of first lieutenant, an4 iipon pledging themselves
to accept a commission in the Medical Corps, if found qualified ii\
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the final examination, and to serve at least five years thereunder,
unless sootier discharged, will be ordered to the Army Medical School,
Washington, D. 0., for instruction as candidates for admission to thd
Medical Corps of the Army. If, however, a greater number of
aprplidants qualify than can be accommodated at the school, the
requisite ninnber will be selected according to their relative standing
as marked by the Army Medical Board.
(a) Qtialified candidates ordered to the school receive the pay and
allowances of a first lieutenant for the journey from their homes to
Washington, and while on duty at the school.
9. The final or qualifying examination of graduate candidates for
Appointment in the Medical Oorps will be held by the Army Medical
Board (par. 4) immediately after the close of the term of the Army
Medical School. It will cover the following points: First, the can-
didate's physical qualifications; second, his clinical skill and acumen^
and third, his general aptitude for the service.
{a) The physical examination will be thorough. If it reveals a
permanent incapacity for active military s^^vioe, the candidate will
be relieved from active duty and his discharge from the service recom-
mended. If it reveals an incapacity curable within a brief period,
the candidate will be regarded as physically qualified, and the clinical
examination will be proceeded with. The question whether the in-
capacity is permanent or curable is one for the examining board to
detiBrmine. In case of doubt thfe examination will be discontinued,
arid the candidate relieved from active duty to afford him an oppor-
tunity to effect a cure. A candidate relieved from active duty for
this purpose may, upon the recommendation of the Surgeon General,
be called into active service the following year, for final examination
with the next class of candidates. Should he then be found physi-
cally incapacitated he will be again relieved from active duty and
his discharge from the service recommended.
' (J): The candidate having been found physically qualified, the
board will then proceed with his clinical examination and the inquiry
into his general aptitude, giving him appropriate ratings under each
h^ad conformably to 'in^tnictions from the Sui^on General.
(c) Graduate candidates who are found physically qualified and
who obtain ia general average of 80 per cent in their preliminary
professional examination, in their course at the Army Medical School,
in their clinical examination, and in their general aptitude, wiU be
eiigiblef di- appointment in the Medical Corps.
((f) ' Eligible candidates may, if they so desire, take a special
examination in ancient or modem languages, higher mathematics, or
scientific branches other thto medical. Proficiency therein will be
rated by the board confonlifebly to insttructions from the Sui^eon
OteAeral, •.■"'■'.•••.
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(e) The relati^e^ 'Standing for. ^appQintaneat of eligible candidates
will be determined by the total number of points obtained in the
preliminary professional examination, in the school, in the clinical
examination, in general aptitude, and in the special examination^
if one is taken.
(f) Eligible candidate^. who fail to receive appointments because
of lack of vaQii»QiQ& at the time of qualification may receive them
in the order of their standing astTacancies occur before the graduation
of the next class. Thereafter they shall not be .eligible for appoint-
ment in the Medical Corps, but will be preferred for selection for
volunteer commissions and for active duty in the Medical Reserve
Corps.
BXA]inNAl!ION W^OR PROMOTION.
(See par. 3, see. 5.)
10. Eegulatioas governing the examination of ofBicers of the Army
for .proBaotixHi are published by the War Department from time to
time in general orders. (See Appendix: OJfc^*.)
11. Before proceeding with th6 physical examination for the pro-
motion of a medical officer, the officer about to be examined will be
required to. submit, for the information of the ex9,mini^g board, a
GertmtBXe as to hia physical condition. If he knows. of no physical
disqualification existing, the c^i^ificate will take the following
form:
I certify, to the b^t oi my knowledge swd l)elief , that I am not -affected with any
lonn of 4isesiAe or disability which wU intetrferei with th^ pe|:fQ]rman£e of the duties
of the^^rade for promotion to which I ajn about to undei;go examination.
(a) TTie certificate called for in this paragraph will be attached to
the proceedings of the board.
PEESONAL REPORTS.
12,. The personal reports made to the Surgeon General in compli-
ance with Army Regulations by officers of the Medical Corps at inder
pendent posfca and stations will be forwarded direct. In other cases
they will be made in duplicate and forwarded to the department sur-
geon who will send the original without delay to the Surgeon General
and retain the carbon copy for his own records.
13. Officers of the Medical Corps will immediately upon any change
in their stations, status, or duties report the same to the Surgeon
General, stating the authority therefor, with the number, date, and
source of the ordel* making the change. These reports wUl be made
and forwarded as in the preceding paragraph.
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MEDICAIi BESEBTB CORPS.
14. Extract from the act of AprU 23, 1908 (35 Stats., 68) :
Sec. 7. That for the purpose of sectiring a reserve .corps of medical officers available
for military service, the President of the United States is authorized to issue com-
missions as first lieutenants therein to such graduates of reputable schools of medicine,
citizens of the United States, as shall from time to time, upon examination to be pre-
scribed by the Secretary of War, be found physically, mentally, and morally qualified
to hold such commission^, the persons so commissioned to constitute and foe known
as the Medical Reserve Corps. The commissions so given shall confer upon the holders
all the authority, rights, and privileges of commissioned, offic^irs of the like grade in
the Medical Corps of the United States Army, except promotions, but only when
called into active duty, as hereinafter provided, and during the period of such active
duty. Officers of the Medical Reserve Corps shall have rank in said corps according
to date of their commissions therein, -and wben employed on active duty, as hereinafter
provided, shall rank next below all other officers of like grade in the United States
Army: Provided, That contract surgeons now in the military service who receive the
favorable recommendation of the Surgeon General of the Army shall be eligible for ap-
pointment in said reserve corps without further examination: ProtHded further, That
any contract surgeon not over twenty-seven years of age at date of his appointment
as contract surgeon shall be eligible to appointment in the regular corps.
Sbc. 8. That in emergencies the Secretary of War may order officers of the Medical
Reserve Corps to active duty in the service of the United States in such numbers as
the public interests may require, and may relieve them from such duty when their
services are no longer necessary: Provided, That nothing in this act shall be construed
as authorizing an officer of the Medical Reserve Corps to be ordered upon active duty
as herein provided who is unwilling to accept such service, nor to prohibit an officer
of the Medical Reserve Corps not designated for active duty from service with the
militia, or with the volunteer troops of the United States, or in the service of the
United States in any other capacity, but when so serving with the militia or with vol-
unteer troops, or when employed in the service of the United States in any other
capacity, an officer of the Medical Reserve Corps shall not be subject to call for duty
under the terms df this section: And provided further^ That the President is authorized
to honorably discharge from the Medical Reserve Corps any officer thereof whose
services are no longer required: And provided fvriher. That officers of the Medical
Reserve Corps who apply for apx)ointment in the Medical Corps of the Army
may, upon the recommendation of the Surgeon General, be placed on active duty
by the Secretary of War and ordered to the Army Medical School for instruction
and further examination to determine their fitness for conunission in the Medical
Corps: And provided further, That any officer of the Medical Reserve Corps who is
subject to call and who shall be owifered upon active duty as herein paiovided and who
shall be unwilling and refuse to accept such aervice shall ibrteit his commission.
Sec 9. That officers of the Medical Reserve Corps when called upon active duty
in the service of the United States, as provided in section eight of this act, shall be
subject to the laws, regulations, and orders for the government of the Regular Army,
and during the period of such service shall be entitled to the pay and allowances of
first lieutenants of the Medical Corps with increase for length of service now allowed
by law, said increase to be computed only lor time oi active duty:. Provided, That no
officer of the Medical Reserve Corps shall be entitled to retirement or retirement pay,
nor shall he be entitled to pension except for physical disability incurred in the line
of duty while in active duty: And provided further. That nothing in this act shall be
construed to prevent the appointment in time of war of medical officers of volimteers
in such numbers and with such rank and pay as may be provided by law.
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16« An applicant for appoiiltiizieBt iu the ISCediefklrR^aai^
must be betweep. 22 and 45 years of age, mustbd adbtiaeu.^f thje.United
States, must be a graduate ol a reputable modieal sjcbool legally
Auihorized to 6oirfer the degree of. dootof of.ifi^dicine^ «a^djna\»st
have qualified to practice medioiue in theiSftatle or Territory m, wlmU
•he resides. ^ =.,'':
(a) Appoiixtm^its in this, corps are made by the President uppn
tihe recQmmei3kdation of the Sur^^n Gan^ntl after the appli^nte
have |>assed the preBcriibed: e:siu9Wie^tiQns. F^n)iis&iou. to . appe^.]! lor
examination is obtained by 4ppUe£itl0a to Thie),Ad]utan,tiGeiQaraltpf
the Army similar to that required m the case;4)f: applicants, tov appopuorfr
mentdn the Medical Corps (par. 36)* : Should to ;0rigiJMi.l;appUc4.tiQ»
reveal any disquahfication,. the applicant will bes so adyised. 3hou|4
none be disclosed, he will begiven^an opportunity to: complpt^ hi$
appUcation by filing hii;p6rs<^all]dstory^:4uc^S<Wipani^^^
oatelrom the proper Stilfce <>p loelilc^ffimal tkhattbe Q,ppU4anitii^ duly
qualified to prae*ice medicsiaie in'theiStalte or Territory where h^
resides* Should bis personal hlstoiy. indkate. no .disqxLa;Ufi(^ation^
he will in dile seasonbe fonQa% invited tp; sDp^ar bj^foi^e. tb^texamii^*
mg board at the plaioe m^sit eon^eniea^ti {oii.hi^^: No aUowances
will be maderior the ^expenaes of. appli^eattts mldea^oing ;examinaticfn..
16. The examination wili be conducted, under insbmctions fronpi
ihe Surgeon General, by boards of one or n^oreofficera of the MedlcaJ
C!orps convened from time to time, as requined, 1^ military. ppsip^or
staildons. ..-.,/. '.... f: ;■ :.■..... ..-j ,,.
(a) Upon presenting himself to^ i^ke bodrd tiiei itpp^dint >?(^Q b^
required to submit the diploma conferring upoJi.him- th^d^gre^pf
doctor o£ medicine and to give a certificate ^imilaa: to that p^^escrlbed
in the case of applicants for appointment iM the M§diQltl Corps
(par. 6). If he fail^ 4b submit his diploma olr^deoUne^ t0, ^ve the
certificate the examination will not proeeed( <
(b) The diploma, having bem submitted' and the^ certificate given,
the board will then make a thorpu^ physical eK^minatioix of the
applicant, which, nmst .conform in all re^pettis. to. tibtat ^ir^uired i4
candidates for commisaKNOt in the Medical Oorps* (par* dd),. . IK a^y
phyffloal disquaMcationfor; the service iafo^md Ijie. examination will
be discontinued. The findings and actiooi ofthe board will be
reported on the form provided for the puifpose.
(c) The applicant having been f ^mnd physioallyjqualified^ the boand
will he±t proceed with has piK^feemoiiil exainini^tioxi^'inttii:^ foll^^
subjects: Practice of medicine, surgery, obatttiqi* rtikd. gynecology,
tsid hygiebe* ' Thia exammatidn. Tvjtt be ioral apd ; sluffiKnent^ com-
preheosive to determine whether^ in the opUiion; of the boitrd) the
applicant is qualified to practice his profession under the. usuaj
conditions of the military service. Should the oral examination in
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way subject be unsatisfactory-, the applicant may be required to take a
written examination therein.
(d) Upon the conclusion of the examination the board will return
the applicant's diploma to him. The proceedings of the board will
be reported direct to the Surgeon General.
17. An officer of the Medical Reserve Corps assigned to active
duty in the service of the United States will immediate^ upon
arrival at his first station be subjected to a critical physical exami«-
nation by a board of one or more medical officers constituted for the
purpose, if duch board is available. If no such board is available
at ttie station to which he is asei^ed, he will be ordered to report
to the nearest medical officer for examination before proceeding to
his station. Upon presenting him^lf to the board the officer will
be required to give a certafioate identicieil with that required of
candidates for conmrission in the Medical Corps (par. 6). The
certificate having been given, the board will th^n proceed wiih the
physical examination, which vHll conform to that prescribed in
paragraph 5a, and be made complete, even tho^ugh a physical dis«-
qualification be discovered, so as to ascertain for record whether any
other physical disqualifications or defects exkt. The examination
will be reported to the Sttrgeon General upon the form provided
therefor, noting thereon in full the disqualifications or defects found
and the board's recommendation whether the officer shall b© continued
on active duty or shall be forthwith relieved.
(a) Upon reUef from active duty (except in the case of an officer
forthwith relieved for disqualification found at the examin[ation
immediately following his assignment to active duty) the offieer
will again be subjected to a critical physical examination, by a
similar board, to which Will be referred the report of the physical
examination made when the officer was called into active service.
The examination upon relief will be completed in all respects and
reported to the Surgeon General on the sqipropriate form, modified
as necessary. All physical disqualifications or defects found on
such exanrination will be f idly reported. In case any of them wane
noted on tiie report of the physicid examination made when the
officer was called into i^tive service, the report of tl^e board will
indicate whether there appears to have been any change tlierein
siace that examination. If any of the physical disqualifications or
defects found on the former examination are not found when the
officer is examined upon hu relief, the report of the board will affirm-
atively set forth that fact.
(ft) The pronsioas of (Ms parngraph may be waived by the Surgeon
General in the case trf Reserve Cbrps officers called into active service
for temporary duty.
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BBBSCttTAL BBK^Bfia.
18. Officers of the Medical Reserve Corps m active service will
render personal reports similar to those made by officers of the Medical
Corps under paragraphs 12 and 13.
19. Every officer of the Medical Reserve Corps not in active service
will report his address to the Surgeon General at the end of each calen-
dar year. He will also report promptly everv change of ftddrees.
dentaij corps.
20. Extract from the act of Miarch 3, 1911 (36 Stats., 1054) :
Hereaftai; there si^aU be attfu^hed to the« Medical Department a Dental Corps^ whijch
shall be composed of dental surgeons and acting dental suigeons, the total number of
which shall not exceed the proportion of one to each thousand of actual enlisted strength
of the Army; the number of dental surgeons shall not exceed sixty, and the number
of acting dental surgeons shall be such as miay, fibm time to lime, be authorized by
law. All odginal Appcdntmenfts to the Dental Oocps dkaU be as af^tlng dmtal smgeonts^
who ^ha^l have the sajne official status, pay, and allowances as the coiMxact dental
suigeone now authorized by law. Acting dental surgpons who have served three years
in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary of War shall be eligible for appointment as
dental singeons, and, after passing in a satisfactory manner an examination which may
be preeciibed by th» Sectetary of War, may be commissioiied with the rank of fir^t
tieuteajknt in^ ike Dental CoTfpB to fill the vacandeB exM^ng tberain^ Ofllcttp of the
Deiital thorps shall have rank in sibch corp9 according to date of their commissions
therein and shall rank next below officers of the Medical Reserve Corps. Their right
to command shall be limited to the Dental Cosps. The pay and allowances of dental
surgeons shall be those of first lieutenants, including the right to retirement on account
of age or dkabvlty, as in the case of other offleem: Ptovidtdy That the time served by
dei^l nvaesoxifi bb aeti«g dental or contract deiitiA puigi^ons fltMi) be reckoped inxo^
puting the increased service pay of such as are Qonvpissinned under this ^ct Th^
appointees as acting dental siugeons must be citizens of the United States between
twenty-one and twenty-seven years of age, graduates of a standard dental college,
of good moral character and good professional education, and they e&all be required
to pass the umial physical examination required lo^r appointment in t§ie BAedical Oarpi^
and a inrQfessifpaL exaooinati^ a irtiich shall include teels of ^U in practieal denti&try
and of proficiency in the usual subjects of a standard dental coU^e course: Prayided^
That the contract dental siugeons attached to the Medical Department at the time ojf
the passage of this act may be eligible for apppintment as first lieutenants. Dental Corps",
without liinitatiofn^ to age: And provided further y That the professional examination
for such appoxnttu^ ma^ be waived in the esbe of e«»itz8Ct dental euxgeoi»intii^
service at diie tim/e of the ps^m^M thia act whoee efficiency reports and entmjDoe
examinations are satisfactory. The Secretary of War is authorized to appoint boards
of three examiners to conduct the examinations herein prescribed, one of whom shall
be a smgeon in the Army and two of whom shall be selected by the Secretary bf War
from the commissioned dental surgeons. . '
ACTJl^a SlSNTAL SUROIQONS. . .
211' Applications for examination for appointment as acting dental
surgeons imder the foregoing law should be made to the Surgeon Gen-
eral, who will furnish blanks therefor on request. They must in each
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case be accompanied by certificates from at least two reputable per-
spns as to the applicant's citizenship^ character, and habits.
(a) When an applicant is selected for examination his application
and the certificates therewith will be referred by the Surgeon General
to the examining board designated to examine him for its inf ormationi
The applicant will in due seas6n be notified when and where to present
himself to the board.
(6) No allowances will be made for the expenses of candidates
imdergoing examination. • i ; » ; . . . • ' »
22. Examinations will .be authorized and boards to condu(;t them
will be convened from time to time as may be deemed necessary.
The medical member of the board will be its president and the junior
dental surgeon its recorder. Tlie procedure of the board will cor-
respond to that pf other army boards of a similar character.
: 23. When two or :mare dental examining boards are oonveaed at
the same tiiiie one of them will be designated by the Surgeon Greneiral
as the central examining board, to prepare the questions for the written
and oral examinations to be conducted simultaneously by the several
bo^ords. . In order that there may be no premature disclosure of the
questions, the same will be transmitted by the central board confid^a-
tially to the Sirrgeon General for dktribution to the other boards in
season for the latter's action. When but ohe board is convened it
will prepare the questions for the written and oral examiaations of
the candidates to appear before it.
>'24* Each candidate np<m presenting hjoaself to tiie examining board
will, prior to his physical examination^ be required to mga the eertifi^
c^te required of applicants for appointment in the Medical Corps of
the Army (par. 5),' and to submit therewith his diploma as a graduate
of a sWdard. de^al college. If .he declines to give the certificate or
fails to fiubmit his diplonuk, the eixamination will not proceed..
^(joJ) Fhfeical eo^fmnaiion.^^BiA certificate having been given and
his diploma having been f o\md satisfactory and returned to him, the
medical member of , the board will then proceed with the physical
examination of the candidate, which will conform in all respects to
that.required of candidates from civil life for comnussion in the Medi^
cal Corps of the Army. If any physical disqualification for the service
is found, the examination will be discontinued and the candidate
rejected" The findings of the medical member of the board iq respect
to the candidate's physical qualifications will be recorded on the
form provided for the purpose, and accompany the report of the
board upon the conclusion of the examination.
J (6) Pi^fessioml exarmnatian.-r-li the candidate is found physi-
cally qualified; t^e whole board will then proceed with his professional
examination. X^s will consist of oral and written questions and
clinical work, particular stress being laid upon the practical examina^
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tion. Tlie oral examinatioa will inohide oral surgery, opdrfi^tive den-
tistry and prosthetio dentistry, llie subjects of the written exami-
nati<mwill be anatomy ^ physiology and histology; materia medica
and therapettti<6s; dental patibiology and bacteriology; .chemistry,
physics and metallurgy. The clinical examination wiH be of such a
character as will thoroughly test the candidate's practical knowledge
ol operative and prosthetic dentistry.
An average of 75 per cent wiU be required to qualify in the sub-
jects of the written and or^ examinations, and 85 per cent in the
practical exanzmation.
(c) To insure uniformity of standards so far as practicable, the
answers to the questions in the written examinations will be rated
by the central board, if one has been convened. Whether there is
a central board or not, the local boards will rate the oral and practical
examiliations and report their findings in regard to the physical com-
petency, the moral charaMer, and the general fitness for the service
of all the candidates 6:!eamined by them.
(<Z) The board will make a full report of the examination of each
bf^didate and forward all papers connected therewith direct to the
Stirgeon G-eneral, or to the central board id one has beaa convened.
(e) Detailed instructions for the guidance of the board will be fur-
nished by the Surgeon General.
• 86. Candidates who qualify at the examination will be preferred
for employment as acting dental sm^eons in the order of their stand*
ing at the examination, according ta the needs of the service during
the ensuing year. After th« expiration of a year, they will no longer
be considered eligible until again examined*
(a) Contracts to perform the duties of an acting dental sui^eon
will be entered into on Form 45, by the Surgeon General only, with
selected candidates who have qualified as hereinbefore required.
They will be annulled only a$ provided in Army Regulations.
DBNTAL SUBGEONS.
26. Acting dental' surgeons whose* work ttnd conduct during a
service of three years as disclosed by the records of the War Departf-
ment have given rise to no material and well-grounded criticism will
be regarded as eligible for appointment to the grade of dental sur-
geon, upon the occurring of vacancies tJierein, subject to a physical
and professional examination by a board duly constituted as pre-
scribed by law.
27. The candidate upon presenting himself to the board will,
prior to his physical examination, sign the certificate required of
applicants for appointment in the Medical Corps of the Army (par.
5). If he declines to givef the certificate, the examination will not
proceed.
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28. Physical ezamination^—The c^tificate having been given, the
medical member of the board will proceed with the candidate's
physical e:?^amination, which will conform to that prescribed in para^^
graph 24a far candidates for appointment as acting dental anugeon^
and will be conducted, discontinued, recorded, and reported in like
manner.
29. Professional examination.-^The caedidate having been found
physically qualified, the board will tihen proceed with his professia&al
examination. This will compidse twe *pai:«ts^ the wiritl^ tisuoame^
tion and the practical examination. A general average of 75 ^per
cent and not leas than 60 per cent in any one subjeot (except Medical
Department administration) will be required to quaUf y in the written
examination, and a general average of 85 per teent in the pra^otical
examination.
(a) The written examinatioa will include 10 questions, to be forn^Ur
lated by the board, in eaeh of the following; subjects: (I) Medical
Department administration— Army B^gulations so. far. as. they relate
to the Dental Corps of the Army or to the doptol siu^geoji ds BJf. officer
of the Army; Manual for the Medical Department^ so ihr aa it relates
to the Dental Corps; Manual for OoUrtB-Maartial; (2) oraJthygiaae; (3)
orthodontia; (4) operative dentistry, ineludingi recent process in
etiology, pathology, therapeutics, and. operative methods; (5) oral
surgery, including recent progress . in etiology^ pathology, th^a-
peutics, and operative procedure.:
(b) The practical examination will be within the scope of the foUowr
ing schedule. It is not expected that work will be required w^der aiU
of the clinical sub-heads itidioated. The board will Exercise its judg*
ment in selecting the. tests accordiilg to the time and clixuiQal material
available. . .
1. Operative: Examination of the oral < cavity and diagnosia of
pathological conditians foxmd; iextrftction of roots of brok^^ down
teeth; adjusting porcelain crown, cast base, or grinding; gold filling;
compoimd gold filling; compound amalgam filling; oxyphosphate fill-
ing ; treatment of exposed pi^lpa and putrescent root, qanala ;, prophy-
lactic l^eataaent; : , ; .
2. FrostJietic:' Taking icnpr^sions^ of mputh, running paodels,
mounting on articulator, and arti^^ulatii^ teeth; making gold crowii,
or gold and porcelain crown> or gold ajud porcelain bridge,
80* The board will make ji full report of the examiixation of each
candidate on the forms provided for that purpose and will f oryrard all
papers connected herewith diri^t to the Siirgeon GeneraU . , i . .
(«t) Detailed iaslaructioBs, for tbefgui4imce of the board wijl.bp
furnished by the Surgeon Getoenal. , . .
81. Candidates-whoqualify.wiUbe rQccCTmended to,tl;ie Prpsid^t
for commission. i - i
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32. Dental surgeons and acting dental surgeons will render personal
reports similar to those made by officers of the Medical Corps under
paragraphs 12 and 13.
HOSPITAL CORPS.
CONSTITUTION OF THE CORPS. '
33. Extract from the act of March 1, 1887 (24 Stats., .435):
That the Hospital Corps of the United States Anuy shall qoosist of hpspital stewjwd^
actisLg hospital stewards, and privates; and all necessary hospital services in garrison,
camp, or field (including ambulance service) shall be performed by the members
thereof, who shall be regularly enlisted in the military service; said c6rps shall be
permanently attached to the Medical Department, vad e^U not be indtided in the
effective strength of the Army nor counted as a part of the enlisted force providedhylaw.
Sbc. 2. That the Secretary of War is empowered to appoint as many hospital
stewards as in his judgment the service may reiquire; but not more than one hospital
stewaard cAiall be stationed at any post or place without special authority of the Becre-
taryofWar.
8pc. 3. That » * * hospital stewards * * * shall have rank with ordnance
sergeants, and be entitled to all the allowances appertaining to that grade.
Sec. 4. That no person shall be appointed a hospital steward unless he shall have
passed^ satisfactory examination beitoife a board of one or more medical officers as to
his qjua^catlona lor. the position, and demonstrated his fitn^tl^etef or by, service
of not less than 12 months as acting hospital steward; and no parson shall be desig-
nated for such examination except by written authority of the Surgeon General.
Sec. 5. That the Secretary of War is empowered to enlist, or cause to be enlisted,
as many privates of the Hospital Corps as lihe service may require, and to limit 6t fix
ihe number, and ma^e such regulations for their government as may be njecessary;
and any enlisted man in the Army shall be eligible for transfer to the Hospital Corps
as a private. They shall perform duty as wardmasters, cooks, nurses, and attend-
ants in hospitals, and as stretcher bearers, littw bearers, and ambulance attendants
in the field, and such other duties as may by proper authority be required of than.
Sec. 6. That * * * privates of the Hoq^it^l Corps * * * ,i^al|,be^iantitUd
to the same allowances as a corporal of the arm of service with which on duty.
Sec. 7. That privates of the Hospital Corps may be detailed as acting hospital
stewards by the Secretary of War, upon the recommendation of the Surgeon General,
whenever the. neceeeities of the service require it; * * *. Acting Siospital
fltewards, when educated in the duties of the position, may be eligible for examin^AioU
for appointment as hospital stewards as above provided.
(a) Section 18 of the act approved February 2^ 19Q1 (81 Stats,,
753) y fixed the number of hospital stewards at 300 and provided:
Th^l^ men who have served as hospital stewards of volunteer reguiaents or acted in
that capacity during and since the Spanish-American War for more than six months
may be appointed hospital stewards in the Regular Army: And provided Jwther,
That all men so appointed shall be of good moral character and shall hiave passed a
satisfactory mental and physical examination.*
(6) The act of March 2, 1903 (32 Stats., 930), defines the present
status of the corps as follows:
That hereafter the Hospital Corps of the United Stated "Army shall consist of Ser-
jeants first class, serg^ntfi, corporals, privategr fiast class, s^d privM^s; the a»nk
* * * . of sergeants fii^t class, sergesoits, and privates first class Bhall be as. ;now
provided by law for hospital stewards, acting hospital stewauds, and privates of the
Hospital Corps; * * * **. That the Secretary of War is auth(*ized to brganize com-
panies of instruction, ambulance companies, field hospitals, and other' detachments
of the hospital Corps as the necessities of the service may require^ C^ OOoIp
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MASTER HOSPITAL SERGEANTS, HOSPITAL SERGEANTS, SERGEANTS,
FIRST CLASS, AND SERGEANTS.
84. An application for apporatment as master hospital sergeant
hospital sergeant, seigeant fifat class, or seigeant must be accom-
panied by an affidavit stating whether or not the applicant is married.
Applications from commands imder the immediate supervision of
the Wd,r Department will be forwarded direct to the Surgeon
Oeiieral. Applications from other posts or commands wiU be for-
warded: (1) If for appointment as master hospital sergeant, hos-
pital sergeant, or sergeant first class, through the department sur-
geon to the Surgeon General; and (2) if for appointment as sergeant,
to the department suigeon.
(a) Appointments of married men to the grades of master hos-
pital sei^eant, hospital sei^eant, sergeant jBrst class, and se^eant
will be made only with the understanding that the applicant wiU
be entitled to no special consideration on accoimt of liis mairtal
condition. {0. if, M. Z)., No. 1.)
85. Examinations for appointment to these grades are conducted
by boards of medical officers conformably to the provisions of Army
Regulations. The examinations will be both oral and practical, arid
written. They will embrace the same subjects for all the grades, the
higher the grade the more difficult the examination.
(a) Examinations for appointment to the grades of master hos-
pital sergeant, hospital sergeant, and sergeant first class at all posts,
and for appointment to the grade of sergeant in commands directly
imder the War Department, will be. held at such times as may be
designated by the Surgeon General. The questions for the written
examinations will be prepared in his office.
(6) Examinations for appointment to the grade of sergeant,
■except in commands directly under the War Department, will be
held under the direction of department sui^eons whenever they deem
the same necessary (generally once or twice a year) without pre-
vious reference to the Surgeon General. The 'questions for the
written examinations wifl be prepared by the department surgeons.
(c) The examining board will investigate and report upon the
candidate's qualifications under the following heads: (1) Physical
condition; (2) character and habits, especially as to the use of slimi^-
lants and narcotics; (3) discipline and control of men; (4) ^knowledge
of regulations; (5) nursing; (6) dispensary work; (7) clerical work;
(8) principles of cooking, and mess management; (9) Medical Depart-
ment drill; (10) n^nor surgery ancj first aid, including extraction of
teeth. The board wiU require the candidate to prepare a full set of
papeis pertaining to the Medical Department, and to drill a detach-
ment of the Medical Department sufficiently to demonstrate his
thorough, knowledge of the drill regulations.
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id) The written e^aminatiofi. willemfaraoe tike fdllowii^ subjects:
(1) Arithmetic; (2) materia medica; (3J phannacy; (4) ctre of si<jk
and ward managesoient; (5) miilor surgery ^nd firet aid; (6) elemen-
tary hygiene. Ten questions will be asked in each subject. Profi*
ciency in penmanship and orthography will be estimated from the
papers submitted.
(e) The ^peport of the examkiicig board in the .c«se of a pandi^te
for appointment aa ipaater hospital sergeajat, hospital sergeant, , w
sergeant first, class will be forwarded with the ^Xaflaiuatipn papers
ditect tQ: th0 Surgeon. Generfd, under wWe direction the papers
will-be mai'Jtedi In the cfiae of a eaodida^e f or appointment aa
maat^hcoapital sergeant or hospital sei^aat the board in locwaFding
the papers will report itd opkiioii/ based on the candidate -s past
record and experience, a& to his ability, adaptability, and general
fitness for the position. Th^ boi^d will mai*k the p&pei** of a can-
didate for appointment. as sergeant, and will then send them to the
department surgeon, or in the case of a command directly under the
War Det)itrtment, direct' to the Sui^eon General, with its report as t6
the candidate's qualifications: If the report is made to a department
surgeon, h6'wiU, after talking appropriate action in the premises, for^
ward all the papers, with a note of his action, to the Surgeon General
inclosing a copy of the questions a3ked in the written exaniination.
(jO The scope arid character of the examination for appointment
as sergeant first class^, limited warrant, or sergeant, limited war-
rant, witl be prescribed by the Surgeon General from time to time
as occasion requires. In forwarding its report the board will recom-
mend whether the candidate ^hoidd be appointed.
(ff) Eligibility for appointment to these grades in the ease- of
candidates who qualify wiU continue for one year from the dates of
their examinations respectively. ((7. if. M. D,, No, 1.)
36. Maater h^ospitnl'sei^ants, hospital sergeants, sergeants first
class,. find sergeants may be reenlip.ted irx, their respective grades, on
the.authoritjr oithe Siirgeon Gi^neral, siibject to the cgnditions pre-
^crib^d in Army Singulations. .
(a) A sej^^ant fir^t class who desires to reenlist will report that f a^t,
througji medical channels, to the Surgeon General, at least 60 days
before the terpiination.of his ^ictive service with the organizatioix under
his current eijjUiatmei^t. A reexamination will be held before first ror
enlistment }$ the appUcant has served for more than one year in th^
gra4p. . In qa^e an applicant has served for less than one year in this
grade, the examination may be waived by the Sui^eon General, pro-?
videjj tfajad^^acl^mppt conuii^nder md jthe department surgeon having
sujjeryispp over.it cohfjur in the statement that he has performed his
duties efficiently. In case examination has been waived belore firs^
reenli^t^^jBritii it will always, be h^ld befpre^the second reenU^tment.
No e^^inatio|n on sul:jseq,ifei?)t reehlistments will ordinarilv4>e held
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unless, in the judgment of the Surgeon General, the mteresta of the
service require it.
(Jb) Examinations for reaiJistment in the grades of master hosr
pital sergeant, hospital sergeant, and sergeant are not required*
(C: M. M. 2>., No. 1.)
ACTING COOKS.
S7. The act of Congress approved May 11, 1908 (35 Stats., 109),
providing for acting cooks for the Hospital Corps, is regarded as
having estabUshed a new grade in tiiat corps.
(a) Acting cooks are not enlisted as such. Under authority
granted by the Sui^eon General, in accordance with the provisions
of paragraph 38, an officer eonunanding any hospital or otber saoi-^
tary formation may appoint acfting cooks by promotion, from amoiig
the privates first class or privates on duty tiier^,
(6) An acting cook may be reduced for inefficiency or misconduct
at the discretion of such officer, but acting cooks who were poro-
moted from the grade of private first clasd will not be reduced tp
the grade of private except by order of a department surgeon, thf
Surgeon General, or by sentence of a court-martial.
38. Acting cooks are authorized in the proportion of not to exceed
6 per cent of the total enlisted strength of the Hospital Corps. They
will be authorized and assigned by the Surgeon General to hospitals
and other sanitary formations where needed as are sergeants, Hos-
pital Corps.
(a) In general it is considered that one cook is sufficient for a mess
of 50 persons or major fraction thereof.
COHPORA'LS.
39. The appointment of corporals and lance corporals of th^ Hos-
pital Corps is governed by Army Regulations.
SNLIST^BKTS IK AND TBANSFERS TO THB COBFS.
40. Medical officers will not make enhstments or reeiilistmetits for
the Hospital Corps without obtaining special authority from the Sur-
geon General of the department surgeon. Department surgeons are
authorize^d to enlist for the Hospital Corps up to the regular allowance
of their respective departments without reference to the Surgeon
General. They may also authorize reenlistments of privates, pri-
vates first class, lance corporals, corporals, and sergeants, serving
within their respective departments. (See Army Regulations.)
(a) Contract surgeons can not make enlistments, as the oath must
be administered by a commissioned officer. '
(6) The enhstment papers of all men enlisting or reenlisting in the
Hospital Corps will- be forwarded direct to The Adjutant Geneiral o.f
the Army. ;.
41. ^^Then a man is enhstedfor, reenhsted in, or transferred to, the
Hospital Corps the medical officer who first receives the soldier will
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forwurd It copy of Ms deseriptiTB and asiaigiim^nt cftrd^ or in the
absence of stieh card a copy of his descriptiv^e list, direct to the Sur-
geon Gtenei'al.
ENLISTED ASSISTANT TO THE DENTIST.
42* The enlisted assistant to the dentist will be attached to the
detachment of the Hospital Corpa, He will be regarded as being
under special instruction while on duty. with the dentist and will not
be required to attend other instruction.
DUTtES OF NONCX)]itMI$StONEl> Of FIOEES.
43. The duties of noncommissioned officers of the Hospital Corps
are to maintain discipline in hospitals and watch over their general
poUce; to supervise the duties and assist in the instruction of the
members of the Hospital Corps in hospital and in the field; to look
after and distribute hospital stores and supplies; to <5are for hospital
property; to compound medicineB; to porepare reports and returns;
and to perform such other duties as may, by proper authority, be
required of th^n.
ASSIGNMl^NT TO DtTTY.
.44. Sergeants first class, Hospitial Corps, are assigned to duty by
the War Department on the recommendation of the Surgeon General.
Other members of the Hospital Corps. are assigned to duty by the
department commander on recommendation of the department sur-
geon, except at independent posts, where all assignments are made by
the War Department. In the Philippine Department, in the Hawaiian
Department, and in the Canal Zone, all members of the Hospital Corps
are assigned by the department commander.
CHANGES OF STATION OE STATUS.
4&. During time of peace all changes in the personndi of the Hos-
pital Coi^ by enUstment, discharge, death, desertion, etc., and all
changes in the stations of its members by departure for, or arrival
from^ another post or oommaady will be reported at onoe, a^d such
oth^r changes from the status of duty at post or with thQ command as
may affect their availabiUty for transfer or detached service, as sick-
ness, confinement, furlough or absence without leave, lasting as long
as ten days, will be reported on the tenth day and again upon return
to a duty status, by the officer commanding the detachment or Medi-
cal Department organization.
(a) In cases of discharge the report will show, first, the soldier^s
character given on discharge; seconii, objections to his reenlistment,
. if there are any, otherwise the fact that there are none; third, his
physical condition, good or poor; fourth, whether he is single or mar-
ried; fifth, his mail address; and sixth, such other information as
may be pertinent.
(&) In all cases the particulars of the changes reported will be indi-
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(e) From indepeadent posts and statioQA these reports fUI.H for-
warded direct to the Surgeon Ge^eraL In otbec 4^2^$^ they will be
forwarded in duplicate to the department surgeon wh0 will fieipdthe
original without delay to the Surgeon General and. retain the carbon
copy for his own records.
49. Whenever in time of peace a soldier of the Hospital Corps is
transferred from one station to another the surgeon of his old station
will make an efficiency report of the soldier on Form 80 and attach it
to the descriptive list forwarded to the surgeon of the soldier^s new
station. A duplicate of the rq)ort will be attached to the retained
descriptive list. . .
CLOTHIKG AKD BQUIFMEKTS.
47. The clothing allowances. of enlisted men, tncludjiiig soldiers of
the Hospital Corps, are prescribed in Wair Department orders published
from time to time. (See AppendiK: ChtMatf a^ Egmpnie^ .
(a) White du/ck clothing as issued by the.QuartenniB^ter Co]i;>s
should be worn by Hospital Corps men on duty in. the wfur^fi^ dis-
pensaries, post-mortem rooms, operating rooms, messrooms, and
kitchens of hospitals; also by Hospital Corps men on duty as assistants
to dental smgeons. White clothing soiled while on such duty may be
included in the hospital laundry (par. 267). •
(6) Medical officers when transferring members of the Hospital
Corps from one station or command to another will transmit with the
descriptive list of each man a statement showing the sis^i^ of his cloth-
ing as kept on file at his old statioii. (See Appendix;: Clcihing and *
Equipment.) ■
48. When a soldier of the Hospital Corps is transferred from one
post or command to another (except as noted in (a) and (6) of this
paragraph) no articles of public property, other than ihe nbcessary
clothing, will be transferred with him milees ordered by the authority
directing the soldier's transfer.
(a) In the case of soldiers of the Hospital Corps o^lered on field
service, the equipment to be taken is usually prescribed in tibte order
directing the movement. When hot so prescribed the equipment
transferred with the soldier will be that specified in paragraph' 865o.
(6) The articles of individual equipment to be carried by members of
the Hospital Corps en route to or from the Philippme Islands aire pre-
scribed in general orders,. (See Appendix: HospUdl Corps,)
49. Articles of personal equipment, belonging to the Medical De-
partment, which a detached soldier carries with him, will be listed
upon duplicate invoice blanks. Form 28, each invoice being signed
by the issuing officer, and by the soldier acknowledging receipt qf the
property. The invoices will when practicable indicate the soldier's
destination. One of them will be forwarded with the soldier's de-
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seiiptive list or descriptivB and assignment card, upon whioh a
remark will be made that it is so accompanied, as '^ Invoice here*
with of medical property in the soldier's possession '' ; the other will
be forwarded at once hy the inning officer direct to the Surgeon
General. The issuing officer will drop from his retom the articles
thus trantrferred, which will be taken up by the officer 'to whom the
soldier reports. The latter officer will execute duplicate rec^pts
therefor on Form 28 (naming therein the soldier idth wh^m tl^
articles were received), one of which he will forward at once direct
to the Surgeon General and the other to the issuilig officer, 'fiteng
with his retained pitpem the invoice which accompanied the descrip*
tive list or descriptive and assignment card. (For general rule gov-
^ning transfers of medical property see par. 4^6 et seq. For
medical property transferred with si^k see par. 228.)
(a) Ordnance property transferred in the possession of unlisted
men will be accounted for as prescribed in Army Regulations.
BEXCBN OF TH|i HOSPITAL CQ^PS.. . .
60. This return will be rendered bimonthly for sanitary troops in
garrison, upon Form 47 (for the periods ending Jan. 31, Mar. 31, May
31, July 31, Sept. 30, and Nov. 30, respectively), and monthly for
sanitary troops iii the field, upon Form 47(i, by the immediate com-
manding officer of every sanitary formation, and will be forwarded
through medical channels to the Surgeon General within five days after
the close of its period. A final return will be made upon the breaking
up of each such sanitary formation.
CONTRACT SUHGEONSk
61. Extract from the act of February 2, 1901, section 18 (31 Stats.,
752):.
' That in epieEgiencie6 the Smgeoii Geneial of the Amiy, with the ^proval of jth«
Secretary of War, may appoint as many contrsK^t surgeons as m^y be necessary, at a
compensation not to exceed $150 per month.
62. Contr9<5ts with private physicians are entered into only by the
Siu^eon General or by his authority. They are either general or
special.
(a) General contracts will be made on Form 44; special opt Fprm
44(1. If made by the Su?-geon General himself they will be exj^guted
in triphcate, one number for the physician, the other two for ihp
Surgeon General and the Auditor for the War I)ejparti?;ient. Wben
the contract is made by another officer a fourth number should be
executed to be retained by him.
(6) Contracts will be annulled only in conformity with their stipu-
latione.
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58* A general contract obligates tibe ooatraet surgeon to tali^
station and change station as ord^ed. . He is funushed quartets at
the military post where he is stationed; and is expected to give his
entire time to the public service. He receiyes pay as stipulated in
the contract; and the travel; fuel; and light allowances of a first
lieutenant. Under existing law it is not the policy of the departm^it to
maJke or authoicize gieneral contracts except in extraordinary cases,
and upon a full ^Jubition of the necessity thereof. If the exigency
requiring the employment of a coniaract surgeon is likely to be tem-
porary the contract will be made for a twan of three months only or
less. Ji its loupes continuance is probabiethe term will usually be
one year. In eith^ evenit it is subject to annufaneo^t when the
services of the ph^ician are no looDiger requised«
(a) Short-term general conti^ts may be made with any .gradliate
of a r^utalde medical school legaHy authorized to confer the degree
of doctor of medic^e^ who has qualified to practice mediciue in the
State or Territory in which he resides. Appropriate evidence that
he has so qualified should be required before the contract with him is
executed.
(&) Long-term general contracts will be made only with such
graduate and qualified practitioners, who are citizens of the United
States, after they shiill have passed an appropriate examination as to
their physical and professional qualifications for the military setrvioe.
Applications for employm^it imder such contracts will be made to
the Surgeon General, who will furnish blanks for the purpose upoi?i
request. They will be considered only as the exigency requiring the
appointment of a contract surgeon shall arise. They must in each
case be accompanied by testimonials from at least two reputable
persons as to the applicant's citizenship, character, and habits, and
by a certificate from the proper local official that the applicant has
qualified to practice medicine in the State or Territory where he
resides. Should the application be favorably considered, the appli-
cant will at the proper time be invited to appear before the examining
board at the place most convenient for him. No allowances will be
made for his expenses while undergoing examination. The examina-
tions will be conducted, under instructions from the Surgeon General,
by boards of one or more officers of the Medical Corps convened
therefor at military posts or stations. Upon presenting himself to
the board the applicant should submit his diploma, and evidence of
his citizenship (tf of foreign birth), which will be retimied to him
upon the conclxBion of the examination. Having inspected his
diploma and the eyidence of his citizenship, the board, if the same
are found satisfactory, will then make a thorough physical examina-
tion of the applicant, which must conform in all respects to that
required of candidates for commission in the Medical Coros. If any
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]Arysieal disquaMca^don itft the t9ervi<3i6 is found the examination will
be discontmueid. The hoard will report the physical examination on
the f 6nn provided therefor. Should np physical disqualification be
found, the board, will next proceed. .with a. professional €Qi:amiaation
.of theappliofiuai Bsmilax to thait piescribed in the ^ase of applicanta for
appointment in the Medieal Bei^rre Corps (par. 16c); It will make
pi,(fu]l;report of .the esAmination of each 'applicant aad forward all the
papers connected therewith direct to the "Suygeon GeSieEBl; If the
examination is satisfactory a contract will in due ^ason be sent the
ap^lioant f or signatujr^^ ...
64. Spe<Hal oontraete are for local service (»dy, at stations thorein
designated, as, loi^ exattple, at arsetials, wliere tiie amount of service
called for is not usually sufficient to warrant the assignment thereto of
a medical officer. No travel under such contracts is required. The
physician contracted with is neither expectecl to take station at the
post nor to give up his private practi/oe, except in so far as he has to
do ^80 in order to eaary out his publie duties. He is not furnished
quinters or other aBdfwafiees, acid his ^y ^per constitutes his entire
compensation,
(a) Special contracts may be made with any graduate of a reputable
medical school, legally authorized tp,, confer the degree of doctor of
medicine, who is a citizen of the United States and has qualified to
prnetiee medicine In the State or Territory in which he resides.
Appropriate evidence that he is a citizen of the United States, and
that he has qualified to practice as above, should be required before
the contract with him is executed.
65. Contract siu'geons will render personal reports similar to those
made by officers of the Medical Corps under paragraphs 12 and 13,
NXTBSB: COHP8.
66. Extract from the act of February 2, 1901 (31 Stats., 753) :
Sec. 19. That the Nuise Corps (female) shall consist of one superintendent, to be
appointed by the Secretary of Wiir, who ^all be a graduate of a hospital traimng
school having a course of instruction of not less than two years, whose term of o^ce
may^be terminated at his discretion, whose compensation iki&W be one thousand eight
tendiM ddlatt^ifer aAaium, attdef an tnioiyi iM^t nurses, noises, and resenre nuises
BBmsy hs aeeddd. Qep^nrenvrse^ tmyi IwfUiigiied.tQ aolivQ datgr when the tmesr
gfay:^Uthe90r'nceA^m^fff^ compensation e^oo^t when onsuch
duty: Provided, That all nurses in the Nurg^ Corps shall be appointed or removed by
the Surgeon General, with the approval of the Secretary of War; that they shall be
giadtlates of hospital training schools, and shall have passed a ottisfactory profe^pnal,
m<nU,ai0Atal, skdfib;yatA*e:uimmmlaik: AMdpm^d^; Thatt^ sdp^inteflaent and
uvnmiBlMl i«09m^' traai^Mirtalyoii^and.ii^^
ofiiBBm; ti^t t^payr^nd aUp^vaoqoB 9I ovKses^ nod ol fieeerve; nvi^e^ when on active
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\$ecvice, ahaU be forty dollare p«r moRth when <m du<iy in tbe Uititod Stiit#i.aiMiiil(y
dollars per. month when on duty without the UmitA of the Uipited Stsutes. Tln^^ib^
be entitled to quarters, subsistence, and medical attendance duringillness^.and the^
ttiay be granted leaves of absence for thirty days, with pay, for each, "calendar year;
and, when aeiSdng as chief nurses, their pay may be increased' by authority' of tMe
fiecitBftury of War; such increase not to exceed twenty-five doHars per iqotrth: Vkf-
ni^nts t6 the; Nurse Ocirpsath^ll be. made by thfiPatyPepfo^^ : i .. '«
' (a) The foregoing ig^ modified by thfetcJnnB of the abt6fM
leiO (36StatSi, 249), 8d folldws: ^ ? 1 ^ • - ,
The superintendent and members of the Feniale Nurse Corps shall hereafter be paid
at the following rates: Superintendent Nurse Corps, t)iie thousand eight hundred
dollaxti per annum; female nurMs, fifty dollan per mcmlii for th^ "firil^tiod o^ihree
years' serine; fifty wfive dollars por month forth8fleQ6adpe!iiodo^tlKee.yean' eervice;
si^y dollars, per month for the third period of three years' service; and .9ix,tytfiv«
doUars per month after nine years' service in said Nurse Corps; and aU female nurses
shall hereafter be entitled, in addition to the rates of pay as herein provided, to ten
doilars'per month "vdien serving beyond the limits of the States comprising the Union
and the Teffitories of the United States contiguous thereto (ei^pting FoHo Bico
and Hawdi), and tp cumulative ieave of absence with pay ai the rate ^i^hixty days hr
each ^endar year of service in said corps; and. wbf»L s^rvsKug a& iislueC nawi^ iheir
pay may be increased by authority of the Secretary of War, such increase upt to e^eed
thirty dollars per month; and the superintendent shall be entitled to the same
allowances, when on duty, ts the members of the Nio^e Corps.
(6) Extract from the act of March 4, 1912 (37 Stats^, 72) :.
Thai; the superintendent and meml^ers of the Female N^MjaevCorpei ,when jperviog in
Alaska or at place^, without the limits of the United Sta^ may be allowed thie 9Si^e
privil^es in regard to cumulative leaves of absence and method of computatdon.of
sairie as are now allowed by law to Army officers so serving. ' ' '/
(c) Extract from the act of March 4, 1915 (38 Stats., io68):
That the superintendent shall receive such allowances of quarters, subsistence, and
medical care during illness aa may be prescribed in regulations by the Secretary of
Wat.' -^ '* - .-'',■■■;'"' ■', '
((?)* Extract from the act of March 4, 1915 (38 Stats., 1069) : '
Hereafter at places where there are no public quarters available, commutation for
the authorized allowance therefor shall be pajid to * * , * members of the J^jirse
Corps ♦ * * at the rate of $12 per room per liidnlh. '*'
THE SUPEEINTENDBNT. . ;
67. The superintendent, undey. tjiie direction. of the Suigew
General, haa general supervision of the eoirps. Sihe will by. authori-
sed inspections from time to time and by ref erooice to the presisribed
reports and returns keep herself constantly informed of the liirmberaf,
distribution, and competency of the individual members' of the corps,
and of its state and condition as a whole. She will communicate
with nurses' training schools, nurses' associatUms, ^d similar pro^-
fessional bodies with a view to ascertaining wiiere ace^tabki nurses
for Army service may be available; will conduct the necessary cor-
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respoodme^ coaceis^mg the quplij^Qatioas of apj^a^ite, loir i^PBP^^
meacLt is^ iba ^rps; will make the prof^<»iiil exaj^inatjon: 4^ih<m
who dlif^l iiwefbitba req,uii»4 pireiumi^ary sowditions; and.wliffi
va4(;andies occur will recommend., the appoinjbment to, the same rW
eligible applicants. She will prepare the questions for the GJWPiWPr
tioxL pi nur^e^ for promotion t^ the grade of chief nurse, will rate^^e
answers recei^/Bd thereto, aad will recommend the.promotion of those
found qualified a$ theirs sernoes j^hall be needed^ i She will .wJt^
timely recoQunendatix^ns regarding the assignipa^it, ti:iu3^er> ^4i^
cipline, and< diaqharge of nurses, and the reduction. and discbarge tof
chief nurses. . She will endwvor by all suitable meaas withviher
power to maintain the usefulness of the corps as a part of the Medicajl
Department of the Army, will i>ropose to the Surgeon Genial aB
occasion requires appropriate meamires for the piromption of i1^
morale and effi^ency, and will perform such other superyisoiy duties
as the Siugeon General shall prescribe. ,
CHIEF NUBSBS, THEER SELECTION, REDUCTION, AND DISCHABGE.
58. Ghi^f liursee aMUot appointed ais sticb, but me sel6(!rte)rt by
promotion ftom the grade ol nurse.
(a) When two or more nurses are serving at the same station
one will be lias%ned to^ duty as chief nurse.
69. Permanent assignments to duty as chief nurse are made mily
by the Surgeon General, upon the recommendation of the suiimn-
tendent. A nurse will not be permanently assigned to duty as chief
nurse unless she shall have passed a satisfactory examination. '
{a) Nurses who exhibit marked executive ia-bility, good jud^ent
and tab* will be recommended to the Sui^eon General by the cbffii-
manding officer of the hospital or other sanitary foranation with
which they are on duty for examination for promotion to the grade
of chief nurse.
(b) Any nurse, ^regardless of the length <rf her service, jn^^y reqwst
examination for promotion to the grade of chief niurse. Her requ€|J5iJi
wUl be forwarded i to the Surgeon General through her immedj^te
commanding joffi^oer with his recommeiidatLons in the premises^ and
the recopmendationB of his chief nurse 4f he has, one. , ., ^
(a) ;Niur8flS a^roved and reopmmmd^d for prpiQQtion under the
above previous, and i^uch others as shall b^ selected by th^ s\iperr
inteiD^enik, shall be ^Ugible for examiaation f or permanent e^ssignment
to duty a^ chief nur3^
(d) At Buph times as he xoay deem necessary the.Surgeon Genera^
will designate a medical officei: to conduct the examination of ap-
proved cafididatepK He will in due season transmit lists of question^
prepared by the superintendent to the examining officer, whp wijil
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safoguatd them against premature disclosure, will make sure that
tiie candidates receire no unauthorized assistance dtiling the exekm-
ination, and will upon its conclusion transmit all tiie e^aminsttion
papers, including both questions and answers, to the Surgeon Gen-
-end for his action.
60. A nurse permanently assigned to duty as diief nurse will not
ordinarily be relieved therefrom except by direction of the Sux^gecm
General; but in case of serious misconduct she may be summaiily
relieved and assigned to duty as nurse pending such further meas-
ures of discipline as may be deemed necessary. If for any other
re^on the services of a permanent chirf nurse are no longer required
as such the commanding officer of the hospital or other sanitary
formation may temporarily relieve her froiti duty as chi^f ntirse and
assign her to duty as nurse; or if she so elects she may be honorably
discharged from the corps. All reductions from chirf nurse to nurse
for whatever cause will be at once reported to the Suigeon General,
with a full statement of the reasons for the action taken.
61. Pending the permanent assignment of a chief nurse the com-
manding officer of the hospital or other sanitary formation ^diere
two or more nurses are serving may assign (me ^i them temporally
to duty as chief nurse. A nurse so assigned shall be ltcU)wn as
'^ temporary chief nurse" and shall hold such assagnmenfc only ao
long as no properly qualified permanent chief nurse is av^tilable.
While serving under such assignment she shall be ^atitled to the
same pay and allowances she would receive if she were a pennanent
chief nurse.
(a) Temporary chief nurses may be relieved irotn duty as such
and assigned to duty as nurses at the discretion of their immediate
commandiog officers.
APPOINTMENT OF NUBSES.
62. Applications for a|ppointment in the Nurse Corps should be
tnade to ^e superintendent, Who will furnish blanks therefor.
(a) An appUcaht for first appointment must be between 25 and
35'years of age and unmarried. If not a citizen of the United States-,
she must before appointment make a declaration of her int^tion to
become such, and, if she wishes to Continue in the Ntirse Corps,
must at the proper time take out final natnralifcAtioti pape'rsi.
(J) 'Applications from States arid Territories where registration is
required by law will be considered in the cases only Of graduates <of
training schools which are acceptable to the State or Teifitoriai bbards
of registration. In making appointments from among eKgible appli-
cants residing in such States and Tetritories preference will be given
to those who aire registered.
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(e) Ntirses who have had jxrevious service in tiie Army Nurse
Corpd'and are otfaerwisd acceptable will be given preference for
appointment over new nurses who qualify for the corps.
9S. PhydmL ^ptaiificaHons. — The apphoant's physical fitness for
service will be ascertained by a careful physical examioQation. The
lamination will be made when practicable by a medical officer of
the Army a^ his proper station. When, hov^ever, this would require
the apphcaat to make an tmreasonably long journey^ the Surgeon
General miay authorize her examination by a private physician of
good refute in the vicinity of her residence. The appUoant must be
not less- than 60 indies nor more than 70 inches in height; and must
weigh not less than 100 pounds, nor more than 195 pounds* Madoed
disprop(»rtiOn between height and wdght will be a cause of rejection.
The medical examiner will send his report direet to the superintendent
and not give it to the appUcant. Its contents will be regarded, as
confidential. (See also par. 74a.)
•4. Marid, professional, and mental guaiificaHons. — ^An apphoant
will not be di^gibile for appoisitment in the Nurse Corps unlessishe
^idl have graduated from a training school for nurses giving a
thoro«^h profes^onal education, both theoretical and practical^ and
requiring a re^ence of at least two yeatsi in an acceptable geneml
hospital of 100 beds or more; except that graduates of trailing
schools connected with hospitials not meeting the above requirements
may, upon submitting proof of at least six months' subsequent
experience in a large general hospital/ be put on the eligible list if
found otherwise qualified. To ascertain the applicant's qualifica-
tions the superintendent of the Nurse Corps will request a certificate
from the superintendent of tlie school from which the applicant
graduated, showing; (1) Th^e date of the apphcant's graduation;
and (2) her moral chftracter and professional qualifications dunnjgp
her. period of training, at the date of Her graduation, and (so far as
known) at the, time of the appUcation. . If the applicant was trained
under a former superintendent,, the latter may also be asked for ia
certificate. These certificates will be regarded as confidential.
Applicants must submit such other evidence of fitness as may be
required.
(a) The professional and mental examination of applicants will be
in writing and, will be conducted by the superintendent. It will
ordinarily take the form of requiring from the candidates short essays
or papers on practical profes$ional subjects selected by the superin-
tendent. The subjects selected will be furnished to each applicant
with her application blanks, and she will submit her essay with her
formal application. The essay must be in the handwriting of the
applicant. Typewritten papers will not be accepted.
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65. Applicants who fulfill the prescribed eonditkms ae ^to their
physical, moral, professional, and mental qualifieations will be placed
on the eligible list for appointment as their services may be required.
.66. No applicant will be appointed unless she shill apee to @8ivd
f oi* three years.
67. A nurse who desires to continue in the toif^ after thii^ee yeacs'i
sennce therein wiQ apply for conifinuation of service by letter, for-^
warded at least four months before the end of the three years to the
Surgeon General, through the commanding officer of the hospital or
other sanitary formation to which she is attached, who. will forward
therewith his recomm^idations in the premises and the reQommendar
tions of the chief nurse. If the recommendations of her eonunanding
officer are unfavorable the nurse will be promptly notified of that
fact. To obtain favorable action on such application the nurse
Bmkt have had a satisfactory recoard for efficiency and oonduct«
The superintendent- of the Nurse Corps will advise the Surgeon
General whether the applicant's record is such as to make her con-
tinuance in the coips desirable; Due notice will.be given to the applif
cant and officeis concerned of the action taken upon the applieation.
(a) : A similar procedure for continuation of service will be foUow^
toward thd end of every period of three years of oontiiuiance in the
corps. •..;»'
. , . DISCHAJEtGE. ^
68, A nurse who fails to apply for continuation of service as pro-
vided in paragraph 67, or whose continuance in the service is not
authorized by the Surgeon General, will be discharged on or kbout
the expiration of the three-year period in which she is serving',* making
due aHowance for accrued leave of absence; the period of three
years, six years, nine years, etc., as the case may be, to be calculated
from the date of her letter of appointment: Provided, 'Hiat a nurs^
under orders to proceed to her home to await discharge will not b^
discharged imtil she shallhave arrived home, or shall have had
sufficient time to arrive home by following the usual route off travel
with ordinary diligence. Nurses may also by order of thd Surgeon
iGieneral be discharged at any time, regardless of the three*year
periods, making due allowances for accrued leaves of absence^
(1) Because of their reduction from the grade of chief nurse (see
par. 60); (2) because of si. reduction of the military establishment
or a decrease in the number of sick requiring nursing which makes
their further employment unnecessary; (3) because of their own
illness disabling them from the perf6nnance of their duties (See par.
87); (4) because pf their unsuitabihty for the mihtary service;
(5) because of their own misconduct; and (6) in proper cases on
their own appUciation.
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,j^). Hqnora{ble discharges will be given in aU cases except to
nujcsep discharged for misconduct or to those whose resignatipp.s are,
awepted conformably to. the provisions of paragraph 7Qa.
Q)) Dischaf^es will be executed by the commanding officer of the
hospital or ojblfer saoMtary formation to which the nurses ^e attachedt
69. Becommendations for the discharge of a nurse on account o^
mi§c.ondupt w;ill be submitted. to the Suigeon General; wjlth a report
of the facts, altei: a careful investigatjion, in which she ahaJl have ha<l
a fair opportunity to be heard in her own defense. The teym "mis-
conduct" inpludesi the. ca^e of a nurse who of her own motio^i quits
or abajndons the scjmce in adyaace of di^ /
79. A nu^e who, having served continuously .more lihw tlwo
y^ars, desires her discharge, may obtain the same. upon application
therefor, by ],ette^ to. ihiB Surgeon OeneraL If she i$ qjx duty her
^plication will 1?^ ;forwarded throi^gh h^ inpiediate c^namapding
ojQIcer ; if she is on leave in the PhiUppine Islands it wiU^ be f prwp-rded
through, the departme^.t.l^^I^eo]aL; in other cases it will be forwarded
direct. . . .. _ .. ,, .'•;..;..
{a) A nurse who^ haying served continuously less than three years,
desires her dischai^e, may apply therefor by letter similarly foiTy
war^ed^stjiting her re^ns in fuU. If these r^ason^ a^e, sufficient
in the judgnjient of the^Surgeo^ General he may grant her an^honojf-
able dbph^rge; if , in his judgment;, thay.arenot sufficient, Ij^e may
consider jher application a resignation and accept , tlxe ^i^aofie. ...
71. Upon hoiiorable discharge from the service the following
indorsement will be placed upon the nurse's letter of appointment:
' •' ,19-.
With the approval of the Secretary of War, and by order of the Surgeon General
datfeft— ^^-' — ; the.ntonle Within named is ho&isrably disbharged tMttL the Anny Niirse
Caipi^ to.takB effect rr^'tH^, 19 . . , ^ / ,.
, , , , "^ 7. ~ > ( .. ,
United States Army,'
<a,) If, a wrae, is to be.dispharged by acceptance of her rqsig^^tipn,
the/follqwiiig indorsenaent will be placed on her letter of ;,appointT
ment: ,, -. . :
' '." r. . " ' ' —^r — -r'^^'-
With the ai)^roval of fhef Secrw;ary of War the teidgnatioii of — U- -i:— ^ — is' ac-
cepted to take effect —»-^j 19 .
(6) When the nurse is discharged for misconduct the word ' 'honor*-
ably'^ in the indorsement of discharge will be omitted^ and the words
'^^foil'iiiisconduet!" wiR be inserted after the word '^Gorps/' '•;
!<€) When the nufse^s letter of appointment is not available for
the iiMlbfsemenl^ ibereos; of her discharge a letter of discharge of
equivalent) purport will biseiit to her^ • >•
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40 MANTTAL FOR THE MEDICAL DEPARTMEN'T. '
72. Except as provided in the following paragraph, orders to pro-
ceed to her home, there to await discharge, will be given to every
nurse desiring the same who is about to be discharged. In arranging
travel orders in such cases it must be borne in mind that the Govern-
ment will not pay the traveling expenises of a tittrse in the status of
leave of absence.
(a) When a nurse arrives home for discharge she will at once report
by letter to the Surgeon General inclosing her letter of appointment
and a copy of her official travel order. ,
T8. Orders to proceed to her home will hot be given (I) to a nurse
who is discharged on her oWn request before the expiration of three
years of continuous service, except to a nurse who is to be dischaiged
upon her own election because of reduction from the grade of chief
nurse; (2) or, before the completion of two year^ of continuous serv-
ice in the PhiKppine Islands, to a nurse on service in those islands
who is discharged on her own request, oi* who, faiUng to apply fdt
continuation of service at the end of the three^year period in whidhi
she is serving, is discharged on or about the expiration of such period
conformably to paragraph 68; (3) or to a nurse who is discharged for
misconduct.
(a) Any nurse, however, who is discharged for ndsconduct while
serving beyond the continental limits of the United States, or in the
Canal Zone, or in Alaska, will be furnished tranisportation to a home
port and allowed the necessary expenses incident to travel thereto,
provided she applies for the same within 30 days of* the date of her
discharge. .
ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
74. Army nurses will be assigned ta duty at hospitals or other
sanitary formations in the United States or abroad, and on tmoB*
ports, according to the needs of the service.
(a) At the station where a nurse first reports for duty after her
appoihtment, the sui^eon wiD require her to imd^rgo a careful physi-
cal examination. A report of the same wiH be forwarded, on Form
69, direct to the Surgeon General. (See also par. 63.)
(i) Usually the nm^e's first asftigftment will be to a station in the
United States, to afford her an opportunity to become acquainted
with military usages.
(c) The usual tour of duty without the limits of the United States
proper will be two years.
75. When nurses are required for service with aay otganizatidn
of the Medical Department; the commanding tofficer thereof will» by
letter atating .the eirDumstances and necessitiefttof the ca6e> make
applioatioa through the;dopartment a«Krgeoni'io.the Suigemi QeneBiJ^
or, in the case of independent commands^ dbraat to tha S^jLpgedn Qefkr
eral, for as mauy as may be needed. ^^^^^ ..GoOglc
MEDICAL DEPAKTMENT, IT& OBOAKieATIOK AND PESBSONNEL. 41
(a) Should there be a soridus of auraes with any bofipital or other
saoitary formation, the commanding officer thereof will in like man^
ner iBtunediately report the fact to the Surgecnx General. Id the
case of surplus nurses serving beyond the limits of the United States
the surgeon of the forces with which they are on duty will recdm-
taead to the commanding general that they be returned to the United
States. Nurses so returned will on arrival at the home povt report
at once to the department surgeon of the territorial departaxent
within the limits of which the port is situated, who will place them
on temporary ^uty and request instructions as to his further action
in the premises from the Surgeon General.
76. A nurse will not leave her station except under orders or when
granted a leave of absence.
(a) When a nurse leaves her station under orders or on leave of
absence the commanding officer of the organization of the Medical
Department with which she has been on duty will indorse on her letter
of appointment the date of her departure and the date and source
of the authority therefor. The letter of appointment will be given
to the nurse, together with a copy of her travel order. The date of
arrival at her new station or of return to duty will be similarly indorsed
on her letter of appointment.
(5) When a nurse leaves her station imder orders to proceed to
another station the surgeon of the station from which she departs will
prepare in her case a record of assignment and pay, Form 66, and
mail the same without delay to the officer to whom die is ordered to
report. Should she be again transferred without having been absent
or ha^g received pay at her new station, her commanding officer
may, instead of preparing a new record, forward the one received
by him to her next commanding officer by indorsement expressly
stating such facts.
77. Nurses will not be transferred from one department to another
except by authority of the Surgeon General, but a depaortment suih
geon may transfer ntirses, should the exigencies of the service require
it, from one hospital to another within his depaitmeat.
PAY.
• (S«e par. fi6a.)
78. The pay of chief nurses at general hospitals, at base hospitals,
and on hospital ships will be their pay as nurses plus $30 a moiith.
The pay of other chief nurses will ordinarily be their pay as nurses
plus $20 a month; but in cases where special skill and capability are
required the Surgeon General in his discretion may increase the
additional amount to not more than $30 a month.
(a) The additional pay provided for chief nurses as above can be
allowed to them only when they are actually serving as such. Whei}^
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on leave ol^bselace or en route b^ween. stations they can di'aw only
their pay as nurses.
79. Subject to the modifications indicated herwiafter^ nurses,
. inckiding idiief nurses, will be paid monthly on pay roU^ prepared
and certified by the. commandiiiig ofloer of tibie hospital or other sani-
tary formation to which they me uttached for duty. Blank f<^rms
for the purpose will be f tunished by the Qunrt^rmaster Corps. The
instructions thereon must be care£id]y observed.
(a) Discharged nurses will be paid on pay rolls certified by the
commanding officer of the hospital or other sanitary formation. to
which they were attached, at the^time of discharge,
(&) The pay accounts of nurses ordered home for discharge will
be prepared in the office of the Surgeon General.
(c) All payments to nUrses must be noted bn their letters of appoint-
ment. / • ■ ■ ■•.',•'.'
' ■ ■ . QUABTBBS.
80. When practicable, the.. allowance of quarters provided by
Army i^^egulations for j;iurses on duty in hospitals will include 1
dining room,. 1 kitchen, 1 sittiag room, and the necessary toilet rooms
for the common use of all the nurses, and a separate bedroom for
,eaoh nurse and chief nurse; also at hospitals ^where more than 5 nurses
are stationed, an office and a separate sittiag room for the chief nur^e.
(a) The Medical Department will supply the necessary fxumiture
and care for the quaj:ters of nurses on duty in hospitals. Sheets,
towels, pillowcase, table linen^ and other washable articles so
suppUed will be laundered as a part of the hospital laundry.
■ . '
"' •'•'";'' ' SUBSISTENCE. " " ' . ' "
81. The rations of nurses and chief nurses on duty in hospitals
are commuted at tibe» rate authorized in. the annual .appropriatk>ns
for the'support of thle Army and paid into the hos|)ital fund cour
f ormably to the i provisaiHis of - Artiy Regulations, and paragraph
248 of this Maimal^ The commanding officer of the hospital will
provide a proper mess for the members of the Nurse Corps, including
service, allowing them their equitable share in all the revenues of
the fund.
(a) Nurses and chief nurses on Government transports will be
furnished ineals f i*ee of charge in the saloon mebs. ' • ' '
(5) When on duty in a cit;^ or town or at a station Where ^ubsist-
encia is hot furnishedby the Govertiinent tliey receive commutation
of rations at the rate of $l'a day. TVbeil 6n'l5ave of absence with
pay they receive commutation bf rations at the rate of 26 cents a
day. , ;■'^■.■- /-;-' ■ .■ ■• "■■■•• . • •-,•■■■
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TBAN9POBTATION AND TBAYBLlKa AELOWANOfiS. -
82. Nurses traveling under orders are entitled at public expense
to their own transportation axid to traveling allowances and trans^
portation of baggage as provided in Army Kegulations. They will
not be allowed to delay en route except when such delay is authorize4
in the travel order. . AU such authorized delays will be regao^ded, as
leave. . " ,
83. The Quartermaster Corps will ordinarily furnish the required
transportation in kind; or wiU issue transportation requests upon
carriers for the same. ,
(a) When transportation in kind is not furnished, and transporta^
tion requests can not be procured, the nurse may pay her own
travel fare (which must not exceed the cost of a fitst-^lass limited
ticket between her stardlug point and her destination), and as&
for reimbursement in her expense accoimt in accordance with the
following section: ... • > ::
(6) When a nurse traveling under orders incurs traveling expenses
for which she is entitled to reimbursemeiit she teill prepare het
account of thesame on' Fomi 350 or S50(X, W. D., inclosing'thetferwith
an itemized statement of the expenses, in duplicate <showing the dat6
when and the place where each item thereof was incurred), and
reeerpts f br th« several itfems chirked, or her certificate' that it -^a:^
impracticable to obtain them. She will sign and make oath to the
correctness of the voucher Wore an officer having authority to
administer oaths. If the expenses were incurred 6n route hoate
for discharge, she will after her arrival home forward the completck!
voucher to the Sui^eon General for his action; if they were other-
wise incurred, she will' submit the vdUcher to the commanding
officer of the hospital or other sanitary formation to whom she
reports at the tod of her journey, who will certify^ it if' he finds it
correct aiid transmit it to the nedrest disbursing quartetmaster for
settlement. Wil^^ these papers the miTBe will send a copy of her
offidal t^ttVelbrder.
(c) Whian transportation Requests issued by the Qudarterriiftstei'
Corps are not used, or when they kre exchanged for railroad tickets
and the tickets, or any parts of the same, are not used, the unused
transportation requests, tickets, oi* parts of tickets, must in com-
pliance ^h Army R9g]atatibns be returned to the offioei! who issued
^erequ^ts^
84. ; A QaiBe qq service beyond ih0 oantineatal Umits of the Uiuted
States, or in the Ca^al Zoo^eiorim* Alaska,, who is ordered to a homo
station, or to Jier^home foi; disphao^e, will usually b>e.pi:<xvided at the
station iiirl^e>^0 she is sc^rviog with ;(raiispQrtatio9 to a home port. Qn
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amyal at snth. port she will apply to the d^ot quartermaster at the
port or m its immediate vicinity, if there is one, for the further trans-
portation required, exhibiting her travel orders. If there is no depot
quartermaster in the vicinity, she will herself procure the necessary
further transportation conformably to the provisions of paragraph
86.'Tlravel to and from points beyond the limits of the tfnited
States and between island possessions will be by Army tran^ort in
all cases where practicable.
MEDICAL CARE AND TREATBfENT.
,, 86. A nurse is entitled to medical treatment while on dxiff^ This
«^U ordinarily be furnished at the hospital to which ah^ is ^^tacbed;
b^t in proper cases, the Surgeon Genj^ral, or the departmwt.Buygeoii
witlw his department, m^ay order a nursei's transfer tp and treatxpc^t
in some other Army hospital. When the treatment required by ^
' nurse cm duty can npt otherwise b^ had-, the necessary civiliaqt Beryice
jpaay.be employed as authorized by Army Regulations. Bills con-?
traate4 by a nurse for medical care while on lec^v^i.or absent withQi)jb
l^five can not be allowed.
; ,. 87. A nurse will not be discha^ed for.disabiUty contracted in li|i#
gi duty imtil after reasonable time ha^ beeA allowed for tref^tmcooLt^ .
88. Upon the arrival of a nurse at the first station to which she is
iEMBsigned after her appointment^ she will be va^inated against small-*
P9(?:, If tjfie first vaccination is npneflf^ctive it will be repeated at
tjhe God of eight days.
{a) Existing orders require that all persons entering the military
service be immunized against typhoid fever. (See Ajxpi^ndix;
Typhoid Prophylaxis.)
{i) The date and result of the last vaccination again&t amallpoxi
ai^ the date of the administration of each <h>^ of the typh<^id
vacdne, will be indorsed upon the nurse's letter pf appointment.
(c) The medical officer under whom a nurse is serving will be held
responsible that she is properly protected against smallpqx.and
typhoid fever in a.ccordance with the above requirements. . .
LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
89. The leave year of a member of the-Niuse Corps will be reck-*
oned in each case from the date of her letter of appointmmtJ A
leave credit of two and one-half days for each month of completed
service and leave with pay under her appointment win be allowed,
against which will be charged all absence on leaVe with pay. Leave
credits will not be allowed for periods of absence wilhoufc pay.
Unused leave credits may accumulate to an aggregate not exceeding
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120 days. Leave to the amount of ttie acctimulated unused leave
credits inay be panted whenever the exigencies of the service p^^-
mit. Final leave will be granted- prior to discharge to the amoimt
of accumulated leave credits. Extra leave of absence with pay on
account of ilhiess can not be granted.
(a) A leave credit accruing but unused under one appointment
can not be carried over and become available under a subsequent
appointment.
§0. A nurse desiring leave of absence will apply therefor in writing
through the chief nurse to her immediate commanding officer for
his action conformably to the preceding paragraph. The original
paper granting the leave will be given to the nurse.
91. Subject to the modification indicated in section (a) of this para-
graph, when accumulated leave of absence with pay is granted tq a
nurse on service in Alaska or beyond the continental limits of the
United States for the purpose of coming to and returning from the
United States, the running of such leave shall be calculated between
the date she reached or might have reached the United States and
the date she left or should have left the United States via the usually
traveled routes. If *he nurse's return to service aJtwxwi is not
required, the tenumatioB of her leave shall be calculated from thQ
! date she arriv^'or should huve amved in the United States via the
I usually traveled route.
I (a) In the case of a ftuase coming to the United States from oar
going from the United Stat^ to service in the Philippine Islands
who desires to make the journey by a route other thaao; the' oiistom-*
aty one'in ord€lr to visit foreign countries o^ leave of absence while
en route, an allowance of 30 days as on status of duty without right
to reimbur^ment of travelling expenses will be made, in, addition
to the time granted as for leave of absence, to cov«r the average
amount of time necessai^ to perform the journey from the Philipf-
pine Islands to the ti^lial f>ort of arriv«<l in the Umt^ed; States, or
from said port to the Philippime Islaa^ds; and in calculating thd.runt
ning of h^r teave the said period of 30 days for tioavel shall in emk
instance be excluded^ . . ,
(J) When leave with pay i» granted a nurse on, service in the Phijf
ippine Islands to be absaitr therefrom other than to com^ tp tb^
Unil^ States, the rumiing of such le^ave shall be calculated betweejgt
the date of reach^' Manila from her station a^:^! the date of k»ayi)^
Manila in reAuming^to her station. ;-
92. Ifcave of' absence ^without pay; and allowances is permitted
under the circun!istaaces indicated in Army Regulations; and may be
granted in other cases when tiie conditipns of the service are f ayor^tJ,e^
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93. The uniform of the Nurse Corps will consist of a waist, a skirt, a
belt, a collar, a cap, and the badge of the corps. Details pf material^
make, and. design will conform to specifications prescribed by the
Siu^eon General. No changes therein will be made without his
authority. . = * .
94. The nurse may procure her imiforms after she reaches her post
of duty, where detailed ipstructions on the subject will be supplied
her.
. 96. The imiform will invariably be worn during the hours of duty.
Nurses not in uniform will not be allowed in the wards.
96. Nurses' imiforms soUed while on pul3lic duty will be washed as a
part of the hospital laundry . (See par. 267.)
97. The badge of the corps will be a caduceus of gold or gilt,
superimposed in the center by a monogram of the letters ''A. N. C*
in white enamel. It will be worn as prescribed by the Surgeon
General. . , .
, , REPORTS AND RETURNS.
98. A return of the Nurse Corps is required mondily from eveiy
hospital or other sanitary formation witlt which nurses are on duty
or to- which they are attached. It will be forwarded on Form 63,
within five days after the end of the month covert by it, through the
department sm^eon tb the Surgeon General, ©r in the case of inde-
pendieiit commands direct to th^ Surgeon <j6neral' unless otherwise
endeared by him.
• 99. An efficiency repiM of nurses is required mohthly on Foiin 62
from 6V0ry hospital or othier sanitary formation to which nurses are
as^ighed or attached, and will iiiclude all th<e niirses on duty with o^
attached to the organization during the month or any part thereof.
It' will bd prepared by the chief nurafe, if there is' one, otherwise by
the commanding officer, and will be forwarded by the latter tvrdiiii
five days etfter the end of the month through the channels indicated
in the preceding paragraph for the moncthly return. A special effl*
ciency report wUl be prepared in like manner fop every nurse upon
her departtire from one station for another, showing inhere she has
gone and the date of het departure, and wiU be forWai^ded in dupBMte
within five days after the change to the conunandiDg officer of ithe
hospital or otihier sanitary fomifttioh toi^hich she has been transferred.
Should two or more nurses make the same changa at the sftmei tinie
ia, single special efficiency report covering tiiem will be sufficient. A
cbpy of each report wiU be retained by the commandblig officer of the
organization where it *was prepared, and will be open to the inspection
of only his chief nurse, his executive officer, and higher authority.
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(a) A special efficiency reportii^eat to a nwise'Siiewiatatiosf^ill be
attadied bo the next monthly effidency.repoil^jfromshGh. statical madd
after its'Tec^pt* • ' * J . • «. : . .^ ^^i . i.t. = » i » /. . . .-' '■- ■;
100^ All changes in Hie ;p^onneL of the'Nixrde^Cktiiysiby cUschiai^ey
death, etc., all changes in the stations of itsi'meiniUrs by departnro
for or assignment to another hospUal or ^other sanitary formation,
or by arrival or assignmerit from another organization, and all other
changes in their status (sudl as from preemt for duty to present sick;
from pr^ent sick to (i\;ty y^from present toJl^ave of ^l^aence, ^pecifying
its duration; froi?a leave of absence to present), iucluding changes in
assignments as chief nurses, will be reported on tJie day of th^ change
through the department siirgeon to the Sui^eo^ General, or i|i the
case of independent commands direct to the Surgeofl. Geperal.
DirriES OP CHXBF* KtrESSS ANI) NimssB:
10 J . For duties of members of the Nurse Coirps assigned to hospitals
see paragraphs 311 to 315. , • . . : . '
• BESEBVE NURSES.
(See par. 536.)
102. The eiu*oDed nurses of the American National Ked Cross N/ars-
ing S^-yice will constitute the reserve of the. Arntky 'Nurse Corps, a^d
in time of war or- other emergemdy may :with their own consent be
assigned to active daty in the' military establishment. Wheiiii th^
emergency necessitating the employment of reserve nurses is immi-
nent the Suigeon General will request the. proper officer of the Red
Cross Society, to nx)iiwate iroim; among the ^fomUed; nurses qualified
for the work to be done as many as the Surgeon Genial maiy dae^
necessary to mable him to choose ithose for assignmenlt to active duty.
(a) When called into, aeAive service they will be subject to all the
established rules aild regulations^ for the. gov^mnent (d theNurs^
Corps, and will receive the pp.y .and allowances of nurses on the
regular list. i . . : >
(&) A reserve nurse will not be relieved froioa active seirvice except
by ordeir or authority of the Surgeon] General Excispt in case, of
misconduct she will, if she^o desii*es, be furnished travel orders to het
home before the order of relief shall take eflFe^. The provisions of
paragraph 79a will apply to reser\^e nurses^ ' . Upon relief, f Horn (active
service the following^ f orm /of indpTaement wlU bie placed upoii* the
nurse's letter ;0f assignmwt> if the saone is available; oth^rwiseMa
letter of equivalent purport will be sent hear: , >
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With the approval of the Secretary of War, and by order of the Sui^geon General
dated , 19 — , the reserve nurse within named is relieved from active service
in the military establishment, to take effect , 19—. '
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48 MAl<rUAL FOR THE MEDICAL DEPABTMEKT.
(o) When a reserve nurse is aasi^ed to active serviee the Surgeon
Qeneral will by letter promptlj advise the proper officer of itiie Red
Cross Society to that effect. When she is relieved from active serviee
he mil cdmmniiioate that fact likewise by letter, stating the oatt&e of
her relief and whether her services have been satisfactotry.
CIVIIilAN EMPIiOYEES.
(Jar Hoopttal Iffitrans, see per. 265.)
103. The employment of male nurses, of female nurses not in the
Nurse Corps, of cooks, and of other civilians necessary for the proper
care of sick officers and soldiers, is authorized in the annual appro-
priations for the "Medical and Hospital Department," under such
regulations jfixing their number, qualifications, assignment, pay, and
allowances as may be prescribed by the Secretary of War, The pay
of civilian employees, such as clerks, messengers, watchmen, packers;
laborers, etc., in the administrative offices and supply depots of the
Medical Department is provided for in the same appropriations.
HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES.
104. The number and assignment of contract murses, cooks, and
Other civilians employed at military hospitals for the proper car^ of
the sick therein will be determined by the Sturgeon General or, under
his instructions, in the Philippine Departm^t by the department
surgeon.
(a) Their qualifications for their respective employments will be
ascertained by practical tests establish<ed from time to time by the
gfmgeon General.
106. Hospital employees whose pay does not exceed $60 'ft montli
may, under autiiority obtained from the Stngeon General, be selected
by tile medical officer in charge of the hospital; and they may be
reduced or discharged by such officer as the interests of the service
require. (See par, 318c.)
(a) When the circuBttstances of the employment make it necessary
a ration may be allowed in addition to pay proper of $60 a month t)r
less in conformity Svilii Army Regulations.
' 106. Hospital employees whose pay exceeds $00 a month will be
appcmited by the Surgeon General, and will be rationed only under
spec^l authority fmia &e Secretary of War. They may bei reduced
tor diachaiiged at the dis<^ti6n of the Surgeon General al» tbe iniere^ti^
of the service require, ^ee par. SlSc.) - '* ^
107. Such quarters as may be available will be furnished for the
use of those employees whose constant presence at the hospital is
necessary or appropriate.
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!»' i.-vi ', DBFCrr ANI> OFFI!aB!X»[Fi>aYBBB«
l08 . Civilians iemployed in the supply depots and administrative
om<5fes'of the Medical Department are of two classeis: (1) Those whose \
duti©3 are unskilled manual labor only ; and (2) those of higher grade. '
Th^^ former axe subject to Labor Regulations promulgated by the '
Piresident. Tlie latter are classified employees, subjeci to civil-service
rules.'
lOO. The Labor Regulations govern the employment of unskilled
lahorers in Federal oifeces iii nearly all of the large cities, .of 'the United
Siaibes.' Where they are in force thoj^ must be stricitly observed,
whether the laborers ai^e required for temporary or permanent work.
To secure the services of laborers under the Labor Regulations appli-
cation for the certification of eligibles should be made to the local
bpard of labor employment.
.110. Tlie number and compensation of unsktlfed laborers and
worlanen in the depots and offices of the Medical Department are
d^tiermined by the Surgeon General under the directioii bf the Sec-
retary of War.
(fi). No such workman or laborer will be permanently employed by
the month without authority from the Surgeon General; nor at more '
than $60 a month without ^he special authority of the' Secretary of
Wai*. They may be reduced or discharged at the discretion of the
Surgeon General as the interests of the service require.
(h) In emergencies' requiring prompt action, When the services of
enlisted men are not to be had, laborers inay be temporarily employed
(imder Labor Regulaiioiis, if applicable), without previous authority,,
at not riiore than 2f5 cents an hour.
(c) The employment of unskilled labb!rers or' worknien in the Phil-
ippine Department will be supervised by the department surgeon
uhde'r instructions from the Surgfeon General.
111. When the position of an unskilled laborer or workman em-
ployed ^t $60 a month or less by authority of the Surgeon Gtoeral
becomes vacant the va(5ahcy may be flUed if necessary (tmder Labor
Regulations, wheii iapplicable), without hew authority, report of the
changes to be made promptly to the Surgeon General.
112. Persons employed as unskilled laborers or Workmen will riot
be assigned to work of the grade perforined by classified employees.
'li^. Civiliaii employees in the depots and adininistrative offices of
the Medical Department above the grade of unskilled laborer or
workman are appointed by the Sebi^etary of W'Ar, u^on the recom-
mendation of the Stirgeoh General, frcim'U^ts of eligibles furnished by '
the United States CSvil Service Commission, or by reinstatements or
transfers by the Secretary of War under civil-service rules. (But
see par. 114.) Their number and compensation are fixed by the Sec-
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50 ' MAKtJAL FOB THK MEDICAL PEPABIUfBlfT;
retary, and their promotion, 't^uction, and removal are determined
by hijoif, upon the Surgeon Oeii^ral's recommendation. Their as^i^-
ments to and transfers between stations, at home or abroad, are rega*
lat^d by the Surgeon General, under the Secretary's direction, (See
p^r. Ii7.)« ."'..•' I '. I'l"
IHf . I?, oa^e of a vacancy among them by death or otherwise^ the ,
officer under whom it occurs will promptly advise the Surgeon General
wj^etiher it i^ necessary to fill the same, and if 90 will, make such
recpnoniendation for promotion or original appointment as may be .
appropriate. Temporary appointments without examination an4
certificaf;ion by the Civil Service Commission, pending, permanent
apj)9JflLtment, promotion, or transfer, are not made by tiie Secretary.
t9 ^j elassifi,ed position except when the public emej^eiicy so
requires, and then only upon the prior authorization of'tjie com-
mission* Appointments so authorized continue only for such period
a3 may be necessary to mako appointment through certification of
eligibles.or ))j promotion or transfer; and in no case without prior
approval of the commission do they extend beyond 30 days from the
Secretary's receipt of the certification, or (if, the vacancy is. to be
filled by promotion or transfer) beyond 30 days from the date of the
temporary appointment.
(a) When a classified position in the .Philippine Islands become^,
vacant it may be filled in the regular way, or if specially authorized
by the Secretary of War, by appointment from the eligible lipts of
the Philippine civil-service board.
11,^.. Kecommendations for the promotion of n, classified ^ir^loyeQ
should originate with the officer or officers imder -whose supervision
ai^ control the employee is serving. No recommendation prigii^ating
othejrwise will be considered., If the employee procures such fecom-,
mendations to be made by any other pjerson, his sp doi^ wiU bp
cause for debarring him from the promotion proposed. A repetition
of the offense will be pufficieat cause for discharge. ,
116. Classified employees will be promoted, reduced, or dischaiiged ;
only by the Secretary of Wa?*; but the officer under whom they are.
serving may suppend them from duty and pay for cause. He, will
infonn the.suspended employee of the reasons for his suspension^;4i^d
give him th^'ee df ys in which to answer the same in wi^iting, Shoidd .
th^ answer be satisfactory, he may at oiice without further, action
rq^tore the employ ep to duty and pay. Should no i:eply havoi^een
receiye4 at the ^nd of the three days,, or should it be unsatisfactory, .
he. will report hie action, his reasons therefor, and his recommenda-
tions in the premises (together with the written answer received by
hini, if any) to the Surgeon General, for the information and action
of the $^cr^ary.
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.J,l7ft;plfirt^ tra;?i8f^ed to .tl^^ Philippines \nU . be aljoye^ wi.^^
iil9^;€|a^e of $20Q px «^ual ooiiipeosat^pn, ,to take eSeci pn thedato^
o^Jtea^yij^. station in, the ^United States. Clerks transferred' from, tlie ,
Huiippines will be reduced approximately 20 per cent in compeipaT;
tipA, prpvid^ sucl^ r^duQticwJL does not lower tteir p^,y below the rate
th^.were rioceiyiog.fo^, their former service in the United States^
(imless their efficiency yecj0J?d calls for a lower coflapepsation). Such
reduotv^i^ will tate eff^t qjx tlie.date of arrival at the new station.
Clerks so transferred forth and hack will i:eceive the regulation fJIpw- ,
sf^pes.pf tr^fini^oifti^tion, and es^^e^es en roujte between stations, ^To '
c^spi^d employee ,]^ be transferred from the United State^ to the ,
Philippines, or viceT^rsa^ except upoDi authority of the Secretary of "
WrW PTft^P^y pbjiainjed. . . •••.•..'*.:''; ..*', ..;:*
.»»'•• .,.;j ; A JiEji^itTO 'OF GHAK0ES OF StATUS-'" ' ■'• ' '' '' '
lis; Ei^ery appointment^ promotion^ reduction, ox discharge of-
a^civiliasQ :empk>yee; temporary or pei^maneat, mude by aa officer ofv
thd Medical Department^' will he reported promptly to .the Suig^QB i
Ochieral^ with: the' name ol' the > person: oonoemed^ tbe dlit0 <^'th$^>
change, and dtMion^ioif Idi^ authority thacefor.^ In caaejoldaath therr
date and place of death will be given; in case of death or discbange;.
tke ^ibte to which tiie employee wlas last paid, andby what «iffie6r.
A>ieoord(wiU be kept^in ea^h. office, of- the. namid andiaddressiofithefi
einployee^s inearost relative, who will. be at once noitifie^ of tbe:;
em^byiBe^s death. (See Appendix: OiviKan Emphy^es'.) . .. ['
i 1194 When a cleric is >traDsfei:!red irmn one office to. another tbas
officers concerned will report to tibeSm^eon GoieraAttbe date of his
departnire from (ihe old station^ and tlw datetof. hisiiilfival at the
newj >Th&/offi»er at thle xAA statioii will by letter inform the officer ».
atithe new station oiC<the;datetOr which the clerk wais Xaet paid. . .
, . . BrF^CIi;i^CX BBPOBTS OF CLASSIFIED SMPLOTEES. , j
' ISO, Every officer under whom classified employees of ihe Medical *
I)epartm€(nt are Serving Wiir prepare and forward to thid Surgeon '
General oh June 30 arid December 31 of each year a rejpotti of tileir^
efficiency during the preceding six months. •••
'fSl. lii' detemaiaitig the efficiency' of each iWlch employee^ ^&e
factors^ of attendance, ability, adaptability, habits,' and application-
will' be considered, and each marked separately on a scale of 100. '
Abiity will be given four-time^ the weight, adaptability twice the
wefight, and habits twice -the weight of either of the othefr faicto!^, •
which 'mH each be given a weight of one. The final efllcienqy figui^ ^
WiA be obtained by dividing by 10 the aggregate of the markings
imder the several heads, and will represent, so far as practicable, the
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record of each employee as made from' ^ay to day durm^ tiid islx
moiitlhs. . lii comiection with abiKty, the character^ qtiality, aiid quasi-
tity of work will be marked as indicated oh the fototi. (Form SlOj
w.o:y . • . • • *•
(a) The names in each class or grad^ wiB he entered in the bWfer' of
meritj those with the same efficiency figure being arranged accord&ig
to length of service in the M^dicied Department. '
l2!2. The following rules will be observed in kecipbg effifcicfncy
records and preparing semiannual reports thereof* ^
' Attehdance.-^A record will be kept in each office upoii Which iHll'*
be noted daily the duration of aU absences fi*om official duty on the '
part of persons whose names are to appear oh the Hemiannu^ effi-[
ciency report. From the time record thus kept the figure of 'sLttend^*
ance to be used in the prep^atipn. of ^th^t, import will be obtained.
A deduction of two points will be made for every three days'
absence 6n lea^i^ without pay or on account of personal mclttteto
which is accounted for and approved in: aoearchance with the lea^e:^
regulation^: Prtmded, That absepoe oh aecotmt af:aipkjieia8?3toaiy be>
disre^dcid in oases of special m«rit' or 'wUerS'ib would b^ inadifestly >
imju^ to iilicltide sxich absence in thescakiAiaitian of the effiebocy >
^UIM.- • -J • ' ;• •. •'.■.-. •.. .> :• .,-. •',-[..Mi;'..f.:-.
Dedoctioti for a'bsenc^e wifbout leaw wi)l be ii]iade.at<tbB'i»to eft
fitie'points for «aeh day, and fturiher deduetion-wiU be ihad^ia the^.
figui«'TefM*eee)!B^ing habits ii required by tbe Jiatture «nd degree lof -
the offense. Tardiness 'will be consicteved^ii oomiectibn inti^ hattite; «
aad' if of frequent occurrenoe wSl be made the itobfeot btfsptthl
action as prescribed under that head. > « .,
•A&ilttt/.— Wherever practicable) a record will h^ ke^t^ the aaolcitpt'
and character c^ work perfoitaed each day bjy peimns whose effiw>
ciency is inquired to be reported. The tecotd^of work for each six
montiis will serve as a basis for determining the relative ability of
the persons engaged thereon, proper deduction being made for all
enom or deficiencies that miay ;haye been r^port^. . Xtl^ ability ^gve
of .thp^ employed upon wor^ that c^ni not be .tabid^ted. or ftat|94:
nHmc^fJly wi)l :be determined by th^.phiqf of .office. uppi* Jijs.oito.
observation and knowledge. ... , . ,, .. ,.,.
/Whi|l^/ibe amount of work creditably pasfoirmed ia viilu^le jjG«f a
guide ix^ estimating ability, too mu^h ii^port^^ncQ should noti attach
to .this f aQlx>r epccept. as between peorsoi^s ^emplpyed in suj^s^taxi^tfaijiy.
the same way. Character and quality of. work ^lust be, regarded i|»
much ]3Qore important than quantity, and, a^ thei^ el6pD!:|ei|^ta can iK)t,>
be< ascertained by any automatic process pr be, stM^, nup^c^riff^l^y,
fron^ day to day, tibe o^miions of ofiicers aQ)d superyi^iiilg c\^^, wjbu)^^
by constant, association and observation^ acquire injbifnate knqwlc^g^ .
of the personnel of their own office, must be relied upon to a great
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ertpnt to determiAe the relative ^erits of the individuals emplc^yed
under their direction. , ,. . . « . .
r^ Wh^i^clerk^ of a pairtipular clpss pfjrfonn satisfactorily ¥fork pf a
. grauid usually. a^ig;ne4 to a. higher clasp .great credit shoyi^.te^giv^
therefor4 If for^laokf of abiUty eler^. arj^ ^mploye^, up,P.n work
usually a^sign^d io ft loweif class, the marking .should be correfiippi^q-
iog^ Ipyiff although the work itself may be exceedingly. jgpod. j , ,|.,
^daptabj^iy,-r-Vnd^T the head of "Adaptability" there shauld i^
<K)n^dj^T«d iiVteUigp4o^, p^pjlitude, fi^ess for the^general dutiei^ .of pp
q£&c^, JELhd.4^monsti]ated oapad for the performance of aj^lf^r
cla^ ,0j^ worj^. As m jr^f^ct of a^iUty, these element^ will hie vi^eighed
^d the figpjce ol adapta^lity determined thei^efrom by the chiel ^of
qffic^j, assisted by .recommendations of officers and othey^ Ifi WI>^;r-
yising pPsi'tions. ';.... 5. " ' / '■ . .'1 ^m-.?! .-ij
. BahtSf — ;ln e^tiiijiatiDg habits .Qp^derationshqiil4,,b?'giyeA ff}
sobriety^ integri^, subordination; cheerfxil andzealoiis ob^ence io
ordier^ and. regulations, afid p^omptn^ andcoi^jt^y^^^ »'il.%®,?^^
tionsof official business.. The rating w^U be i^ade m- the iQaiu^^r
prescribed for ability. Insubordination, disregard of regul^atioi^^^ fre-
quent tardin^,. drunkenness on divty^ pr any conduct pi?^iudici^ tx)
^e'gpod prde^r. aff.d discipline of an office shojuld bp.m^^e tne s.vib}f>ct
of special inquiry^ and action as directed in regard tp absence wit)iqut
Appticaii(ni(4'^Vnder the head of /'Applicatipn" sl^puld t>^ WPfp-
seiited Ifhe degree of diligence and faithfulness which l^asj b^S^jn, ^P]?p
in respect of attention ix> di^^tyi. tb<^ rating tp be mi^e in the. vjianqer
*pres(5rited for ability. . . • . , j . , . ;, •, , It
J?S.,,T^e' following special, rules j^esp^ting the ability i^d jidiipt-
abillty m^rks of cl^]^ ^Ypl^. a^ ii ^ «- ! , • ,1
(a) Rat^ no clerk T^ghe^ than 95 in either ability, pjr f^9jftfiih^t^.
(Jb) jiate. np .twp c^cjrlf^. at thp sjame fbility figure ja^ileps^^ey, ^
clearlj of equ^ fl'bifit'yi .^^ jtf ^^ ^^ f^^ %f®? or more ^, thp^ajqi^e
grade in the same office 5^t t^e some, ability figi^^^. :i^pl^ tihcgr Afe
. emi|l9ye<^oijL^t^biul9.t^^ ^v^hich, d^tewiine^ tl?ip figiq^e,,. .^ .; ^
. ; (f) ; Kat^ np one. at fl. highe^ figure in aidaptabiUty 1iha^ip^^ii[i,^yyj
' (d) "Whenever two are rated at the same figure in abiUty, i^i^^-
gui^ between t±Lefla,J)yj^t^ P'*!?^^ op^-half (6,vpr.tQptHiP^ *
pomt| i^p^^in a'daptab^hfy ^&^' the 9^er., If 9,0 pther grpimd f or.t'^
difference is appareni, Jpfc it be Ipased on the length of,. pervi<pe ip^^i^e
present grade, th^ ^nb %^yv^ tte shprter tenU; of au9h ,9oin?ip®. g?*ti^
u>^i^s^gn noclerl^^ a Jngher figure in either factor thffl.'is. wa^ai^^
by ni3 .a<|1j^^ efficieijicy, aa compared with that of the pther.<4^Jto;pf
/thpsafne ^fide.in ^he; officp ^urjtng the period of the lisjli,aQd;atf^t|ie
54 MAITOAL FOB Tt[E MSMCAL DUPAKTWfEl^r:
eBtd thereof, r^ardlees of any higher igvae that mity' hive Ib^en
assigned to him on any preyious lists.
124. Each semiannual efficiency list should ^how the relktive sjtlund-
'ing actually earned by each employee of the olffice as' compared' wi&
fellow employees during the lialf year covered by it, legardlesS of hJs
standing on any prior list. . It does not fbHoW Because an einployee's
absolute efficiency remains unchanged that he should r^aih the effi-
ciency ratings previously given him; other emj)loyees in the tiiean-
time may have shown such increase in effidency that thejr are justly
entitled to precede him in relative standihg. The ^fficitofey figui^of
aiiy employee, as well as the figures represeriiin^ the factors coniposiing
it, being thus irdatite only, mttet necessarily change f^ojn time to titbe,
even iii the case of an employee whose actual eMbi^ncy remkiiis
imchanged. Each efficiencv list displaces and supersedes the pri6r
last) and should tep^resentthe relative Values of all the empl6yees
thereon foi^ the period covered by the list and at the end of ttat
period, regaMless of what their relative valtiee were on previous liisrte.
'Officers will bear these considerations in nund in prepairiiig (he effi-
ciency liets in question.
126. All pi^motions in the classified service will be mdide m the
order of ilierit as estabtished by the last seriiiaimual efcciiffibcy repbjrt,
subject to such examination as may hereafter be ordered under ci^-
service rqles: Provided ^ That any person entitled to promotion under
the terihs of this regtdation who shall become markedly inefficient, or
^ be guilty of any serious misconduct after the preparation of the last
* semiannual efficiency report, shlall forfeit thci right tp promotion, 'al^d
the same shall accrue to the next eU^ble person on delist. . '^
! 188. Those who fail during any six months to attain aii efficiency
rating of 70 will be regarded as deficient in their respective classes
and mibf^ct to regrading, and will, in the discretion of the officer
undei* ^pin they are serving, be reported tb the JSiii^eon'Giene^^l
for reduction. 'All wh6, on two consecutive reports, faU below 70 in
' efficiency will be invariably reported for reduction. V ' ' ,
All who, oil two consecutive reports fall' below 60 in efficiency or
below 50 ih either application, habits, or ability, will be rep6lrti^ for
In the case of those entitled to prefereiic^ tmd'er sectio^ 17^,
Revised Statutes, the figures jB5, 85, and 40 are stbstituttd' f6i;'jl};6,
do, arid 50, r^pectively, in the two precedinjg paragraph^. ^ '
tiK. The semiannual efficiency rejports iii eacH office will, if prac-
ticable, be placed where access to them can b6 had by all co^cer]iea;
' biit whete; by reason of tiie large ntimber br widely ^pairated Idca-
- tioni^ of thdse interested, material ihterferehice with current work
' and' lo^' of time would'be occasioned by allowing eiaich individual
access to the reports, a transcript from the semiannual report will be
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forwarded to each person whose name is borne thereon as soon as
practicable after the completion of the report. This transcript will
show the efficiency rating and lineal number, or relative standing,
of tl^QpfpwfvtflYl^P^iAi^^Wi^ ; . ; : r ri!:/
128. A copy of each semiannual efficiency report will be forwarded
by the Surgeon General to the Secretary of War as soon as practi-
c«,bl,^ af jl^r tl^ eq[>prfi^oa p;f eac^ ]-r
■ • . ■ " . ' LEAVES OF absence!. /'' ' " • •' '
lAtf • Itegulations governing leave? of absence of civilian employees
are: puUished iii q»edial circulars by the War D^aiftment; <Stee
,,,..,,., . , ji|sppRi}s OF impuqji^^m injtxrb»u. ., •, -i
ISO. Regulations governing the operation of the Government
"Compensation Acf for employees injured in the service of the
United States, are published in special circulars by the War Depai't-
ment. ^^ ^i^ecm penep al vqH pn application furnish, appropriate
forms for the necessary reports. (See Appendix : Civilian Employees.)
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ARTICLE n.— EDTTCATIOK AND TRAININO.
181. The educational duties of the Medical Department ari 6f a
twofold nature — to the. public, and to tho military services, regular,
volunteer, and militia. The connection Vith public education is
maintained through the Library ot the Surge<m Geaei»l's:0£l^ and
the Anny Mjedical Museum. The professional tcainihg.of the mililfliy
services is carried out chiefly by the regular courses of inabmetion
given medical officers at the Army Medical School in Washington,
D. C, and at the Ariny Service Schools, Fort Leavenworth, by the
courses given the Hospital Corps in field hospitals, ambulfm9e pom-
panies, and detachments, and by ihe tec^ching of hygiene an(i.|ucst
aid to other branches of the Army. . ., . i r
UBHARY, SURGEON GPEiNERAtj^S OFPICJJ.
132. This has been characterized as '^the great, central, medical
library of reference of the Nation'' (6 Comp. Dec, 740). Under the
provisions of the act of March 3, 1901 (31 Stats,, 1039), facilities for
study and research therein are afforded to scientific investigators,
students, and graduates of institutions of learning in the several
States and Territories as well as in the District of Columbia; and its
material, under suitable rules and regulations, is available for loan to
such persons, and to schools, societies, and public libraries in every
State of the Union. It consists now of over half a million boo]^
and pamphlets, all of which are catalogued and arranged for ready
use. Every year a volmne of the Index Catalogue is prepared,
which, as it deals with both subjects and authors, is itself a compre-
hensive book of reference. The Index Medicusj published monthly
by the Cam^e Institute, is based on the new additions to the
library and gives a monthly bibliography of medicine and the allied
sciences.
133. Books that can be readily replaced will be loaned to medical
officers of the Army, who will be held responsible for the safe return
of the volumes within two weeks from the day of their receipt. In
special cases this time may be extended.
ARMY MEDICAIi MUSEUM.
184. The museum, like the library, affords facilities for study and
research to scientific investigators, students, and others under the act
of March 3, 1901. Its general purpose is the collection, preservation^
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.iIikI exhibition of : (1) Materid illuetrativeol.mUitary med^^
!>surgeiy; and the diaeases of armies; (Z) mateidal and.iappUai^^3«s
relating to the hygiene of troops and to puUio sja.mtatioa; (3) is^ateii^ial
illiisiirativei of the advance of medical «Uid 8Diigical).fc|iQwle!dge>)and
its alliodsBoieiiceB, sach.a» ohemietcy^ ittu^jiwoppy, pkot^mfiri^f^y,
imth^dpology; and anthropometry; (4): material of mt^iept m4^^e
;to the history and arehsaology of . the Medieal D^pai^tntenifc. of the
Army. The collection includes pathologidal. specimi^QA pf ^ kmds
■whieh have any scienti&c interest for ,the military surgeon^, the
pathologist ot the medical student; particuji^ly.su^h sp€^ime»Q.4s
show the effects of gunshot or other injuries inflicted b]r> the yaripus
missiles and weapons used in war, and such as exhibit disease^ i^ufli-
tions of the various organs and viscera of the hutiian bo(^ jbeidentito
gjemoe in the field and in the tropics. It iticludes aldo mod^ ofthe
anatomical structure of the human body; of th^ variou3 sw^Qid
instruments in use in this country from the time of the> Bevolutionai^
War; of th6 microscope from its crude primitLTe..form.tothe iMfit
improved paresent^ay inatrument; of dental instruments aoii siffid-
mens; of Utters^ ambulances, dressii^, and materials : used ofti the
field of battle by the variioiisi armies of the world; of hospitals^ illus-
trating tbeir construQtion and arrangeiment; and of miMay ofther nfppU-
aoices.and appai-atus not here enumerated. Iliesei elshibits aretiii^t
available for issue or loan, except on gres^t public oecasions and uii4er
the safeguard of extraordinary guar^oities; but they may always :}^
seen in their place in the museum building in the citrf of Washington.
185. Medical officers and others interested in the progress toi joaed-
ioal Science are invited to make contributions to the Ai:!D:ky AfediiQ^l
Museum. Medical officers who have the. opportunity jareexpeotdd
! to ooUeet atnd send interesting medical, and smigical specimcftis, ^pe*
cially those that illustrate tropical diseases. and those that show. tile
effects of modem firearms and of the more primitive weapons that
are still employed in warfare. Specimens of arms, medicines, medical
; iDstrum^epts and appliances, when any of these differ |rom,^oaa used
by the w^te face in the United States, will tje acceptable. |«^d-
mens of poisonous insects and reptUes are also desirecl. ,*. / r .
(a) Soft tissues, mtended for gross. specimens, should be. place^. in
a splutioj^i of one part formalin and four parts water, the specimen
being completely covered by ^ the solution. Tte fluid oa very sqift
|tissue, or large masses of tissue, such as the Byer, spleen, eta., shoujd
i b,e renewed after the first two or three days., WT^ if ormalin is not
obtainable, commercial alcohol may be used. Bones and jpint^. af|;pr
having been roughly cleaned, may be simply wrapped in a clothrWet
. witii the' preservative solution and then again wrapped in piled p^^r
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(h) Soft' tissued dnte^aded for microsocypical etscaminatioii' should be
etit into Bmall pieees and placed in a solution of one part f<NTaalix^ and
'' nine parts water, or in alt^ohol. ^ --
! ie) Since glass and earthenware vessek ars liable to be brokean in
: ti^anMt/ the vise 6t tin vessels lor large wet specimens is reoexhrntoded,
the coters to be tighUjr soldered on* Whatever vessel is used shofdd
be packed in sa-Wdtist, eitcelslor packing, stiff psrper^ or equivalent
substitute, in a wooden box. •'
id) A tag should be firmly- affixed to every specimen. It shotdd
have a number or letter and. give the name of the don6r, the date
and place of collection, and, if practicable, a brief descriptioii of ihe
speciihen itself. In the case of wet specimens put up in alcohol these
data should be -written in pencil (which is not aiffected by alcohol)
upon a sUp of wood.- ' Whbn formalin is used, the data should be
' written on a slip of paper and indiosed in a vial, which should be
' attached to the specimen. A letter of advice reporting the mark on
the' specimen, briefly describing it and giving its history, should be
SMrt direct to the curator of the Army Medical Museum. The more
complete Hie history the more acceptable the specimen will be.
* (6) Although Army Regulations authoiijze the trasssportation of oU
Miuch contributions by thei^artermaster Corps, nevertiieleas if the
'importance of the sjiecimeii' or its security demands a more i»*ompt
defivery, the package may be sent direct by express on a Government
bill of lading (forms for which will be furnished by the curator) to
the curator of the museumy ivho will arrange for the payment of <2he
- transportation charges. Small dry specimens may be sen* by mail^
i and small wbt specimens also, if inclosed in the containers which have
i been, approved by the Post Office Department.
- (f) The receipt of every plackage will be duly acknowledged^ and
the specimen credited to theoontribijtor.
. AflMY, JiiXSpiCAIi SCHOOXi,
1S6. The school will be known as the Army Medibal School and
'will be located in Washington, D.'C; Its persotoel will consist bf
the faculty, such special professors ah(l instructors as may be 'a&-
' signed to temporary duty at the schi)o1; the students, and such
'enlisted meh.and civilian employees as may be assigned to it tor didtv.
' Its object is to train tho students therein in the subjects that pertain
^ to the dutieb of the JSIedic^l Department. It will also carry on su6h
scientific work and investigatioiis as may be directed or auttori^W
by proper authority.' ' / ' "' ] , ' ' |
137. The comiilandant^ professors, alid assistant pirbfoBsors we
detailed by the War Departinent from among theloffiberd' of tte
Medical Corps; the special professors are nominated by the faculty,
with the approval of the Surgeon General^ from among distinguished
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niiBilAlera of tlie Md^cal^e^ervie Cbips; the bisti^^t^rd air^ officers
of other, branches of the Amy detioled by th^ Wa:r Dci^artmeiit to
give E(t)iekal cotobes of ii^£^ct^^^^
THE rACULTT.
138. The faculty wJl consist of the coxnmaadant, who shall be its
president, tile' pi!^^ssor»y and adsifftant ^r6feQBors; • It ifirillimdet at
such times as the commandant sbidl ^em advisable: It "will arrange
the program of instruction^ prescribe the teoctbdoiks apl]^o{)riate
thereto, the allotment of time to each subject, aa(d1ih<^'characteor= and
scope of the examinations and wiS hav« final determinsltidn of all
questions concerning the proficiency of^tudenis, sabjeot, howerrc^, in
' all respects < to the esiptess provisions of law, of ihe M^aonal for the
Medical Department and other orders and regulations isstiieiii Ipy
authority of the Secretary of War. The adjutabt nt^^ be' the
secretary of the faculty. ^ '
ADMINISTRATION.
138. The general administration of the school is intrusted to the
commanda^fi.. In •. (\a^. q| the. abaence of Hxe conunandant tipte ^f^or
professor present will be^ t}^^ : acting cogoponandant^ ; "^e .ffonupan-
dant wiU report annually on or before July 1, tJtie progress of^ the
school and its needs, including an account of the. iiv^triietii/pn igiven
and the proficiency of ib^: several stud^1». .
140. The adjutant will be chosen by the commandajnt frraa apoiong
, ijbe prof Q^l^Ql^ or jassJat^t. professp]:^. .; Pe wUl be tl^e custodian of
the records of the faculty, will conduct the correspondence! .ol, the
school, and will promulgate the orders of the oo^^^AI^4f^^M >
141. The property officer ,Y^1I }^ icho^?^ by the cpiqmiG^^dant f rom
among the professors or assistant professors. He yrijd .bOjaccovAtable
for all the property of the school, and may, under,tl^^:4ireo^iaq of the
commandant, make authorized purchases for t]^ ;S<^pql fmd certify
accounts therefor for settlement.
THE STUDENTS^ .. ' * '. ' . '
M IMSd Ibe otadeiit body jw^ecois^ cdf soflSMrti of oOieiMel^o^l Re-
serve Corps who are candidates for appointment in the MedicaKliqips
H.<pih BV aowdi medical foffiiaefa: of I^OiAmpi^y and.ol 1^ QrgiMKpzed
^Milttbia iBAiittay ,faei<inkMdl or aiithoidaad to a)bt{Ad.jtJb^e,AQj[)^,,.|iiid
•efli8tc4^nMtt olithA/Hoqiital Gk^ totibi^ eohcolloi^.i^iitroc-
148. Ocmdidaiesfor appaitiiment in £W. MtHoiA, (hrp^-r^lk candi-
»dftaa{fc»r iippoilitincat in the^Medieal QQrp9.0fitbe.Aiiny ifhP pass the
i Ipi)dlitoiinai7 } ekaotiiiajUon ' w^
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,. .(d). The school term will conunepce OBiQctober 1 of, oftch y:pfi:f;.ff:^d
.,^^lcoii|)muefor a pmod of eogbit mouths. ..' • i j ,i; » j
(6) The course of instruction will be both ,tlpi?Qre1iQflJj ii;^,2]|ra.<^tical
and will comprise the following subjects:
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First period (Oct. 1 to Jan. SI).
(1) Bacteriology, pathology, wd laboratory .4iagi^oin^ l..\ ,.'
! »(2) Medidal Department adminiatratiqu^ :».;;..:•::,. .
(3) Mihtary hygiene. / •-; , . , .... ....:
i :..(4) Military sultry. :> . - . ,: ..
; ; (5) Military medicine and tr(^tea) medieiDta. ji . » m;
.' (6) Sanitary chemistoy. . ,. .: / .,>
.; (7) Sanitary tactics jO^dudii^ iuap reading and aamtary-^rFipe
' prdUems). " •■•;.,. j. •. ^ •'' •: ..:.'.!:
. (8) Ophthalmology. .... , i.
(9) Roentgenology. , . i , . ,.
(10) Equitation.
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Second period (Feb. 1 to May SI).
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.01 :
' (1) Babteridlogy, pathology, and* laboratory dii^osii^. ' ' ^
' *i^ Medical I^epartment administration. • ' •' .u o ^u^r^
*'•'' (3) Military hygiene. ' '' ■ /•' ■ i . \ ii-v.- .i.-i.;.'
^ (4) Military surgery. '' * •
(5) Mihtary medicine arid tropical medicine.
' (e) Sanitary chemistry.
'" (7) Sanitary tactics (including map reading arid sanitaty-^en^ce
'-problems). . *: .. ••;. -j . ; ;.. -.: \\.->\ • .ir
(8) OphthdmOlogy. ^ ' • ' . < :: .' i... : l,n.',r
' ; (9) Operative sui^ery on the cadaver. ' '^ ' '.^ • • I ' ' -^^-^
'" • (lO) Roentgenology. •' ' " - i ' ii *• I'^iiiii
''-• '(11) ^Psychiatry: ' '- . • •', -M * ^j^'-^'^
''• ■•(12) Military law. '•"■••{ ■" '• ' " -• ^.j---.- i«-i<»-'
(13) Equitation. • ' • " ' • •• ' • >» '
(14) Lectures by special professors.
(c) Examinations wiU be held at the end of each period and at such
' ihi^esithroughbut the cour^ a^individud prof efltoibiiiA;fdl!ei£«A
' ittbl^.^' " '■ ' ■- '-■ "' * .-•.^.•.' , .i/' r-,r< •^»'J^^•''
t - A cad^dilte who is tmable to take the fiial examihitlioa^'Witfaihis
^ dasi^j oWingi to isidmess or otkm? iotiAVtoidable oa/usei, wfll'ba examii&d
Its soon id fi^iaMioablei thcMalter? Vat this ieixaiiikatieni tka^^ipics
and questions wiU be similar to, but not identical with, those jgifirlBn
> in the geneMl ekfOnmation. ' '- f^^I
• ' id) Ratings' tor graduation are kiMde hy ihe^ faculty :Upoa llifii flro-
' < ^Men<;y shown in the oour^ pursued^ dufrtng^ the school term ahd'kt^^e
mid-term and the final examinations, ibidiupon d)B|^rttxMi^>H|M'^
Ctttididtttcfd #ho obtaiila a g<dnet«d average o< 80 p*^ o^t in ihe total
rating iaiM ^wiio do not fall below 70 per cent in any one' subject 'Wifi-
be giteil ii^f^iStiBt^ of griiduation <Form 67) from the sdhooL ' Oi%d>ii
uatetd' #ho liave attl&ied ah average of 80^ per cent wiU be r^ted^asl
"profieieM;'^'and tfaode who hare attained on average of 90 per cmt>
wiUboirated ite"piH]fid«titwithhonw/'' - '
ie) If 1% l^^^n ap^lcr dtnittg a oaa!ididate^s attendance lat t^ -schdol
that Ills iB^ointment to >tiie' Medical Cbrpe wonld be undesi^le^ he*
win ^forthwith be relieved from active duty and; his didchatrge frott>
ttib eei^core^ammended^ ' ' In oases^ of gross misconduct, tmtvel homo'^
prior to- neBdf' from- active diaty wiB not be ordered; ; 1 1 • >
(/>' If th€i eion^date f ttils to qua£fy for gl^uatioh conf ^xrmfthly
td Ihe^r^uia^ions of '%he school, he will be relieved' from active duty'
and his discharge from the service reconunended. J^ second deuTilei
in' the ^chod'mU in' no case be allowed. •
144. Midiml offices ofiSte Army—Any niedioal officer of the Army ^
may;ifpon'tl(e reeomme^dation of the Smgeon General, be detailM*
for special instruction at the school. Medicdi officem of the Armry
wlft> are stationed at< or hear the cit^ of Wtehington, or are oi^ Mve,
mlfty,''witb''tzhe^p^*mii^6n of tiie iSui^eoa General, attend thb Heio^oltJ
Apphcatioh ih Buoh dlitoS*\)9iH be ^^ ^< •
(a) Med&^bl' officers cl t3ie Army whb have pursu^ed "the j)rescribed
special course of instl^tidn with pMfteienoyrwilll^egrvto certificates
to that effect.
146. Medical officers of the Organised JISMHa. — Medical officers of
the Oi^anized IkfiHtia'are atdmitted -to the school litider the provisions
of section 16, act of January 21, 1903, as amended by act of May 27,
1908 (35 Stats., 402), and the following regulatiotis :
(a) A mihtia officer in order to be eligiHe for the course of instruc-
tion m1£9t be below the grade of lietitenant oolbnel ankl not less than
22 nor niore than 3^5' years' '-iA age. He must be physically qu^Jified, ^
of good moral character, and a citizen of the United States. He
nmsi hav6 beeft a member of the Organized Mffiiia for at les^t one
yed*, ftnd mlWst {)6ss^ Stksh preliini^ary edudational qualificaticms^
as will enablehlm to plartioipate profitably in ihe pifescribed c^u^rse'
of instruction. * ^ '
(V) ^IMfHaoffiiCditt' desiring to tittend the School must be nomihaited ^
to theSecrttttry df War by the go^mors of thdfer respective Stat^ and ^
TeilitoriiBS;' e^'by thfe oommandlhg general, District of Colxunbia^^
MiM[iiai,''knd f^enomhiaiioin miist in each case be accompaiiied by an '
affidavit of the nominee;* stating his di/ge) citizenshijp, the medical^
school from ^Mch he received his degree, the date of his gradufation,
and the length of his e^vice in the Oi^anized Mihtia, and by a cer-
'tificate fi^'the colohd of his raiment or other satisfactory p^Bob ♦
as to his good moral character.
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i . (c) MilitiaofficQiBi before tb^iriMlmia^iQii toitbeaQhopl, mwlimgl^ «n
a^^eement to atteiabd aad pursue the required tKnisse of Bt«^3rM944;o,be
bouad by and conform to the rules and di^€i^lil3^B impo^ l^jiMsv
Begiilations and the regulations of the sqhoi^l, find to serve at least
oAe year ioa the medioal departmen^t of tihte Org/umeA Militiacrf tibL^ir
respective States after completion .ol th^ i;ov(raeat the.sphool^ : /
' (d) Th^ eixpevm^ to the <]lo;viai99went ob, eocqunt of imihtiit f)(ffio0rs
attending the school is atokj^ly limited;to trpiT^l aU^^wfaDyeos^.qMffftep^i
Q^tcotnmutation of quartore, heat, lights aAd'Submate^0e^. llie tmM^
aUow^nces. consist ot mileage or .t):ansporl}atiiH2i< i^wed* feyi hmv
Commutation of quarters; or aUowaiiEiiGie of q^^ad^ffStintlcilidis thad«B^^{
a^lprovided by laWcfor officers of the canrespQtiding,grad^ in the Aamj.
FjOK $ubsistenoe ea<^kmiUt^a officer i^ paid SI periday.M^hiile m^aciinial!
aitepdance at the school. . - ; m j . . .: i
(e) Each militia officer must) provide. hiooself wil^.th^ |M:!Pper Itnia;
fprim (^ his State or TerriAoi^?^* / Thecouisi^ of study will.rieiiguirfkithe
efitire time of the student^* so timt no oiite^ o^upajtioui duiiy^, thc»
sq]pk>oI term fwiU be praotioabte. . ii r ,: , j ; ., ...»(. i ;
/(/)[ The/courspi of indtn^otiotn foar militia offi^rs^ wiUfC^mmm^PA'
Qptober 1 anid .end on January. 31 foSoimg^ JtwiUbelM^th^r^tjir.
cal and pr«^tioal, w4 will compiti^ie the foUoviserSUbjeQt^:: .1 > .: :n /
(1) Baoteriotegy, pathology, itnd laboratory diagWiWJB. v
, . .(2).MedaoalDepwtmeilta4im^ ,; := .1
(3) Military hygiene. r . , in .,.
'}.,... ..' (4):. Military siUTg€«ijr.\.. ..■.'-.'., 'i. .e'l
,(4) Military medicine end trc^ical m^^iiQmev/ % , , ,< , .y.-.
.. /(^)iSamtaay chemistry. ,. .1 ^ . ..
(7) Sanitary tabtics: (including iftap reading , auuii ^anitacy-
-.:: service prpblemsO^ ? , . . v ^ /, ,,
(^) Ebcaminations will beheld at the enii of tl^ period a»d a<t puoh •
times throughout the couiise as ipdividjual. prgfes^qm Wiy. deem^
adiVisabla-- ' ■'■:••':.,,,>. . . •: ^ ..'•=, .; ■!•••,.. .^ h.
gi) Any officer shioiiriiig ncgl^t of his :d*ti€^ ojp «vdisi:^ard. foCi
ordets wU be reported to The Adjutawtt ©Qjieral. of ^hp Aiffly.vitb a.
viewi'to ]Binishdxawal. of the authority to.atte^ ii .
(i) A militia officer who attains a general average bf $0,p^,cfint isk *
the :tpfc4 rating and !who do^ |M>fc fall below Sfl p^r <jeut..ia< i«Qr one
subject, will bia giyen ^a.^rtifieat^ of ^proficjiOD^y^/aind w<^ f ^t.;ifsr^
beiJ^^orted to th^ gOTerttor of his ^tatp or. iTeOTitpryy ou, in. lija ea^e
of a medical officer of theOrgaui^edMiUtia of the District jofiCciilumliAa,
t0j the commanding gen^ral^ District of Columbia Malit^Pk. t 1
ij) A mihtia offiqer who fails to obtain the r^t^ ^epessaiy .fy^i
secure a certificate of proficiency, but who.has shqwii.zeal ai^d iQter*
est in his/ wqrjk, mfty, at tho d]scretM>n of the poniman^aati be ff^m '
a certificate of attendance. , i, . .',. ' ..,
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^46. JSMisted/men ofiSie Eo8.fitQlQQr^.^-r^}\<^ m^^ wmi i^f the
Hospital Gk}rp9 as the Surgeon Genial may ifro;u time to time select
will be ordered to the school for iqistructioix inbacteiiologiQal laboiBr
toiy work, jcoeatgeaology, phot<^aphy, or pther dpec^iaLsubject*' -..
(a) Eidisted meu who satisf actpnly complete the cojarae.prescribed ;
for them, will be given a certificate <>{ pr^ficienwjy tberein. i (Foiran i
60J.) , . . , I
TBOBT ARMY FIELD SERTICE AND OORftBSPONDENCE ' '^
SOHOOIi FOB MEDICAIi OFBICEBS.;-
147, This school is a braoyQh of the: Armiy Service Sehopls at Fort
Leaveuworth and m, go^e^ed by regulations pnbliahed ifh gexietial .
orders. (See Appendix: Medical Officers.) , r . '
FIEIJ> .PROBLEMS *OB MEDICAL OFFtCBRS. '
148. The duty whioh dcTolYes- mpon' the HedioalDepartiiiaent to a '
whole, and upon each unit and individual in paiHdoiilar, to be lisady >
at all tinQtes.to render eti^eh aervioeas might be viqpured in war, is ^
coordinate^ with the obligati<m > to- maintain' ^sanita&ry ebilditiensf ^aftdi >
render medioal attendance to troops in garrison' in tiiipe iof peace. --
Tbat this may be reaUaedji emphasia daould b^ laid or the ijieeesatty :
for utilizing to the fullest exttot ev^ry oi^ortmdty which is pi^ >
sentedior traiiking iathe duties of field see^c^*
Eaoh .individual of the sanitairy service should know his own duty
and the duty of each of thos^ under him, if heb in command; and^ in
addition, should have sufficient knowledge of the mission of thdse
withwhom he comes in contact to insure 'conoert of action*
140. The knowledge reqtured is both tkeoreitiical andi practical^'*
The f<xrmer embraces the study of:. (1) The general prinisiideB wfaieh :
goverh combiltant forces and the resultant conditions with whiob'
the 'Sanitary service has to deal including conditions of the mareh>
camp,, and the several forms of combat, the system: of supply and the '
methods ol communication; (2) the general scheme of administration;
(8) the> composition and disposition of oi^anizatiohs inchidiBg the
spa(to which they occupy oh the road and in camp and the places'!
assigned to Medical Department organization^ and individuals' with •
rdation to the combatant troops; (4) the nature ef the' saoiit^'ry
service which will be required by the troops and the equipment and >
p^jsonnel which may be jaeeessary for that service Uiider diflei^nt
conditions. Strictly speaking, knowledge of the latter- is: obtainable
(mly ussier war conditions, but very mucb of a practical nature may
beleam^ by a study of driU regulations and by ap^ying them in '
simulated war conditions, such, as field, exl^x^ises with mobile troops.
169^ War plana and plans for the conduct of Jiianeiivei^ simulating
war 4re based on certain hypotheses published >hy the War D^Bparlr '
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ni^nVinlte' various manuals governing the detaife of organization,
the plans tot mobilization^ and the general operation ol the service
in traa^. • A. method of instruction in very general use consistis in^ the
formulation of pi'oblems based on the hypotheses contained in official
pirbiica'tions which develop questions involving the tactical adininis-
tratifon of organisations, and which call for the application of theo-'
retical knowledge if the problem is a map problem or problem for
writ^fi ;3o}utiQ]i) ajxd of both theoretical and practical Joxowled^ in
case of a field problem. The sanitary service should Avail itself of
all opportimities which present to cooperate with line troops in the
solution of problems and should formulate problems for the purpose
of deVelopilng situations simulating those which tile sanitaty service *
would be required to meet in time of war.
151. The.l^ypothe^ea generaJlj acc^ted.byrthe lu]te.shojiil4 form
the bases of all problems so formulated; for example, a sanitary
pioUem siiaiild bel formulated^ in accoitiance with the st^engtii of
oi^anizationiB as published in regulatioiiS) with the order of ^organiza^ '
tibns* < in thei maireh table, with the load space allotted, wiith • the
dirtanoeB pty[>lished as normally covered by niarching troops,* with
the- rate cf speed 61 messengers, etc. It is always imdeirstood that
tbesa hypotheses iaire to be r^arded- as general, aiid thiEtt^ietual
cQftf^tiona may deviate widely from th^n. ' .* 'i
152. Certain general deduotions may be ma^fe Jr^Dib^^iqperlenee
in^Wftr,rwhich will aerv^e as hypotheses on wlstich plans^foi^thelopeiiatian
oftthc^isamtaiy aervioe may be based. Casualties may be estimiated ^^
aib^ld'.per cm^t of thd troops engagM, with the und^teading that
certain orgaioiuzatidnd may suffer v«ry imieh heavier losses, wixilesotfne
mliy suffer Itos. Of the casualties, the killed may be estimated at 20
pj^rcBiat; seriously wounded, 8 per cent; less seriously wouisdied'but/
r9{|uicmig transportation, 32 per oent; the* wotnaded able > to walk to
dressing stations or ^Id hospitals, 40 per cent. The demand^ for bed
capacity in the rear of the sone of the advani^^ will depend ^ff&jx the
frequency and severity of the etigagements. There have been
iostaELces whnn after sornjai months campaigning it has reached 40
per.emt of the: strength <)f the Army maintained at th^e front. For
fieljd/prohlems it should be assumed that a bed capacity equivalent
to ilOiper ceiit of thiB' to^al force in the zone of the^ advance is imnie-
diately ava^abJe when^ troops tak^ the field, and thkt facffiiies have ^
been p(rbvided for promptly supplementing that number should the.
occasion require. : » .•
163 r The total number of sick and wounded to be provildied fbt
haviiiag been ddteiimimed, base or general hospitals are allo^tted in the '
proportion of 1 to each 500 beds to be provided. It may be assumed
that the total medical jpersonnel required from front to rear wJii be
equivalent to 10' per > cent of the total strength of the troops ill the
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hoxae territory and in the theater of operations. Of this personnel;
it may be assumed that 8 per cent will be required to be organized
and that 2 per cent will be unorganized (individual voluntary aid
and civilians impressed or hired as occasion may demand). Of the
total of 10 per cent required it may be assumed that the medical
service of the Army will be handled by civilian assistants to the ex-
twt of 3 per cent (1 per c^nt organized into hospital columns and field
columns^ — ^paragraph 636i— and 2 per cent unorganized) ; and that
the 7 per cent belonging to the Army will be distributed as follows;
Medical officers, 0.74 per cent; Nurse Corps, 0.52 per cent; enlisted,
5.74 per cent. The total number of medical officers required may be
estimated at 1 per cent or above, assuming that whatever is required
above 0.74 per cent will be furniahed from civilian sources (Medical
Reserve Corps). Of the 10 per cent of sanitary personnel thu^ ^or
vided, 4 or 5 per cent may be asaumed as allotted to the zone of the
advamce and the balance on the line of communications or in the
home territory, depending upon the policy of the administration bs
to where the sick and wounded sent to the rear are to be cared for.
In the past, armies have required for their sanitary service as a
whole, from front to rear, one individual for every man sick or
wounded, this being due to the fact that more than one-half of the
personnel required for the service is held in readiness to render first
aid and transport disabled to the rear, and is not available for their
care thereafter.
INSTRUCTION IN HYGIENE.
164. Hygiene is taught to cadets at West Point conformably torth«|
R^ulations for the United States Military Academy, and to coiftmi^-
sioned officers of the Army and of the militia at garrison and service,
schools as prescribed by general orders issued from time to time for
the regulation of military education in the Army.
INSTRUCTION IN FIRST AID.
155. The instruction necessary to enable company officers to drill
the enlisted men in their companies in the duties of litter bearers aiid
methods of rendering first aid to the sick and wounded will be given-
chiefly by practical demonstrations made in their presence. The
prescribed drills of the detachment of the Hospital Corps will be-
utilized for this purpose, especial attention being given t© the instruc-
tion in first aid. The practical demonstrations, accompanied by full'
explanations, should include methods of arriBstrag hemorrhage, of
applying the dressings contained in the first-aid packet, of immobiliz-
ing a fractured limb, of resuscitating those apparently drowned, etc.,
and should be supplemented by lectures designed to convey all essto^
93440**— 17 5
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tial inf onnation wiih reference to the a,natamy of tropes md, blpo^
vesselsy the causes and treatment of. syncope and qt heat exhaustion,
the differential diagnosis and treitti^ent of sunstroke, the rationale of
the various measures of first aid to the .sick apd wounded) etc.
TRAINING OF THE HOSPITAL CORPS, GENERAIi.
166. While the personnel of the Medical Department has important
duties to perform in peace, ad well as in war, readiness for active
service should be one of the principal objectives to be kept in view
in all peace-time training. The activities of all concerned will con-
sequently be directed toward the attainment of iJiat end. The Yalue
of an oi^anization is to be judged, not only by the efficient per-
formance of its function during peace, but by its ability to take the
field and to meet successfully every phase of war setvice. Command-
ing officers of sanitary units and Hospital Corps detachments will
be given great latitude in the choice of ways and means for training
their personnel and will be held to a cotiie^onding responsibility for
results attained. ...
FIELD HOSPITAIiS AND AMBUIi^NCE COMPANIES.
157. A limited number of field hospitals and ambulance companies
are maintained in time of peace to provide trained organizations for
duty with the troops when they are on field service and to afford a
means for training officers and men of the sanitary service in the
work of the sanitary field oiganizationa. So far as practicable men
trained in these organizations should constitute that portion of the
Hospital Corps personnel at posts which is assigned to units of the
divisional sanitary train on mobilization. (See Army Hegulations:
Hospital Corps,)
In the training of these organizations special attention diould be
given to those elements of field work for instruction in which only
Umited f acihties are afforded at posts, such as the practical use of the
articles of field equipment, lines of aid, equitation, care of animals,
and the use of the pack saddle.
158. The personnel of these organizations in time of peace com-
prise two classes: (1) A permanent cadre, consisting of such number
of noncommissioned officers and men as are deemed n^ecei^ary to
maintain continuity of policy and method in iastruction; (2) tern*
porary personnel attached to these organizations for purposes of
instruction.
(a) Details of organization of fiteld hospitals and ambulance com-
panies are given in Tables of Organization.
169. On field service with a mobilized division, field hospitals and
ambtdance companies operate under directors, whose relation to them
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is similar tq thati^f afaajor of tih^line to his b^ttalioxi.. , (geapitrs.
652 aud 692,) In timeof peac^ wheu two w raqr^ pf thi^ie iwut^. tf^ke
permanout station at, the B&m& post mi4er conditions Tfi^ich, 4o ;Bot
warrant the assigEune^t of a dlrecitpr^ the sapior ofi^epr o^ ;^\ityi with
the orgaimatipns will ^assgroe in general the duties ojC. a director
of the seyeral units in addition to his duties a^ compmy connDivander.
For purposes of post administration, the sereral units may he treftted
as a sanitary bevtt^ni ^ comhio^d mor^i^g ireport beifig f urni^h^d^
etc. .'■...'>•••,-.. ..;. ,.,.
160. The senipr oj6S.cer of two or more field hospitals or .amhulanee
companies wiU conduct the course of i|Lsteu,ction.ad tho^^- thej w^re
a single organizatipn,^ md will aasogih the inatructprs from the. ppiv
manent personnel of the organisations; as he may d^em hest« In
other respects/, however^ the several 02gl^I^zatipn^ will retain their
autonomy as separate and distinct administrative an4 tactical uinits,
each under the command of it^ own senior medical officer. The
discipline and interior economy of th^^^ organizations will> so fur as
practicable, conform to those of A. company of iiifa^try. .
161. The prc^am of « instructipn. for these, pi^ganijsa^ipm, the
sequence of the suhjept^, the mpjmer m Whioh the same shall he
taught J the details thereof to be takepiup^ and the number of hoijixs t0
be given to each wiU be prescribed by the War Department.
163. The cou^^e for privates first ©li^ and privates will -comppse,
in addition to discipline, the foUo;wing subjects: (1) Duties qf a sol-
dier; (2) bearer drill; (3) fipBt aid^ including bandaging «Ad t^e luse of
Medical Department equipment; (4) personal and camp hygiene,
including the sterilization of water and disinfection; (5) anatomy and
physiology; (6) oar^ of animals,: equi^iation, pftcking,* and driyipg; (7)
the operatioi^ of .the sanitary ^rvice in the field. ; / ,
163. BecordS'Of ^cla^.WQrl^ wplli be )i:ept for.ewh iaadividual in each
subject of the course, preferably upon loose sheets appropriately
ruled or in a blank book ad^bpted t6 the purpose. '
(a) The relative st^jxdiftgs of men.p\u:^uing the san^e cour^^ as
determiaed by their average monthly standmgs, will b^ published
monthly to theif respective classes.- , . .
164. Privates first class and privates who obtain a fijial mark of
70 per cent in each subject of the course^ wiU be given certificates of
proficiency on Form 60.
(a) Any man who, after two moi^ths' instruction, shows such
mental inc^^pacity and inaptitude as to render his further attendance
on this course of instruction useless, will be repo^rt^d to the $iugepn
General for his action.
(6) Men who fail to, attain. proficiency in any subject may,. in the
discretion of the officer in pharge of instruction, bexequired to go over
the subject again.
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165. Enlisted men of' the piermanent personnel who shall have
taken the prescribed course and obtamed certificates of proficiency
will not ordinarily be reqtured to take the course again; but should
it subse^ently iappear probable that, any «uch enlisted man, ha^Hng
a certificate of proficiency, is nevertheless not profifcient in one or
more of the subjects, he may be required to take the course therein
once more. If upon iihe second 'coxir^ th^ soldier does not show
proficiency, his former certificate will be canceled by writing across
its face the words : ' * Canceled for failure to qualify in (naming
the subject or subjects) on second cenirse, — ^ to — * , 10 ."
This notation will be signed by the officer in charge of instruction.
Failure to qualify on such second course wilf be reported at once to
the Sui^on General with a 'view to sectiring the soldielr^s transfer
to post duty, it being the aim of the department to retain in the
permanent personnid only such qualified men as vnSl be a constant
example of efficiency to the men 6i the temporary {lersonnel attached
for instruction. Should, howevei*, the soldier taking such second
course in whole or in part b^ again found proficient a "new certifi-
cate of proficiency will not be given him, but a notd^tion of the facts
will be made in his descriptive list. A third course will be required
itt no case. Lack of efficiency iii practical work lifter a second course
will indicate the necessity of othet measured of discipline.
166. Further reguld,tions for thfe government of field hospitals and
ambulance companies and the training of theii' personnel* will be
foitnd in Drill R^ulsitions and Service Manual for Sanitary Troops.
HOSPITAIi CORPS DETACHMENTS.
IffPi Every Hospital Corps detachment undei^' the command of a
medical officer will undergo the instruction hereinafter prescribed,
unless excused therefrom by spbcial direeiioh of the Sur^n General.
DISCIPLINE ANP DUTIBS OP THB SOLPJEB,
16$.' Instruction in di^ciplin0-7-including character, conduct, mili-
tary bearing, obedience, and general efficiency — ^is to be taken up at
once when the recruit joins the detachment, and never ceases, being
given by commissioned and noncommissioned officers in connection
with the soldier's daily round Of duties and continued as long as he
remains in the service.
169. Instruction in the duties of the soldier will cover the Articles
of War, the solcJibr'shAndboot, the orders and regulations in regard
to saluting, the grahtling of indulgences, arrest and confinement, the
wearing of uniforms, etc. Besides the few hours of formal teaching
provided for in the first regular winter course in garrison every oppor-
tunity should be taken at all times to inipart information in these
various subjects. " ' "^ \
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. EDUCATION AND TRAINING, €9
BEARER DR^4^4 AND: FJ0BLD, WOBiK., .r: .: .»
ITO. Instruction in drill and field work will be^ given tliroughout
the year for one hour a week, ^'members of the detachnient will
attend it unless excused by the surgeon for some Special reason.
(a) This instruction includes all ]th6 subjects in, Part I; of the Drill
Regulations and Service Manual for Sanitary ^Troops and all the
usual employments of fieidwork, especially— "\ /' ,,
Uses of the fii^t-aid packet, r , . , , . ' . , / -
Uses of other: articles of the ipfliyidu^^ equipment of the Hospit^
Corps soldier. . .' . , ' . ,1 t/
First-aid treatment of fractures in all regions of the body. ,
The methods kA transporting woimded in peace and in war. V, .
Organiz£Ction of the ambulance company. W9rk of the ^ip,biilanc9
company during ' aii action;* Esiablishment pi aid and (Jr^ssing sta-
tions. Collection., care^ and transportatiojQ' of the wounded from
the firing line to the field hospital, with the. tagging of patientsJ^d
the treating of them as. indicated, u^ing firgt-aid. equipinent and
extemporized materials. ' . - - .. ^ ■
Use and care of articles of fi^eld hospital equipment, ■, . -
Pitchii^g an^ striking tentage.'and pack^iig field equipment. . '
171. Fiill advantage should be taken of. the sumjner marchinff and
encampment; of troops to impart the above instruction. . ,.. \
(a) Occasionally, throughout the jear, all available men should
be taken out for marches with and without the litter! . , ,. ; ^
"CkRlti 6i* ANiMAXs' ASl>**'QtrtTA^ttON. '""■'' [ '■'■ ' '
172,, Men.^f tih^ Hpspi^tal Corps will b)e> i^at^iwvtejd'lin/ ^h« vofa?^ of
animals and in rejqui^atioR/;a«)pr^scril>ed/i»,Ari^ imd ila
Gene]rf^}0£dfe»rs«'.; . •.;•. , •...,« , .,;;, .; ,,.-.. .,,1,...'. .> ^. i ^.i •• -n <> //
WINTER COURSES iW INSTRUCTION IN GAJ^RISON.
173. The regular winter courses of instruction in- |^rris6n coniplisi^
a period of 84 weeks fi*oin NWdtnbe*'!- -tO fftme 86. Actmg- cooks
will bfe i^qtiii^a to attfeiid thos^ef in coOkii^'oiilyl ' Ml= tli^' dtftei- 'miBti
of the detachmehfr \W11 tiake the prescribed coufr^; klcc4pi ^ ' qiialified'^*
men, nieri exclisidd by^the^Sttrgeoh Gieiiei^I'fifenl'ihrtfoi^iiisiardctibti
undet the'pi^oyiiS6ns bf J)aragrapli l|78«, and ih6 ab^olittely li^ce^-
sary iatteiidaht^ 5ri the ho^itial,'^(ih laitteiidants'' b'eing dbtiSl^d as
far as practicable f r6m the *' qualified ^^meii' 4nd thbse excused by
the Surgeon General. Night nurses^ wheti' oil duty 'all hig!tlt.iis such;
will be considered ''necessary' iaiteiidants'^/ within .'l^
this paragraph; ..*'\.^ /v'-',.'' , " /.' .' '.•'.\,'' '''! ... <. '•■. .
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174. The winter courses aM as follows:
Course No. L — ^For privates first class and pnrates. Subjects:
Duties of the soldier, hours 8; an^^tomy and physiology, hours 16;
first aid, hours 20; nursing, hours 36; total, hours 80.
Course JVoj. Z. — :For selected privates first class and privates. Sub-
jects: Cookihg and diet cooking, hours 12; materia medica and phar-
macy, hours 24; ielementary hygiene, hours 8; clerical work, hours
12; total, hours 56. '
(a) The following textbooks, will be used for study and reference:
Mason's Handbook for the Hospital Corps; Drill Regulations and
Service Manual for Sanitary Troops; Manual for the Medical Depart-
ment; Army Regulations.
176. Practical performance of the work they are being instructed
in should be required of soldiers pursuing the winter courses. While
theoretical teaching by lectures, demonstrations, and recitations from
textbooks has its place^ it should be regairdecj as a secondary one.
176. The sequence of tlie subjects will be determined by the depart-
ment surgeon, who will consider the climatic iand other conditions in
his department in arranging the year's instruction.
177. Each subject will be finished before taking up another, and
upon its conclusion an oral examination therein ynl\ be held by the
instructor, imder the direction of the surgeon.
178. Records of class work in the winter courses will be kept in a
blank book adapted to the piurposci. Every soldier taking the courses
will be marked iii each subject thereof daily.
(a) Men who obtain », final mark of 70 per c^nt in. any subject will
be classed as '^ qualified" in that subject. Men who fail to obtain
70 per «ent will- be required to take the cota^se the f 6llowiiig year. If
tkey again fail, their names will be reported to the Surgeon General)
who may in his discretion excuse them from subsequent t^ourses.
(6) Men who obtain a final mark of 70 p^ cent in each subject of
one or more of lihe winter courses will be given certificates of pro-
ficiency therein on Fprm 60a. .
179. Menwhp, hav^ previously qualified will be examined a;t the
begyinjing of the; winter cpxasm to asc^taii^ whetl^er they contiaue
qualified. If a. soldier is fpwd ^till pr^xficient on, such :exalam^tio^,
t)hat fact will be noted in his depcriptivi^ listvan4 h^ wiU be. Reused
from instruction, in, that gubj^t; but a new certificate of . proficienucy
will not be given to him. If, however j he is. f oim4 deficie?:\t in any
subject or subjecfa he yill be reqi^ir^fl to take, the ensuing course ot
garrison instruction therein. . .
180. The aggregate number of hoiirs of instruction in bearer drill
and field work, in care of animals and equitation, and in the regular
garrison courses given during the period of a return of the Hospital
Corps, Form 47, to each soldier carried thereon, will be noted in the
appropriate column opposite his name on the return. C^r\r\o]c>
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INSTRUCTION IN THE FIELD.
181. In the field special attention should be given to field work, to
include the care of animajs^ equitation, use of field appliances, camp
sanitatien, establishment of lines of aid in battle, etc. In the field no
limit is to be placed on the amount of time to be devoted to this
instruction.
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ARTICLE m.— SANITATION.
182. Supervision of the sanitation of a post or command is one of
the most important duties devolving upon the surgeon. The formal
sanitary reports (see par. 414) prescribed by Army Regulations are
the appropriate and usual vehicle for the communication of his views
and recommendations concerning sanitary questions, particularly
those which require the action of department commanders or
higher authority. But he should not content himself with a perfimc-
tory rendition of these reports. His watchfulness over sanitary
conditions should be unremitting; and should he discover any defects
therein which are susceptible of correction by local authority he should
at once verbally report them to the commanding officer, recommend-
ing such immediate remedial action as may be feasible.
(a) The conditions of the service are so various that no uniform
rules for sanitary inspections and for bettering the sanitation of posts
and commands can be framed. The medical officer must adapt his
action on sanitary questions to the special necessities of each case,
which he should invariably study from a practical standpoint. His
first and chief efforts should be bent toward the correction of real
sanitary faults, that is, faults which actually have produced or are
likely proximately to produce disease, rather than toward the correc-
tion of theoretical defects which, though objectionable in principle,
are nevertheless inert, have caused no sickness, and show no likelihood
of causing any. It will be time enough to take up the theoretical
defects after the practical faults are cured. This is especially impor-
tant in the field, where theoretical perfection is imattainable. So,
again, in recommending or directing corrective measures, the niedical
officer should take into aocoimt not only their suitability to the par-
ticular end in view, but also the difficulty of procuring them; and
when the remedy which is theoretically the best is too difficult to
procure he should choose some other one nearer at hand if it will
reasonably answer the purpose.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
183. Medical officers are expected to be familiar with approved
methods for preventing the spread of infectious disease and will be
held responsible for their proper application at all times. In the
following paragraphs only such measures are considered as have been
made the subject of administrative action.
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TO&OID FHVB^ AND* PAEATYPHdEP I^EYBB. '
184. Early detection of all cases of typhoid fever is necessary,
especially those of mild or ambulant type, and of all typhoid carriers
or excretors. Undetermined fevers should be regarded with suspicion
and handled hke typhoid until that disease is excluded. Specimens
of blood from suspected cases should be sent promptly to the nearest
laboratory for diagnosis. •
186. No patient convalesctot from= typhoid should be rel^aised
from isolation until three suocessrve examiniktions of hi& stools and
urine, collected at six-day intervals, have shown him to be free from
typhoid bacilli. ' ..
186. UM^ exktii^' orders all ^officers' and ^oitisted me!Q of 'th^d
Army imder 45 years of age, and civilian employed subject to fieM
service, are required to be immunized against typhoid fevw. Thid
method of admisiiBstratidn of the typhoid vaoeiBe is i^escribiddisi
instructions from the Surgeon General's Offloei
187. A record will be kept by the suiigeon on FV>nn Bl; except as
otherwise specially authorized, of each man vacdnated; showing the
number of doses and the dates upon which they were given. Should
the soldier leave the command en route to another command before
the third dose of typhoid v^iccine is given, a duplicate of the incom*
plete vaccination card should be sent by the surgeon direct to the
surgeon of the new command for the latte^s guidance in completing
the procedure. ^
188. Upon the administaiution of the third dose to an enlisted mau
the surgeon will furnish iitformation of the date when the typhoid
prophylaxis was completed to the company commandeer, so that the
proper notation may be made upon the descriptive list of the sdldier.
189. A report will be furnished in every case of typhoid fev^r or
paratyphoid fever occurring^ lin an ofecer, enlisted man, or civilian
employee who has received the typhoid vaccine,- describing in detail
the method of arriving at the diagnosis.
190. The practical extinction of typhoid fever in the Army affords
an excellent opportunity to study the prevalence 9^ distribution of
paratyphoid fever in the United States, as well as to clear up the eti-
ology of the fevers of undetermined causation. The Widal reaction
being of no value ia immunised persons, some other method of diag-
nosis is necessary to distinguish between typhoid and paratyphoid
and othey conti?iued fevers*. This is beat apcomplishefd by /blood
cultures, and it is desired th^t medical oflBicej:s make use. of ^ them
when indicated. • : ^ .. ,
191. Bile mediiim for the piirpq^f^.of.fliatiag.hlood culture^ And
containers for forwarding feces, uxiJ^^^ ^i^^d bipod for di^tgnostic pur-
poses may be obtained by direct application to the nearest depjaxtr
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ment laboratory^ as iadioated in paragraph 354. Two bottles of this
medium will be kept on hand in eaoh hospital.
Note.— See also paragraph 88, and Appendix: Typh^ Prophylaxis and Para-
typhoid Fevar.
SMALLFOX.
192. VacoinationL being recogtiiised as an effective means of prevent*
ing smallpox, War Department orders requij?e that all recruits upon
enlistment and all sotdieirs upon reealistment shall be vaccinated.
When tb© first vacciiUttion q{ a relc^riiit is noneffective, it will be re-
peated at the end of eight dayc^.
(a) All the personnel of a military command, station, or transport^
including civilians eotoiescted therewith, will be vaccinated when, in
the opinion of the, surgeon responsible for proper sajiitation,. it is
necessary as a meaqs. of protection against sii^Upox. Civilians
refusing toj be vaccinated when so direoted- by proper authority may
be excluded from the military reseirva^^ion or staticm* ...
(fe) OfllceiB sboujd be vaccinated at least once in a period of sefen
years. Troops, under. ordei?^ to perform overrsea joum^s or field
^rvice will be inspected by a medical officer with respect to their
protection i^ainst smallpox, and those who in the opinion of the
medical officer require it will be vaccinated.
193. A record will be kept by the surgeoU on Fonn 81, except as
otherwise ^pedlally: authorized, of each man vaccinated, showing the
date of vaccination and the result. Should the soldier leavle tha comr
maQd en route to ^mother oemmftnd bef orie the result of the vaccina-
tion, is ascertained a dupUcate of the inx^omplete vaccination cand
should be sent, by the. sui^eou direct to the si^^eon of the new com-
mand for the latter's information and giuyd^ce.
(a) The.surgeon will notify the company commwdeir of the 6$.%^ of
vaccination and the rieisult, sa that the inropei: notation maty be made
upon thiC descriptive list of the soldier* i .
194. The method of performing yaccination will be in :accprd,ance
withinstruotions issued. by tha War Department. i ..
NOTB. — ^See also Appendix: Vaeeinatxbn. ' ;
MALA^IAIa^FBVIIR: ..^^ .
195. To secure continuous observation tod' proper treatment of
every soldier and general prisoner suffering froni fnalarial infection
a register of each case will be ke|it on Form 56, iaiid the individual
will be required to report 'from time to time for such examination or
treatment as may be necessary.
1«6. The register "will 'be begun at the fii^t station where the
diagnosis is made and wiU be continued until the patient permanently
leaves the service. •
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197. When the patient is transf erred itota one station or command
to another the register wiU be seiit to the sui*ge6n of the hew station
or command. On the arrival of the register the stirgeon should
request that the patient be ordered to report to the hospital for
examination. If the facts learned: from the record or obtained from
the patient show that any symptoms of malaria have been present
during the preceding six months, an examination of the blood should
be made to determine whether further treatment i^ necessary.
(a) On termination of service or confinement, without reenlistment,
the register will be foocwarded to the Sui^g^on G^i^al. * . .
VENEREAL DISEASES.
198. The following quotations are from' existing orders concerning
venereal diseases (see Appendix: Venereal Diseasesi):
(a) OonuDanding officers will reqtdre that men who expose themselves to the danger
of contracting venereal diseases shall at once npem Iheir return to camp or ganison
report to the hospital or dispensary for the ftp|4ic&ti<^ of such demising and prophy-
laxis a9 may be prescdbed by the Smgeon QcneBal; Aiiy soldier who fails to comity
with such instmu^Uonfi shall be brought t^ trial by courtrBUurtial to neglect of dutyl >
(5) Conunajiding officers will require a medical office, accompanied by the com-
pany or detachment commander, to make a through physical inspection twjU^e in
each BK^nth of all the enliBted men (except married men of good character) of each
ocganizatlo& belonging to or attached to the command. These inspections will be
made at times not known beforehand to the men and |H»ferably immediately after a
formation. The dates on which the physical inspecticma of the various .oigp^atioos
are made will be noted on the monthly sanitary reports.
(c) At these inspections a careful examination of the feet and footwear and of the
condition of personal cleanliness of the men will be made, as well as careful observation
for the detection of venereal diseases.
(d) Oases o{ the latter will be promptly subjected to tMiitmont» bat not necessarily
excused from duty unless, in the opinion of the 6uigeon« deemed desi»ble. They
wiU be made of record in the medical reports in any case. A list of those disease^
but doing duty will be kept both by the company or detachment conmiander and the
surgeon, and the infected men will be required to report to a medical officer for sys-
tematic treatment until cured. While in the infectious stages the men should be
confined strictly to the limits of the post. When a venereal case, whether or not on
dck report, is transferred to another command, the surgeon wiU send a transfer sUp,
giving a brief history of the case.
199. A record wiU be made on Form 77 in the case of every soldier
reporting for treatment under the provisions of section (a) of the pre-
ceding paragraph. This record will afterwards be authenticated by
the initials of a medical officer. It will be considered confidential
and will not be preserved longer than three months.
200. Syphilis. — ^To secure continuous observation and proper
treatment of every soldier and of every general prisoner suffering
from this disease^ a register of his case will be prepared on Form 78,
and he will be examined from time to time until cured or discharged.
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(a) When a soldier haying this disease^ whether ourrantly on the
register of patients, Form 52, or not, is traoafen;^ with faia command
or otherwise to a new station, for duty or treatment, his (Higinal
sjphiUtic register will be sent to the surgeon of the soldier's new
station or command. (See also par. l9Sd)i. , ThiQ original syphiUtic
register so transferred will be continued at the new -station con-
formably to the instructions jMinted on the form.
REPORTS OF EPIDEMIC DISEASES.
201 . On the appearance of the first recognized case of typhoid fever,
paratyphoid fever, smallpox, measles, diphtheria, cerebro-spinal
meningitis, or other epidemic disease at or ne&r a military post or
station, the senior medical officer will at ox^ee re^rt the sam^, and
the nature and e:^tent of the epidemic, so Car as.it ha« developed, to
the commanding officer, sending at the same time a dupUcate report
direct to the department surgeon and a triplicate direct to the Surgeon
General. Should the outbreak occur in a oommand en route to a
new station, whether by marching, by railj or by water, the medical
officer will make a similar report in triplicate, and will in addition
send a quadruplicate direct to the surgeon of the new station.
202. The continuance of the epidemic, its progress and decline, ita
origin or importation, the measures taken for its suppression, the
number of cases, the number of deaths and recoveries, and such oilier
information in relation thereto as may b6 important or interesting
will be noted from month to month in the sanitary reports, Form 50.
203. The senior medical officer of a nailitary post willprompUy
notify the local board of health, if there is one, of all cases of infectious
disease occurring at the post of which such board would take cogni-
zance were the samo to occur in the community subject to its super-
vision.
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' ANCE.
204. Ekcept nuder fifeld conditions, or in the bccupation of terri^
tory outside of tlna continental limits of the United States, but three
classes of Army hospitals iare maintained, viz, post hospitals, depart-
ment hospitals, and general hospitals.
The several kinds of hospitals iauthorized for tiioops in the field ar6
enumerated and discussed iti Part II of this Manual.
SEBVICBJ QJi' HO^fPITAIiS, GBNBBA1>.
(Sw Army lUgnlfttions.) . •
206. Under this caption only .such regulations are given as have
general application to all hospitals of the peace establishment, while
those having .special application to post, department, and general
hospitals, respectively, appear under succeeding headings,
SICK CALL.
206. Sick call is not a si^t^ble tiptoe foo* thercaraful exajnix^ation and
treatment of th^ sick., Its. purpo^ is .'to determine e« expeditiously
as possible tl^eiiiimJ^efqf.flQ^zi unfit/ for: duty,, go that the monaing
report of rick may b^ proi^ptly sent to thja commanding officer.
207. When an officjer^or epji^ted. man is excused from duty on
account of disease r^ultipg, fjrom the mteinp0rate use of drugs ojr
alcoholic liquors, Qir becatise of ,in|capjekcity resulting from venereal
disease not contracted m.th^ line. of duty, tib.at fact will be indicated
by the medical officer markings the. daily sick report (Form 33^,
A. G. O.), "No; G. O. 31,1912," in the column headed "In line of
duty." The misconduct herein is Stich as arises during the soldier's
service and (Joes not ipqlude nuspondiMjt occurring prior to entry into
the service .or prior to.thp pftssage of the act of August 24, 1912«
(See App^dix: Vemreai Dieeq^es.)
208. Thp surge<?n wiH make.$uch memoranda at sick call as he
may deem necessary for his fmiiher action in prepariog his morning
report of sick. . > ...
(a) Register cards. wiU also b(9 star^ted at onoe for all cases to go
on the registpr under papagi?^h 428^ . .
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ADMISSION AND DISTBIBX7TION OF PATIENTS.
209. Upon his admission to hospital a patient will first be taken to
the receiving ward, if there is one, or to the office, where his register
card will be filled in so far as the data are available at the time, the
treatment ward to which he is assigned being noted on the back
therecrf., There wiU also be ^]tered on a clinical recoid brief (Form
55a) the patient's name, rank, organization, etc., the diagnosis on
the transfer card, if one has been received, and the designation of the
ward to w:hich he is assigned. This form will accompany the patient
to the ward and will be the wardmaster's authority for Im admiasion
thereto. The diagnosis of the case will be fumisb&d to the o^&ce by
the ward surgeon with the next morning report of the ward (par. 211).
210. Patients will not be transferred from one ward to aa^ther
without the authority of the commanding officer of the hospital.
The transfer of a case from one ward to another will be repo^rted to
the office with the next ward morning report of the ward from which
the case is transferred. All that is necessary is to report the patient's
name, rank, company, and regiment or corps, and state the fact that
he has gone from one ward to the other, designating them. No
special form is provided. A memorandum will suffice, or a register
card, Form 52, may be used. Upon the receipt at the office of the
notice of transfer a memorandum thereof will be made on the back
of the register card, which will thus always show what ward the
patient is in.
211. To facilitate and assure the prompt and proper distribution
6f patients, each ward surgeon will every morning, immediately after
his morning round of the ward, forward to the office a morning report
of the ward on Form 72, which will be accornpanied by diagnosis slips
for new admissions, by aU change! of diagnoses cards, by the cliMcal
records of all cases completed in the ward or which depart from the
ward otherwise than by transfer to another ward, and by the notices
of cases transferred to other wards since the preceding report. The
ward morning reports, being of no permanent value, may be destroyed
after they have served their purpose.
CHANGE OP DIAGNOSIS CARDS.
212. When the diagnbsis bf a case under treatment in ward is
changed, or complications or sequel© develop, report thereof should
be made to the office upon a register card, marking it in red ink
"Change of diagnosis," and forwarding it with the next ward morning
report.
(a) When the diagnosis of a case under treatment in quarters is
changed, or complications or sequelae develop, a report thereof upon
a card similarly marked should be fOTWarded to the office by the
attending surgeon within 24 hours. ^ ,
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813* The change of <liaga<)9is card should be signed or imtialed by
the ward surgeon or the atteading surgeon and be filed with the
register card of the K>ase to which it relates as tib^e, voucher for the
cprreietioipL of thP i?egister< «ard comf Qrmably tp paragraph 436.
TRANSFER OF PATEENTS.
. Sil4/ Patients may be transferred, tmder proper military axU/hority,
from one hospital oy medical control to another, for observation or to
obtain better treatment or hospital acconomodationsi,
JS15. In every case of transferthe surgeonof the hqspital or command
from, which the patient gpes^ will make out a transfer card, on Form 52;
it should he headed ''Transfer card/' be a duplicate of the patient's
register card, including the information thereon in spa^ce 18 (except
that it should also, contain ^u<Qh det^s. of the case as will probably,
be of value to the receiving officer) , and be signed by the transferring;
officer. The transfer caird of a patient sent to a general hospital for
observation and treatment shoidd, in time of peace, and when prac-
ticable m time of war, be eiccompanied by a copy of the clinical record
of his case.
(a) When more space is rjaquired to perfect. entries on. the transfer
card, an extension slip should be used in the manner pointed out in
paragraph 434a.
216. The transfer card will in ordinary transfers be sent to the
suigeon of the receiving hospital or command; but in transfers to the
Government Hospital for the Insane, it will be sent to the Surgeon
General, with a copy attached. of the medical certifioate required by
the Department of the Interior. (See Army Regulations: Gaverry-
me^ Eoafitalfor iJjt^ Insane,)
(a) If, the patient is to be imattended en route, the transfer card
may be trimsmitted in his c^.re, or by mail, at the discretion of the
transferring officer. If the patient 13 ^to be under the charge en
route of an ofl^cer or soldier, the card will be transmitted through,
the officer or soldier so in charge.
(6) When many patients are trajiiaf erred at one time under the.
charge of an officer or soldier en route, the transfer cards will be
verified personally by such officer or soldier, or when the number
transferred is too great for personal verification, by his subordinates
or assistants. (See also pars. 583 and 684.) ^
217. The surgeon of the receiving hospital or command will note
on the back of the transfer card the fact and date of the arrival of
the patient at his station and forward the card with his next report
of sick and wounded. The surgeon of the receiving hospital or com-
mand will make a register card. Form 52, of the case (see par. 428),
noting thereon such of the inf ormatioii conveyed by the transfer card
as is pertinent.
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(ay Should the pati^it named on a transfer card transmitted by-
mail not arrive at the receiving hospital within a reasonable time, the
surgeon thereof will note on the back of the card the fact that the
patient did not arrive, and forward the card with his next report of
sick and wounded.
DEATHS.
' 218. Whenever the death of an officer, enlisted man, or civilian
employee occurs at a military post or station, or with a command in
the field, the senior medical officer present will immediately report in
writittg to the commanding officer of such military post or station or
command in the field the name of the deceased, with rank and organi-
zation if he was an officer or enlisted man, or the department and
capacity in which he wad employed if he was a civilian employee, the
date, time, place, aiid cause of death, and tiie present location of the
body.
219. The death of a medical officer, dental surgeon, acting dental
surgeon, contract surgeon, oir sergeant 'first class. Hospital Corps, will
be immediately reported by the attending suigeon or nearest medical
officer direct to the department surgeon. A duplicate of the report
will be sent direct to the Surgeon General:
'' ■ - , • . .
Note. — Other reports and procedures regarding deceased officers and deceased sol-
diers are prescribed in Army Regulations.
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REFUSAL OF SUBGZOAL TREATMENT.
220 . An enlisted man who refuses to submit to a surgical operation
that the attending surgeon certifies is without appreciable risk to the
life of the soldier and is necessary for the* removal of a disabiUty that
prevents the full performance of any and all miHtary duties that
properiy can be requiredof the i^oMier ^11, for such refusal, be brought
to trial by general court-martial under charges preferred under the
siixtynsecond article of war; but if in any such case the attending sur-
geon is in doubt bs to whethcir the proposed operation involves appre-
ciable risk to life the soldier will not be brought to trial, but will be
discharged on certificate of disabitity ,
{a) When an enlisted man is t6 be brought to trial for the offense
named in this paragraph the surgeon will furnish the required cer-
tificate.
EFFBOTS OF !PAtlBNTS.
221. The commanding officer of the hospital is responsible that
due care is observed in safeguarding the money, valuables, clothing,
and other effects of patients admitted to hospital. Money or other
valuables wiQ be receipted for by the commanding officer or by an
officer designated by him, and, wheA practicable, deposited in the
hospital safe or in a bank. Enlisted men are forbidden to retain
money or other valuables received from patients for safe-keeping.
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(a) In the presence of the patient, or of another enlisted man in
case the patient is unconscious or insane, his clothing and other
effects wiQ be tagged (Form 76) for identification and listed in dupli^
cate on the patient's propOTty card (Form 75). This list with the'
effects will then be sent to the individual in charge of the storeix>om
for patients' effects. Hb will retain the original list and turn the
dupUeate in to the record office, or give it to the patient as th© regu- :
lations of the hospital may provide. In the smaller hospitals the
duty of caring for patients' effects as outlined above wiU devolve ^
upon the wardmaster; in general or other large hospitals it wJU be .
performed as directed in paragraph 303,
222. The soiled clothing of patients will be washed, before it h ^
put away, as a part of the hospital laimdry (par. 267). When there
is reason to suspect that the clothing is infected such measures of -.
disinfection as may be necessary to protect the command, will be.
taken and accounts for the expenses incident thereto will be £c^- .
warded on Form 330, W. D., for settlement, with an explanation of »
the circumstances.
223. When the patient goes to duty, is furloughed, or is discharged
from the service the surgeon wiU restore his effects and take his
receipt.
224. When the patient is transferred from a hospital his effects
will, if he is able to take care of ^em, be restored to him* When
he is imable to take care of them, they will be intrusted to the rank- •
ing officer or soldier in whose charge the patient is put. A list
of the effects will be furnished to such ranking officer or soldier,
who will give his receipt therefor to the transferring officer. On
arrival at destination said custodian of the effects in transit will .
turn them over, with the list, to the commanding officer of ihe •
receiving hospital, and take his recript therefor.
226. In the event of the death or desertion of enlisted or commisr !
sioned patients or of military prisoners in hospital, their effects wiU.
be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of Army Eegulationd; /
226. The effects of deceased civilian patients,' if claimed within a •
reasonable time, will be deHvered to their legal representatives. If !»
not claimed within a reasonable time, they will be sold by the hospital
coimcil and the proceeds taken up and accounted for with the hos-
pital fund. Should claim thereafter be made within three yeietr^ for
the proceeds, the same may on the authority of the Surgeon General '
be paid over to the legal representatives of the deceased. A similar *
procedure will be followed in the case of effects abandoned by civiKan
patients upon their departure from the hospital. Watches, trinkets,
personal papers, and keepsakes of civihans will not be disposed of as '
long as there is a fair prospect of finding their rightful owners.
93440°— 17 6
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PUBLIC PBOPERTT IN THE POSSESSION OF PATIENTS.
227. Pttblic property brought into the hospital by the patiestt wiD
also be listed in duplicate on hfe property card, Form 75. If his
disability is so slight as to require treatment ior a few days only,
the property will be kept intact, tagged, and restored to fakn uppn
his return to duty, taking his receipt therefor; otherwise, it will,
if practicable, be turned over at once to his commandiog officer,
whose receipt should be obtained. If such transfer is not practicable,
the following action will be had: (1) The medical officer will take
up on his return the medical property in the soldier's possession and
forward his receipt therefor to the aiccountable officer; (2) if the
medical officer is accountable for quartermaster or ordnance prop-
erty, he will take up on his quartermaster or ordnance papers all
property belonging to those departments brought in by the patient;
otherwise he will transfer such property to the nearest representa-
tives of thos^ departments, whose receipts therefor should be obtained ;
(3) the patient's commanding officer will be immediately notified
be mail of the action taken under (1) and <2), (See also pars. 640 and
6490
228. Hospital clothing will be worn by patients only during their
stay ia hospital. E&di article will be marked as hospital property.
When very sick soldiers are transferlred from one hoBjwftal to another
the hospital clothing necessary for their comfort may be s^xt with
them, properly iavoiced, and accompanied by & check list^ giving the
names of the men ia whose possession it is. Under the provisions of
this paragraph, crutches and sinular artideB may, if necessary, be
similarly transferred with the patieint from one. post or hospital to
another. (See pars. 496 et seq.)
229. Upon the discharge from service of men permanently disa-
bled, they may retain the surgical apjdianbes.'then in their nse which
are necessary for their comfort andaalety, and the iiccoimtable officer
wiU drop the same from his next return of medical property, submit-
ting a certiBcate explaining the ciircumstaiuseB as a voncher.forvso
doing. '
DESTEUOTION OP INFBOT«D PBOPERTY.
280^ Infected clotiiing ^.nd other articles which can be immersed in
boiliDg water, or otherwise disinfected, withQ^t material injury,
should be disinfected and not burned. Articles destroyed to prevent
contagion must be accounted for by the affidavit of the officer respon-
sible, setting forth fully the circumstances necessitating such destruc-
tion. (See par. 502.)
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MfiSS MAK^AGBMBNT.
831. The food supplies for the hospital persoimeil and patieuta
consist of rations issued by the Qvartermastejr Corps, of artides pur-
chased with or deriveid from thf hospital fund (see pars, 248 to 262),
and of products of the hospital garden. .
282« When, und^: the condition3 usually prevailing at mj post,
camp, or station, or with any commwd, the comm.utation of the
rations of the sick in ho^taland the members of the Nurse Corps
on duty therein would not be sulEcient for the purchase of suitable
food, the surgeon should make application through military channels
to The Adjutant General of the Army for the issue of rations in kind^
233^ The provisions of Army Regulations relating to company
messes jiprill be applied ap far as iJiey are adaptable to hospital messes.
834. IThe conmxanding officer of the hospital will maintain con*-
stant watchfulness over the messes. He should regard hiinself as
trustee for the men and nurses to whpm, collectively, the rations and
hospital fund belong, and should zeroise every precaution to prevent
peculation and abuses at their cost. On account of the large cash
transactions incident to the cond]iot of hospital messes, and the
opportunities afforded by them for irregular and dishonest practices,
he should take the most pt^instaking care when detailing enlisted
men to mess management to choose only those of known probity
and good habits. For the same, reason he should see that the
creditors with whom the mess deals are of good repute and as few
as possible, and require their bills to be settled. promptly at the end.
of every month. In large hospitals he may put the messes under
the supervision of a junior officer; but even in that case lie should
by frequent inspections see that 'waste or wrongful diversion of
supplies or funds is not pennitted, and: that the messes are so ixutnaged
that neither patients nor personnel shall have just groimda of com-
plaint of the character or quantity of their food.
286, Each ward sujgeon wUl, every morning, inunediately after
the first round of his ward, fill out a diet card. Form 73, covering tlie
diet requirements of his patients for the ensuing 24 hours. Bills of
fare for regular, light, and liquid diets should be made out and posted
iQ the wards and kitchens. Additional articles not iucluded in these
diets are to be ordered for special cases only.
(a) The diet cards from the wards will .be sent promptly to l^he
hospital office, where the necessary- c^i or oar<fe will be inade out
covering the meals of the hospitai personnel. All. the cards will
thereupon be turned over to the noncommissioned o^cer in charge
of the mess in season.f or his action tqward the prepaa^atipnof, the day's
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dinner. Additional cards fer newly adautiliied patients or newly
arrived personnel will be made out promptly when necessary and sent
to the noncommissioned officer in change of the mess without delay.
The diet cards may: be destroyed aftef they have served their pxur-
pose; usually they will have Ho talxie beyond the day of their date
and the following day.
286. Each hospital mess will be placed tmder the immediate
charger of a competent noncommissioned officer.
(a) It will be his duty to receive and care for all articles of food
for the mess, and he will be held responsible for their proper dis-
position. He should be provided with suitable apparatus for pre-
serving perishable foods and a suitable storeroom for the balance,
and should secure them by proper locks. He will issue daily from
the stores to the kitchen the articles required by the diet cardSs and
will see that the food is cooked as indicated thereon. He will keep
such record of his receipts and issues as the surgeon may prescribe
according to the needs of the particular hospital, no special form there-
for beingprovided. Hewillbe responsiblef or the condition and cleanli-
ness of the kitchen and cooking utensils, and the kitchen force wiU
respect his orders accordingly. He wifl be responsible also for the
cleanliness and discipline of the messroom, the service of the meals
therein, and the distribution of food to wardmasters for patients
unable to leave the wards; arid for the cleanliness of the napery and
table utensils used in serving the food. He will see that table clothing
and utensils used for patients suflfering itoro. infectious disease are
properly disinfected before being, returned to the storerooms for
further use. He wiU be provided with a sufficient ntimber of assistants
to assure the prompt and efficient performance of these duties.
287. A mess account on Form 74 will be kept by the noncommis-
sioned officer in charge. It should be filed at tie end of every month
with the retained hospital fund papers for that, month. Inordinate
gains in the plus column would indicatjB undue economy 'in the diet,
while, on the other hand, continuallossesin the mintis'cdltimn would
signify mismanagement of the hospital fund or improper care of the
f opd supplies. The commanding officer of the hospital should inspect
this record at frequent intervals, with a view to keeping constantly
informed in this respect.
(a) When there is more than one mess, a consolidated mess accoimt
on the same form for the entire hospital ^hbtild be kept in the office,
the noncommissioned officers in fcharge of the several messes being
required to report daily .the data thereforl
238 . For methods of preparing food for both sick and well, reference
should be had to the authorized Handbook for the Hospital Corps
and the Manual for Army Cooks.
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289v When thef niimbef ^^f sick rdquiritig sp^itfl diet' W krgOj the
commanding officer of the hospital may <ftstablidi one or more diet
kitchens for the'pTepar6,tion of their food, under tlie immediate
direclioii of sach skilled dietidta as sire available. Competent dietkts
belonging to the Nurse Corps may be assigned to this duty. Eules
fof the management of diieit kiteheJis will be prescribed by the com-
manding officer of the hospital ac0(Ariing to the particular needs of
each case. •.>..:. '.^ ^ ? • ■ ' >.- • •
niSPKN'SABT MANAOBMEl^T.
Ji40. All prescriptipns. will be.writteji in the metnc.system. They
will be placed on file i^ thiri^ sepsarate ^es, as follows; (1); P|^-
scripti^ns for,.Q.lcohol or alcpbo^c liquors. ,fti^d, for m^icinos con-
taining opium or any of the salts, ^^^Y^.tiye^, oj pr^paxfttipns of
opium or coca leaver (2)..Presc)riptions fo^r civiUans wjiidi do not
include articlcis of. the preceding plaap., (3): AUpther prescriptions.
Prescription files wUl be sub jiQct to iQppection iby inspectors and post
commanders at all. tiifies. .. i; ,
(a) In connection with file (1). a .record will be kept of the dis-
pensary receipts and^xpp^ditprep.pf. each article specified therein.
Unless otherwipe authprizeid by. the Surgeon. General, this recprd
will be mad^ on, blanks of Form. 17a, adapted as may be necess^-ry
to the piurpose. A separate slip will be kept f pr each form in which
the liquor or drug fe suppli^dj as .-^Morphins^ sulphas, powder'' or
''MorphinaB sulpliaa, lO-mgm. bypo^ tablets."' The date of receipt
thereof from the storeroom will be noted in the left-hand colimin
and the amount, in the proper metric unit, in the debit colimm.
The expenditures will be noted by entering the prescription niunber
in the left-hand column and the amount expended in compoimding
the prescription^ in the credit column. At least once a month the
slips will be balanced and the quantities remaining on hand will be
verified by a medical officer and the facts noted over his signature.
241. Active poisons, alcohol, alcoholic liquors, and all habit-
forming drugs will be kept under lock and key in a separate closet,
. 242. Civilian employees of the Army stationed at military posts
may purchase medical supplies when prescribed by a medical officer.
(a) Medicine charges for employees hot, in hospital will be as
follows: In ordinary cases, 25 cents for each prescription; in the case
of rare and expensive medicines, dressings, appliances, etc., ait. such
increased rate, to be determined by the surgeop, a^ will reimburse the
United States their cost. ... ' .
(5) Medicine charges for civilian employees in hospital, are fixed
at 25 cents a day in Army Regulations. '
243. The responsible officer will at the end of each month, without
delay^ deposit ^he net amoimt collected during the month with the
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nearest United Sifates depositmiy, to the cmdit oi the Tjpeasw^r oi
the United Sli^teis under the special iund '^Bejpla^cisg miedical sup-
plies'' for the proper two-yeur period oy periods. (Se^ par. 510.)
The net amount collected is the gross amount ooUected, less the
expenses of deport, if any, such as the cost <^ a inoney order to
make remittance to a depositary at a diatance^ Immediately T^)on
making a deposit or a remittance; to a depositary the responsible
officer will notify the Sui^eon General by letter direct that he has done
so, stating expressly theiBpurce from .wh«^ the moneys arose, to wit,
'Proceeds of sales of medicines to civilians,'' and specif yii^ not only
the period during which the proceeds were collected, but also the
inclusive dates during Vhich the sales wei^ madd, i. e., during which
the medicines were fumishedJ If the collections durii^ any month
cover* medicines funrished during partd of two fiscal years (as, for
example, collections during July for medicines furnished during June
and July), the hotificatioix will stow clearly how much of the amount
deposited was for medicines furnished in each of the two years.
(a) The proceeds of the sales will be accoimted for in the manner
required by paragraph 509a of this Manual. -
244. At isolated posts where issues to civilians become necessary
to save life ot prevent extreme suffering, medical officers will make
such issues, and at the end of edch month will i'6]^ort the circum-
stances to the Surgeon Gfeneral, or in the Philippine Department to
the department sui^ebn. Unless the patient is destitute, charges
will be made and the {>rbce6dd disposed of and accounted for as in
the case of employees.
BJOSPITAI^ &UIXJ)INaS.
246. When an allotment of fiinds for the repair of a hospital or
quarters of a sergeant first class has been made, the sui^eon will be
notified of the action by letter from the Surgeon General, through the
department surgeon, ilie receipt of which wiU be acknowledged by
return mail. Estimates and othw papers referring to a hospital must
be prepared separately from those for quarters of a sergeant first class.
On the last day of each month, until the wprk is completed and so
reported, the sui^eon will advise the Sm^eon General, through the
department surgeon, of the progress effected, or, if none, the cause of
the delay so far as he can ascertain it.
246. The painting of new hospital floors is prohibited. They may
be finished in oil and paraffin, or oil, wax, turpentine, etc., to which
coloring matter may be added if deemed necessary. Floors* of veran-
das and porches should be protected by paint.
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. HOSPITAL SAFE.
247. Knowledge of the combination of the lock of the hospital safe
will be guarded with the utmost care. Any change in the combi-
nation will be immediately reported by cbnfldential letter direct to
the Surgeon General, or iti the Philippine Department direct to the
department surgeon, identifying the safe- by its make and number.
HOSPITAL ]mm>f
248. Tlie hospital fund is derived —
(1) From commutation of rations of patients and members of the
Nurse Corps.
(2) From savings on rations of the Hospital Corps.
(3) From dividends from post exchange,
(4) From dividends from post garden.
(5) From money received for the subsistence of officers and civil-
ians treated in hospital,
(6) From sales of property purchased with hospital fund (par. 259),
or products pertaining to the hospital fund (vegetables from hospital
garden, etc.).
249. In addition to the post exchange dividends due the hospital
detachment, the exchange council, with the approval of the command-
ing officer, shall determine the amount, if any, to be turned over to
the surgeon for the sick in hospiWl. (See*Appendix; Post Exchange
Regulations,)
260. Seamen in the Army Transport Service who have signed ship-
ping articles entitling them to medical treatment at the cost of the
United States, and have been placed in hospital by proper authority,
are entitled to subsistence, medicines,, and medical attendance while
in hospital. The cost of subsistence will be reimbursed to the hos-
pital fund out of the medical and hospital appropriation.
(a) Vouchers adapted to the facts in each case and stated in favor
of the hospital fund as follows, on Form 330, W. J)., will be forwarded
from time to time, for the action of the department surgeon:
For flubsiatence of Jotm Doe, a civilian employee of the IT. S. A. T. Sherman^ while
under treatment in — ; Hospital, -^ , January X to 11, 1913, on the footing of
an enlisted man, 11 days, at 40 cents a day.
AboVe-named man liad signM the u^al shipping articles for a voyage, entitling him
to imedical aare^whleiL aick, tkud his" tefnu iof- service had not expired prior to the last
date for which subsistence is charged in this accpimt.
Payment by authority qi Secretory of War, June 1, 1912 (1906208, A. G. 0.-141964,
S.G.O.).
(6) The certificate to the correctness of the bill will be signed in the
nam^ of th^.h,08pitp,l fui^ (designating the hospital to which it per-
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tains) by the custodian thereof, who will sign his own name, with rank
and designation as custodian.
The certificate that the articles have been received, etc., will be
signed by the transport quartermaster, and the statement will be
added that the ''above-named patient was seat to the Hos-
pital by proper authority. ''
251. The hospital fund is regarded as a company fund, and is
applicable generally to similar purposes, in the interest of enlisted
men of the Hospital Corps, and of the sick under treatment and mem-
•bers of the Nurse Corps on duty in military hospitals.
262. The officer commanding the hospital will ordinarily be the
custodian of the hospital fund; but when specially authorized by the
Smgeon General he may turn it over to a commissioned assistant.
253. The custodian will be held to a personal accountability for
the loss of any portion of the hospital fund not deposited and locked
in the hospital safe or deposited in a bank.
254. The officer commanding the hospital will see that due economy
in expending the fund is observed, and that expenditures are not
made for improper purposes. Receipts will be taken for all payments.
255. Gratuities to hospital cooks and assistant cooks may be au-
thorized by department surgeons or the Surgeon General when the
amount of the hospital fund on hand justifies such expenditm^e.
(a) A gratuity of not exceeding $10 a month may be paid from the
hospital fund to the hospital gardener, when authorized by the depart-
ment surgeon or the Sui^eon General,
(5) Vouchers for gratuities will cite upon their face the date and
source of the authority for paying them.
266. The purchase from the hospital fund of alcoholic liquors,
except for the use of the sick in hospital, is prohibited.
267. When any part of a detachment of the Hospital Corps leaves
its post in command of a medical officer for service in the field the
surgeon of the post may turn over to such officer an equitable pro-
portion of the hospital fimd on hand for the use of the detachment
taking the field.
(a) Necessary transfers of the hospital fund from one post to
another in the department may be authorized by the department
surgeon, but transfers of funds from one department to another,
except as provided in the first part of this paragraph, will be made by
order of the Surgeon General only.
258. The hospital fund will be audited by the hospital coimcil
at the end of every month and when the custodian is relieved from
its custody.
' (a) The proceedings of the council required by Army Regulations
will be recorded on the retained statement of the hospital fund.
(See Appendix: Hospital Fund.)
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259. Articles of durable property pilrchased with tlie hospital
fund will be kept for the benefit of the sick, the enlisted men of the
Hospital Corps, and the members of the Nurse Corps by the ofl&cer
charged with the custody of the fund. When the same become
worn out or imfit for use they may be dropped, destroyed, or sold
by authority of the department suj^eon or of the Sxirgeon General.
Applications for authority to drop, destroy, or sell durable articles
should recite their exact condition and the length of time they have
been in use. The proceeds of sales of such property revert to the
hospital fund.
260. Within five days after its audit the custodian will forward a
statement of the fund and return of durable property on Form 49
to the department surgeon, or i^ the case of a post or command
under the immediate supervision of the War Department to the Sur-
geon General, accompanied by the prescribed vouchers. '
(a) The department sui^aon will take suoh action on the state-
ment and return as he may deem appropriate, and will in due season
forward it with his approval or comment to the Surgeon Greneral.
If the department surgeon approved it^ he will return the v<mchers
to the hospital for file. If he does not approve,, he will forward all
the papers to the Suiigeon General.
261. Invoices ifcnd receipts for hospital fund or hospital fund
property laransf erred will not be^ required; but upon the complete
transfer of fund and property from one custodian to another the
new custodian will acknowledge the receipt 'thereof by entry over his
signature across the face of the former custodian^ s final statement
and return.
262. A duplicate of each statem^^t and return will be filed with
the retained records of the hospital. ' •
ICE FPR HOSPrrALSw
263. The chief use of ice in hospitals is as an article of food or for
the preservation of food. For such Use it should be obtained from
the Quartermaster Corps, from the ice plant, if one is available, as
provided in existing orders (see. Appendix: Ice), or as an issue xmder
Army Regulations, when authorized; or l^y purchase from the hos-
pital fund.
264. Ice required for medical administration proper, such as for
ice baths of the sick, for medical photographic work, etc., should be
procured from the Quartermaster Corps ice machine, if one is avail-
able, or be obtained by purchase at the cost of the medical and hos-
pital appropriation. Routine purchases of ice for medical purposes
will not be made without the previous authority of the Surgeon
General, or, in the Philippine Department, of the department sur-
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g<^pn. Accouuta f or eme;cg^ncy purchases will iuyariably .be.accom-
paaied by a separate statement of their necessity. Accounts for
ice for medical work will be stated on Form 330 or Form 330a, W.
D.,. will show in the officer's certificate (taking care not to encroach
upon the approval space to the right of the $ sign) or on the blank
fold on the back of the form, specifically what the ice was for — as,
e. g.,. for use in the treatment of sick in hospital, for use in develop-
ing photographic negatives for identification work, etc. — and will be
forwarded, with one invoice of articles purchased, Form 12, to the
department surgeon, or if from a command under the immediate
supervision of the War Department, to the Surgeon General, unless
otherwise directed by him.
HOSPrrAL MATRONS.
265. Authority ior the employment of hospital ma^trooB is given by
section 1239, Revised Statutes. Their compensation of $10 amonth
and a ration in kind or by commutation is established by sections
1277.and 1295.
266. It is the duty of the hospital matroiu to mend and keep in
repair the table,, hand, and operating linen, the bedding and the
hospital clothing belonging to the Medical Department, including the
Unen of the dentist's office, and to do the hospital laundiy, or so
much thereof aei possible. up to a minimum of 600 pieoes a month,
from time to time, as the «ame raay be required by the surgeon,
(a) In the case of matrons on duty at the Jajpger posts aiid at
geneoral hospital» the Surgeou General may modify or waive so much
of this provision as requires the laundering of a minimum of. 500
pieces of hospital liqen a month in addition to all the meuding.
267. The hospital laundry comprises: FSrstj jbhe linen, clothing,
and bedding belonging to the Medical Department, as above enu-
merated; second, the washable clothiiag 6f patients admitted to hos-
pital, which requires cleansing before it can be put away (par. 222) ;
third, the white coats and trousers of the enlisted attendants (par.
47a) ; fourth, the uniforms (par. 93) of the Nurse Corps soiled while
on public duty.
(a) Soiled blankets, spreads, and other heavy pieces should not be
allowed to accumulate, but should be washed a few at a time as they
become soiled, so as to equahze the matron's work.
268. The compensatioii of the matron being fixed by law, no extra
compensation for performing any of the duties incident to her em-
ployment can be allowed, nor can other persons be employed at the
expense of the United States to do her work or any part of it,
(a) Matrons are forbidden to farm but their work to other persons.
(6) Matrons are not entitled to leaves of absence or to pay and
rations while absent or while unable to perform their duty.
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(e) Matrons who ar^ lu^able or .unwlllmg to meet these requirements
should be discharged, . .
269. When the number ctf pieces to be laundered is more than the
matron can do (haying in mind the minimum of 500 pieces a month
above required) the excess may be put out imder the provisions of
paragraphs 270 to 278. When it would be an economy and iwivantage
to put the entire laundry out instead of the excess only, the facts
shwld be reported to the departm^it surgeon for his information with
a view to obtaining the Oieeessary instructions and authority for further
actuHX. For the purpose of th^ li^port the matron!s total compensa-
iion, including pay and allowances^ is regarded as equivalent to $18
a month, of which $3 may be taken as for the mending, and the
balance, $15, for the laundering.
LAUNDEY WORK NOT DONE BT MATRONS.
270. The excess laundry at hospitals where there are matrons and
the entire laundry at i other hospitals (exicept those with laundry
plants or otherwisjB provided for under special instructions from the
Sui^eon General) may be put out to private laundries. When com-
petition is not had the responsible officer will ascertain the lowest
prices current in the vicinity for good hand or machine work and
govern his action accordingly,
271. Individual laundrymen and laundresses may be employed
under this authority without advertising for proposals, provided
they do the work- in person, the same being regarded as persoiial
services within the meaning of seotion>3709, Revised Statutes. The
vouch^^s will bear a notation showing that the work Vas done by the
creditor in person.
272. Laundry work by steam laundries, (M* corporations, fimis, or
individual who do a general laundry business, the actual woric being
done by employees of such laundries, corporations, etc., may be
engaged in open maxket as follows:
First. When proposals have been invited and none have been
received, or when the. proposals, are above the market ratei, or are
otherwise unreasonable. ' .
Second. When it is impracticable to secure competition, as, for
example, when there is but one laimdry within accessible distance of
the post or station. '
Third. When there is a publio eidgency which requires the imme-
diate performance of the work. An eniei^en(^ can not rightfoUy be
held to continue for a longer period than may be necessary to enter
into' a contract for the. continuing service required. Work hired, how-
ever, between the time of inviting proposals and the final approval of
a contract thereondeir may pn^rly be regarded as an emergency
procurement. The raiet^ency having be^met, st^ps should. be
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taken to obtain proposals and let contracts for future service iii com-
pliance with the general rule below (par. 273).
Fourth. When the monthly laundry is so small, amounting to but a
few dollars, that no competitive bids could reasonably be expected.
278. When, however, th^ number of pieces to be put out is large
and reasonably constant, the work should be advertised, taking all
proper steps to obtain competition thereon, • and contract should be
awarded for the saine to the lowest re^onslble bidder. Bfeaks for
the purpose will be furnished by the Surgeon General 6n application.
The regulations respecting liie time and mode of advertising, the
opening and abstracting of bids, and the forwarding of papers will
be observed as in the purchase^ of supplies. Bids will ordinarily be
invited by the dozen or the hundred without regard to the different
classes of goods to be laundered. If bidders will not submit bids in
this form, separate bids on each kind of article may be invited, and
awarda made under special inBt|*aGtioiis fi^oon the Surgeon Qeneral,
or in the Philippine Departmcait from the derpartmeint surgeon.
(a) Wh^a a more sa^tkfaotory monthly: arrangement may be
effected without advei^tising, and the ariiouat involved does not
exceed $500 for any one mjoath^itiiie requirements of this paragraph
may. be waived by the Surgeon General^ or in the Phitippine Depart-
ment by the department surgeon. , • .
274. Contracts ottered into on awards in these cases will a:sarule
be made for a fixed period .oftimie^ as^ e. g.ficr the six months ending
December :3L, or the six monlits ending June 30, of any fiscal year.
If deemed advisaUe,.contl%icts for a less* or. a. greater period may be
•entered into^ bilt in no. case ^ould a single contract cover service in
different fiscal years. The contracts will be executed in triplicate.
Contracts at posts within » a department will be made, subject
to the approval of the department siii^on. They will be promptly
forwarded, together with the ab&tracts of {H*oposals and accompanying
papers, and the bonds, when bonds are required, to- the department
surgeon upon whose approval they are-cpnditioned- Belf ore approval,
.he will see that they are-coirect aaJui-regular in every respect. One
of the approved numbers will be given to the contractor and thB Other
two will be sent promptly to tike.Stii^o(n'Geiieml (on«i' for file in his
office and the other for transmittal to the Auditor for thfe War Depart-
ment), accompanied by both numbers of the .bond, when bontd is
required, andySeparatdy, the abstract of proposAlswith its exhibits.
The Surgeon General will .submit to the Secretary of War any serious
errors or defects discovered/ Contracts at posts and stations under
the immediate supervision of the War Department willbe made sub-
ject to the approval of tlie S^rgpon General, to whom, all numbers of
the contrax^t, the bonds whbn bonds are.xeq»ired, and the:aibstract,
with accompanying papei^, will be forwarded. No work will be let
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under the contract until the approval upon wMch it is conditioned has
been given.
276. In addition to the three original numbers of the contract
executed as above, two copies wiU be made, one for the contracting
officer, the other for the returns office of the Department of the
Interior. The latter, prepared in strict conformity with sections
3744 and 3746, Revised Statutes, will be transmitted direct.
276. Bonds for the faithful performance of contracts for laundry-
work will not be required except when specially directed by the Sur-
geon General, or in the Philippine Department by the department
sui^eon.
277. Vouchers for laundry work hired under the preceding para-
graphs will be prepared on Form 336 or Form 330a, W. D. They will
be forwarded to the department surgeon; or, if from a command under
the immediate supervision of the War Department, to the Surgeon
General unless otherwise directed by him. They will show: First,
the period during which, the work was done, from first to last dates;
second, the hospital for which it was done; third, in general terms,
the classes of articles laundered, such as hospital linen, patients'
clothing, nurses' uniforms, white suits of enlisted attendants, each or
all as the case may be; fourth, the nun^ber of each class in gross, if a
flat price by number, regardless of the several kinds of pieces, is to be
paid, OT^ in detail, under each class, if separate prices are to be paid
for the several kinds of pieces; fifth, the price or prices by the piece,
dozen, or hundred, the chaise by classes or i*ems, and the total
claimed.
(a) When flat prices are to be' paiti, regardless of the several kinds
of pieces, the vouchers will exhibit the classification of pieces as
follows, for example :
Hospital lineu (property of the Medical Department), 417 pieces, at 2 ceats. . . $8. 34
Patients' , clothing (their own property), 7 pieces, at 2 cents. * -.-,,.. 14
White suits of enlisted attendants (tfaeir own prope^y), 22 pieces^ Bt, 2 cents 44
Nurses' uniforms (their own property),. 19 pieoeSf at 2 cents..... .38
9. 30
(&) But when different prices are to be paid for the various pieces,
. the vouchers will exhibit the items under each class of pieces in the
following form:
Ho^ital linen (property ol the Medical Department);
Blankets, 10, at 20 c^pts . ., .».->r -^*' ^ '- 12^00
Mosquito bars, 6, at 5 cents .-..^,*.w ..-..-....--.^ .30
Bath towels and sheets, 200, at 2 cente. , ;......... h^, ....-- 4.00
Hand towels, 200, at i cent .,,.,-,-♦...,. 1.00
Nurses' uniforms (their own property):
Caps, 8, at 6 cents 1 40
Collars, 10, at 2 cents 1...: ^
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Patientfi' clothing (their own property):
Undershirts, 2, at 7 cents $0. 14
Drawers, 2, at & cents ; j. .10
White suits of enlisted attendants (their own property):
Trousers, 10, at 7 cents 70
Coats, 8, at 12 cents 96
9. 80
(c) The officer will certify that "No articles are charged fox in the
foregoing account except such as are constituted a part of the hospital
laundry by paragraph 267, M. M. D./' taking care not to encroach
upon the approval space to the right of the $ sign.
278. Vouchers for laundry at a hospital where there i^ no ma1a*on
wiU contain in the officer's certificate the notation "No matron at
post.''
(a) Vouchers for excess latindry at a hospital where there is a
matron will be accompanied by a statement showing the matron's
name, the kind and number of pieces laimdered by her and put to
hire, respectively, during the period covered, and by a certificate
that she was unable to do any of the laundry put out. These will be
separate from the vouchers, which should contain no reference thereto.
HOSPITAL RULES.
279. The following rules are given for the internal administration
of hospitals. They should be conspicuously posted with any others
that may be decided upon by the surgeon.
(1) In the smalls hospitals the senior nonenmmiflgioned officec, tinder the direction
of the surgeon, is in immediate charge of the hospital and the Hospital Corps detach-
ment. He will see that all men of the detachment and all patients in the hospital
are always present or accounted for. He will reqxiire all members of the detachment
to perform their duties quietly and treat the sick with gentleneBs and oonsideration.^
(2) The noncommissioned officer in charge of public property will keep an accurate
account of the same and its place of distribution.
(3) Each man in charge of a department of the hospital, as wardmaster, noncoiomis-
sioned officer in chaige of mess, etc., is responsible for the property used in his depart-
ment. He will keep a list of the eatne bad will by ftequeat inventoiies aasure himself
of its presenee.
(4) All public property in the possession of the men must be kept in good order and
all missing or damaged articles accounted for.
(5) A noncommissioned officer or other man, upon his assignment to a department
of the hospital, will make himself familim* with the special orders governing it, and all
mtist fandUarize themselves with the standing orders of the hospital.
(6) All noncommissioned officers and privates of the detachment will be present
at all formations unless specially excused.
1 In the larger hospitals it may be necessary to distribute these duties among seveial noDwrnmisstoaed
officers as determined by the commanding officer of the hospital.
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(7) All men on duty in the kitchen and mess room will arise at least one hour before
reveille; all other members of the detachment] unless specifically excused, will
arise at or before first call for reveille.
(8) Immediately after reveille each man will arrange his bed and personal belong-
ings in a neat and orderly manner. All clean underclothing will be neatly folded
and placed in the lockers, which will be uniformly packed; other clothing will be
brushed and himg in the lockers or in a specially designated place. Soiled clothing
will be kept in the barrack bags. Shoes will be polished and neatly arranged in the
lockers or under the sides of the beds.
(9) All beds will be overhauled and cleaned each week and, weather permitting,
the bedding and mattresses^ together with the other clothing, will be well shaken
and hung out to air for at least two hours. Mattress covers will be changed imme-
diately before each monthly inspection or oftener if necessary. Sheets and pillow-
cases will be changed at least once each week.
(10) A card bearing the name of the soldier will be attached to the foot of his bed,
and his accouterments will be hung, neatly and uniformly arranged| on the foot end
iron of his bunk.
(11) The "Bquad room will always be kept clean, neat, and orderly.
(12) The men will pay the utmost attention to personal cleanliness; each will
bathe at least once weekly, his hair must be kept short, and his face shaved, or beard
neatly trimmed , and his underclothing frequently changed . (See Army Regulations.)
(13) Members of the detachment will wear the prescribed uniform at all times
when present at the post. While on fatigue they may wear the fatigue dress. While
on duty in wards, dispensary, oi)eratin^ room, mess room, or kitchen, they will wear
the white imiform.
(14) No member of the detachment will leave the hospital bounds except by per-
mission of proper authority or, in case of emergency, in the execution of duty.
(15) Immediately after breakfast the hospital will be thoroughly policed in every
department. It must be ready for inspection at the hour designated by the surgeon
and always be kept absolutely clean.
(16) No member of the hospital personnel will borrow from or have financial dealings
with any patient.
(17) When necessary a noncommissioned officer in charge of quarters will be detailed
daily by roster from nonconmiissioned ofiicers on duty with the detachment, and an
emergency squad will always be designated.
(18) The noncommissioned officer in charge of quarters will make an inspection of
all wards and quarters at such times as the surgeon may direct, will report all unau-
thorized absentees to the noncommissioned officer in charge of the detachment, and
will see that no unauthorized lights are burning. In case of fire he will give the
alarm and proceed as ordered in fire regulations. He will be responsible for the
efficient performance of the watchman^ s duties.
(19) The night watchman, when one is necessary, will be under the immediate
orders of the noncommissioned officer in charge of quarters. He wHl patrol the hos-
pital grounds at least once every three hours and will be constantly on the alert for
fires, lights, and unauthorized persons in or- about th^ hospital. He will at once
report to the noncommissioned officer indicated all unusual occurrences and viola-
tions of existing ordevs which opme under his obs^ation.
(6) WARD RtrijES.
(1) The wardmaster of each ward is directly responsible to the ward surgeon. He is
in charge of his ward and the enlisted assistants and patients in it, and will be obeyed
and respected accordingly.
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(2) The wardmaater is responsible for the cleanliness and order of his ward, for the
public property therein, and for the effects of his patients until they have been turned
over to the proper custodian. He is responsible for the prompt delivery of prescrip-
tions to the dispensary, of medicines to his ward, and of the diet orders to the hospital
office.
(3) In wards to which members of the Nurse Corps are not assigned the wardmaster
is responsible for the administration of medicines and other treatment prescribed, the
keeping of records, and all other duties that may be assigned to him by the ward officer.
(4) Phenol, bichloride of mercury, other active poisons, alcohol, and alcoholic
liquors, when necessarily on hand in the ward, will be kept under lock and key and
every precaution taken to prevent their improper use.
(5) On the death of a patient the wardmaster will notify the ward surgeon, or in his
absence the medical officer of the day. He will not remove the body from the ward
until after it has been examined by a medical officer.
(6) The wardmaster will see that patients are acquainted with the ward rules.
(7) Before leaving the ward at the end of his daily tour of duty, the wardmaster
will tium over to his relief all orders of the ward surgeon, accompanied by such expla-
nation and instruction as may be necessary.
(8) Upon reaching the ward, patients will be promptly bathed, clothed in clean
hospital clothing, and put to bed, unless their condition indicates otherwise or a
specific order forbids.
(9) Money and valuables found on patients will be disposed of as prescribed in
paragraph 221, M. M. D. The commanding officer will not be responsible for money
or valuables of patients not turned over for deposit in the hospital safe.
(10) A clinical record will be carefully kept for each patient. Upon final disposi-
tion of the case this record will be completed and fflgned by the ward surgeon and
turned in to the record office. (M. M. D., par. 407.)
(11) No information regarding the diseases or condition of patients under treat-
ment will be given to anyone except those authorized under the regulations to
receive it.
(12) Visitors will be allowed to see friends in the ward at a specified time, when
their presence will in no way disturb other patients; but female visitors will not be
permitted in the wards except when cases are serious, and then only by special per-
mission of the ward surgeon.
(13) Bed linen will be changed on occupied beds at least twice weekly, and oftener
if necessary to insure cleanliness. Whenever a bed is to be occupied by a new patient
clean linen will be furnished. All bedding and clothing used by infectious cases
will be promptly disinfected when removed from the beds. Patients will not occupy
their beds when dressed in other than hospital clothing,
(14) Loud noises, boisterous actions, the use of profane language, and gambling
are forbidden in the wards, and no food, intoxicants, or other articles of food or drink,
except as prescribed or authorized, will be brought into the wards.
(15) Patients are forbidden to use towels, basins, toilet articles, eating utensils,
or articles of clothing pertaining to another patient.
POST HOSPITAIjS.
280. Post hospitals are maintained at garrisoned posts and in
the main each receives patients only from the garrison to which it
belongs.
281. The senior medical officer of a post commands the hospital,
its personnel and patients, subject to the authority of the post com-
mander, to whom his relations are analogous to those of a company
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commander. His duties are indicated in general terms in Army
Regulations.
(a) He will determine what patients are to be admitted to the
hospitaly will assign them to wards or divisions according to conT«n«
ienee and the nature of their complaints, and will take proper meas^
inres for their care and treatment. By his prescription and under his
direction conyalescent patients may be employed to perform such
light police duty in and about the hospital as may not be injurious
to their health. He will decide when they are so far recovered as to
be ablo to leave hospital and will return them to duty or to quarters
accordingly.
(6) He will be responsible for the care and preparation of the
necessary hospital reports, registers, and records, as well as f or ieill
public property which may come into his possession; for the proper
expenditure of suppHes and funds; and for the preparation of re-
quisitions, returns, and muster and pay rolls of the hospital. He
will require a proper performance of duty by the entire hospital
personnel and will make and enforce proper regulations as to the
sanitary, disciplinary, and other requirements of the hospital.
DEPARTMENT HOSPITAIiS.
282. A department hospital is under the control of the commanding
officer of the department in which it is situated. In all other respects
its organization, administration, and function correspond to that. of
a general hospital.
OENERAIi HOSPITAIiS.
283. General hospitals are maintained for the following purposes:
(1) To afford better facihties than can be provided at the ordinary
post hospitals for the study, observation, and treatment of serious,
compUcated, or obscure cases. For this purpose general hospitals
are equipped with the best modem apparatus for the study and
treatment of such cases, and maintain a specially qualified . per-
sonnel. (2) To afford opportunities for the performance of the
more difficult or formidable surgical operations, facihties for which
may be lacking at post hospitals. (3) To study and finally dis-
pose of cases that have long resisted treatment elsewhere, and
to determine questions of the existence, cause, extent, and perma-
nence of mental and physical disabiUties of long standing or unusual
obscurity. (4) To instruct and train junior medical officers in
general professional and administrative duties. (5) To form a
nucleus for the development of the larger hospitals required in the
home territory in time of war.
284. General hospitals are under the exclusive control of the
Surgeon General, except in matters pertaining to the administratioii
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of malitary justice and are governed by sueh regulations as are pre^
scribed by the Secretary of War. The senior medical officer on
duty therein will command the same and will not be subject to the
ordeiS' of local commanders other than those of territorial depart^
siients to whom specific delegation of authority may have been
made. (See Army Regulations*)
. QS64 Officers and enlisted men on the active list of the Aimy who
shall have been transferred to a general hospital for treatment only
win, when fit for duty, be returned to their proper posts or com-
mands: )>y the commanding officer of the hospital, unless he shatt have
been otherwise instructed. (See Army Regulations.)
286% All supplies except medical, for general hospitals, including
allotments for current repairs, are obtained through the headquar-^
tem of the territorial departments in which they are located. (See
Appendix: General Hospitals.)
287. In the case of an officer or enlisted man who has been uiider
tr^tment in a general hospital for three months, a special iieport
will be made to the Sui^on General giving the History and diagno-
sis of the case, a brief statement of the treatment and its results, and
the prognosis; unless, if an enlisted man, he is to be discharged on
certificate of disability.
288. An officer or enlisted man will not be admitted or readmitted
t6 A general hospital except when authorized by his commanding
officer or higher authority.
289. A general hospital of standard size has a capacity of 500
beds, exclusive of isolation wards, domplete plans and specifications
for the erection of temporary hospitals of this capacity, for use in'
time of war or other emergency, are on file in the Surgeon General's
Office. These plans and specifications are also suitable for use in
the erection of additional buildings for the temporary expansion of
hospitals already organized.
290. The following tabular statement furnishes a working plan of
adpiinistration and gives an approximate idea of the personael
required:
ADMINISTRATION DIVISION.
COMMANDING OFFICS^.
i colonel or lieutenant colonel, M. 0.
adjittant's oppicb.
(In chai:ge of administratiye records and correspondence, telegraph office, telephone
exchange, and post office.)
1 major, M. 0. 1 first-class privivte, Signal Oocps.
2 3eigeaTiti7 first class, H. G. 2 civ^illan employeeB, M« D, (stemogra-
11 privates, H. C. phers).
1 sergeant', Signal Corps.
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registrar's office.
(In chaige of medical and Eurg^cal records; commiaidisg officer, detachment of
patients; in charge of patients' money and valuables.)
1 major or captain, M. 0.
2 eezgeants first class, H. 0.
1 sergeant, H. C.
6 privates, H. C.
quartermaster's office.
(In charge of quartermaster, medical, ordnance, and Signal Corps property and funds;
construction and repair of buildings; transportation; police and care of grounds;
disinfectiDg, laundry, heating, lighting, and ice plants; clothing and baggage room
of patients.)
1 major or captain, M. 0.
1 captain or lieutenant, M. 0.
2 seigeants first claSs, H. 0.
5 seigeants, H. 0.
22 privates, H. C.
2 quartermaster sergeants, Q. M. C.
1 sergeant first class, Q. M. 0.
7 sergeants, Q. M. C. (1 stenographer, 1
derk, 1 overseer, 1 blacksmith, 1 plum-
ber, 1 carpenter, 1 engineer).
8 corporals, Q. M. C. (1 foragemaster, 1
storekeeper, 1 baker, 1 printer, 1 painter,
.1 farrier, 1 saddler, 1 gardener).
1 cook, Q. M. C.
7 privates first class, Q. M. C. (5 team-
sters, 2 firemen).
5 privates, Q. M. C. (laborers, scavengers,
etc.).
Civilian employees (seamstresses, laundry
employees, attendants, scrub women,
etc.).
HOSPITAL MESS.
(In charge of hospital messes, kitchens, bakery, and special diet service; post ex-
exchange ; hospital fund . )
1 captain or lieutenant, M. C.
2 sergeants first class, H. C.
4 seigeants, H. C.
10 acting cooks, H. C.
30 privates, H. C.
4 Army Nurse Corps (dietists).
6 civilian employees, M. D. (1 chief cook,
2 cooks, 2 assistant cooks, 1 baker).
COMMANDING OFFICER, DETACHMENT, H. C.
(In charge of detachment, H. C, on duty at the hospital; recruiting, identification
work, and sick call.)
1 captain or lieutenant, M. C.
1 sergeant first dass, H. C.
4 seigeants, H. C.
2 corporals, H. C.
5 acting cooks, H. C.
20 privates, H. C.
OFFICER OF THE DAY.
(Detailed Iioibl roster of medical officers. In charge of the guard; receiving office,
roster of patients and morning report of admissions and losses; ambulance, emer.
gency, and fire-alarm service; information office.)
3 sergeants, H. C. I 6 privates, H. C.
OFFICER OF THE GUARD.
(Detailed from roster of junior medical officers. CommaiidB the guard under the
direction of the officer of the day.)
2 seigeants, H. C. I 24 privates, H. C.
2 corporals, H. 0. I.
This detail is made in time of war only and when the guard is not furnished by the
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CHAPUON.
(In charge of chapel, libiary, readixig room, afntiBement haU, and post school.)
1 officer, Corps of Chaplains. | 1 private, H. C.
PBOFBSSXONAI. DITISIOir.
CHIEF OF MEDICAL SSBYICE.
(In charge of the medical service, receiving ward, and dispensary.)
1 major, M. C. I 2 privates, H. C.
2 sergeants, H. C. I
CHIEF OF SURGICAL SERVICE.
(In charge of the surgical service, including the operating and dressing rooms.)
1 major, M. C.
1 captain or lieutenant, M. C.
1 sergeant, H. C.
4 privates, H. C.
5 Army Nurse Corps.
(Ward officers may be assigned additional duties in eye, ear, nose, and throat, genito-
urinary and other special services; assistants to opiating surgeon, etc.)
12 captains or lieutenants, M. C. I 70 privates, H. C.
6 sergeants, H. C. I 53 Army Nurse Corps.
LABORATORY.
(In charge of chemical, bacteriological, and X-ray laboratories and morgue.)
1 captain or lieutenant, M. C. I 2 sergeants, H. C.
1 sergeant first class, H. C. | 4 privates, H. C.
DENTAL SERVICE.
(In charge of dental service.)
1 lieutenant, D. C. I 1 private, H. C.
NURSING SERVICE. . ,
(In charge of nursing service.)
1 chief nurse, A. N. C.
1 assistant chief nurse, A. N. C.
1 supervising night nurse, A. N. C.
7 civilian employees, M. D. (1 cook, 1
assistant cook, 5 attendants).
See also Watds and HowpUt^ Mess.
CONVALESCENT CAMP. •
1 captain or lieutenant, M. C. 11 sergeant, H. C. . <
1 sergeant first class, H. C. 16 privates, H. C.
Note.— The term "private, H. C' is used in the above table to denote both
privates first dass and privates, H. C.
{a) The allowance of the members of the Quartermaster Corps or
their civilian substitutes and of the civilian ^nployees of Hie Medieal
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Department will vary according to the character and special work of
the hospital, and wiH be decided in each case by the proper authority.
For the duties of the several grades in the Quartermaster Corps see
''Quartermaster Corps" in the Appendix.
(h) In time of war 25 per cent of the officers of the professional,
division, 25 per cent of the ward attendants, and 75 per cent of the
nurses might be furnished by personnel from the American National
Red Cross Society. This corresponds approximately to one Red
Cross hospital column. (See pars. 102 and 536Jt.)
COlOiAMDING OFFIOEB.
291. The commanding officer has all the responsibility of a post
commander as prescribed in Army Regulations, in addition to the
general management of the hospital.
ADJUTANT.
292. Under the direction of the commanding officer the adjutant
will have charge of the correspondence and various rosters of service;
he will make, publish, and verify all orders and details, keep the
records of the hospital, and perform such other duties as are required
by regulations. Through him the commanding officer communicates
with the officers and men of his command. He is the representative
of the commanding officer and the executive officer of the hospital.
BEQISTBAB.
29S. The registrar will have charge of all medical and surgical
records and will see that careful and accurate clinical histories and
sick and wounded records are kept. He wiU prepare all reports and
returns pertaining to the sick and wounded. He will act as the com-
manding officer of the detachment of patients and will have charge
of all records, accounts, and returns pertaining thereto. He will care
for the money and valuables of patients in hospital.
QtTABTBBBlASTEB,
294. The quartermaster will be in charge of all public property,
•suppUes, and funds; the construction and repair of buildings; trans-
portation; outside police and care of grounds; laundry, disinfection,
and refrigeration plants; power plant, shops, and baggage storo-
rooms. The property necessary to equip the different departments
of the hospital will be issued on memorandum receipts to the re-
sponsible officers. These officers will check property at least once a
month, and upon transfer of their responsibility. All losses or ex-
cesses of property will be promptly reported to the accountable officer.
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MESS OFFIGBB.
295. The mess officer will establish and conduct such messes and
furnish such diets as the commanding officer may direct, in accordance
with the principles of mess management outlined in paragraph 231
et seq. He will be accountable for and expend the hospital fund
imder the supervision of the commanding officer.
COMMAKBINa OFFECBB, DETACHMENT HOSPITAL COBF6.
296. The detachment commander will command the persoimel of
the Hospital Corps on duty at the hoBpital. He will supply such
details to different departments of the hospital as may be directed by
the commanding officer. He will be responsible for the discipline,
instruction, equipment, and rationing of the detachment and will
keep all records and accounts pertaining to the individual members
thereof. He will provide for tiie subsistence of all prisoners in the
guardhouse. He will hold the daily sick call for the personnel of the
hospital and perform such other duties as the commanding officer
may direct.
OFFICEE OF THE DAY.
297. The officer of the day will be assigned to duty for a tour of
24 hours, during which he will alwti,ys be accessible for cases of
emergency and to meet the requirements of the duties hereinafter
stated. He will be notified by the adjutant of his selection for duty
on the day preceding that on which his tour begins. He may be
required to perform his regular duties when they will not conflict
with the performance of his duties as officer of the day.
298. Three noncommissioned officers will ardinajdly be detailed
permanently as assistants to the officer of the day, and there will
be at all times one noncommissioned officer and one private on
duty in his office. The noncommissioned officers will report to the
officer of the day nt the beginning of their respective tours of duty
and will in no case leave the office until the arrival of their reUef .
299. At an hour to be designated in hospital orders the old and
the new officers of the day will report to the commanding officer,
the old officer of the day to render his report, the new officer of ^
the day to receive such instructions as the commanding officer may
wish to give. At the expiration of his tour of duty the officer of
the day will report in writing to the commanding officer the hours
at which the prescribed inspections were made; any breaches of
discipline, infraction of the hospital rules, neglects or disorders that
may have occurred duriilg his tour of duty; and any other occurrences
which should properly be brought to the attention of the command-
ing officer.
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800. The officer of the day will make a general iiiep^cUoa ot the
hospital at such hours as the commanding officer may direct. DiXTn
ing this inspection he will note any disorder or neglect and, if pn^
tioaUe, will immediately correct the same. He wiU satisfy hims^
that the watchmen or guards are famiUar with their duties and are
performing tiiem satisfaotorily. During his tour of. duty ho innll
inspect at least one of. the meals served in each hospital me^s* Hq
will receive the reports of the roll calls required by ordera.. Qn tib^
outbreak of fire he 'will assume chaise until the arrival of the fiire
marshal or of the senior officer present at the Jhospital. In. the
absence of the ward sui^eon he wUl examine the body of any p^tient^
who may die during his tour of duty and order its removal to :t}ie
moi^Cy notifjring the adjutant of his actioiu . >
SOI. The officer of the day will examine and admit all incoming
patients. If the officer of the day is temporarily unavailable, the
noncommissioned officer on duty in the receiving office will notijEy
the adjutant of the arrival of patients, and the adjutant will act
in his stead or designate another offix^er to act .temporarily as sub-
stitute for the officer of the day until he is again available. In ^a
case will a pati^it be admitted and assigned to a ward xmtil he has
been seen and examined by the officer of the day or some regularly
designated substitute.
(a) If there is any doubt as to the ward to which he should be
assigned the patient wiU be held in the receiving ward for disposi-
tion by the chief of the medical service. The officer of the day. will
receive money and valuables from patients on admission and will
turn them over to the registrar for safe keeping. An attendant frpn^
the receiving office will conduct incoming patients to the wards to
which they have been assigned, care for their baggage and equip-
ment, and turn over to the wardmaster the patient's admission sUp.
(See par. 209.)
302. The noncommissioned officers on duty with the oflBcer of the
day wiU keep a card index of patients in hospital and will enter
gains and losses on the morning report of sick. (Form 71.)
303. Upon the admission of a patient to hospital the noncommis-
sioned officer wiU secure his effects, other than money and valuable^,
list them in duplicate on the patient's property card (Form 75),
tag them for identification (Form 76), and turn them over to the
noncommissioned officer in charge of the store room for patients'
effects. The latter will sign both lists, retain one of them.^uid
return the other, which will be filed in the registrar's office. Upon
the departure of a patient from hospital the wardmaster will notify
the jioncommissioned officer on duty, who will obtain the Ust of the
patient's effects from the registrar's office, and upon their delivery tp
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tiiie patient obtain liis receipt, which will be returned to the registrar's
office for file. (See par. 221.)
- 804. AH public property left by patients at the hospital will be
turned oyer to the quartermaster, who will dispose of it as indicated
in paragraph 227.
806. In time of peace the nonconmiissioned officer on duty will
have charge of the Hospital Corps men on duty as watdimen. He
will satisfy himself that they have been properly instructed and
understand their orders. He will maintain qui^t and order in the
hospital and will notify the officer of the day of any unusual
occunrence.
306. In time of peace the hospital will be guarded by Hospital
Corps men detailed as watchmen under the officer of the day and
Ms noncommissioned assistants. In time of war the necessary
guard will ordinarily be performed by a permanent detail of sani-
tary troops, and for this purpose the Hospital Corps personnel will
be increased.
(a) When this detail from the sanitary troops is not available the
necessary guard may be obtained on request from the department
commander. When the commander of such a guard is a commis-
sioned officer he will confer with the commanding officer of the
hospital as to the character of the guard duty desired by the latter,
but will exercise no control over the sanitary formation. If such
a guard is not accompanied by a commissioned officer it will be
reported by the noncommissioned officer in charge to the command-
iag officer of the hospitial and will be placed under the immediate
command of the officer of the day.
CHIEFS OF SERVICE.
307. The chiefs of the medical and sui^ical services, respectively,
will be responsible for the proper administration of their depart-
ments. . They will assign the ward surgeons to their duties and will
see that patients are admitted to suitable wards and. that they
receive proper care and treatment. They will visit and inspect their
wards frequently and will consult with and advise the ward surgeons.
The receiving and observation ward will be in charge of the chief of
the medical service.
WARDS.
808. Medical officers when assigned to duty as ward surgeons will
be held responsible for the professional care of the patients, for the
condition of the wards, and for the proper performance of the duties
devolving upon the nurses and attendants assigned to service in con-
hection therewith.
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809. WistTd suigeom will make such vkilB to their wmAr aa the
commandiBg offieer may proscribe and such additional visiti^'as may"
be necessary. In the absence of the ward oflScer theoffloOT ol the
day will attend cases of emergency, and it will be the duty of the ward
oflScer to call to the attention of the officer of the day any cas^ of
critical illness that may require attention during such ^bsenoe.- « '
310. Ward surgeons will report to their chief of service the name^r
of patients in their wards whom they consider fit subjects for dis-J
charge on certificate of disabiUty or for transfer to other hospitals.
They will report all cases of critical illness to the adjutant and Terify
the addresses of relatives. > ;,.
CHIEF NX3BSBS AND NUBSES.
311. Chief nurse,— -The chief nurse will be under the immediate
orders of the commanding officer of th^ hospital. She will have
general supervision of the nursing service in all wards in which nurses
of the Nurse Corps are on duty, and will be in charge of the nurses'
quarters.
(a) She will famiUarize herself with the Army Regulations aiad the
Manual for the Medical Department in so far as they relate to the
Nurse Corps, and will instruct the nurses under her supervision in
such regulations as refer to them and in the duties peculiar to Army
work. ,
(b) She will see that nurses properly perform their duties and will
be responsible for the maintenance of discipline among them both in
wards and in quarters. She will at once report any neglect of duty
or serious breach of discipline to the commanding officer of the
hospital.
(c) She will arrange the hours of duty' and assignments of all
nurses and will be responsible for the execution of all orders relstting
thereto.
(d) She will be responsible for the comfort and general well-being
of the nurses under her, and will promptly report to the commanding
officer of the hospital any matters which improperly affect the sanae.
She will also bring to his attention at once any case of illness among
the nurses. ' .
(g) When required by the commanding officer of the hospital, she
will supervise the instruction in practical nursing of Hospitar Corps
men on ward duty.
S12. Supervising night nurse. — ^When necessary, .the dhief nur^e will
assign a nurse to supervise tibe nursii^ seryibe of the hospital at
night. Ward nurses on night ^uty will respect the ordets of the
supervising night nurse accordingly. They, wiir apply to. he* for
instructions if th^y need thean and will inform her atoslce of all emeiv
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106 MANUAL FOB THE MEDICAL DEPAETMENT.
gencies arising in the wards. The supeiri^ng night nurse will on
being relieyed report to the chief nurse any unusual incidents of the
ni^t's work and any derelictions of duty on the part of Hxe night
nurses.
318. Head nurse. — ^The chief nurse will designate one nurse for each
ward to act as its responsible nursing head. The head nurse will
receive from the ward sxirgeon all orders relating to the care and
treatnaent of the patients in her ward and will record them for the
guidance of both day nurses and night nurses. She will be respon-
sible for the proper ntursing of the patients and the proper servii^ of
all food in the ward. She will be responsible to the chief njirse lor
the conduct and work of the ward nurses and will advise the chief
nurse concerning their efficiency. Her hours of duty will be the same
as those of other nurses, but ordinarily she will be required to perform
night duty only one month in six.
314. Nurses, — ^The duties of Army nurses will be. such as are
usually performed by trained nurses in civil hospitals of like general
character. So far as practicable, their hours of duty will not exceed
eight a day. They will not be required, except under the stress of
emergency, to serve more than one month in three on night duty,
(a) Day nurses will be at all times responsible for the proper
service of the ward to the bead nurse of the ward.
(h) Night nurses will be responsible during the night to the super-
vising night nurse, if there is one. If there is no supearvising night
nurse, they will be directly responsible to their respective head nurses
for the night service of the wards. In either event the night nurses
on betog relieved by the day nurses will make written reports of
their work to their respective head nurses.
316. If the hospital is large enough to require it, one or more nul^es
may be assigned to duty as assistants to the chief nurse, but they
shall receive no additional compensation therefor.
CONSULTING BOARD.
316. The commanding officer will detail a board of three medical
officers to which will be referred aU cases deemed by the wd,rd sur-
geon and the chief of his service proper cases for consultation,
AJRMY AND NAVY GENERAL HOSPITAL, HOT SPRINGS,
ARK.
817. This hospital, under the law establishing it (act June 30, 1882,
22 Stats., 121), is "subject to such rules, regulations, and restrictions
as shall be provided by the President of the United States.'' The
regulations made by the President, promulgated from time to time
in general orders, are iaidicated in the folbwing paragraphs under
this heading. ^ t
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ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION.
318. The organization of the hospital shall consist of one medical
office of the Anny, who shall command it, and such other medical
officers of the Army and Navy as may be necessary, to be detailed by
the Secretary of War or the Secretary of the Navy, respectively;
one officer of the Quartermaster Corps or of the line of the Army
as an acting assistant quartermaster, detailed by the Secretary of
War; such noncommissioned officers and men of the Hospital Corps
as may be authorized by the Secretary of War; and such civU em-
ployees as may be necessary for the proper service of the hospital.
(Executive order of Aug. 25, 1892, G. O. 60, 1892.)
(a) The duties of the medical officers and of the detachment of the
Hospital Corps shall be those prescribed by the regulations and
general orders affecting the Army. (Ibid.)
(b) The duties of the officer acting as a quartermaster shall be
such as pertain to the Quartermaster Corps as prescribed by the
regulations and orders of the Army, as well as such duties as may be
ordered in connection with this particular s^vice. (Ibid.)
(c) The civil employees shall be appointed by the commanding
officer, having in view their fitness for the service required. They
shall be governed by such rules as may be promulgated for the service
of the hospital, and they may be dischai^ed by the appointing officer
for \mfitness or when their services become unnecessary. (Ibid.)
DISEASES.
319. Tliis hospital is devoted to the treatment of such diseases
as the waters of Hot Springs have an established reputation in bene-
fiting. (Executive order of Aug. 25, 1892, supra; also incorporated
in Army Regulations.)
(a) Relief may reasonably be expected at the Hot Springs in the
following conditions: In the various forms of gout and rheumatism,
after the acute or inflammatory stage; neuralgia, especially when
depending upon gout, rheumatism, or metallic or malarial poisoning;
paralysis not of central origin; the earlier stages of locomotor ataxia;
chronic Bright's disease (the early stages only) ; functional diseases of
the liver; chronic skin diseases, especially the squamous varieties;
and chronic conditions due to malarial infection.
(6) Admissions to this hospital of all such cases regardless of their
severity is not, however, contemplated. Its faciUties will not be
extended to mild and transient cases which should yield to ordinary
treatment, but are reserved for those of a serious and obstinate char-
acter which, though resisting ordinary methods of relief, promise a
rapid and permanent recovery from the use of the waters of the
springs.
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ADMISSIONS AND DISPOSITIONS.
The authorized classes of patients are designated in Ariny
Emulations, based on the Executive order of August 25, 1892, supra,
and Executive orders amendatory thereof dated May 4, 1803, and
May 1,' 1897, published respectively in General Orde(rs No. 40, 1893,
and 26, 1897.
(a) Admission to the hospital for treatment from the clMses
authorized shall be subject to such rules as may be predcribed by the
War, the Navy, or the Treasury Departments, respectivdy. (Execti-
tive order, Aug. 25, 1892.)
321 . The admission of officers and enlisted men of the Army on the
active list and of officers of the Army on the retired list is governed by
the provisions of Army Regulations.
322. Retired officers of the Army under treatment may leave the
hospital at their discretion. They will not remain m the hospital
longer than three months without special permission fepom the Waar
Department. When such special permission is desired, thfe <50m-
manding officer of the hospital will, not later than two we^ks b^4)re'
the end of the three months, report to The Adjutant General of the
Army the patient's condition.
823. Enlisted men of the Army on the retired list will be adniitted
only upon permits issued by the Sui^eon General, who will lumish
applicants with the necessary blank forms of application. They may
leave the hospital at their discretion. They may be dismissed from
the hospital at the discretion of the commanding officer.
324. Permits for the admission of officers and enlisted mm of the
Army on the retired lists wiU not be valid after 21 days &om their
date.
326. Officers and enlisted men of the Navy ,are .admitted under
regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the. Navy.
326. Officers of the Coast Guard and of the PubUc Health Servioe
are admitted on the request of the Secretary of the Treasury tq the.
Secretary of War, and upon the recommendation pf the Surgeon Gei^-.
eral of the Army.
327. Permits for the admission of honorably discharged soldiers
and sailors of the Army and Navy may be issued, when there are
vacant beds, by the Surgeon General of the Army; from whom, blank
forms of appUcation can be obtained. These must be property filled
in, giving all necessary information in rektion to the apphcant, and
should be certified to by a practicing phjrsician, who shoxUd state the
nature of the disability and the probable period required for hospital
treatment. These permits will not be vahd after 2;1 days fronpi their
date. Patients admitted under this authority may be discharged
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HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL ATTENDANCE. 109
from th^ li63pital by the commanding officer at any time he niay deem
proper. Expenses to and from the hospital must be defrayed by the
applicant.
SUBSISTENCE.
328. The rations of enlisted men on the active list on duty or imder
treatment, and of members of the Nurse Corps on duty, at this
hospital, are commuted as prescribed in Army Regulations.
329. Enlisted men on the retired hst and honorably discharged
soldiers and sailors pay for their subsistence at rates fixed in Army
Regulations.
330. Such officers as may be under treatment when subsisted in the
hospital shall be subject to a charge for subsistence not to exceed
$1.50 a day, to be paid to the senior medical officer on the last day of
each month or upon leaving the hospital. (Executive order, Aug.
25, 18^2.) -
(a) Military or naval cadets shall in like manner pay a subsistence
charge not to exceed $1 a day. Such cadets while patients may have
the privilege of the officers' mess, at the discretion of the officer in
command. (Ibid., as amended by G. O. 5, 1894.)
(5) Should an officer or cadet die in the hospital, or should he from
any cause fail to pay any account for subsistence when due, this shall
be immediately reported by the senior medical officer to the Surgeon
General of the Army, who shall certify the fact to the Quartermaster
General of the Army, to the Surgeon General of the Navy, or to the
Secretary of the Treasury, as the case may be, and the proper officers
of the War, Navy, or Treasury Departments shall take such steps as
will promptly secure to the hospital payment of the amounts due.
(Executive order, Aug. 25, 1892.)
331. The senior medical officer shall account monthly to the Sur-
geon General of the Army for all money received or expended on
accoimt of officers and enhsted men. (Ibid.)
332. Subsistence stores for use in the officers* and enlisted men's
messes may be purchased by the officer in command of the hospital
from such officers of the Quartermaster Corps as the Quartermaster
General may designate. (Ibid.)
DISCIPLINE OF PATIENTS.
883'. TJm act of March 3, 1909 (35 Stats., 748 j G. O. 49 of 1909,
p. 26), provides that:
All p6l«ons admitted to treatment in the Army and Navy General Hospital at Hot'
BpcmgBi Ark.', shall, while patients in said ho^itol, be subject to the rules and articles
lor. the government of thearmies of the United States,
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110 MANUAL POB THE MEIHCAL DEPABTMBBTT.
GENERAIi HOSPITAL, FORT BAYARD, N. MUX.
ADMISSIONS.
834. Under the provisions of Anny Regulations the general hos-
pital at Fort Bayard, N. Mex., has bfeen set apart as a sanatorium
for the treatment of oflieers and enlisted men of the Army who
are suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis. Cases of tuberculous
laryngitis are to be classed with pulmonary tuberculosis and should
be sent to Fort Bayard even though, as rarely happens, there is no
unmistakable evidence that the Ixmgs are also involved. Cases of
acute pleurisy with effusion will not be sent to Fort Bayard imless
there is hkewise tuberculous involvement of the lungs or unless the
tuberculous nature of the pleural disease is determined by other facts
than the mere existence of an effusion. Cases of surgical tuberculosis
which are beHeved to require operative treatment should not be
sent to Fort Bayard with a view to operation. In general, no cases
of surgical tuberculosis should be sent to Fort Bayard xmless the
condition of the patient is such that benefit may be expected from
hygienic treatment in which outdoor life plays a prominent part, or,
in other words, unless the patient is not strictly confined to his bed
by the nature of his disease. Cases of tuberculosis not involving
the respiratory tract will not be sent to Fort Bayard without specific
authority from the War Department, for which authority application
will be made to The Adjutant General of the Army, the application
to be accompanied in every case by a full medical report.
(a) The provision of Army Regulations as to the responsibility of
the surgeon for the transfer of tuberculous cases to Fort Bayard
should not be misxmderstood by medical officers. The intent of this
provision is to secure promptitude in making the diagnosis and in
transferring early cases of pulmonary tuberculosis; it is not the Intent
of the provision to direct the transfer of cases of pulmonary tubercu-
losis irrespective of their physical condition.
(J) Pulmonary tuberculosis is a chronic disease attended by acute
exacerbations, in one of which its existence is usually detected.
The exacerbations are, as a rule, attended by an extension of the
tuberculous involvement. If the exacerbation is sUght, or if the
course of the disease is of a chronic nature, there may be no fever
or but Uttle fever, and^ the patient may be able to travel without
injury. If, however, there is a well-marked fever with other signs
of constitutional disturbance, it is of vital importance that the
patient be required to rest imtil his temperature drops and the
activity of the pulmonary disease lessens or disappears. When such
evidence of improvement is apparent the patient may be subjected
to the fatigue of a railroad journey without probability of serious
harm. On the other hand, when the disease is too far advanced to
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permit such abatement of severity there are two alternatives — the
progress toward death may be continuous and rapid or a chronic
febrile movement may continue indefinitely. In the former case
it is useless to send the patient to Fort Bayard; in the latter opportu-
nity to receive the treatment at that hospital should be given the
patient, and he should be sent there if he is beUeved to have sufficient
strength to. endure the journey. In the case of a disease that presents
such a variety of manifestations it is impossible to give general instruc-
tions that will always be fully applicable to the individual patient.
If there is doubt as to the course that should be pursued, report of
the case should be made to the Surgeon General and instructions
requested.
(c) Since the administration of tuberculin by hypodermic injection
may be attended by grave dangers to the patient, except in the hands
of those specially skilled in diagnosis, tuberculin will be used in this
manner in the diagnosis or treatment of tuberculosis only with due
care and precaution. The use of tuberculin to obtain the ophthalmo
reaction, being not without danger to the eyes of patients, is for-
bidden.
(d) The cutaneous or Von Pirquet reaction gives positive results in
cases of inactive tuberculosis. No patient will therefore be sent to
Fort Bayard, nor will the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis be re-
ported, unless physical signs are present which establish the diagnosis.
335. Patients will be admitted to this hospital in the following
order: Officers and enlisted men of the Army on the active list;
officers and enlisted men of the Army who may be retired or dis-
charged while under treatment at this hospital; beneficiaries of the
United States Soldiers' Home; officers and enlisted men on the
retired list; officers and enlisted men of the Navy upon special
authority from the Secretary of War, and such others as may have
such authority or that of the Surgeon General of the Army.
(a) The treatment of officers and men of the Navy and Marine
Corps is specially directed by the act of March 2, 1907 (34 Stats.,
1172).
336. The transfer of officers and enlisted men of the Army on the
active list for treatment at Fort Bayard is governed by the express
provisions of Army Regulations.
337. The Surgeon General of the Army is authorized to provide for
the care and treatment of discharged soldiers entitled to ttre benefits
of the United States Soldiers' Home, Washington, D. C, whose
admission to the sanatorium may be approved by the board of
commissioners of the ho^^e.
338. Officers and enlisted men on the retired list of the Army
desiring admission to this hospital may make direct apphcation,
acc6mpftnied by a medical certificate, to The Adjutant Oeneri^l of the
Army for the necessaiy pmnission. ^^^^^ ,,GoOgIe
112 MANUAL FOR THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
HOSPITAL OHABGES.
339. Ojficers under treatment when subsisted in the hospital will
be subject to a charge for subsistence not to exceed $1.50 per day.
840. The expenses of maintenance of patients from the Soldiers'
Home are paid by the board of commissioners of the home from the
Soldiers' Home fund.
341. The charge for the subsistence of patients admitted by special
authority of the Secretary of War or the Surgeon General, including
IsTavy and Marine Corps patients, will be, if on the footing of oflBcers,
$1.50 per day, and if on the footing of enUsted men, $5 per week.
(a) The subsistence charge in the case of retired officers, retired
enlisted men, and civilian employees admitted under the authority
of Army Regulations, will be $1.50 per day if on the footing of officers,
and 50 cents per day if on the footing of enlisted men.
342. The commanding officer is authorized to charge civilians on
the footing of officers a moderate sum, proportionate to their means,
if or iattendance and nursing. This charge will not be more than $1
a day, and may be remitted in the discretion of the commanding
officer.
343. All moneys received imder paragraphs 339, 340, 341, and 342
will be taken up on the hospital fxmd account.
DISCIPLINE OF PATIENTS.
344. The act of June 12, 1906 (34 Stats., 255), provides that:
All persons admitted to treatment in the general ho^ital at Fort Bayard, N. Mex.,
shall, while patients in said hospital, be subject to the rules and articles for the gov-
ernment of the armies of the United States.
MEDICAID ATTENDANCE.
(See Army RegidationsO
VAMILIE^ OF OFFICERS AND MElC, DEFINITION.
346, For purposes of medical attendance under Army Regulations,
the family of an oflSicer or enlisted man will be understood to include
his wife, minor children^ and other dependent members of his house-
hold, including servants.
EMPLOYEES OF POST EXCHANGES.
346. dviUans employed in post exchanges are entitled to the same
medijoal and hospital attendance and the same privilege of purchasing
medicines allowed employees paid from public funds.
PRIVATE PRACTICE OF MEDICAL OFFICERS.
347. If citizens residing in the neighborhood of a miUtary post
desire the professional attcindance of. an army medical officer, it is
regarded as not inconsistent with the reqviremeats of the regulations
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goveming the Army for such officer to render his services, when this
does not interfere with the proper performance of his official duties.
But the estahlishment of an office outside of the limits of a mihtary
post for the purpose of engaging in civil practice is prohibited.
dYILIAN PHTBICLA.NS PRACTICING ON MILITAAT BBSEBYATIONS.
348. A civilian physician desiring to practice medicine on a ioiili-
tary reservation must register his name with the post commander
and must agree, in writing, to observe the rules and regulations, rela-
tive to the protection of the command against infectious or epidemic
diseases that may be in force at that time or that may be promul-
gated thereafter. (See Appendix: (HvUian Physicians,)
849. Existing orders require that whenever a civiUan physician fa
summoned to take charge of a case of disease of an officer or an en-
listed man at any garrisoned post or in the families of officers, enlisted
men, or civilian employees thereat^ the patient or responsible person
win at the same time inform the commanding officer, who will notify
the sui^eon:
{a) It will thereupon be the duty of the siu^geon to aiscertainy if
possible from the attending physician or by personal examination of
the patient tf deemed necessary, the nature of the disease and^ if it
proves to be inf ectkras and a source of danger to the garnson, he will
retain supervision of the case and be responsible for all meas^oaras of
isolation, prevention, and disinfection. If an offik^er or enlisted
man be the patient, it will be the duty of the sm^eon in any case i>e
report the nature of the disease to the post commander in order that
the lattw n^fty? if the interests of the service demand it, requm the
patient to be placed trnd^: charge of the surgeon.
OFFICBBS SICK IN QUABTEBS.
350. Officers sick in quarters will, if able to do so, report at least
once each day to the surgeon at the hospital for examination and
treatment. If imable to leave their quarters the surgeon will visit
them there at least once each day.
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Pii'it iM-i// . '•?.,•:• ' ' •• '...■ \ .' ',::* :••.« •?.•> ."n tA ofl? ;.. -•'[-»/..•;
^ji;^^CWB) v.— DEPARTMENT LABOKA^OBpjj^f^
'l'.M..'!II's»' ' ■ i '. /i > i i l — .. . . -;■ ••■ l"f.'.{ fi.jltj /'l'."*)' .''-.'-I
.^9(^f^vI?CR^rtment laboratories are maintained for tte purpose'oSf
qx^iji^i^, suc^^ a9 cajq. not well be rqiade at^'t^tp smaller
iabofatories pf post hpspitals, ^ Surgeons , may, unless otiberwise
i]pSjt^^9,teji^. .s^nd specii^ens for examination to the ne^^rest. d^po^
pjwnjb . Ui)Oifat)ory^ making appropriate eixplanation direct to' file
^mcer. in charge of the laboratory..^ / * ' ..,■/;
862. In forwarding specimens to the department labora,ti>ri^ thi6
fbUowdiig directions should be oba^rtved: j i!!// il ' ^
lo (idi)i !£2ba({L^^^<»r agglutinaitioaf te«t&) l^bd; should >)m»i s^t ii^
WiigUifs. capsules, properly sealed aAd labeleA*. iFqr J4fn4ific^t«9b
tif/;tyiih<Dttd or. paratyphoid organidma^bldod sboii^ld.iW o^Udoted m
idais tQl-iOK^^^fle meditun. Driedfiiheso^ of » ydK)d isholdid fbe(it4'lf0ii!m
the^nAliway, • Blood fdr the bompleii^eiUi'fix^ti^n- tosi^ shpuld'bo
Btotrin well-ffiUed. Wrightfs capsules. AUir^quepto .fQP;OQlijLpl*m«ftt
fiKiitioil' {fcests wiU bemade on Form S5q dr Form ^r and the^ fi^
]^ii»rt^in'eiich ca8&-will be aocompatued by a: Wasserintttmiicaild
(Form 97), or a gonoeocciis fixation oaFd.(F(Hrm!99{)^ aail^ejebsdrtey Iw^
(b) Feces and urine, — For identification tests for suspected organ-
isms specimens of feces and' urine should bW' forwarded in smaU,
^!t^e|,.v^a)^,. In q^e^ of etnapec|ted typ^C(^^,pr -pja^ratyp^d^laver
f^^diticMfi^i; i ^R^9i^<?ft^ ishoiild \ b^ , s^nt iii vials, of , ox-bile. . iijiedium.
^^pps(|l59f 9x<amiaation foroya should be mixj^d with aUjequal yolunae
of 10 per cent solution of formalin ^d. shipped, ^n sealed Y^^Jfr . • I j
(c) Spinal fluid, — For bacteriological or serologicaLpxflfla.injations
several cubic centimeters of fluid should be collected aseptically and
sent in sterile, well-sealed glass containers. Cytological examina-
tions must be made with fresh fluid at the place of collection.
(d) Sputum J pus J or other exudate. — Specimens should be collected
aseptically in sterile containers and sealed with wax or paraflBn.
(e) Stomach contents. — The gastric contents are preferably ob-
tained one hour after an Ewald test breakfast, freed from. gross
particles by straining or filtration, placed in clean bottles and shipped
to the laboratory with the least practicable delay.
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sh-Quld be ^^ f^d f orw^de4 iu tQ per.<c6Bt fprmalia oir i^ 70 per
G«Bt alcoholji in^ ai^aled glasS; <M^twier8^. ,A sbprt elMieal biatory
9hou}4 aooompaay eacb «pecuj)9(en. F<xr the ideatifiqatiQa of ofigri
bodies small sioea^ sbcHuU be 'made by <ani9bmg ^ectioiis of gi:;ay
m^tb^, Ammoa'B horA'Or oer6belliim,,'b0tweeQ slid09. • These smaairs
sbpuld be fixed while.i^pist m.ajt^Bolutie m^tiiyl aleohol and should be
seat in 80 per ceat ethyl alcohol. The sme£u:si should boI^ be d^ed^
Alsp if possible mo^^as^'Of these oerMous^ tissues sh0\ild be plaoied in
bottles in pwe glyc<^rm^sealed and forwarded for aoumal inoc^latioa,
S^, Whe^ inaterial is sent for identification tests. the caiisatiTe
organiwi suspected should be specified ^n.f^h.Gaae.
364.. ^peci^mediA for cultivation ol organisms may be ; obtained
direct from the laboratories. t
35fi» Special containers for the cpttection and trapsmission of
ma^rial to. tbe laboratories will upo|i request be. fumjished by the
labo^:iatory to which tbe .material is.tp be sent for examination.
(Of) All botUos cQOitaiiwg fluid i;suiteri^ sent tibi^Qtigh the mails
must be securely packed in cotton in double container. .
' .' ^ ..\ ' . . ' " WATER, ^ '
866. At the time of forwarding the water the officer to whom it is
sent shouM be advised ofthe iolldwiiig particularo: (1) Tlie date,
place, and mode of diipmefit ; (2) the date and place of the collection
of the water; (8) the character of the watershed, its topography, and
the uses to which the oou&ilry is put if hihabited ; (4) the proximity
of houses, bams, privies, or other possible som-ces of contamination
to the place of collection or the source of supply; (5) th^ proximiity
of fertilised lamd to such place or source, and whether the said land
is highef or lower than the adjacent land; and (6) such other infor-
mation as may suggest a possible deletmous influence on the purity
of the water. If the water is from a well the letter should report the
depth of the well, the strata found in digging or boring it, and thei
depth of the water in the well; ■
S6T. The specimens should, when ipracticabte, be collected by a
medical officer. If the water to be examined is delivered through
pip^ or is pumped from a well or cistern, the local supply pipe and
an pu6ip connections should be emptied' by allowing the water to
run foi: 16 minutes before taking the samples; » m » .
St8. Bactenoh^i(^ eMTMimt^^ of watier for bacterio-
logical examination should be collects in bdttles furnished for the
pmrpose. Each bottle is sterilised before leaving the laboratory,
and £he glass* stopper is protected by a piedeof heavy sterili2;ed muslin
dectrely wired to the neck of the bottle. Thid stx^iper sicoold not be
removed xmtil immediately before the bottle is filled.
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(a) In taking specimens from a faucet or pninp (after emptying Hhe
supply pipes and connections conformably to par. 367) a small, geiitle
stream should be allowed to flow, the stopper taken but, the bottte
grasped near the bottom, held in an upright position, and the stream
permitted to flow into the bottle until it is filled to the^dulder. The
stopper should then be replaced; both it and the cloth should bte
secured by carrying the wire sereral times aroiind the neck of the
bottle and twisting the ends tight. The stopper must be handled
only by the square cloth-covered top. The Irp Of the bottle miist' hot
be brought in contact with the faucet or spout, nor should the neck
of the bottle or naked part of the stopper be' permitted to come in
contact with any object during the manipuliation. The projecting
flange is designed to protect the plug of the stopper, which it witi do
if the stopper, after withdrawal, is held by the top in a vei'tical
position. The stopper should not be laid down and the cldth should
not be handled by the fingers except in the act of securing the "mte
about it. When well .water is to be examined the bottle should be
filled directly from the bucket constantly in use for drawing th^ Water,
and from no other vessel. • . : . i ^ ; *.
(J) On account of the labor involved and the possibility of error,
bacteriological examinations of water collected in any other than the
j^'QScribed receptacles will not be made. ' .; ,
(c) Each package should be plainly mai^ked to ehow.the soim^
from which the sample is taken and the date qf coUeelioUt ! •
(d) The case should be marked, /'Water for baoterioli^g^ic^l extoiif.
nation," and it should be forwarded by m^ at the eaiUjBst^mamesi^t*
(See par. 355a>)
359. Chemical examiTuitions. — ^The quantity of waten f oirwd^ded ioi!
chemical examination should be not less than, 3 lit^^.. Ilie recisp-
tacles for transporting it should be chemically clean^.jai^d.iill vesslBla
used in its collection shoxdd be as dean as it is possible to make them. ?
(a) Glass-stoppered bottles of suitable size; are best ado-pted for the
preservation of a sample of water in it9 original » /pondition. la
pouring the water into bottles it shoiild not come into coUtaot 'wi^
the hands of the operator or with anything not essential to the
operation. Bottles should be filled to within ^ inch o| the stoppi^rsi
the stoppers should be carefully rinsed ax^d ina^ted ^ji^d secured with
a canvas cover tied tightiy around the neck of -the bottle. . SeajluDg
wax or similar material, should not be used ta secure jbJto.stppp^Jps^ ,
. (J) If no proper receptacles are available at the post or ca^ip^t-
able bottles may be obtained upon application to the ofiiQer to ^Imm
the specimens are to be sent for analysis. Bottles &o obtained ^hi^uld
when fifled be repacked in the box in which th^ c^me, rev^rsiog ithe.
ooVer, which diould have the labomtory address , theicepn^ iTha
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package should be tagged or labeled to show the place and date of
collection.
(c) Water for chemical analysis should be shipped, immediately
after its collection, by express. A Medical Department bill of lading
will be made for each such shipment and the carrier's signature taken
thereto upon turning over the package for transportation.
U^til^ '^eciif fdria «haJI have lieen provided therefor Form 163,
Q. M. C, may be adapted to the purpose by altering the symbol
''W. Q." in the upper right-hand comer to read "W. Medical,"
followed by the number of the bill. The consignor should in every
pase fill pub the instruqlions for billing at the foot of the bill of lading,
speflifyinjg therein that the freight charges are to be vouched to the
Sui^g^n General, Wnshington, D. C, and should immediately mail
the bill to the consignee, who will upon receipt of the articles accom-
plish the bill Mid surrender it to the carrier. The consignor shoiild at
the time of shipment furnish the carrier with a shipping order (Form
J 56, Q. M. C), and mail a memorandum of the bill of lading (Form
154, Q. }(I. C.), to the Su^-geon Genearal) with information as to the
pujpps0 of the sijipment unless the same is clearly revealed by entries
on the bllL
860. Upon completion of an examination of water (chemical or
b^teriolc^cal) the officer making it will rieport the residts thereof to
the officer who asked for it, and wlU at the. same time furnish a copy
of such report direct to the Surgeon General, with a copy of th^ letter
called for by paragraph 356. .
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ABTICM3 VI*— DUTIES OF M1IDICAI4 O¥SU0miB4
QENSRA^.
861 . Certain responsibilities and duties in addition ' to those
incident to the practice of medicine devolve upon a medical officer
by virtue of his commission as an officer of the Army. These
responsibilities and duties may be grouped under two general heads:
(1) Advisory; (2) administrative. The former includes the duties
of the staff officer to his commander, the latter the duties of an
organization or detachment ^commander to his superiors and to the
detachment or organization which he commands, li'or example, the
duties of sanitary inspectors kte advisory; thos6 bi the commanding
officers of general hospitals .are administrative; whpe the duties of post
surgeons are both advisory and administrative.
362. The duties df a medical officer acting in an advisory capacity
are, in general, as follows: ■ j,
(1) To keep hiniself informed of existing conditions alid, especially
in the case of a moving command, of conditions that thay be a!ntici-
pated, which have a bearing upon the health and physical efficiency
of the command.
(2) To communicate to his commander such of this information as
has a bearing upon military administration aiid to recommend such
measures as the surgeon deems advisable to meet the existing or
anticipated conditions. The scope of the information required, and
of the field which recommendations must cover, varies greatly. It
includes the training of the command in matters of personal hygiene
and military sanitation; the provision of facilities for maintaining
good sanitary conditions; and, in so far as they have a bearing upon
the physical condition of the troops, the equipment of individuals
and organizations, the condition of buUdings or other shelter occupied
by troops, the character and preparation of food, the suitability of
clothing, the disposal of waste, and the disposition of the sick and
wounded including action on requests for leave or furlough on
accoimt of sickness.
(3) To make prescribed reports and returns and to take such
action on the reports and returns of his subordinates as may be
required by existing regulations.
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stipteridr itrthortty. '••"' ••■•.i-'^-.- • ■■■ ":l ..■•.-.. -i Jmi': rfoii-.m!^
cctortffiiiia^rs i^'tespofBUdible fw pofaiting out'tmsanltdiy ^^h^itibns
Aiia ttfitbiilg' ^t^ir^ f etetyfiittieiidatto^ <6r» their coriffebtldii; : tjhfe ili^^i
responsibility rests with the commander. If, hoWferek*/ t!hei'^^6iWi
maAd^ iii«^i4zes'%he^ ineaical 'oflScier to'grve oMefSte'hi^ Af^tlE^-for
thie' l<!j^*rti0dtibfl< *^f • xWttet&,' then ^Ih^ duties and' i^^^otiiiBlBti^ 'bf ;ih<i
latter are correspondingly increased. ••^'" '*»^^
■^ 8tei'(Nt«^tettl' =officWs aidtitog &l An^ adminisfci'fetSi^ cfa:jf)A^itj^ ^4re
(Biite^^iy r*iJb!S9ibl€f f 01* ItoS ^bMition'ahdeflSciefeacj^ bf '^h^ febtitt4
mands.. Their duties are similar in character to those of aAilittt^^
ttratiyet)flii(}eDh^otf'tlie^linfe't>if fibe lAmij^. ' MoriEi spe^ifie^uHy ^e^'kre
charged wiihHhef Ibllowhigt--:--'-- . ^'''•" • •' '' "' "' •■■ '""-•' ^nu) .1. .-irl
' («)« The' trftiniilg, discipline, Iffibieiicy, aiid* ^^i^iitiaen* tb^diity of
the personnel which they commbnd aid jthe kupdr^sidii ctf 'tW^iJiW*^
jM^^6imoa^K4''it^f^mi^^ ■ "'•• '"'■■■ >•■•- i-" =•>'■. n'f i,\)
silion- for- ^iippHkik^eded and by prepei^ ci^re' <rf prbp^rty m. hiMd.
(c) 'The 'Piping' iSf'thW ^^isbrfbedr^ordstoitf the mttldte^ <^ijli«
prescribed reports and ret^rris.'* ' '"•' ' ' • '' /J »iT(foi<|
(»d)'^'Ri^p«rf5f*maln^ ^ s«bh othel- dntifes' as nld,y bfe te^ij^of
th«m«t)3^>sttp©ritfplalithiorhy; ■ - • • " ' '•^-- ="" .h-»i:.:.r-^ -n.i
,■,,.,, „.,,,; 5 ..»E?ABTMENT'.SU»(0]eOCHrSv- \* .^oirK-.iiMiom-
364. A department sui^eon is chiefly an advisory omcer^ wtm
certain matters pertaining exclusively to the activities of the samtary
service within'his department he acts in ah adhimistrativ^ papaci^^
His general duties under these two'headsiare given in pafagrabhs
3di;%a^^ ; .;;;;••■ •; ;;' /' ■;.^ V!,.^.;;'',';^. I^,,;.
*2l66, lii "time of peace. the special duties of. a depaHiiien^ surgeon
are:'
m
(a) To report on the efficiei^cy of each ineSical, officer se^iiig in
the'i^iepkrtpent'..'^' '^ ^ ■"||' .'^' "" " ' " '. ^ ' .. '"'. ' ,.^" '. ''.[\ ' . ,..
.'(J^' To aut'torike ehBstments 111 the^ Corps.* ' ' ''' *'^ ] '[^
(c) 'i^b recomiAeiirf traiisfers'to the Hospital Corps from' tlie. Ime?
{d) To supervise the examination of corporals, privates fir^t clfissj
kt^d bi^ivaW'of ;the* fibspiiaV'Corpg for abpoultineht; as ' sergfeisint
' (ey^6 |iromote'meiiWers/of the fiospital^ Cprps' to the^^g^^
prtviiii 5fii^t bksk^ lancb cbrpotal) and corporal ihereinl", " ^^*'\ .',*
(/) To reconm^end th^ transfer of menibers of the Hbsjiitialtibrps
(g) To 8n^'6ivle*ihe1nsti^cti6n'of1ihe Hospitaler '' ' ''''■''•
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(h) To recommend appropriate action on estimates for. the con-
struction and repair of hospitals, of quarters for sergeants ^t cla^s^
Hospital Corps, and of other buildings of the Medical Departm^it.
(i) To examine requisitions for medical and hoe^ital suppU^ and
to take appropriate action thereon as indicated hereina|ti^ in th^
article on supplies.
(ji To give authority under Army Regulations for the pFe^enta-
tion of nnserviceable medical property to an ins{>e0tor for oondem*
nation.
(Jc) To recommend appropriate disposition of condopMlM iQ^dix^al
property on inventory and inspection reports referred to him for
remark.
(Z) To supervise the distribution of field medipal supplies within
his department in conformity with paragraphs 504 to 506.
. . (m) To act on accounts for supplies purchased for, or services
rendered to, the Medical Department.
(n) To act on accounts of civilians for the medical caw and treat*
ment of persons entitled thereto at the expense of the United States.
(o) To eixamine and audit the statements of the hospital fund, to
which end he should verify the vouchers therewith and ascertain the
propriety of the expenditures vouched for.
a^. Ii;i,time of war or when war is imminent d^artment sttrgeons
are charged, in addition to the duties prescribed for time of peace,
with the supervision of the sanitary service in connection with the
mobilization of the Organized Militia, or volunteer forces, within
departmental limits. (See par. 594.)
367. Whenever he deems it necessary the department siu^eon
should request an order for the department sanitary inspector to
inspect the posts in his department.
368. So far as he has authority each department surgeon will take
final action on all letters, papers, reports, and returns referi'ed to or
received by him; he should not forward them unless they require
action by higher authority.
(a) He should Kst the reports and returns periodically required
from medical officers under his supervision, should check them oflf
as they are received, and note their disposition as they are dis-
posed of.
(5) Reports and papers en route to higher authority which call
for no special action at his hand, including personal reports of med-
ical officers, reports of sick and wounded, and returns of the Hospital
Corps, need not be formally indorsed; but they should receive his
office stamp before transmittal. i
(c) An appropriate correspondence record should be made pf the
action taken b^ him on all papers requiruig special action.
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369» Ttsedepartmeiit s^eom will keep andjtum ovej; to his auc-
»ce$8or A record of correspondence and docuinent file conEonniibly. t0
existiDg orders (see Ap^endm: Becords and Oorrespmdeme); [e^]s(s
complete files of orders and circulars and of all reports and retxims
upon which he takes final action, (See par. 4Q2,). : .
(a) For ready referene<Q he will also keep in his office, on Form 70, ft
directory of the medici^l: personnel under his supervision.
^TO. Withia one inonth «iter the end of every calendar year tite
department surgeon will mail direct to the Surgeon General a report
setting forth in general terms all matters of professional interest
arising in the department during the year, and particularly such as
will enable the Surgeon General ia preparing his annual report to the
Secretary of War to make proper comparisons of the several mihtary
posts in respect to their health and sanitary condition. The i^eport
will include, first, a discussion of the sickness and mortaUty of tyopps
serving in the department, as a whole and by posts, noting the charT
acter and causes of prevailing diseases, their relative prevalenc;^ at
different posts, their connection with insanitary conditions, if aoiy,
and the measures taken for their prevention; second, a diecussaon
of the sanitation of each post in the depfirtmwt, noting un^er
this head any important changes in sanitary conditions during jihe
year, and conunenting upon the sanitary defects observed at annual
inspections or reported in the post sanitary reports, with appropriate
remarks concerning the recommendations made and the action taken
for the correction of the same (see par, 420) ; and third, a discussion
of the efficiency of the sanitary troops in his department, in relation
to their preparedness for war, noting their training, equipment, aind
adequacy, and giving a detailed statement of the department surr
geon's plans for assignment of Medical Department personnel and
materiel in the event of mobilization of the troops of his department.
DEPARTMENT SAKITARY INSPECTOBS.
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371. The duties of the sanitary inspector of a departmenit ar^: < :
• (a) To serve as assistant to the department suigeon and to assazne
tlue duties of that officer when the latter is absent* ■ ■■■ I
Q>) To have charge, under the direction of the departm«atsurgeoai,
of all matters relating to the sanitary care of troops.-
(c) To scrutinize the sanitary reports rendered by medical ctfioerp
eomfopmmbly to Army Regulations.
(d) To ' recommend the issue, at proper time^,* of lorders contadning
speoifio instraetions regarding hygienic and swaitaiiy miEitters.'
(e) To proceed, when authorized, to points threatened by seriously
inMuitary conditions for the purpose of studying such condfeitions and
ol = Pdc(nmmending and supervising meadures f or' thedr correction}.
j<S«e'pAp;^3670- ' • » ' =^".'- ••-'^^' *•'• •" ■'''^'''
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(/) To make himself thoToughly fabrifin^ -wUh: thie sahitalry diAJdi-
tions at and near each point within the jurisdiotion of tfee 'department .
eommander where troops are stationed.
(g) To make himself thoroughly f amfliar with the amo^fi and^ctfeaiv
acter of field equipment and suppUes pertaining to ilftife samtlity ^rt^-
ice at each post in the department, tmA to BmJ&P Hike department
siu^eon in formulating such plans for mobilhsatlo«i'as'will tmiib in.
the sanitary troops arriving at their coiio^tir«tion caaiipii equi^j^d
as preseribed in r^ulatioiK. ..-,::«
(h) To make annual inspections at «««& g4«¥»oned*stiitii(»is'*iis the
department commander shall designate. r.i .: .
INSPECTXOljr^, ,. ... , ■ r '. '
872. The sanitary inspections referred to in section (%) of ihe pre-
ceding paragraph are of two kinds : ( 1 ) TTiose .pertaining to sanitatioii,
and (2) those relating to the administration of the Medical Ife^art-
ment. * ' * ' * " .
$t3. Inspections of the first class should cover all matters pertain-
ing to the hygiene and sanitation of the command, Ihchldin^ l^he
efficiency of the measures for protection of the cominaid against
ejiidemic diseases, especially smallpox, typhoid fever, and. Veiiereal
contagions. •
(a) Reports of these inspections will include i'ecomniendatioii^ as
to appropriate remedial measures for cohditidtis needing correction^
They will be made in duplicate. The original will be foi^arded
promptly to the Surgeon General through military- chknriel^; the
other copy will be filed in the office of the department stii'geo'n^
In addition the inspector will, on completion of ail inspection at ariy
point, furnish the local commander a Writlefn statement of aiU ^regu-
larities and deficiencies observed. '»......
374. Inspections of Medical Department adininist^a^t^pn should
include the following points:
(1) . Hospital administration,, inohiduog the «ear^ xi^ thel sicki, dfe'd^-
ness, neatness and order of hoi^ital biiiildings and grounds^ chLliraoier,
suffioiency, care, and issues of mediGal supplies; irecDtdsf)hodpitild
fund; mess management; : / .. . ^ , T
(2) State of instruction, discipline, .adei:]|UAcyy.aiidl«flSmi^^
personnel of the Medical Department. .. .^r,j '..
(3) Preparedness for field service^ itoluding the ehfu^alc^keiry > bare^
and s^ifficiency of equipment, supplies, and means of tcanspd^^tion.
(4) Any other matters whioh pertain to the Medieid tDepaiftiis^^t
<rf the Army. . ' . '.ii'*' i
(a) Reports of these inspections will beiorwarded tbnoiiighimiUtoiy
^annals to the Surgeon General.. A!diuiplicait0 wiUibo^filediinttthe
office of the department surgeon. In addition thet XQipeetM^ »i^
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DUTIES OS- MEDICAL OFFICERS. l^gj
Ibt't^ftKi/liirou^ miKta^ channels, tb the commanders of the Medi-
cttl'Departnient organizations concerned, a written statement of all
ilf^fularities and deficiencies observed. These oflBicers will, without
ddiay, report hf indorsement thereon what remedies they have
apipU^ed or will ftpply to correct each of the irregularities or defects
noted.
ATTENDING SURGEONS.
376. The Surgeon General will recommend the assignment, as
attending surgeons in the principal medical centers of the United
States, of medical officers who have not yet passed their examina-
tion for promotion to a majority, and, so far as may be practicable,
in the order of their seniority. These details will be made for not
more than one year in order that as many medical officers as pos-
sible may be enabled to avail themselves of the opportunities thus
afforded for making themselves familiar with the practice of the lead-
ing physicians and surgeons in this coimtry, and of attending medical
lectures, meetings of medical societies, etc. At the end of this tour
of duty medical officers are required to make a detailed report to the
Surgeon General showing how much of their time has been occupied
by, their official duties and to what extent they have availed them-
selves of the advantages offered for professional advancement.
S76. An officer on duty as attending surgeon will select an office
hour between the hours of 9 a. m. and 4 p. m., and will remain in his
o£ce during this hour, imless called away by an urgent professional
engagement. He will inform all officers on duty, and all officers on
the; retif^ list living in the city, of his office and residence address
and office hour, and of any changes thereia; also of his departure
i^outd he leave station in obedience to orders or otherwise, giving the
name and address of his successor or relief should one have been
designated. He wUl be careful not to allow anything to interfere with
the proper performance of his duties as attending surgeon.
DISBURSING OFFICERS.
377. Officers detailed as disbursing officers of the Medical Depart-
ment will, imless otherwise instructed, pay accounts against the
Medical Department incurred by them. They wUl pay accounts
incurred by other officers only when authorized so to do by the
Sui^eon General.
878. Medical Department disbursing officers wUl forward with every
voucher paid by them for supplies, except supply vouchers specially
referred to them by the Surgeon General for payment, an invoice of
articles purchased. Form 12; but no invoice is required for prescrip-
tion charges paid ifor on Forms 352, 353, 355, and 377, W. D.
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379. Disl^ursiug officers of tike Medical D^pairtmout/^lap ;recfii?r<^
9ommiuucation8 concerning their medical money acppui\t^ direcfcijr<^iDi>
tlxe Auditor for the War Department will immediately refer t|:^0,sanw>
or s^d copies thereof to the Surgeon General, who will igivo instn]x>
tions in the premises it any are required. Shauld,r^p]|y to; the
Auditor be appropriate it will be made by the Suj^eon General prb^
transmitted through his office.
MEDICAL. SUPPIiY OFFICJJ^S, , , , ,: ^i-
■ (Seepar.47*.) . - - " ;..:!:.'•. . h:
380. Officers in chaise of medical suppiy depots will procure, ..safe-
guard, and issue medical and hospital supplies as authorized and
directed by competent authority, . u .
(a) They will keep the following records and files andiiirh thpm
over to their successors: Of correspondence as indicated in pa^a^aph
402, of funds received and expended, of purchase orders giy^n for
medical and hospital supphes (including contracts)/ oi articfea
received, of articles expended, of requisitions, of issues, of artiples
on hand, of invoices of packages turned over to the Quartermastei:
Corps, of contents of packages, and of employees. ^ . j. '
(J) They will forward a property return on Forms 17, 17a .arid ifc
at the end of each quarter, retaining a duplicate thereof witl:^ a
complete set of vouchers.
(c) They wiQ make such other reports arid returns as the fe]ii^eon
General may from time to time require.
MKDICAIi OFFICERS OF THE TRANSPORT SBRVIC»J
881. The duties of the medical superintendents of the. t^aip^pqrt
service and of the surgeons of transports are prescrilted in ^.A^mj,
Transport Service Regulations. , .?>. .rl^'
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ARTICLE Vn.— PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS* !
CADET CANDIDATES AND CADETS. !
. jj^, .Cftndi^ateB selected for appointmeixt to the Military Academy
iiiu^5,.bpfo.rie their admission, conformably to regulations for the
academy, appear for mental and physical examination before board^
ofjAr^ifxy .officers convened for the purpose at times and places desig-
ftated j^y the War Department. The constitution of the boards and
their procedure are regulated by orders issued from time to time by
the War Department. (See Appendix: Physical Examinations — Cadet
candidates,)
383. The physical examination of cadets made annually after
admSssion dnd, on graduation pertains to the interior administration
6f 'the acadiefmy and is governed by the regulations for the academy.'
. ^ .. V- OANBIDATEB FOB COMMISSION.
384. The physical examination of candidates in civil life, aiid
soi^fr c«n4lBdate&, for appomtvient to the grade of seeond lieutwaKti.
is governed by regulations pubBshed from tibtoe to time in general
orders. Appoiatments in the Medical Corps are subject to the
physical examination indicated in paragraphs 5a and 9a of this
litariual; in, the Medical Reserve Corps to the examination indicatec^
ip, paragraphs 14, 166, and 17; in the Dental Corps to the examination
indicated in paragraph 28. (See Appendix: Physical Examinations —
tfahdidatesfor comrfdssion in V. 8. Army.)
386. For the purpose of securing a list of persons specially qualified
tb'hold com^iissions in any volunteer force which may be called for
iiiid organized. under the authority of Congress boards of officers are
convened by the Secretary of War to examine applicants from civU
life, and from the Army. The constitution of the boards and the
pnysicjal requirements for applicants are prescribed in general orders,
C^ee Appendix: Physical Examinations — Candidaies for commissiori
in the Volunteers.)
OFFICERS— EXAMINATIONS FOR PROMOTION, RETIRE-
MENT^ liEAVE OF ABSteNCE, THE AVIATION SERVICE,
^."ANlJ'Al^TrtfAIi EXAMINATIONS. ■-'.*"
S'>386; 'Tlie fihysical exaounation of offiocons for promotiolx is^ .a part
ofttA9eirlg€taei|Bl'63calniztation^ and is goveited by regulatidns pub-^
lisHddifraiiai tiine* to time in general orders, : (See Appendix : Officers***^
&aahinMionof,f<}rjm^
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387. Regxdations for the examination of officers for retirement
appear in the Manual for Courts-Martial, Courts of Inquiry, and
Retiring Boards.
388. The physical examination of officers upon their application for
sick leave of absence is governed by express provisions in Army
Regulations.
389. Applicants for detail in the aviation service of the Army are
required to submit to a special physical examination, the Require-
ments of which are published from time to time in general orders:
(See Appendix: Physical Examinaiions — Aviation service,)
390. The requirements of the annual physical examination pre-
scribed for all commissioned officers are published from time to time
in general orders. (See Appendix: Physical Examinations — Officers.)
APPUCCANf S FOR ENUCSTMENT.
391. The physical e;xamination of applicants for enlistment is con-
ducted in accordance with Rules for the Examination of Itecruits an4
instructions supplementary thereto published in general orders from
time to time. (See Appendix: Phyaicdl Eaandisaiians — AppticmUa
for enlistment. See also Army Regulations.)
ENUSTED MEN— RECRUITS, DESBRTSRS, FOR DIB*-
CHARGE, FOR AY1A.TION SERVICE.
392. The personal identification record of recruits (finger-print and
photographic system) is made under orders issued from time to tim^
by the War Department. (See Appendix: Identificalion Records.)
393. The physical examination of apprehended and surrendered
deserters is governed -by Army Regulations. The form of certificate
required is given in the Manual for Courts-Martial.
394. The physical examination of enlisted men for disohai^e on
account of disability is subject to the provisions of Army Regulations,
and of instructions issued from time to time iu general orders. (See
Appendix: Discharge of Enlisted Men.)
396. A special physical examination is prescribed in general orders
for certain enlisted men of the aviation section of the Signal Corps,
(See Appendix: Physical Examinations — Aviation service.) .
OTHSS BXAMINATIONI^, : ^
396. Other physical examiaations are regulated aa foljovs: For
appointment as acting dental surgeon, paragraph 24a, this Manual;
for appointment in the Nurse Corps, paragcaph 63, tfaiy Manual^ at
tiie station where a member of tiie JN^urse Corps first r^orta for duty^
paragraph 74a; this Manual; for admission to the Oovemzoent Hos4
pital for the Insane, Army Regulations; for admission to the Anajr
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and Navy General Hospital at Hot Springs, Ark., Army Regulations;
for admission to the general hospital at Fort Bayard, N. Mex., para-
graph 334 of this Manual, and Army Regulations; for officers and
en^kt^ men of the, Qrgapized Mijitia when called into the service of
the United States, Army Regulations: Militia, Organized — Physical
examina;ti(m8.
VISION, COIiOR SENSE, AND HEARING.
397. The methods of determining and recording acuity of vision,
coWr sense, and aciiity of hearing prescrihed in orders and instruc-
tions relittihg to. ih^ examination bt recruits will be followed as far
as practfcabfe In conducting aH' other tests of vision and hearing in
the Army, (See Appendix: Physical ExamijuUions — Vision^ color
sense, and ^eanTigr.)
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ABTICIiE Vin.— REPORTS, RETTJBNS, AND
RECORDS.
lilST OF REPORTS AND RETURNS.
. .S9&, Tim foUowiag table includes the ^ualjreporte and returns
requked of officers of the Medicul Department in time of peace (for
reports made under field-service conditions only, see par. 558) :
Name of report, etc.
Form No.
Num-
ber of
copies.
To wbom sent.
Hemarks.
(o) Daily.
(1) Surgeon's morning report of
sick.
(2) Morning report, detachment
of Hospital Corps.
(3) Daily sick report, detach-
ment of Hospital Corps.
(6) Trmonthly.
(1) Trimonthly report of enlist-
ments.
(c) Monthly.
(1) Personal report of medical
officer, dental surgeon,
actmg dental surgeon, or
contract surgeon.
(2) Rettu-n of the Hospital
Corps.
(3) Efficiency report of nurses.
(4) Return of the Nurse Corps.
(5) Pay rolls, enlisted men
(6) Pay roll. Army Nurse
Corps.
(7) Ration return of matron
and others rationed sepa-
rately.
(8) Voucher for commutation
of rations of enlisted men,
Army Nurse Corps, etc.,
in hospital.
(9) Statement of hospital fund.
(10) Report of sick and wounded
(11) Report of dental work. ,
(12) Sanitary report
(13) Report of medical exami-
nation of applicants for
enlistment.
128
71,M.D.
332,A.G.O.,
339,A.O.O..
18 A.O.O...
Letter ,
47a, M.D
62,M.D
63, M.D
366, W. D.; 366a,
W.D.
334. W. D.; 334o,
223,Q.M.C
351, W.D
49,M.D ,
51. M. D.; 610, M.
b.; 616. M. D.;
52, M. D.
67,M.D
60, M.D
265,A.Q.O....
2orl
CO.
CO
Kept at hospital..
1 to The A.
retained.
G.:l
2 to S.O. through
D.S. or 1 direct.
1 to S. G. through
D.S. or direct;!
retained.
1 to D. S. or to
S.G.;1 retained.
....do
3toCO
2 to paying Q. M.;
1 retained.
ItoCO.: memo.
kept at hospital.
2toC.O
1 to D. S. or to
S.G.;1 retained.
1 to S. G. through
D.S..or dhrect;
1 retained.
1 to S. G. through
medical chan-
nels; 1 retained.
1 to The A. G.
through military
channels; 1 re-
tained.
1 to The A. G.; 1
retained.
Digitized by
Made after sidk call.
Retomed by the ad-
jutant to the hospital
At recruit depots and
depot posts made by
oonunanding officer.
At other garrisoned
posts and stations
made by recruiting
officer.
See pars. 12, 13, 18, 19,
Monthly return for
field use only. See
par. 60.
See par. 09.
See par. 96.
1 returned to surgeon
to be retained.
1 original and 1 memo-
randum.
See nars. 260, 261, and
See pars. 457 to 464.
See par. 473.
See pars. 414 to 417.
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12d
>Ianie of itport, ate.
Form No.
Nuta-
b«rof
copies.
TciwhamH0L
Kei[uuk&
(e) UoHTELT— C«itJnu«d.
iW Bflport of prooflBB of ro-
pairs to lioBpftfrlr
(15) Report of progress of re-
. pairs to quarters of ser-
gewais first dass. Hos-
pital Corps.
(16) Voucher for hospital laun-
dry not dooe by hospital
matron.
(17) Aooount current *
(1$) Reportof issues of medicine
tociviliaQs.
(18) Requisition for fo
on) Reportof ordnaqoec
on muster and pay rolls.
(21) Statement of charges, quar^
termastsr property.
(22) Report of meteorological
obserratlons.
iij BmOlfTHLT.
(1) Hustff roll, detachment of
(2) Hu8torroU,^i& in hos-
pital.
(8) Return of the Hospital
Ckirps.
(e) QUARTEBLT.
(1) Special requisition for med-
ical supplies.
(2) Requisition for tableware
and kitchen utensils.
(8) Certiflcato of breakage,
china and glassware.
(/) SSMIANNVALLY.
(1) Return of ordnance and
ordnance stores.
(2) Statementofchargesforord-
nance property on muster
and p ay rolls.
(8) Returni
(4) Be«ui8itionforbhMiks..
(g) Annually.'
(1) Btatenont of preferences. .
(2) Ettdency.r^port of officers..
(8) Requisitions for medidBl
(4) Report of surgical opera-
(5) Statement of repairs, eto.,
to hospital.
(6) Statement of repairs, eto.,
to quarters of sergeants
first class, HospitarCk)rps.
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320ft or 820, W^D.
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218,Q.M.C
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47,M.D
35,M.D
166,Q.M.<3
207,Q.M.C
18,0. P.; 18 cover.
86,O.D
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87M.D
428,A.G.O
429,A«G.O
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58,M.D
Letter
....do
for 3
3
2
1
1
4or3
1
1
1
S.G.
2 to B.S. or to the
8.O.
1 to 8. 0.; 1 re-
tabied.
1 to S.O.; in Phil-
ippine Depart-
ment to D. S.
2toC.O
1 to Q. M., who
pays the detach-
ment; 1 retained.
2 to Q. IC.; 1 re-
tained.
Through director
State section
weather Bureau
toS. 0.
2 to mustering
officer.
....do;
1 to S. G. through
D. S. or direct;
1 retained.
4 to D. S. or from
independent
posts, 3 to 8. Q.
2 to C. O.; 1 re-
tabled.
Q.M..
1 to a of o.
oept in K
pine Depar .
ment, wfaiere to
D. O. 0.>; 1 re-
tainfd.
....do
.....do
1 to S. G. (ezoflpt
in Philppine
Department,
To The A. G. di-
rect.
To The A. G.
throosdli mili-
tary channels.
4 toD. S.or.ftom
independent
post8,3toS.G.
S.Q.
Q.M..
S. or to
...do
Seepar.246.
Do.
1 original and 1 memo-
randum. See par.
277.
Accompanied 1^ the
appropriate vouch-
ers.
See par. 244.
From designated posts.
SeeparTS?.
1 returned to hospital
to be retained.
Do. ,
Bimonthly return in
garrison. See par.
1 returned to surgeon
to be retained. See
par. 482 et seq.
when Hospital Oirpe
detachmentis mesded
separately.
When Quartermaster
Corps china and glass-
ware are used.
Vouchers to
pany.
To accompany return.
Vouchers
pany.
to
See instructions on the
form.
See Army Regulations.
1 returned to surgeon
to be retained. Sea
par. 477 et seq.
Seepars. 418, 419, and
See Army Regulations.
Do.
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MANUAL' FOft' Ttt^ MfttHOAL DBPARTMBNT.
Nam^ of report, etc.
TormNo.
Num-
ber of
copies.
To whom sent.
Retries.
(h) OCCASIONALLT.
(1) Ration retiint,deta(diment
of Hospital Corps.
<2) Report of change of station
or status, M. O^ D. S.,
A. D. S.,C. S.,Q.C.,.or
A.N.C.
(3) Change of station, M. O.,
D. S., or C. S.
(4) Report of death of officer. . .
(5) Report of death of officer,
enlisted man, or civilian.
(6) Report of death of H. O.,
D. S., A. D. S., C. 8., or
Scrgt. f. c, H. C.
(7) Certificate of death
(8) Inventory 'Of effects, de-
ceased officer, enlisted
man, or civilian.
(9) Efficiency report of officers..
(10) Efficiency report. Army
Nurse Corps.
(11) Efficiency report. Hospital
Corps.
(jL2) Record of assignment and
pay. Army Nurse Corps.
(13> Enlfitment paj^er of soldier
enlisting or reeoUstii^.
(14) Report ofphyslcal ^xaSni-
nation ofrecrult.
G$) Identiacation record, re-
cruit.
(16) Designation of beneficiary..
(17) Besci^tive . and assign-
ment card, recruit.
(18) Account of clothing issued
to recruit.
(19)PescriptiYeiist.
(20) Reservist's descriiJtlVe
card.
(21) Notification of transfer to
Army reserve.
(22) Allotment of pay
(23) Discontinuance of allot-
.. .meat of pay.
(2iiRepo]l dsoldJ^'s deposit. .
aSj Advice of soldiers' deposits.
(26) Report of transfer, deseir-
tion. or death oi soldier
havmg deposits.
(27)f'4z)al ^tepient, enlisted
man.
(28) Notification of discharge,
enlisted man.
223,Q.M.O..
Letter
....do.
Telegram
Letter. ..
do
Local form...
34,A. a. O..
429, A. O. O.
2
2orl
1
Usual-
ly 2
62,M. D.
80,M.D
66, M,D. ,.......,
i22,A. g:o
135,A.O.O
260, A-.G, O.; 261,
A. Of. O.
380,A. O. O
2?* A. 0.0
140,A. O. O
29, A. 0.0
443,4:.G.O..
559, A. 0.0. .
38,Q.M.C...
39,Q,k;b...
Letter.....
8a, Q.J1C.. .....'.
No form pre-
scribed. ,
370,W.:p,.-^...
3,A,0. O
1 to C. O.; memo,
copy kept at
hcMtal.
2 to S. G. through
D. S. orldireet.
To The A. G. dl-
j roct.
1 TbTbeA.G
C,P.;
1 to D. S., 1 to
8. G.
Tdlocsal health of-
fice.
2 to The A. G.; 1
retained.
To officer's new
C. O. or <o sur-
' ' geon'ofhis new
station.
ItoC.O.ofhospi-
t^ to. which
transferfedj ' 1
retained.
1 forwarded with
D/L;lretahied.
1 to nurse's new
0.0.';lretahie<f.
As prescribed on
TSA^S'direbt.
Thfi A. Gm in the
Philippine De-
partment to the
C. G. thereof.
The A. G. direct..
c.o.:: :
To accompany de-
scriptive and as-
signment card.
Number and dis^
position accord-
mg to circum-
istaiices as pre-
scribed in regu-
lations. ^
1 to reservist; 1 to
office where rec-
ords are kept.
1 to The A. G. di-
rect; 1 retained.
1 to Q. G.; 1 re-
tained,.
Q.0
' . • / * I
c.o. with pay^ll
Q.0
Q.O
As prescribed .on
the form.
Paying Q.M....,,
Vade at $ttch IntwidA
as the C. O. may
direct.
Bee pare. 12, 18, 18, 19, •
82, 46, 55, knd 100.
See Army Regulations.
Of offloen on acfiiv^ list
who have no imme-
diate commanders^
and of offld^ on th«
reth'ed^.
8ee par. 218.
See par. 219.
8ee Army Regulations *.
Deceased soldiers.
Sc^eAfnfy Regulations.
See par. 99.
Qe^par..46
See par. 765.
Notation made on sol-
dier's D/L.
Bee Appeniiixt" .inAjr^
Reserve.
Do.
Notation of 3fecohtin-
tflCfaied copy df&lot-
ment of pay.
In urgent cases report
bytelBQrapb.. .
SeaArmy Begulatioiis:
. JR^fkiZ jMitment, en-
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BEPOBTS, BETUBNS, AND RECOBDS.
131
Name of report, eto.
Form No.
Num-
ber of
copies.
To whom sent.
Remarks.
(h) Occasionally— Continued.
(29) Discharge certificate, en-
listed]
(30) Certificate of disabiUty
(31) Furlough
(32) Statement of service. . .
(33) (3«rttioato 9t tpdoflTtedim
of employee for hospital
service
(34) Sx)ecial requisition for med-
ical supplies.
(35) Requisition for clothing (in
bulk).
(36) Requisition for clothing
(Indivlduli).
(37) Statement of okything
(38) RequJsitiain for ordnance . .
(39) Return of medical prop-
erty.
(40) Report of «,-* , ^
(41) Inventory ana
report.
(42) Special sanitary report . . , . .
43) Report on oflld^r or en-
l^ted man wlxo has been
in general hospital three
months.
(44) Report of appearance of
epldemlo disease at or
near a military post or
station.
(45) Report of appearance of
epidemic disease in a mil-
itary command en route
to new station.
(46) Notification to local board
of health of appearance of
infectious disease at a
military post.
(47) Reports of births
(48) Reports of deaths...^
(49) Special reports of interest-
ingr
(50) Report of change of combi-
nation of lock Of hospital
safe.
(i) On Bbeaeing hv of Hospi-
tal.-
(1) Current periodicil reperts
and returns to be com-
pleted.
525. A. a. O.; 526,
A. G. O.; 527,
A. G. O.
17, A. 0.0........
66,A. G. O
15,A. €kO
49fJiM.P.i-.
35,M.D
213, Q.M.C. ......
166,Q.M.C
1«6&,Q.M.0
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17. M. D.; 17a,
17c, U, d!
196,i.G.O.,
1,1.0. ET...
Letter...
Manuscript
Letter
....do..'
Letter or local
form.
V. S.109.
V. S. 98. .
Letter....
do
' 3
4 or 3
3
2
1
3
2
Boldierw......
0.0. ..,
....do
To accompany
charges against
< enlisted man for
trial by court-
martial.
As required by
Army Regula*
tions.
4 to D. S. or 3 to
the S. G.
3 to Q.M. direct..
2 to ci. M. direct. .
Retainedv....
2 to G. 0.; li rer.
tained.
1 to S. G.; 1 re-
tained.
3toao •-.,
2 16 insi)ecting'om-
cer.
To The A. G.
.through niili-
tary channels.
atoS.'G ;..
1 to 0.0.; 1 to
. p. S.; l.to S. G.
3 copies as in pre-
ceoing case; ad-
ditional copy to
Burgeon of new
station.
Board of health...
To IHrector of Cen-
sus.
....do
S.G.through med-
ical channels.
S.G
(2) Retedned records.,
Number of cop.ies
and disposition
as at the end of
full stated peri-
> ods in each case.
The A. G., with
schedule.,
To be given byefield
officer of soldler'sreg-
iment or cotps, or bv
the commanding om-
oer when no fiela offi-
cer is present.
1 returned to surgeon
to be retained. See
par. 486., .' ;
Separate slips for each
man drawing cloth-
ing.
FUed with requi^tlop
to which it pertains.
6ee.pan5^74
See Army Regulations.
See par. 416.
Sfee'par.2St. '
See ^. 2011
Do.
See par. 208.
See par. 401.
Do.
3y the attending (phy-
sician. See pars. 421
and 422. . .
See par. 247.
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132 MANUAL FOB THE MEDICAL DEPABTMBNT.
UST OF RECORDS.
399. The following list includjBS all the principal records required
to be kept in military hospitals in addition to retained copies of
reports, returns, etc.:
(!) Kegister of sick and wounded (Form 62).
(2) Clinical records (Forms 55, a to t^).
(3) Prescription files (par. 240).
(4) Register of dental patients (Form 79).
(6) Correspondence records (pars. 402 to 406).
(6) Record of instruction of the Hospital Corps (pars. 163 and 178).
MODE OF KEEPING AND AtTTHENTICATING REPORTS,
RETURNS, AND RECORDS.
400. In the absence of a medical officer the officer designated to
take charge of medical property will sign all property and adminis-
trative papers, while the physician who renders professional service
will sign papers of a professional character, such as reports of sick
and woimded, surgical reports, morning sick reports, etc. (See pars.
435a and 4606.)
REPORTS OP BIRTHS AND DEATHS.
401. Reports of births and deaths as they occur at military posts
will be made to the Director of the Census, Washington, D. C, upon
blank forms furnished by him for that purpose, on requisition made
by the post commander.
(a) Births and deaths occurring at military, posts will also be
reported to municipal and State health, authorities, if desired by
them. (See Army Regulations.)
(6) For notations of births and deaths to be made on the report of
sick and wounded, see paragraph 459.
CORRESPONDENCE RECORDS.
40S. The record card system, as prescribed in War Department
orders, will be used for recording and filing the correspondence at
the offices of department surgeons, imless otherwise directed by
higher authority, and at general hospitals, medical supply dep'^ts, and
such other offices as may be speciiaJIy authorized to employ it.
408. The correspondence book system, as prescribed in War
Department orders, will be used for recording and filing the corre-
spondence of all post hospitals and other sanitary formations not
mentioned in the preceding paragraph, except those for which some
other system is specially prescribed.
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REPORTS, RETITRKS, AND RECORDS. 133
404. The correspondence of an attending surgeon at the head-
quarters of a department will be considered a part of the correspond-
ence of the department surgeoii^s office.
(a) The correspondence of other attending sru^eons will be kept
as at post hospitals, except >^s the same inaj be yaried by the
authority of the Surgeon General.
406. The required correspondence books are furnished by The
Adjutant General. 'Hie materials necessary for the record card
system are furnished by the Quartermaster Corps. (See pars. 962
and 963.)
406. For reference to general orders governing correspondence see
Appendix: Records and Correspondence. For method of keeping cor-
respondence records in the field see paragraph 564.
CIilKICAIi RBCORD.
407. A clinical record will be kept for every patient in hospital.
Forms 55a and 55; will be used in every case; the other lettered
blanks of Form 55 will be used as the nature or importance of the
case may warrant.
408. Upon the transfer of a patient from one ward of the hospital
to another, the clinical record will be sent with him to the new ward.
The fact of transfer will be noted on the record.
409. Upon the departure of a patient from the hospital all the
sheets of the clinical record will be arranged in their proper order,
fastened together at the top, all entries completed, and the record
signed by the ward surgeon. The record so completed and' si^ed
wiU be sent to the office with the next morning report of the ward
(par. 211).
410. A similar clinical record should be. kept for all serious cases
in quarters. Upon the discontinuance of treatment because of the
completion of the case or the patient^ departure from post or com-
mand the record should be forwarded to the hospital office.
411. The bedside notes (Form 68) kept by the nurse are for tem-
porary use. They should not be filed with the chnical record but
may be destroyed at the discretion of the commanding officer of the
hospital.
MEDICAIi HISTORY OF POST.
412. A medical, history of every permanent post will be kept by
the surgeon in a loose-sheet binder (par. 844). The duplicates of the
sanitary reports (par* 414) and the duplicate report sheets of sick
and wounded (par. 460a) will be filed therein in a single chronological
sequence. Additional sheets measuring about 13 by 8 inches for
noting the occurrence of epidemic diseases (par. 201) and other data
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134 MANUAL FOB THE MEDICAL DEPABTMENT.
of general and sanitary interest will be inserted as occasion requires
at their proper places in the chronological sequence. The prescribed
record of the official indorsements on sanitary reports will invariably
be made on the duplicates filed ux the medical history, .
REPOBTS PBRTAININO TO PBRSONNEIi.
413* Reports and returns pertaining to the peiBonnel of the
Medical Department are considered under their respiectiye headings
in Article I.
SANITARY REPORTS.
414. The sanitary reports jealled for by Army Regulatiozis consti-
tute a record of the sanitary .conditions of a post or command month
by month and should be complete either in themselves or by refer-
ence. A dupUcate of each report wifi be retained with the medical
records of the post or command. At a permanent post the duplicates
will be filed in and form a part of its medical history. (See par. 412.)
416. Important changes in sanitary conditions occurring during the
month will be fuUy described in the monthly report, Form 50. When,
however, there has been no important change and there are no readily
preventable sanitary defects remaining imcorrected, it will hot be
necessary to report in full under each heading of the form. Under
these circumstances a general statement under each heading shoidd
be made, referring by date to the previous reports which contain more
extended information on the subject. (See pars. 201 and 202.)
416. While the monthly sanitary reports are comimonly used as the
form of communication for suggestions reqtdring administrative action,
the medical officer may, if he desires, make important recommendations
the subject of a special sanitary report. The fact that such a special
report has been rendered wiU be referred to on the next monthly
sanitary report, with a brief note as to its contents. (See par. 182.)
417. When a regularly authorized sanitary inspector is present for
duty with troops in the field the monthly sanitary report (Form 50)
is not made by the surgeons of regimental and other similar organiza-
tions. (See par. 747a.)
SURGICAL REPORTS.
418. Not later than two weeks after the close of the calendar year
the surgeon of every permanent post within the jurisdiction of a
department commander wiU forward to the department surgeon a
surgical report on Form 58 exhibiting the important surgical
operations performed at that post during the preceding year.
419. Similar reports will be made- from general hospitals, recruit
d^ots, and other independent posts direct to the Sut^con General.
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.420^ J^epartQi^t.sw^eoi^ will cojjsolidftte the 'report received by
then^- (separate consolidations being madq, first, lor .officer^ and sol-
diers, second, for civilians, and thirds foa: Filipino scouts) >pid forward
the consolidated reports direct tp, the Surgeon General witlpi theif
annual reports (par. 370). The original reports received from posts
will b^ Wrwarded^' witJi the dfepaptoent -surgeon's- '<M)ns6Kdi*ed
reports.
SP^CIAXi IiBPO:pTfil AND. AiRTICl4ES FOR PUBJU[QATION.
421 . When a medical or surgickl case presents unusual ot interesting
feattires a special report 6f the same ^vWU be forwarded by the attend^-
ing surgeon,' through medical channels,' to 'the Surgeon' Gieiierar.
Copies of the clinical record'(pars. '407 to 411) should be forwarded
therewith. * ' ■ ' *
422. Special reports are invited bn other medical;' surgical; and
sanitary subjects which appeal* to merit their preparation. Wh^
they involve only professional interests they should be forwal'ded,
through medical channels, to the Surgeon General.
425. Medical officers wiU not publish prbfes^ional papers requiring
reference to official records or t6 experience gaiiied in the discharge 6f
their official duties without the previous authority of the'Surgeoii
General. » . •
BiOPOBfr OF MMOX€}JLJb DJBPABTMBNT P4/^SEIfGB?B»S ON
TKANSPORTS.
424. Medical superintendents of the Army transport service, on th^
day following the arrival or sailing 'of a transport, will forward direct
to the Surgeon G^eral a passenger list <rf the personnel of the^ Medieal
Department aboard the vessel. ' -'
mSPOBTS ANJ? :pKCOIlDS pif 4JB4JfDONMENT OF POSTjS^p
426. When a post is abandoned or' a detachment is broken up; thi
medical officer wiU report the fact to the department surgeon, arid
aftei^ completing aH current reports wilt forward them to the Surgeoii
Genet-al. ''See also Army Regulations: kecords — Care and presertOr-
turn of.) , i . J.
DiSPbSITION' OF OLD RBtlOHDS.
426. Registers, of ^ck and wouAded will be pein^a^ently pre^ervpd,
Othar records and retaanjed. copies .of reports and returns kept at
n^ilitary hospitajs .will,. in..tbe absence of specific ^ regulaijions aftd
orders governing their disposition, be destroyed after five yeafs fron^
their date. (See Army Regulations: Records.).
, (a) Accu^lulat^ons of obsolete and worthjes^ documents*, at ind^
pendent administrative offices of the Medical Department should tj^
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reported every few years to the Surgeon General with a view io obtain-
ing authority from the Secretary of War for their destruction. These
reports should indicate the character of the documents in question,
their date or period, and, if known, the date of the last call for them.
liBOISTER AND R£!PORT OF SICK AND WQITiNQ^D.
THE REGISTER.
427. A full record of the sick and woiinded of every tnilitaty post
or station and separate command which ]3 attended by a, medical
officer or private physician will be made on register cards, Form 52;
but this requirement will not be applicable in time of war to troops
or commands in the theater of operations, except camp hospitals (or
field hospitals acting as such), evacuation hospitals, base hospitals
and other immobile sanitary formations on the line pf communica-
tions. (See pars. 575 to 582.) These cards. collectively constitute
the register of patients, arid a case carded on them is said to be on
the register.
. (a) The commanding officer will provide the surgeon with any
information the latter may not have which is necessary for preparing
and completing the register.
428. A register card will be made:
(a) For every person admitted to the hospital for treatment.
(6) For every officer and enlisted man with the command, includ-
ing retired officers and soldiers under assignment to active duty, who,
though not admitted to the hospital, i3 excused on account of sipk-
ness or injujy from th^ perfonnanee of \m military duty, or of some
part of it, such as attendance on certain calls, drills, target practice,
moimted duty, etc.
(c) For every officer and enlisted man with the command who,
though not excused from duty, is prescribed for or treated, or placed
under observation with a view to treatment or, in the case of an
enlisted man, to discharge on accoimt of disability, if his disability is
of such a character as to have a probable bearing on his sul^quent
medical history: Provided, That a case once carded. for record only
imder this provision will not again be carded for record only on the
same register e?coept wh^n necessary to pomply wi(th the provisions
of sections (d), (e), (/), and (Jk) of this paragraph. For example,
every case of venereal disease or insanity, or suspected venereal
disease or insanity, which comes under observation or treatment,
wiM, unless previously on the register or otherwise required to be
registered, be carded for record only under this provision.
(d) For every officer and enlisted man with the command, not cur^
rently on the register, who is retired or discharged for disability, or
dies.
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(e) For every offioer and enlisted man with the command, not
currently on the register, who is sent to another station or command
for observation or treatment.
(f) For every officer with the command, not cmrently on the
register, who departs from the command on sick leave.
(g) For every officer and enlisted man whose case is received by
transfer conformably to the provisions of paragraphs 214 to 217i
(h) For every retired officer, retired soldier, former officer, or
former soldier with the command but not in the hospital who dies.
429. Except as required by paragraph 428 a case prescribed for but
not admitted to hospital or excused from duty will not be re^stered.
480. Cases under treatment by the dentist will be entered on the
register of sick and wounded only when such entry is required by
the provisions of paragraph 428.
481. When an officer or soldier sick in hospital is retired from
active service, wholly retired from service, dismissed, or discharged,
his case as an officer or soldier will be closed (par. 450) and a new
card made for ft covering his continuance in hospital under his new
status.
(a) If an applicant for enlistment sick in hospital is sworn in as a
soldier, his case as a civiUan will be closed and a new card made for
his case as a soldier.
(J) Appropriate cross references from the old to the new cards, and
vice versa, will be made in these cases.
432. The register cards will be made day by day as the cases are
taken up. (See pars. 208a and 209.) They vrill be kept in two files,
the current file and the permanent file.
(a) The current file will consist of the register cards of uncompleted
cases arranged in dictionary order according to the surnames of the
patients. It constitutes a ready index to all cases currently on the
register. Cards will be transferred from the current file to the per-
manent file immediately upon their completion and the preparation
of their report cards.
(&) The permanent file wiU comprise all the register cards of com-
pleted cases. The cards therein wiU be filed in the serial order of
their register numbers.
(c) A card index to the register will be kept on Form 52a, one
index card for each individual patient whose name appears in the
register. When a register card is started and its number determined
the index will be searched for previous admissions of the patient.
If an index card for the patient is found, the new number will be
entered thereon, and the number of the last previous admission will
be noted on the new register card (par. 443). If no index card for
the patient is found, one will be at once prepared. The index cards
will be fi,led alphabetically in dictionary order according to the sur-
names of the patients. ^ ,
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488, Cases taken up on register cards should l>e borne' thereon
until finally disposed of. (See pai*. 450.)
434. The cards will be legibly written in indelible black ink, u^ing
the typewriter \^hen practicable,
(a) Entries must not be crowded- When the, space, provided on
tiie front of the c^rd under any h?>ading is not sufiicient to complete
an entry ther^imder; the record thereof will .be contrUimed on the
back of the card, or, if stiU more space is required, upon an extension
sUp. The extension sUp must be of the same size as the card, and
be pasted to .the lower margin of the back of the card, using about
one-half an inch for the seam; this will place the seam at the top of
the card when the latter is filed. When an entry is continued its two
parts should be conni^cted by cross references, using a small letter in
parenthesis, thus, (a), so that the record can be readily followed.
436. The senior medical ofl&cer is responsible for the correctness, and
safe-keeping of the register. He will sign, or initial all register cards
completed during the period of his responsibility; but at general
hospitals or brigade posts, or when specially authorized by the
Sui^eon General, he may designate one or more junior medical dEcers
to sign or initial them, preferably in each case the ofl&cer in. attend-
ance ther-eon.
(a) When, in the absence of a medical officer, the cammand is
attended by a civiHan physician, he will sign the cards for the cases
completed imder his care.
436. Alterations and additions when necessary to correct or com-
plete the record may be made in the register cards of imcompleted
cases at the discretion of the senior medical officer of the command
for the time being. A change of diagnosis will be indicated in the
space ^'compUcation, seq., etc.,'' giving the date of the change, and
the original entry under ^' cause of admission'' will not be disturbed.
A change of diagnosis in such cases requires no authentication, as
its date places the responsibility for it. Other changes should be
authenticated by the initials of the officer who makes them. (See
par. 213.)
(a) Alterations and additions to the register cards of completed
cases may be made in like manner by the niedical officer who was
responsible for the card at the time it was completed if he is still
the senior medical officer of the command. If he has been superseded
the card will not be changed, but a successor who. concludes, upon
information received, that the card is erroneous in any particular
may file a supplemental card therewith of the same size as, the regis-
ter card, indicating thereon such conclusion and the information, or
reasons upon which it is based. The supplemental card should be
headed '^Supplemental card. No. " — ^," inserting the register number
of the, register card, and should be dated and signed by the officer
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filing it.' A cross reference to the supplemental card i>(iMi^if5ring it
by its date may appear upon the register card, but it will bis a refer-
ence only, thiKJ, '/See supplemental caard dated t-^*- ," aind conttam
none of the matter recoj^ded on the supplement. (See para* 462, 463',
and 484.) .
DIREbTIONS FOR ' I>REPARING ilEGIST^ER CARDS.
I ■ • (See pai^, 2QB to 213.) • .
437. ^ame.— Name should be' correlctly and legibly written.
Initial letters or abbreviiaitions may be used for middle nairies only.
488. RanTc, company, and regimerd or ^taff corps. — The usual abbre*
viations may be employed.
(a) Changes in the patient ^s rank, company, and regiment or corps
while his case" is current on the register will be recorded in: this space,
giving dates of changes.
(6) If the patients are discharged soldicJrs, applicants for enlist-
ment, or members of ^ the Organized Militia, those facts, respectively,
will be set forth on their cards xmder this heading, giving in the case
of f omier soldiiers the organisation to which they last belonged, and
in the case of militiamen their mihtia organization. Other civilians
should be designated simply as civilians.
439. Age, years. — -The age at birthday nearest to date admitted is
required.
440. Race.—Vs^ ''W,'^ ''C,'' ^^F,^' 'T. R,'^ ''I,'' meaning ''white,''
''colored," ^'FiUpino,'^ ''Porto Rican,'' or ''Indian.^'
441. iVa^miy.— Place of birth; give State, if a native; country, if
foreign. Usual abbreviations. . ■
442. Service, years. — Give length of service to date of admissioi^,
in years and fractions thereof, whether continuous or not.
448. Register No. — Every card will have a number for convenience
of reference. Th^se numbers will be conseciitive and will be carried
forward indefinitely. In order that the medical history 6f a patient
may be more readily traced, his last previous register nuinber, if he
has previously had a register card at the post, should bis entered imme-
diately biBiore his current number. ' . ) /
{a) So long as a field command, attended by a medical officer or
private physician, is unattached to a permantot station, or its hos-
pital' or infirmary is not discontinued by consoKdation with that of
another command, its register cards stiould be numbered continu-
ously without regard to the various changes of its location.
444. Date of admission. — ^tJnder date of admission give the day,
month, and year the case is takefi up. Figure should not be used to
designate the month.
446. Source of adfrnt^^io^.^^Indicate in this' space the source from
which thd patient was directly received. 'Officers and enlisted men of
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the command are generally admitted '^From command;" but may be
''From desertion/' etc. In the case of a casual, the name of his
proper station should be given, in addition to the place from which
he was directly received, thus, e. g.: ''Casual from command, proper
station, Fort A/' or "Casual from S. S. Southland, from Norfolk, Va.,
proper station, Fort B/' In the case of an original admission from
a passiag or other command which is unaccompanied by a medical
officer the fact should be recorded, thus, e. g.: "Detachment, Twelfth
Infantry, en route A to B, unaccompanied by a medical officer.''
(a) In the case of a patient received by transfer from another hos-
pital or command (pars. 214 to 217) the name of such hospital or
command will be given, with the date of the original entry of the case
and its register number on the register thereof, if known.
(b) The following additional notations will be made in parentheses
in this space:
1. In cases taken up under section (c), paragraph 428 — (Carded for
record only; under treatment [or observation] but not excused from
duty).
2. In cases taken up under section {d) — (Carded for record only;
not currently on the register),
3. In cases taken up under section (e) — (Carded for transfer only;
on full duty while with command) .
4. In cases taken up under section (/) — (Carded for record of sick
leave only; on full duty while with command).
446. Cause of admission. — Give the name of the disease and its
location if it is locaUzed; or in case of injury, its cause, location,
character, and severity, with the attending circumstances, date of
occurrence, and nature of missile, weapon, or other producing agent.
When the patient has two or more diseases or injuries at the time of
admission, each of. them will be recorded under this head. Should
the original disability, or, if there is more than one, should any of
them, be cured before the final disposition of the patient, the fact
and date of such cure will also be stated in this space. In the case
of a patient received by transfer the diagnosis made at the receiving
hospital will be recorded. If this diagnosis differs from that on the
transfer card,'the additional entry will be made. ' ' Diagnosis on trans-
fer card not concurred in. ' ' (See pars. 455 and 456. )
(a) In entering causes of admission distinction should be made
between the primary or remote cause and the excitiag or proximate
cause, the latter being regarded as the cause of admission within the
meaning of this paragraph. For example, cycloplegia produced for
the purpose of measuring a refractive error should be recorded as the
cause of admission, rather than the refractive error itself, which
should be mentioned in brackets. So also, in a case admitted for
operation to cure or correct a congenital or other defect, as, for. exam-
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pie, Iiammertoe or phimosis^ no pathological condition being present
which would of itself require admission, the purpose to opiate is the
cause of admission and should be so recorded by the words, '^For
operation/' indicating the defect in brftckets. It is necessary to
observe this distinction with care, to. assure proper determination of
the question whether the actual cause of admission shall be recorded
as in the line of duty or not. (See par. 448.)
447* The place of treatmenti quarters or hospital, and the dates of
changes from the one to the other, will be indicated in the cause of
admission space.
448* Inlme c^dutty. — Hcarein will be recorded, in the case of every
officer or enlisted man on the active list, and of every officer and
enlisted man on the retired list who is for the time being serving
under an assignment to active duty, the opinion of the medical offi-
cer, based on a full consideration of all the f aots^ Its to whether the
cause of admission was incurred in the line of duty, it being under-*
stood that the entry relateei to the immediate cause of admission as
defined in paragraph . 446a, and not to the remote, cause. If the
patient has two or more diseases or injuries at the time of admission,
an opinion as to line of duty will be separately recorded for each. In
forming and recording his opinion on this point the medical officer
will be guided by the following instructions:
(a) All diseases or injuries from which an officer or enlisted man
su£fers while in the military service of the United States may be
assumed to have occurred in the line of duty, imless the surgeon
knows: First, that the disease or injury existed before entering the
service; second, that it was contracted while absent from duty with-
out permission; or, third, that it occurred in consequence of willful
neglect or immoral conduct of the man himself. When the patient
is admitted for an operation or procedure which is designed to
improve his physical fitness or efficiency for the military service,
such operation or procedure will be recorded as in the line of duty^
without reference to the fact whether the condition to be remedied
originated in the line of duty or not, provided that the primary cause
is not tbe-result of the patient's own misconduct.
. (b) When a soldier is disabled while absent with leave, the ques-
tion of line of duty must be determined by the circumstances attend*
ing the incurrence of the disability, but the fact of being so abs^it
should be stated.
(c) When a medical officer expresses the opinion that an injury
occurring during athletic sports, properly indulged in, was received
in the line of duty, the opinion is accepted by the Surgeon General
as satisfactory and final.
(d) In all cases in which the opinion is expressed by ''no,'' and in
cases of venereal diseases by ^'yes," the circumstances attending thei
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incidence of ti^ disability^ and on wlai<i]i the opinion is based, should
be stated under the diagnosis. • • /
449. OomplicationSj seq., ^<c.^— Herein will be recorded complica-
tions and intercurrent 'diseases appearing subsequent to admission,
surgical operations, and changes of diagnosis. The da+^e will be given
in each instance. • s ' "
(a) When the intercurrent disability subse^tiently Appearing is in
no way dependent on the primary affe6ti6n, the tnedic^ officer will
record in this splice his opinion as to whether it origiiiated in the line'
of duty, with such explanatory remarks as may be necessary. Should
it be cured before the final disposition of 'the patient the :kct and
date of cure will afeo be recorded' here. • ■
(6) Upon recoiling a change of dia^osis the medical officer w^iU
also record in this space* his opinion whether ^thedidability as diag-
nosed by him originated 'in the line of datf, with appropriate expiana-
torjr remairks when necessary. ....... . i . . .
(e) In recording a surgical Operation its' eharacter Mil be briefly
described, using as far ais' practicable the cbitiriicAily accepted name
for it. The' word *' operation^' alone is not sufficient; '
460. Disposition,'— Hermi tecord the' dbtlipletion of thel csise bjr
entty specifying the meth6<i*of'iti^ completion. Return to duty is
always a completion of the case, including cAses i^gistered under the
prorisions of paragraph 428c. Transfer to another hospital (par.
214) completes the case on the medical Records 'oif th^ transferring
hospital or command. Cases of officers' a'nd ^oldiet*s are completed
by captui^ bt any ohangein their military status' whieh separates
them from the active list of the AltHy, such' as death, desertion,
i*etirement, tesigiiatioti, dismissal, or discharge from the service.
(See par. 431.) ' Gasesof officei*s and enlisteld men on' the retired lists
arid of civilians' riBgistered upon their admibsioii td hos|Atlal con-
formably to the provisions of parligraph 4^fl( are completed, so far
as the iregister is concerned; by their -departure from hbspitaL '
■ {a) When a patieiit ' departs from the* cdmlnahd or hospital on
ordinary or isick leave or furlough his ckrd will be (jdmpleted by appro-
priate record of such deptarture, with a 'statement as to ' whether the^
cure was complete or not. Shoiilii he x^esankethe status of sicTs: upon
his return frorii leave or furlough his cafee ^till be registik^d anW:
(6) Regidtercardsmade'forrecord only under paragraphi428d,'tib^
patient not having been excused from duty, should be eom|)Iet^d at
once, ^regardless of the continuance of treatment br observation, by
entering '^ Doing full duty '' ^under this 'head and- repeating Ahe date
iii the date of disposition space. Should' the pro visieois^ of 'sections
(a), (6), {d)j (e), (/), or (^), paragraph 428, biecome apjJlicable during-
continued treatment or obseipvation; or subftequeiatly, the oafee Will
agkiijL be iegistered 'in conformity thereWitH. ' •
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(e) Oases 6{ deatii, and of retirement or discharge for disability^
carded under the provision!^ of paragraph 428^^ will be completed ut
once by entry in this sjiace specifying the nature of the casualty 1
(d) In case of death, the fact of death, the general, determining,'
and all contributing caiise^ of the death, and the result of the autopsy,
if one was held, will be recorded in this space ; also a statement whether
the cause of death originated in the service and in the line of duty,
with an explanation of the drcumstances upon which the opinion if
negative is based. Should tiie cause of death in any case be tin-
known, a brief* note of such circumstances as may throw light upon
the subj^t win be entei^ed. In case of suicide the cause or causes
which led to the act will be stated. '
(e) In case of retirement or discharge on account of wounds or
disease, the fact of retirement 6r discharge on such account, and the
cause and" the degree df thef di^Abiiity willbe recorded under Uhis*
head. If Hie cause was some other disability than that f br which the
patient wais admitted, statenieiit should be made whether it originated
in the line of duty. When the' opfihibn expressed is ' ' ho," th^ circum-
stances attending the incidence of the disability and on which the
negative. opinion is baised should be recorded. . i t
(/) The^ caseife of patients wh«d' are retired froin active ^rvice, 'o^'
wholly retired or discharge tt^dm the^^ervicfe, by order, sent€fncfe, •
operation of law, or expiration of term, should be completed by entry
specifying such fact; and a 'statement should be made of the degree
of disability due to the complaint for which the individual was under
treatment at the time of his separation from the service, UAl^j^sf it wfis
imquestionably not receive4 in.theJine of duty. ,,, ,. , ,,
(g) The cases of oflGlcer patients whip, depart horn the. hospitaj .01; ,
command in obedience^ to orders tp proceed to their hqmes.and awa^t.,
retirement will be completed upon, such depai;ture by recording the
fact thereof and its date. ; , * .
(Jl) When the disease or injury causing death or discharge has beei^i ,
aggravated by the willful and persistent refusal of the patient^ to su,b-
mit to such reasonable restrictions; methods of treatment, or surgiciv^.
operations as would, in the opinion of the medical officer, have Qop,7
duced to the cure or to the lessening of the disability, the fact should,
be noted.
(i) When a patient is , returned . to duty the entry *'duty'' will
suffice, the cure being assumed to be complete unless a statement
to the contrary is entered.
(j) In case of transfer to Another hospital or command, the specific
destination of the patient should be stated.
(Jc) Desertion is final disposition of the case and the card should
be completed accordingly. Should the deserter come agaipi under
military control and resume the status of sick, a new card will be jarf/de
for him as for a new case, conformably to the general rule. OooqIc
144 MANUAL FOE THE MEDICAL DBPAJRTMENT.
461. Date oj dispo^vtion. — Give day, month, and year of disposition.
Figures should not he used t6 designate months. In all cases of dis-
charge on certificate of disability the date of discharge as given in the
letter of notification from the adjutant will be recojpded.
462. Name oj hospital^ etc. — ^Enter in this space on every register
card the designation of the hospital, establishment, or oi^anization
to which the register pertains, and its location or locations during the
period covered by the card. Spaces 19 and 20 .C'Sent with report of
S. & W. for the month of — — '' and ''from'O med not be filled
out on the register card.
463. Classification. — Spaces 22, 23, 24, and 26 at the bottom of the
face of the card are for the use of the Surgeon General's Office only,
and will not be filled out on the register or report cards.
464. Space 26, '^Days of treatment in current case'^ on ba<4: of
card will be filled out month by month on ihe register card, extending
the table as may be necessary for cases remaining from (me year to
another. The day of admission will be counted as a day of treatment
in every case. The day of return to duty will not be counted as a
day pf treatment. TSie day of disposition for all other oases under
treatment will be coimted as a day of treatment, except for patients
transferred to a station or hospital in the near vichiity who should
arrive at such station or hospital on the same day.
NOMENCLATURE OF DISEASES AND BULES FOE BECOBDXNO DISA*
BILTriES,
466. Diseases and injuries will be recorded on the register in accord-
ance with the following nomenclature of diseases. When diseases
or injuries occur for which ho terms are furnished in the table of
nomenclature or for which the terms furnished are general in char-
acter, they will be recorded under such scientific terms commonly
applied to them by the profession as will briefly and accurately
describe them.
(a) The numbers and terms used as the headings in this table,
although in some cases not classified in accordance with the latest
medical knowledge, are those included in the international table of
nomenclature which is adopted for uniformity of tabulation. The
subheads are grouped under these headings largely in accordance with
the order followed by the Census Office and by the Bellevue Hospital
nomenclature.
I. — Genei^ Diseases.
1. Typhoid fever.
la. Typhoid fever.
lb. Typhoid bacillus carrier. ^
Ic. Typhoid vaccination.
IJ. FiBuratyphoid fever.
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2. Typhus fever.
3. Relapsing fever. <•
4. Malaria. t n
4a. Aestivo-autumnal. ■ -^ '
4b. Malarial cachexia.
4c. Quartan ■•;" • , ■" .i "'>f!'j ■■'
4d. Tertian.- . • j .. ,(i.: .• »,
4e. Undetermined. •> . >» • .• >r.'\
5. Smallpox. • • > • Mii^r ' .s -ii.j'fir-/;
5a. Variola.
5b. Vaccinia.
5c. Varioloid.
Measles. . : i »r
Scarlet fever*
Whooping cough. ■ .. r- i .u n
Diphtheria. i n- » t;'.
Influenza.
Asiatic cholera.
Cholera nostras.
Dysentery.
14a. Bacillary.
• 14b. Entamoebic.
14c. Unclaasified. (State kind if determined.\
Plague. .■:•'.■.
Yellowfever. '.'.s^'".!- ...li-m
Leprosy.
Erysipelas.
Other epidemic diseases. • m '
19a. Chicken pox. m '< i
19b. Dengue.
19c. Filariasis. (State species and leoiML.) ; : • >
19d. German measles. "} ■'
19e. Hemoglobinuric fever. ^ • j '
19f . Malta fever. , ^ i • , - / ,; r. .
19g. Mumps. 5 J
19h. Yaws. M :
19i. Epidemic diseases mo^wffocUMd f • .• '
Purulent infection and septieemiaw ' i ■ • f • V • • • » • . ■
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25b. Aspergillosis. .i ,^
25c. Blastomycosis.
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25e. Other mycotic diseasee.
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28. Tuberculosis of the lungs.
28a. Tuberculosifl of larynx.
28b. Tuberculosis of pleura.
28c. Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic.
29. Miliary tuberculosis, acute.
29a. Tuberculosis, broncho pneumonic, acute.
29b. TuberculosiB, general, acute.
29c. Tuberculosis, pneumonic, acute.
29d. Tuberculosis, pulmonary miliary, acute.
80. Tuberculous meningitis.
31. Abdominal tuberculosis.
32. Pott's disease.
Tuberculosis of vertebra.
33. White swelling.
Tuberculosis of joints. (State location.)
34. TuberculosiB of other organs. (State organ involved.)
36. Bickets.
Scoliosis.
37. Syphilis.
37a. Hereditary.
37b. Primary.
37c. Secondary.
37d. Tertiary.
37e. Period not determined.
37f . Syphilis acquired nonvenereally.
38A. Soft chancre.
38Aa. Chancroid.
38 Ab. Chancroidal bubo.
38Ac. Chancroidal phimosis.
38B. Gonococcus infection.
38Ba. Gonorrheal arthritis.
38Bb. Gonorrheal bubo.
38Bc. Gonorrheal diseases of eye.
38Bd. Gonorrheal epididymitis.
38Be. Gronorrheal urethritis.
38Bf. Urethral stricture.
38Bg. Other effects of gonorrheal infectioii.
39. Cancer and other malignant tumors of the buccal cavity.
40. Cancer and other malignant tumors of the stomach and liver.
41. Cancer and other malignant tumors of the peritoneum, in4»Btines, and rectum.
44. Cancer and other malignant tumors of the skin.
45. Cancer and other malignant tumors of other organs and of organs not specified.
(Under 39-46, specify whether carcinoma, epithelioma, or sarcoma.)
46. Other tumors (tumors of the female genital organs excepted).
Benign tumors. (State structure involved and character of tumor.)
47. Acute articular rheumatism.
47a. Bheumatic fever, acute.
47b. Rheumatic fever, subacute. *
48. Chronic rheumatism and gout.
48a. Articular rheimiatism, chronic.
48b. Gout.
48c. Arthritis deformans.
50. Diabetes. * , ...
50a. Diabetes mellitus.
. 50b. Glycosuria. DotizedbyGoOgk
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51. Exophthalmic goiter. > ■ ■ ■ ,
52. Addison's disease. ,, /; >
53. Leukemia. . i ' - •
53a. Hodgkin's disease.
53b. Leukemia. ; '
54. Anemia, chlorosis.
54a. Pernicious anemia. ■ . ^'y
54b. Simple anemia (cause indflfisdte). < <:
54c. Splenic anemia, chronic.
55. Other general diseases. ' •
55a. Diabetes insipidus.
55b. Hemophilia. ' « ? > . , <
55c. Obesity. ; .
55d. Purpura.
55e. Other general diseases not specified.
56. Alcdiolism (acute or chronic).
d6a. Alcoholism, acute. . .
56b. Alcoholism, chronic.
56c. DeHrium tremens.
56d . Psychosis polyneuritica ( Korsakoff 's syndrome)*:
57. Chronic lead poisoning. . . - ; • .
58. Other chronic occupation poisonings. (State kind.)* ^ i
59. Other chronic poisonings. . i
59a. Drug habit. (Specify drug.)
59b. Other chronic poisoning. J.
II. — Diseases of the Nervous System and of the Orgaxs qf SvBf}iAL Sense.
60. Encephalitis. ' ,
60a. Abscess of brain. . - / ,
60b. EncephalitiB, acute. ' .. '
61. Simple meningitis. » • j . '
61 A. Including cerebrospinal fever. ' ' . •
Epidemic cerebrospinal meningitis.
62. Locomotor ataxia. .
63. Other diseases of the spinal cord. . - •
63a. Anterior poliomyelitis, acutei
63b. Multiple spinal sclerosis. '
63c. Myelitis. (Stete kind.)
63d. Progressive muscular atrophj^. ' '
63e« Spastic paralysis of adults.
63f. Other spinal-cord diseases not spec led.
64. Cerebral hemorrhage; apoplexy.
66. Paralysis without specified cause.
66a. Hemiplegia, old.
66b. Paralysis of . (State nerve.) (Do not us^ as a primary diagnosis
when caulse can be determined.)
66c. Parapl^put ataxic.
67. General paralysis of the insane.
68. Other forms of mental alienation.
68a. Defective mental development. '
68b. Constitutional psychopathic state.
68c. Dementia arterio sclerotic.
68d. Dementia precox.
aSe, Dementia (cause unknown). r^ T
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68. Other lonns of mental alienation— Continued. : i
68f. Hypochondriasis.
68g. Melancholia involutional.
68h. Nostalgia.
68i. Paranoia.
68] . Paranoid states.
68k. Psychasthenia. i '*•
681. Psychosis exhaustive, infeetive • vad toxic. ' ' . ■
68m. Psychosis intoxication.
68n. Psychosis, manic depressive. • i
68o. Psychosis, traumatic. . tn • •
68p. Variety of insanity not ascertained.
69. Epilepsy.
69a. Epilepsy. . w .
69b. Psychosis epileptic. • . i J
72. Chorea.
73. Neuralgia and neuritis.
73a. Neuralgia. (State nerve.) "^ • • r •
73b. Neuritis. (State nerve.)
73c. Multiple neuritis.
73d. Hysteria.
73e. Psychosis, hystericaL
74. Other diseases of the nervous system.
74a. Angioneurotic edema. i
74b. Epilex>sy, Jacksonlan.
74c. Hiccough. (Do not use as a primary diagnosis when cause can be
determined.) < / .' ' < • .«. / .
74d. Migraine.
. 74e. Neurasthenia. , .
74f. Psychosis due to organic brain disease. . >
74g. Diseases of nervous system not specified.
75. Diseases of the eyes and their annexa.
75A. Follicular conjunctivitis. . ., ,
75Aa. Conjunctivitis, acute. . . , . ,
75Ab. Conjunctivitis, chronic.
75Ac. Conjunctivitis, follicular. .,.,,.
75Ad. Conjimctivitis, phlyctenular. .
75B. Trachoma.
75C. Other diseases, of the eyes and their annex^.
76Ca. Amaurosis.
75Cb. Amblyopia. , . . ,,
75Cc. Asthenopia. ,,
75Cd. Astigmatism. ......
75Ce. BlepharitiB. i , . 1 ,
. 75Cf, Cataract. .... ' !•;.',," ''
76Cg. Chalazion. ^ . ,
75Ch. Choroiditis. " ' ...
75Ci. Dacryocystitis.
75Ck. Glaucoma.
75C1. Hordeolum.
75Cm. Hyx)ermetropia.
75Cn. Iritis.
75Co. Keratitis.
75Cp. Myopia.
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750. Other diseaaas €< the €fyesandth^ir anxiexa--OoatinUed.
75Cq. Optic neuritis. , ^
75Cr. Panophthahnitie.
7508. Presbyopia.
75Ct. Pterygium.
750u. Retinitis. ' .
75Cv. Sclerotitis. .i; ...
75Cw. Snow blindness.
75Cx. Diseases of the eye and annexa, not specified.
76. Diseases of the ears. ,
76a. Cerumen, accumulation of.
76b. Otitis externa.
76c. Otitis interna.
76d. Otitis media. ,,
76e. OUier diseases of the ear.
III.— Diseases op the Circulator^ BtSTBil. ' ^
77. Pericarditis. .....
78. Acute endocarditis. ^ ... ,j I
78a. Endocarditis, acute. i- ,,.i;. ! •'
78b. Myocarditis, acute. _.. j .
79. Organic diseases of the heart.
79a. Cardiac dilatation. , ^. , ,
79b. Cardiac hypertrophy. :.,,«••.
79c. Endocarditis, chronic.
79d. Myocarditis, chronic. ...
79e. Valvular heart disease.
79f. Other diseases of the heart. .. • . . 'i
80. Angina x)ectoris. , . . :
81. Diseases of the arteries, atheroma, aneurysm, etc. .... . i
81a. Aneurysm. ,.
81b. Arterial sclerosis. . , .
82. Embolism and thrombosis. ' :<
82a. Embolism. : . .
82b. Thromboeis. , ...
?(3. Diseases of the veins (varices, hemorrhoids, phlebitis, etc.).
83a. Phlebitis. ' , V. ; . ,.
83b. Hemorrhoids.
83c. Varicose ulcer. ' >
83d. VaricpsBi v^ns. , ... . .;
83e. Varicocele.
84. Diseases of the lymphatic system (lymphangitis^, etc.).
84a. Lymphadenitis (nonvenereal).
84b. Lymphangitis (nonvenereal).
84c. Other diseases of the lymphatic system. '" '
85. Hemorrhage; other diseases of the circulatory system.
85a. Bradycardia. ...... . . ' •
' ' ' ' • • Sllb." CaixMitc p^pltHEtion. (DoHot tise aSs^'primary diagnosis when cause
can be determined.) i -
85c. Epistaxis.
85d. Tachycardia. (Do not use &s a primarjr diagnosis tdien cause can
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86e. Other diseases of the circulatory system, not specified.
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IV. — Du^KA^SBS OF THB BflSHSATOiRT StBtBM.. . ' '
86. Diseases of the nasal fossae.
86a. RhinitiB, acute.
86b. Rhinitis, atrophic.
86c. Rhinitis, hypertrophic.
86d. Adenoids.
86e. Deviation of nasal septum.
86f. Polypus, nasal.
86g. Other diseases of nasal fossae.
87. Diseases of the larynx.
87a. Laryngitis,' acute.
87b. Laryngitis, chronic.
87c. Other diseases of the larynx.
88. Diseases of the thyroid body.
88a. Goitre (except exophthalmic).
S8b. Thyroiditifl, ; , . '
89. Acute bronchitis.
90. Chronic bronchitis.
91. Broncho-pneumonia.
92. Pneumonia (lobar).
93. Pleurisy.
93a. Empyema.
• 93b. Hemothorax.
93c. Pleurisy, acute fibrinous. '
93d. Pleurisy, chronic fibrinous.
93e. Pleurisy, serofibrinous.
93f. Pleuritic adhesions.
93g. Pneumothorax. . « . •>
94. Pulmonary congestion, pulmonary apoplexy.
94a. Congestion of lung, acute. , • ' •'
95. Gangrene of the lung.
96. Asthma.
97. Pulmonary emphysema. . . • .
98. Other diseases of the respiratory system.
98a. Hemoptysis. (Do not use as a primary diagnosis when cause can be
determined.)
98b. Hay fever.
98c. Other diseases of the respiratory system, not specified.
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99A. Diseases of the teeth and gums.
99Aa. Alveolar abscess.
99Ab. Dental caries. ,
99Ac. Gingivitis. ,
99Ad. Pyorrhea alveolaris.
99B. Other diseases of the mouth and annexa.
99Ba, Ulcer of mouth. (Po ;pot luae a^ aftEtoaxy d^ngnqeiB wlben cause can
be determined.)
99Bb. Glossitis.
99Bc. Stomatilia. . ' ,
99Bd. Other diseases ol the mouth and aiu»e9ciiik not q^^ifled.
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100a. Abscess of tonsil. / . ,
100b. Hypertrophied tonsils. .
100c. Tonsillitis^ acute, follicular.
lOOd. Pharyngitis. ...
lOOe. Other diseases of the pharynx. >
101. Diseases of the esophagus* i
102. Ulcer of the stomact; . . .. :
103. Other diseases of the stomach (cancer excepted). . ;, t
103a. Dilatation of stomach.
103b. Gastritis^ acute, catarrh^.
103c. Gastritis, chronic, catanrhal..,.. .,
103d. Hyx)erchlorhydria.
.103e. HypodJorhydiaa, : ; » . ;
103f . Other diseases of the stomach, not speci^ed.
105. Diarrhea and enteritis (2 years and oyer).
106a. Colitis.
105b. Diarrhea. (Do not use as a primary diagnosis when cause can be
dettinDinedu:) . . , ..,-... i;
105c. Enteritis.
106d. Enterocolitis. : '
105e. Fermentation, inteotinaL
105f. Gastroenteritis. /
105g. Ulcer of duodenum.
105h. Ulcer of intestines. ' • i
106. Ancylostomiaab.
107. Intestinal parasites.
107a. Ascaris lumbricoides.
. 107b. Oxyuxis, vermicularis.
107c. Stzongyloidis intestinalis. • . . . <
107d. Tapeworm. (State kind.)
107e. Other intestinal parasites.
108. Appendicitis and typhlitis.
108a. Appendicitis, acute.
108b. Appendidtis, chronic.
109. Hemise; intestinal obstructions.
109a. Inguinal hernia.
109b. Intestinal obstruction.
109c. Other hemise.
IIOA. Diseases of the anus.
llOAa. Proctitis.
llOAb. Fissure of anus.
llOAc. Fistula in ano.
HOB. Other diseases of the intestines.
llOBa. Abscess about rectmn.
llOBb. Autointoxication, intestinal.
llOBc. Constipation.
llOBd. Sprue.
llOBe. Other diseases of the intestines not specified. '
111. Acute yellow atrophy of the liver.
112. Hydatid tumor of the liver.
118. dttboiiaoltiieUvtt.
m. BlUiyyeAlettU.
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115. Other diseases of the liver. ■ ' ■ ' '- "'|' ' ' • '• ' '
115a. Abscess of the liver. ' '• -' ' ' ' "' ' "*'
115b. Adhesions about gall bladdel^ ' ' . " ' i ' ""
115c. Cholangitis. ''''■' •-'"' •' "' '" ^■''•' ' '■' "'"'
115d. Cholecystitis. ' ' '' '* ;
115e. Displacement of Hver.*' <i • ■<> - « < v^^ nvi
115f. Functional derangement of liver (biliottJMiete).' " ' *
115g. Other diseases of the liver and gall bladdef. '' ' ' ' ' ' "' '
116. Diseases of the spleen. ' ' : • •"» ' •' » •'' ' '"'• '■■ ' ^ ' ' '" ••
117. Simple peritonitis (nonpuerperal). t m.». < ' • i. '.;«l i, i-:
] 17a. Peritonitis, general. (Tks tidt Use ^ 'a pnjti^Ty diagnosis when cause
canbe determined.) '■'•*' ' '' ' •'' •*''
117b. Peritonitis, local. ' . ' -'" •• '• ' '
118. Other diseases of the digestive system (cantJei^atid tttbdricu^sis ifekcepted).
118a. Disease 6f'tii& pancreas. ' ' ■ ' " ' ' •' ' '" ' ''
118b. Subphrenic abscess. ' ." ••'' >••'... I. .t ...j...i'l .••!
118c. Other diseases of the digestive system not ripl^ti^ed:"'
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119. Acute nephritis. ^ ..,,:] . (.i
120. Bright's disease. i.-wi.-.; i '/!.,/, !!
120a. Albuminuria. (Do not use as a primary d^a^psis^wbej^^ cause can be
determined.) ,., j. . ..i,. u. , . .. r ■
120b. Nephritis, interstitial, chronic. . • , .^ . \ .
120c. Nephritis, parenchymatous, chronic. .■ . , • ] . ' ..:
120d. Uremia. (Use only as a secondary diagnosis, pnd^r ^impropriate form
. of nephritis.) ,, ^ ... .,,.,. r . ,
121. Chyluria. ,-,'^, . , , .:,;,. -i •:
122. Other diseases of the kidneys and annff^ .; /V* [^■.,.
122a. Congestion of kidneys., (|^ not use a^, a ^p]p.p;)^ry diagnosis when
cause can be determined.) .»*•.').».:
122b. Hematuria, renal. (Do not use as a primar)^: (iiagnosi^ \\^hein qa^ise
can be determined.) . ■ . . /
122c. Perinephritic abscess. j , , ' . ^i. . . / ;- '
122d. Pyelitis. '[ ..;.' .... :; .
122e. Pyelonephritis. ., i •<« '. • i
122f. Pyonephrosis. ,»'.:!•:(' !
122g. Other diseases of kidney and annexa not ^pecifif^. , .
123. Calculi of the urinary passages. . < .. t . m
123a. Calculus in bladder.
123b. Nephrolithiasis. ,,;♦;- ; . .1
123c. Ureteral colic (colic, renal). , , .
124. Diseases of the bladder. . i^ . . ; j \ , ,. ., ,,
124a. Cystitis. . j,_,,, ,,.,„. ^. ■ ., -■
124b. Enuresis. (Do not f|s^ ^ ^a^ pr^mary^ (U^nosis wl^ea cause can be
determined.) . , . ^^. ,
124c. Retention of urine. (Do not use as a primary di£^^;jf<:^ when cause
capi,l)9 detefmined;.^ _^ , ij i.. . , . . i .' ■ « > • " : i
124d. Other diseases of the bladdei". ^. j, ^ .«. ,il ' i m / if
125. Diseases of the urethra, urinary abscess, etc. ;, ' i \^. ,. , . , , ; j { j \-,\
125a. Stricture of urethra (^nonvenereal.) . , i .. ,
125b. Simple urethritis. ,, . , ,. jj,
125c. Other diseases of the urethra, not specified.
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126. Diaeasefl of tlie ptoBtate.
126a. Hypertrophied prostate.
126b. Proetatitifl (nonvenereal).
126c. Other diseases of the prostate.
127. Nonvenereal diseases of the male genital organs.
127a. Balanoposthitls.
127b. Epididymitis (nonvenereal).
127c. Hydrocele.
127d. Qrchit]3.(ponvei^ereal).
127e. Paraphimosis.
127f. Phimosis. .
127g. Other nonvenereal diseases of the male genital organs.
VIII. Diseases of the Skin and of the Cellular Tissue.
142. (jangrene. , . , . . .
142a. Gangrene.
142b. Raynaud's disease.
143. Furuncle.
143a. Carbuncle. .i .
143b. Furuncle.
144. Acute abscess.
144a. Abscess.
144b. Cellulitis.
145. Other diseases of the skin and antiBxa.
145A. Trichophytosis.
146B. Scabies.
145C. Other diseases of the skin and annexa.
145Ca. Acne.
145Cb. Bromidrosis.
145Cc. Sarcopsiliafiis. (Chigger.)
145Cd. Chilblain.
145Ce. Corns. . ,
145Cf. Dermatitis venenata.
145Cg. Eczema.
145Ch. Erythema.
145Ci. Hfer^es.
145Ci. Herpes zoster.
145Ck. Hyperidrosis.
145C1. Impetigo.
145Cm. Ingrowing nail.
145Cn. Prickly heat.
145Co. Myiasis.
145Cp. Onychia.
145Cq. Pompholyx.
145Cr. Paronychia.
145Cs. Pediculosis.
145Ct. Pemphigus.
145Cu. Pityriasis.
145Cv. Psoriasis.
145Cw. Ulcer.
145Cx. Urticaria.
145Cy. Wart.
145Cz. Other diseases of skin and annexa not specified.
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IX. — ^DlSBASBS or THB BoNES AND OF THE ORQANa OF IfOCOKQIXON^
. 146. DiBeases of the bones (tuberculosis excepted).
146a. Frontal sinusitis.
146b. Mastoiditis.
146c. Necrosis. (Do not use as a primary diagnosis when calise can be
determined.)
146d. Osteomyelitis.
146e. Periostitis. . '
146f . Other diseases of the bones (tuberculosis excepted). '
147. Diseases of the joints (tuberculosis and rheumatism excepted).
147a. Ankylosis.
147b. Arthritis. . . . >
147c. Loose body in joint.
147e. Synovitis (not to include traumatic synovitis).
149. Other diseases of the organs of locomotion. /i ; '
149a. Bursitis.
149b. Ganglion. '
149c. Hallux valgus (bunion). . ". ! .
149d. Hammertoe. .• .i
149e. Metatarsalgia.
149f. Myositis.
149g. Flat foot.
149h. Rheumatiflm, muscular.
1491. Tenontosynovitis.
149j. Torticollis. '
149k. Other diseases of organs of locomotion not specilSed.
X. — ^Malformations.
150. Congenital malformations (stillbirths not included). .
XII.— Old Aqj?.
154. Senility.
154a. Ftsychosis, senile. "• '
154b. Senility. '
XIII. — ^Apfbctions Produced by J^oternal Causes.
156.. Suicide by poison.
156. Suicide by asphyxia.
157. Suicide by hanging or strangulation.
158. Suicide by drowning.
159. Suicide by firearms.
160. Suicide by cutting or piercing instruments.
161. Suicide by jmnping from high place.
162. Suicide by crushing.
163. Other suicides. *
164. Poisoning by food.
164a. Ptomaine poisoning.
164b. Other poisonings by food. '
165A. Venomous bites and stings.
165B. Other acute poisonings (deleterious gases excepted).
165Ba. Narcotic poisoning, acute.
166Bb. Corrosive and irritftnt poisoning) Ikcute.
165Bc. Other acutd poisonitigi.
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166. Conflagration. (To inolude all injuiiM of whatever nature reeulting from the
burning of buildings, ships, and forest fires.)
167. Bums (conflagration excepted).
167a. Bums of—. (State site.) '
' 167b. Corrosive bums.
167c. Scalds.
167d. Sunbum.
167e. X-ray bum.
168. Absorption of ddeterious gases (conflagration excepted).
169. Accidental drowning.
170. Traumatism by firearms.
171. Traumatism by cutting or piercing instruments.
171a. Incised wound,
171b. Puiictured wound. . ^ \
172. TraumatiBm by fall.
174. Traumatism by machines.
175. Traumatism by other cnuihinig (velilcles, rallhiad^ landslides, ate.)*
176. Injunesbyaiiiiiials,
177. Starvation.
177A. Overexertiovi. ,. / .
l77Aa. Exhaustion from overexertion an4 exposure.
1776. Starvation.
177Ba. Deprivation of water.
177Bb. Deprinraticmolfood.
178. Excessive cold.
178a. Exposure to extreme cold.
178b. Frostbite. .
179. Effects of heat.
179a. Heat exhaustion.
179b. Sunatroke.
179c. Ill-defined effects of heft. .
180. lightping.. ^
l80a. Lightning stroke.
181. Electricity (lightning excepted).
182. Homicide by firearms.
183. Homicide by cutting or piercing instmmentv.
184. Homicide by other means »
186. Fractures.
185a. Dislocation.
185b. Sprains.
186c; Fracture. (State location and cause*)
186. Other external violence.
186a. Abiaeion.
186b. Blister.
186c. Concussion.
186d. Contused wound.
186e. Contusion.
. 186f . Deformity (traumatic or noncongmtal),
186g. Lacerated wound.
186h. Ruptured muscle. (State muscle.)
186i. Ruptured organ. (State OEgan.)
186j. Other traumatisms Bol specified.
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188. Sudden death. (Cause unknown.)
189 A. Disease not specified or ill defined*
189Aa. Febricula, simple, continued and aether t^^in of undetermined
cause. . i „.
189Ab. Seasickness.
189Ac. Headache.
189Ad. Insoomia,
189B. No disease, feigned disease.
189Ba. Under observation, undiagnosed or unknown. ,
189Bb. Malingering. . \. . ., : : : •
466. The following special requirements*i^ill be observed:
(a) Pathological lesions should be recorded rather than their syiup-
toms.
(l) In all ea&&B in wh^ch the caua^ of adinission m a local mmif eata-
tion of a general affection the character and loeHHif^ot the bile and
the nature of the other should be stated. '• '
(c) The organ or part affected should be specified when tlie hame
of the morbid condition fails to indicate it, as in para]ly^is, aneurism,
ulcer, herpes, etc. ; also in inflammations^ aeadiejoit^) los^^it^; arthritis,
synovitis, etc., and in local injuries, as abrasioiis, bums; contusions,
dislocations, etc. ' - i
(d) Inflammations should be reported as acute or (ihronic, and the
grade of the inflammatory condition of the mucou3 membr^es,
whether catarrhal or suppurative, should be stated. • :
{e) The term '^heart disease" should not be TeoOrded when the
special affection can be determined.
(/*) In pulmonary affections the lobe or lobes involved should be
designated; also, in the case of diseases that are ii9t alw^^ys bilateirial,
whether the disease is confined to the right or left or extends to both
limgs. The compUcations of pleurisy should be particularly noted.
(g) Deviations from the normal in cases of impairment -of viAicm or
hearing should be ascertained and noted. ' ' '
(A) In case of injury, its character, location, aad severity should be
stated, the date of its occurremce: should begivei?,, it»icawe should be
noted, the nature of the missile, weapon, or otheU.produoiaig^ agent
shown, and the circxunstances attending its origin indicated. If it
was accidental, that fact should appear. If it was intentional, the
record should show whether it was judicial, homicidal, suicidal, self-
inflicted, or otherwise, as the case may be. In gim^hot woimds the
points of entrance and exit of the missile >and the parts: implicated
should be recorded. • '
(i) Fractures should be designated a^ simple, coinftiiiiuted, com-
pound, or compHcated, the cKaract'er 6t the complications being
stated.
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(j) The exAc^ location., v^m^tji aja4 4W]w»of.^r;qia ahQuld;bergiyeu, >
and; when stirakqgulated, th^ ponxUtion amd thiei meana ^mp^pj^d for
relief. . ; . . ■.,'.....,. • : < • '. • -.,: .. , • ,. ,
(i) Disease^. dixe to veueirQal;cqnt^QR„(bp Ah^ abi^^ of.^timulagata,,
or narcotics, or tfo^ jm[^^©rali practices should he «io reppj'ded. . . . . ; . ;
(Z) Distinction should be made between inflammatious^ of ^en^re^ : .
originand those of nonveij^r^M origii^^. a^ ip. jcase$. olbal^J^, orohiti^,
bubo, etc, sp«w?ifyii^g the ppitur^ Qf,th4^,venereal5cau3efliid.the causa- .
tiqaii^.thenQUveuereal caaeq.. » . . i « j
im) Distinction ahpuld afepbejuade lietween thaivemereal ulcer .
known as chancroid and the hard chancre of primary sjrphilis,
(rir) The terms /'venereal wart^/;,f'Y^uei:ealbubq/' e(tc,, are indefi-
nite and should not be used. < The. lesion should be^u^coacded and its
specific cause stated. . • ;
(o) In cases of old injury constituting a. cause of admission th?
original injury and the condition of the.,injiffed p«trt at the /iate pf
ciure^t adnussion will be stat;ed. : If there is no^^ecprdof tl^e original
injury in the register, record will. also be roade under this head of its
date, place, and c^use, and the circ\in0i^tance8.fi,tte^dingit; but if the
date, cause, ^., are giyeii in the register for a previous adn^ssion the ,
same need not be repeated, but may, be referred to a^ follows: "For.,
date^ etc., of original injury, i^pe Reg; No-. — /' . /
(p) In all casqs.pf ppiponiug the nanaeptthe poi^pn should be given, .,
{q) Special uotfts^^pqld be iQade of cases of j^ali^geriipig or feigned ,
diseases and of the means employed for their detection.
(r) When no, diagnosis can, b^ iTeajched,;.the fact should be stated,
together with. the c?o:pdition3 which, prevent the recpgnition pf the,
disease pr in jury i.. , . ,. ,; ;, •.,,,■..',., ', . ;. ..; }; . .. . ;
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46t. The report of sick and wotmded comprises, (1) the report
sheet (Form 51)', which provides for general information and nuiniBr-
ical tabulations concerning the command and the civiKahs there- '
with; (2) the nominal check list (Forms 61a an:d'51&) for a chrono-
logical list of cases, registered; (S) the report bdrds (Form 52) for
details of the several cases.
458. Subject to exceptions similar to those indicated in paragraph
427; this report is required mdnthly from every military post and
separate command which is attended by a* medical officer or civilian
physician. ' It will be rendered se'parately for regular and volimteer '
troops, that of regulars to embrace all data piertaining to civiHans.
It win be forwarded before the fifth dfiy of the next suc6eeding
month as follows: From a general hospital or other independent post
or command direct to the Surgeon General, unless otherwise ordered
by Mm; from a transoceanift Army transport to the medical superin-
tdnd^t of the transport service at the transpdrt's home pprt, for
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transtriittal i6' the Surgeon General; and from any other brganizatiou
or hospital to the department surgeon for like transmittal.
(a) When a hospital is closed or a command is discontinued a
report covering the unreported period of service, giving the beginning
and the end thereof, will in like manner be forwarded within five
dAys tliereafter. . '
'(&) If there has been ho case on sick' report, either remaining fh>m
last report or admitted during the month, Forni 51 wiU^ievertheless
be forwarded. It will give the name and strengiii of the command,
etc., with such remarks as may be deemed o^ interest to the depart-
ment surgeon or the Surgeon General.
469. AH births and marriages occtirring at the post or with the
command and all deaths among the civihans with the command will
be recorded on the report of sick and wounded under the heading
"Births, marriages, and deaths.'^
460. A report card is required tot every case registered diiring the
month, and if the easels not completed until a subsequent month a
second report card will be forwarded with the report for the month
during which it is completed. .With the report for December, report
cards will be forwarded also for all cases remaining December 31
which were registered previous to December.
(a) A duphcate of the report sheet and of the nominal Est will be
retained with the medical records of the post or command. At a
permanent' post the duplicate rejiort sheets will be filed in and fonn
a part of its medical history.*, (See par. 412.)
(6) llie senior medical officer wiH fill in and sign the certificate at
the fool •'of the first page of the report sheet. (See par. 400.) The
report cards will be initialed as provided in paragraph 435 for reg-
ister cards. If there is neither' medical officer nor civilian physician
with the command when tl^e report ^ to be made^ the officer in
chaise of the property of the. hospital will make the report oyer his
own signature and initial the cords.
(c) Alteration? shoiild in every instance be authenticated by the
initials of the officer or physiciiui who ^igns the report and initials
the report cards respectively.
.461. Reports of sick and wounded received by a department sur-
geon will .be promptly subjected to a critical ei^anunation, and sueh
memorapdo taken therefropa a? he may need for the p;urposes of his
office. Should he find. the papers correcty he will forward them at
once by infornaal indorsement (e. g., « datiqg 9tamp) on the report
sheet to the Suigeon General. Shpul^ he find any errors tlierein,,
he will inamediately by letter to ,the responsible surgepn call atten-
tion. tjo the same and direct, the necessary, action for their correction.
He wUl not, however^ detain the papers in his ofljce awaiting corr
ruction b^t wiU as v^ the other, eyent forward th^m at on^^ to the
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SurgMii'QDtieral in like manner with a copy of Ms letter in the'
premises. Th^^ surgeon shotdd reply to the dApartiment sttrgeon's
letter by indorsement thereon. (See also pars. 462, 463, and 464.)
After the reply has been nbted by the department surgeon it will be '
forwarded without' delay to the Suirgeon Geheral.
CO]»lSCXION« Olf AKJP r ADDITIONS VO fillPOBT CARDS AfiTEB THSI^
BENDITION.
462. When the diagnosis is changed or a complication or intercur-
rent disability is noted on tjie register card of a remaining case ))efore
its completion (par. 436) and after the first report, card of the case^
has been forwarded, the Surgeon General will be immediately noti-
fied thereof by letter sent through the same channel through, wHich
the report was forwarded. The advice will give the new matter to
be added, together with the d^te of the change or of the appearance
of the complication or ihterciuTent disabiUty.
463. IfVhen other corrections or alterations are made in the jegis-
ter card of a remaining case before its completion and aft^r the first ,
report card of the case has been forwarded,. a new card,. signed by
the senior medical oflicer, marked "Correction card" in the lower,
margin on the back of the card directly below the table for days pi
treatment, indicating plainly what the corrections or alterations. aye,
(each, of which will be initialed by the responsible officer), wiU be \
forwarded with the liext ensuing, monthly report: Provided ^ Tlat
when the case is completed ^pon the next ensuing monthly report
the card ireqvired for the completion of the case under paragraph
460 will be sufficient, arid a separate correction card will not be for-
warded. - ■ . '.
464. When the register ^ard of a completed case is altered under
paragraph 436a after its final report card ^ has been rendered, a qo^-
rection card similarly marked and signed by the senior medical roffi-
cer, showing plainly all the alterations, each of which will be authen- .
ticated by the initials of the responsible officer, will be immediately ,
forwarded to the Surgeon, Gener^^thropgh the usual channel. When
a supplemental card is filed with the register card of a completed case
conformably to paragraph 436a, a full and exact copy thereof, giving
the register number and marked ''Transcript of supplemental card"
in the lower margin on the back of the card directly below the table •
for days of treatment, will be at once forwarded Ukewise.
REGISTER OF DBNTAIj PATIENTS AND REPORT OF
DENTAL WORK.
466. A register of deintal patients will be kept on cards. Form 79,
at every post or station attended by ^ member of the Dental Corps.
466, The case of every officer and enlisted man of the Army who
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is treated by the dentist will be entered in the reg;Lster,:fi aeparatecftrd
being' made for each period of continuous treatxnent. Upon the oQiaL«*
elusion of continuous treatment in any ca^ie.it^ ^cMrd mi^becl^tsed
by appropriate entry in the ''Results" column. . , '
(a) Should it become necessary to discontinue. wprJi; on a ciase oa
accoimt of the dentist's departure from the station the case will be
closed on the card, nmking a record of the status 6f the work hi the
''Results" column.
(6) If an officer or soldier previously on the register, i, e., for whom
a closed dental card is on file, should begin a new course, pf treftt-
ment, whether for the dental disabilities formerly, treated or other-,
wise, a new card will be made for the new course of treatment.
467. The dental cards in the several cases will be made day by day
as the treatments begin. They will be kept in two files, each ar-
ranged in dictionary order according to the surnames of the patients —
the current file and the permanent file. The current file will con-
sist of the cards of all uncompleted cases and the completed cards in
ciurent use for the preparation of the next report of dental work.
Cards will be transferred from the current file to the.pern^anent file
immediately following their completion and the preparation of the
ensuing report of dental work,
468. The cards will be legibly written in indjelible black ink, by
pen or typewriter, as may be most convenient. The entries will, not
be crowded. Extended entries, when necessary, may be made in
the manner indicated in paragraph 434a.
469. The dentist will sign or initial all dental cards covering treat-
ments given or concluded by him. Alterations will be autJienti-
cated by him by his initials.
470. The nomenclature given on page 2 of the monthly report of
dental wprk (Form 57) will be employed so far as applicable in record-
ing dental and oral diseases and injuries.
471. To eflFect economy of space and insure uniformity of records,
abbreviated entries are prescribed as indicated in, the, f oUowing
tables:
CliASSIITCATION OP TJUJB TEETH.
1. Superior central incisors.
2. Superior lateral incisors.
3. Superior cuspids.
4. Superior £rat foicuspida.
5. Superior second bicufipide.
6. Superior first molars.
7. Supeidor senDUd molaia.
8. Superior third molars.
9. Inferior central incisors. •
10. Inferior lateral incisors.
11. Inferior cuspids.
12. Inferior first bicuspids.
13. Inleriot aecoDd iTictwpids.
14. Inferior first molars.
15. liferior second ^mMal]^.
16. Inferior ihird molars.
Note.— In designating the teeth, and in reoording all operations upon them^ the dental surgeot) will
indicate the tooth by the above plan, using the letters R and L to designate the right and left sides and
fhefiguresi;?, 8,etc.ttode$igtiate,theteeth. ^ . ' - i *
Examples.— Rl, right superior central incisor; L14, left inferior first molar. • , * ; • -
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161.
Incisors and cuspidfl:
A. Labial.
B. Lingiiftl*
C. Incie^l.
Indsors and cuspids:
G. Meteial.
H. DLitai:
CIiASSIFICATION OF CAVITIES.
Simple cavities on exposed surfaces.
BicuBplds and molaas:
. D, Occlusal.
E. Buccal.
F. Lingual.
Simple 9,pproxm4iU etm^*
Bicuspids and molars:
1. KenaL
J. Distal.
CompouTid catnties.
Incisors and cuspids:
K. Mesio-labiaL
L. Disto-labial.
M. Mesio^lingual.
N. Disto-lingMai.
0. Mesio-incisal.
P. Disto-indsal
Q. Meaio-disto-incisal.
Noris.— In reoording all operations of filling the teetb, the cavity will be described by the dental surgeon
according to the preceding classification, using the letters A, B, C, etc., to designate its location.
Examples. — A, simple cavity in labial surface of an incisor or cuspid tooth; I, simple cavity in mesial
surface of a bicuspid or a molar; V, compound cavity in mesial, distal, and occlusal surfaces of a bicuspid
or a molar.
CLASSIFICATION OF FILLINa M ATEIIIAL.S.
Bicuspids and molars:
R. Mesio-occlusal.
S. Disto-occlusal.
T. Occluso-buccal.
U. Occluso-lingual,
V. Mesio-disto-occlusal.
W. Bucco-linguo-occlusal.
Tin.
Amalgam.
Oxyphosphate.
Gutta-percha.
Note.— The kind of filling material employed will be indicated by using the first letter of the word desig-
nating that material*.
Example.— Ti5, V, A: Tooth, right superior second bicuspid; cavity, mesio-disto-ooclusal surfaces;
filling material, aSmalgam.
If a combination filling is employed, it will be designated by the first letters of the words designating
the materials used.
Example.~-li7, &, 0-0: Tooth, left superior second molar; cavity, disto-o6clusal surfaces; filling mate-
rial, gutta-percha and oxyphosphate cement.
OTHER OPERATIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS.
In recording operations made with gold the full word gold should be written out.
Other operations upon the teeth will be designated by a combination of letters, as
follows:
Pulp extirpated: P-E.
Root canal filled: R-F.
Tooth extracted: T-E.
Tooth treated: T-T.
Further treatment: F~T.
Abscess lanced: A-L.
Calculus removed: C-R.
Gums lanced: Gr-L.
Pulp capped: P-C.
Pulp devitalized: P-D.
472. Details of cases will be carded as follows:
(a) Spaces 1 to 9 will be filled out in the manner prescribed for
the register of patients (pars. 437 to 442).
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(6) In space 10 the diagnosis will be recorded. One line should be
taken for each morbid condition requiring treatment which is found
when the case is first entered or which subsequently develops during
the course of the treatmwit.
(c) The date, nature, and result (as, e. g., cured, improved, unim-
proved, successful, unsuccessful, or undetermined) of the treatment
of each such condition will be entered in spaces 11 and 12, with such
additional remarks in the latter space as may be appropriate.
473. A report of dental work is required monthly on Form 57
from every military post or command at or with which a member of
the Dental Corps has been on duty diuing the month. It wiU be
made and signed by the dentist. If no patients have been treated
during the month, the report, with a statement to that eflFect under
'^ General remarks,'' wiU nevertheless be rendered.
(a) The report will be forwarded, through medical channels, to
the Surgeon General, before the fifth day of the next succeeding
month.
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AKTICUE IX.— SITPPIJES AND MATERIALS.
GENERAIi PROVISIONS.
474. The supply table enumerates the medical supplies issued to
the Army and Hie quantities and sizes of original packages. These
suppUes are selected for the military service, and it is believed that
all necessary articles are included and that the quantities allowed
will be found sufficient under ordinary circumstances. Requests
for particular preparations simply because they are agreeable to the
taste or save trouble in compounding will not be approved; nor
will preparations of a drug be furnished when one or more practically
equivalent ones are on the siq)ply table. Hie Medical Department
will supply from time to time new remedies of determined thera-
peutic value, but newly introduced remedies which offer no manifest
advantage over those already issued will not be supplied.
(a) Medical officers are requested to communicate freely to the
Surgeon General any suggestions tending to the improvement of
medical supplies, appliances, etc., and to make reports as to new-
designs of apparatus, field equipment, etc.
476. In preparing returns, requisitions, invoices, and receipts
pertaining to medical and hospital supplies, the nomenclature, order
of entry, classification, and weights and measures of the supply
table wlQ be followed. To facilitate the handling of these papers
one line of writing only wUl be placed in each interlinear space. No
letter of transmittal is required with them.
476. Medical officers ill charge of medical supply depots will pur-
chase and distribute medical and hospital supplies for the Army
according to instructions given them from time to time by the
Surgeon General. (See par. 380.) Purchases at posts or by officers
not in charge of supply depots (except prescriptions purchased under
Ihe provfeions of Army Regulations, and antitoxins purchased under
the authority indicated hereinafter in the supply table) will not
usually be made without special authority frdm the Surgeon General,
or, in the Philippine Department or Hawaiian Department, from the
department surgeon. When the emergency is so great that there
is not time to obtain special authority by mail through the regular
channels, apphcation therefor may be made direct by telegraph.
When it is impl'acticable to telegraph, snfilill quantities of articles im-
mediately needed to save life or prevent suffering and distress among
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the sick may be purchased without advance authority. Vouchers
for such unauthorized purchases will be forwarded without delay
on Form 330 or Form 330a, W. D., to the department surgeon, or if
from a command under the immediate supervision of the War Depart-
ment to the Surgeon General, unless otherwise' directed by him.
They must invariably be accompanied by a letter explaining why the
necessary articles were not on hand; and what the circumstances
were which did not admit of requiring for them in the regular way
pr of making telegraphic application for authority to purchase them.
Timely action in requiring for suppUea will as a rule obviate the neces-
sity of telegraphic appHcation or of unauthorized purchases.
(a) Purchase vouchers must be accompanied by one invoice of
articles purchased, Form 12, a dupUcate of which should be retained
by the officer accountable for the property.
REQUISITIONS.
POST MEDICAL StrPPLIES.
477. Annual requisitions for post medical sup^ee will be prepared
on Form 33, for the year commencing January 1, unless some other
date is designated by the Surgeon General,
(a) They wiU be forwarded not less than 20 days before the begin-
^ning of the year, to the department surgewi, in quadrupUcate, or
in the case of general hospitals and independent posts direct to the
SurgeoA General in tripUcate.
478. Articles of which a definite allowance is given on the supply
table win be required for on the annual requisition except as other-
wise provided in paragraph 486. No remark will be made opposite
the name of any article that a special Idnd or special make or pattern
is wanted, as the annual requisition is intended to include only such
articles as are kept on hand in supply depots for issue, itnd not such
as have to be specially purchased; the latter when waixted must be,
asked for on special requisition.
(a) Only such quantities will be asked for as probably will be needed
diiring the year, computed on the basis of original packages. Frac-
tional parts of a bottle ox package will not be asl^d for. The quan-
tities asked for, plus the quantities on hapd, must not exceed those
specified in the table for the official pppulation most nearly corre-
sponding to that of the post or, command. The quantity of each
lurticle on hand, as verified by a medicpj officer in a^cordanpe with
paragraph 512a, will be stated^ wad will be deduptiad from the quantity
allowed annually by the supply table (ignoring for the purpose of
this deduction fractional pfurts.of bottles and packages on haQd) to
ascertain the bi^ance which may be asked for, if nae4ed*
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{b) Before foiwarding an aamual requisition it will be catrefully
exaadned and compared with the supply table to see that it has
been correctly made out in strict accordance with thede regulations
and to avoid the delay that its return for correction wiU occasion
if they are not complied with.
479. The local prevalence or rarity of certain diseases, as well as
the quantity or number on hand of each article, will be considered
in the preparation and approval of annual requisitions.
480. The smaller posts will not need all tie articles ioduded in
the supply table. The sui^eon is not expected to require for an
article merely because it is Ikted. He should call only for what there
is reason to think he will need.
481. The department sui^eon to whom an annual requisition is
forwarded will see whether it is prepared in accordance with the above
regulations. If it is, he will approve and forward one copy direct
to the medical supply depot designated for his territory by the Surr
geon General; if it is not, he will alter it to conform to these regular
tions, and then forward it to the depot approved as altered. In
either event, he will forward the second copy of the requisition, with
the action taken by him noted thereon, direct to the Surgeon General,
He will retain the third copy in the ffles of his office and will return
the fourth copy to the sui^on with his modifications, if any, noted
thereon.
482. Special requisitions for post medical supplies are annual,
quarterly, or emergency. They wiU be made on Fbrm 36, but separ
rately from those for field medical supplies and those for dental sup-
plies. Tie same number of copies will be executed, and they will
be forwarded, to the department surgeon or to the Surgeon General
direct, as in the case of annual requisitions from the same posts or
hospitals. (See par. 477a.)
488. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph 486, articles not
on the supply table which will be needed during. the year will be
called for on the annual special requisition. It will be forwarded
with the regular annual requisition. The articles will be listed in
alphabetical order, and the necessity for them will be fuUy explained
in the colunm of **Il«Qiarks." To avoid delay in filling these requisi-
tions a full description of special articles, instruments, and appli-
ances required for wiU be given in ''Eemai'ks,'' together with a state-
ment of their cost or approximate cost, as ascertained from dealers'
catalogues or other rehable sources of information. When unusual
drugs or chemical reagents are called for similar information as to
their cost will be furnished.
484. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph 486 and in the foot-
notes to the supply tables, articles on the supply table of which no
allowance is stated, or which are issued '* as required,'' will be called
for on the quarteriy special requisition. ^ ,
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(a) When supplies are exhausted or their exhaustion is imminent,
a renewal thereof may be asked for on the quarterly special requisi-
tions forwarded during the remainder of the year. These articles
should be listed according to the nomenclature, cladsification, and
alphabetical arrangement of the supply table.
(6) When quarterly special requisitions are ^necessary they will
ordinarily be forwarded on or before January 1, April 1, July 1, and
October 1, for the ensuing three months, respectively. A quarterly
requisition may, however, be forwarded at any time during the quar-
ter in which the supplies are needed.
(o) When under these regulations a quarterly special requisition
would be made at the same time as an amiual special it will be con-
solidated therewith.
486. When, as a result of the prevalence of an epidemic or for any
other reason, necessary supplies are likely to be eixheusted before the
next quarterly special requisition is to be made, they will be called
for on an emergency requisition, Foini'35, forwarded at once upon
the development of the deficiency, with a full explanation of the
emergency and its cause. In extreme eases telegraphic application
should be made direct to the Sui^eon General, or in the PhiUppine
Department or Hawaiian D^artment to the department suigeon, for
the supplies needed to meet the emergency, which will be followed
by a letter of explanation. Surgeons wiU be held accountable for any
suffering which may result from their failure to require for supplies
when it is evident the same will be needed.
(a) The frequent rendition of emergency post requisitions would
usually argue a want of reasonable foresight in requiring for supphes,
or a want of proper economy in the use of hospital property, and
would be a reproach to medical administration. If due care in the
use of hospital property is exercised, and the regulations herein made
for the timely preparation of annual and quarterly requisitions are
observed, it will seldom be necessary to resort to the emergency or
tel^raphic requisition.
486. The following special rules will be observed:
(a) Identification supphes will be asked for on quarterly special
requisitions. On these requisitions no other items should appear, as
identification supphes are issued from the New York supply depot
only.
(ft) Articles required to replace unserviceable property, whether
on the supply table or not, will be required for on the quarterly
special requisition. The exact number and condition of the unserv-
iceable articles on 'hand will be expressly stated in "Eemarks."
(c) Mineral oil, coal, gas, and electric current, for operating steril-
izers, X-ray machines and other therapeutic apparatus wiU be
obtained on request addressed to the Surgeon General, or, in the
Phihppine or Hawaiian Departm^itsj to the department surgeon.
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(4) Supplies for a subpost or camp will, in the absence of ordearstp
the contrary, be required for quarterly upon the surgeon of the main
post or command, who will issue them after approval by the departr
ment surgeon.
487. The department surgeon to whom a special requisition is
forwarded will personally and carefully scrutinize it and makp such
changes therein as he may deem proper. He will indorse on each
of three copies his approval or recommendation as to the action to
be taken and will forward them, except as indicated in section (a)
hereinafter, to the Surgeon General. He will retain the fourth copy
in the files of his office. One copy of the requisition forwarded to
the Surgeon GeneraVs Office will be returned to the surgeon, through
the department sui^eon, with modifications, if any, noted thereon.
In the Phifippine and Hawaiian Departments the department sur-
geons are authorized to act upon special requisitions as upon annual
requisitions.
(a) In the case of a special requisition to meet an emergency not
admitting of delay the department stu^eon is authorized to approve
the same, forwarding one copy, with his approval indorsed thereon,
to the medical supply depot designated for his territory, forwarding
a second copy to the Surgeon General with an indorsement stating
the citctunstances, retaining the third copy in his files, and returning
the fourth copy to the surgeon with his modifications, if any, noted
thereon; but requisitions for articles not on the supply table must in
all cases be forwarded to the Surgeoii General for his action (except
in the Philippine and Hawaiian Departments, where the department
surgeons will act upon them).
488. Medical supply officers to whom approved requisitions for
supphes are referred by department surgeons conformably to these
regulations are authorized to issue the same from stock, if on hand,
or to purchase them for issue, if not on hand, subject, however, to
instructions given by the Surgeon General respecting the allotment
and expenditiu-e of public funds available for purchases.
FIELD MEDICAL SUPPLIES.
(For provisloos respecting requisitions from organizations in the field, see pars. 551 to 553.)
489 » Bequisitions to replenish field medical. supphes or to replace
unserviceable fielji equipment at permanent posts will be executed
in tripUcate, on Form 35, and will be forwarded to the department
su^g^on, or, in the case of. an independent post or station, direct to
the Surgeon GeneraL
(a) The dejpartment surgeon who receives a requisition in triphoate
for field medical supphes in conformity with this regulation will
promptly forward the same, with his recommendations indorsed
on each copy, to the Surgeon General. In the PhiUppine and Ha-
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waiian Departments the department sm^geons are authorized to act
upon them as upon requisitions for post supplies. One copy of the
requisition will be returned to the surgeon with modifications, if any,
noted thereon.
490» Requisitions from permanent posts for field medical supplies
should be unnecessary except immediately following active military
operations or as the result of changes in the supply tables.
DENTAL SUPPLIES.
49 X. Articles of post medical supphes needed by the dental sur-
geon will be issued by the surgeon, as to his other assistants, from
time to time in such quantities as are needed for the work at the post.
The surgeon is charged with the responsibility of keeping on hand
the articles indicated in the supply tables as used by dental surgeons.
492. Requisitions for other dental suppUes, ' annual and special,
will be executed in triphcate by the dentist, who will forward them
through the surgeon to the department surgeon, or, in the case of
independent posts or commands, to the Surgeon General. The
department surgeon will promptly transmit them, with his recom-
mendations indorsed on each copy, to the Surgeon General. In the
Philippine and Hawaiian Departments the department surgeons are
authorized to act upon them as upon requisitions for post supphes.
One copy of the requisition will be returned to the dentist with modi-
fications, if any, noted thereon.
493. Annual requisitions will be made on Form 36 for the year
beginning January 1 (unless some other date is designated by the
Surgeon General) and will be forwarded not less than 20 days before
that date.
(a) Articles of which a definite allowance is fixed on the dental
supply table will be required for on the annual requisition, except as
otherwise provided in paragraph 491. Annual dental requisitions
will be subject to the regulations in paragraph 478 governing the
preparation of annual post requisitions, so far as the same are
apphcable.
494. Articles on the dental supply table fpr which no allowance is
specified or which are issued ''as required,'^ will be required for on
quarterly special requisitions, Form 35, except as otherwise provided
in paragraph 491, for the quarters beginning January 1, April 1, July 1,
and October!.
(a) Articles not on the dental supply table, which are absolutely
necessary for dental work soon in prospect, will also be called for on
the quarterly special reqtiisition, with a fuU explanation of their
necessity.
(b) Textbooks on dental subjects will be asked for on quarterly
special reqxiisitions.
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496. In emergencies, ^hen dental instruments, appliances, or sup-
plies not on hand, or to replace similar articles which have become
imserviceable, will be needed before the next quarterly special requisi-
tion, they may be required for on an emergency special requisition,
to be. forwarded at once upon the development of the emergency,
with a full explanation of its character and cause.
TRANSFER OF MEDICAL. SUPPIilES.
(See pars. .49 and 228.)
496. In ordinary transfers of medical supplies the transferring offi-
cer will at once forward invoices (Forms 23, 24, 28, or 31) in dupli-
cate, one to the Surgeon General direct and one to the receiving offi-
cer* The latter wiU promptly upon completion of the transfer for-
ward receipts (Forms 23, 24, 28, or 31) in dupUcate, one to the Sur-
geon General and the other to the transferring officer. A packer's
list (Form 32) will, if necessary, be furnished by the transferring
officer.
(a) All supplies shipped will bear the name of the consignor as well
as that of the consiguee.
497. In cases in which complete transfer of medical property occurs,
the receiving officer, instead of giving separate receipts, as provided
in paragraph 496; will receipt for the property transferred on the
final return, both original and duplicate (Form 17c), of his predeces-
sor. The trauisferring officer will at once forward the original retiim,
bearing the receipt above prescribed, to the Surgeon General. The
•duplicate return will be filed with the retained records of the hospital.
(See Appendix: Records and Correspondence,)
498. Great care should be exercised before receipting for cases of
inatrunaeaats, microscopes, and other property of similar character not
enumerated on the property papers in detail, to ascertain that the full
contents of such cases are present and in good order. Incomplete
oases willbe receipted for as such and a list of the missing articles will
accompany the receipt, in order that the proper officer may be held
accountable for the deficiency. Receipts without remark for cases
of instruments and similar property will be considered as evidence
that they are complete and in acicordance with the lists of contents
marked in the cases or as given in the supply table, and the receiving
officer wiU be held responsible in accordance therewith.
499. The transferring officer will enter on his invoices, and the
receiving officer on his receipts, the condition of all articles not
serviceable.
600« Medical officers will repoit to the Sui^eon General and to the
transferring officer all defects observed in the quality, quantity, or
packing of medical supphes.
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ACCOUNTABILITY.
601. Medical officers will take up and account for all medical prop-
erty of the Army which comes into their possession. If it is property
with which they have not been formally charged (as, e. g., property
found at post) they will report if possible to whose account it is to be
credited. (See, however, par. 5046.)
(a) Members of th« Dental Corps will follow a similar course regard-
ing dental property coming into their possession, except supplies
issued imder paragraph 491.
502. No medical propefrty will be accounted for as on hand at the
end of the accoimting period unless the same is then in fact on hand.
Medical property expended, lost, or destroyed must be dropped
accordingly, and credit therefor claimed by certificate or affidavit as
required by Army Regulations. If the evidence is considered satis-
factory by the Surgeon General the credit will be allowed as claimed;
if not satisfactory, the accountable officer will be required to refxmd
the value of the property. (See par. 230.)
503. In invoicing or aocountiug for broken packages, such as
bottles, jars, etc., fractions will be given as one-fourth, one-half,
three-foiu'ths.
I>I8TKIBUTION OIF FIELD MEDICAL SUPPLIES IN TIME
OF PEACE.
504 » Surgeons on duty with line organisations are <^harged with the
responsibility of keeping on hand in time of peade the field medical
S]applies mentioiied ru paragraph 632. These supplies will be so
distributed that in case of mabihzatian the various organizations will
arrive at their concentFation camps completely eqtupped, but with-
out medical ' supplies in excess* of the prescribed allowances. For
example: If a regiment is divided between two stations the camp
infirmary may be assigned where the larger proportion of the regi-
ment is stationed and the combat equipment to the station of the
other \mits. If a regiment is divided between three or more stations
the camp infirmary may be assigned to one station, and the combat
equipment to another, while the units at each oi the other stations
may be supplied With! an esctra medical and sui^cal chest (par. 932).
The additional articles for the establishment of a regimental hospital
shoidd be kept at the same station as the oamp infirmary, as they
are supplementary to the ItsMer and of littte value by themselves.
(a) If the supplies thus provided for detached battalions or com-
panies prove insufficient for the requirements of practice marches
and other field exercises engaged ih dtuing peace they may be sup-
plemented: by equipment iaiappovised from post supplies, but requisi-
tions for field supplies in excess of these pro vidom should not be
necessary.
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(b) In order to carry out the provisions of this paragraph, surgeons
of detached battalions or companies will be required^ to hold the
suppUes (except individual equipments) pertaining to the combat
equipment and camp infirmary on memorandum receipt from the
surgeon at regimental headquarters.
606. When the battalions or companies of an organization are sta-
tioned in different departments but belong to the same tactical
division the distribution of the field medical equipment of the oi^ani-
zation wiH be decided by the War Department upon the recommen-
dation of the department commander in whose department the
headquarters of the organization is stationed.
606. In the event of mobilization organizations will take with them
to the concentration camp the combat equipment and the camp infir-
mary only imless otherwise specifically directed by the department
commander, except that the extra medical and surgical chests pro-
vided for detached battalions or companies may be taken if required
for use en route. In the latter case such additional supplies will be
turned in to the depot when the organization has joined its division.
(See par. 365Z.)
RETURNS OF MEDICAIi PROPERTY.
(See par, 3806.) .
607. Officers in charge of medical property will on being relieved
of the same prepare a return thereof in duplicate (Forms 17, 17a,
176, and 17c), showing all articles received, expeiided, sold, trans-
ferred, etc., during its period. The original of this return will be
promptly transmitted to the Surgeon General. The duplicate, with
a complete set of vouchers, will be filed with the retained records of
the hospital. (See Appendix: Records and Oorresj>ondence,)
(a) Returns of property issued for personal use, including the
portable dental outfit, will be rendered at the end of each calendar
year.
(b) Returns of field supplies will be made separately from returns
of post supplies. (See, however, par. 504J.)
608. Returns of dental property will be made by the dentist
having custody thereof.
SALES.
609. When medical property is sold the officer responsible therefor
will pay the necessary authorized expenses of the sale, if any, out of
the proceeds, taking proper vouchers for such payments, and will
deposit the balance or net proceeds, without delay, and if possible
on or before the last day of the month during which he receives the
proceeds, with the nearest United States depositary, to the credit of
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the Treasurer of the United States. Immediately upon making the
deposit he will notify the Surgeon General by letter direct of his
action, giving the date or dates of the sale and the amotmt of the
proceeds of the articles sold on each date.
(a) Within 10 days after the end of the month during which he
receives the proceeds of the sales he will render to the Surgeon
General direct an account current (Form 3205 or Form 820, W. D.)
debiting himself thereon under the proper heading with the net pro-
ceeds of the sales and crediting himself with the amount deposited.
He will insert the proper heading, that is, the designation of the
proper fimd to which the proceeds go (see par. 510) in one of the blank
spaces provided therefor at the top of the ruled columns. He will
forward with his accoimt an exhibit in dupUcate of the articles sold,
as follows:
First. In the case of a sale of condemned property at auction or
on sealed proposals, if there were any expenses attending the same,
the exhibit will be made out on Form 325, W. D., and be accompanied
by the vouchers for the expenses of sale; if there were no expenses,
the exhibit will be made out either on Form 325 or on Form 322,
W. D., as the accountable officer may prefer; in either event, the
exhibit will be accompanied by a copy of or a suitable extract from
the inventory and inspection report.
Second. In the ca^e of sales of medicines to civilians under para-
graphs 242 to 244 of this Manual the exhibit will be made out on
Form 322a, W. D.
Third. In the caee of other authorizecl sales the exhibit will be made
out on Form 322, W. D.
(5) A duplicate of the apcoimt aad a triplicate of the exhibit
should be retained by the officer.
610. The proceeds of authorized sales of serviceable medical
property accrue to the special fund ' 'Replacing medical supplies"
for the proper two-year period, thus: The proceeds of sales made
during the fiscal year 1916 pertain to the fund ''Replacing medical
suppUes, 1916-17;" the proceeds of sales made during the fiscal
year 1917, to the fund ''Rep^cing medical suppUes, 1917-18," and
so on from year to year. The accountable officer should render his
accounts accordingly, carefully noting that it is the date of sale that
determines the fimd to be credited and not the date of collecting
the proceeds, which is immaterial in this coimection; otherwise
embarrassment in the adjustment of his accoimts wiU foUow.
(a) The prooeedi^ of sales of condemned property accrue to ' 'Mis-
ceUaneous receipts," and should be so designated.
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DISPOSITION OF MBBICAI. PBOPBBTY ON ABiAJ^I>ON-
MJBNT OF POSTS.
511. Unless modified by special instructions from the Surgeon
General, the following rules will be observed in the disposition of
medical property upon the abandonment of a post:
(a) Unserviceable property will be submitted to an inspector, with
a view to final disposition by sale or destruction.
(J) A list of all other articles will be forwarded to the* department
surgeon, or, in the case of an independent post, to the 8urgeon Gen-
eral, for decision as to where they shall be sent.
(c) Only such nonexpendable articles' as are in perfect order,
including recent medical works, and instruments which can not be
transferred to other posts without unnecessary duplication, should
be turned in to a micdical supply depot.
USE AND CAJRE OF MaSDICAJi P^OPERTT,
612. Officers will be held responsible for the serviceable and comr
plete condition of all property in their possession, except such as may
have been rendered unserviceable by f ia,ir wear and tear.
(a) The responsible officer wiH once each year cause all medical
property in his charge to be carefully (examined by a commissioned
medical officer and verified by the returns, invoices, etc.
613. With the permission ojf the surgeon, medical officers may take
books and instruments from the hospital for professional use;, but no
medical property of any description will be taken away from a post
by an officer on being reUeved or when availing himself of a leave of
absence, except by authority of the Sm-geon General, or, within the
limits of the Philippine or Hawaiian Departments, by authority of
. the department surgeon.
614. The stock of alcohol, alcoholic liquors, opium, and the salts,
derivatives, and preparations of opirnn or coca leaves will be kept
in a locked closet in the storeroom and only issued to the' dispensary
in unit containers from time to time as may bie necessary, upon the
written order of a medical officer.
(a) In the storeroom, receipts and expenditures of these articles
will be accounted for* in the manner pr^seribad for the dispensary
(par. 240).
616. Field supplies and equipment Will not be used at posts, except
when required for purposes of instrootion.
816. Field chests and appliam^s wiD be frequently inspected and
kept in perfect order fox immediate field use.
617. The exchange of medieinte' with druggists is prohibited.
618. The issue of artides for use m the preparation of cleaning
mixtures, cosmetics, or perfttudery, or for use with spirit iamps^ etc.,
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619. The responsible officer will cause all instruments in his charge
to be exatomed by a commissioned medical officer at least once each
month.
520. Steel and plated instruments way be prevented from rusting
by keeping them in a 20 per cent formalin solution saturated with
borax.
621. Surgical instruments and appliances that require and are con-
sidered worth repadring will be reported through the department
surgeon to the Surgeon General, or in the Philippine or Hawaiian
Departments to the department surgeon, with a statement of the
repairs needed, giving the name of the maker of each article.
622. The responsible officer wiU also report to the Surgeon General,
or in the Philippine or Hawaiian Departments to the department
surgeon, such articles of bedding or fiuniture as may need and are
considered worth repair or renovation. The work should be done by
post labor if practicable, request being made for authority to purchase
necessary material. If this is not practicable, the officer will obtain
one or more estimates in detail of the cost of repair or renovation
of such bedding or furniture and forward them with his report.
623. Blankets not in use should be frequently examined and prop-
erly protected. When stained but otherwise in good condition they
should be continued in service. Hospital bedding will not be used by
members of the Hospital Corps, except when on duty in the wards.
624. When a typewriter is to be transported the ribbon spools
should te removed and packed separately, the carriage of the machine
securely tied to the base in such a manner that it can not move in
any direction, and the steel rods or blocks for lockipg the carriage
placed in position. Medical officers wiQ be held responsible for dam-
ages to typewriters which r^ult from careless packing.
626. Rubber and flexible catheters and bougies will be kept in talc
or glycerin to preserve them.
626. When the canvas in litters becomes soiled it will be removed
from the litters, washed, and replaced. When it becomes torn or
imserviceable new canvas of the proper size shoidd be applied for to
replace it.
METEOROIiOOICAIj liNSTRUMENTS.
627. Meteorological observations will be taken at such posts as'
may be designated by the Surgeon General, to whom a report will be
rendered promptly at the end of each month on the form furnished
by the director of the State section of the Weather Bureau and
through the office of the s^id director. Such meteorological instru-
ments as are required for use at designated posts will be obtained
by application to the State section director.; and when any of these
instruments become broken or unserviceable the request for t new
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ones will state the circumstances attending the breakage, and, if a
thermometer, the parts of the instrument will be returned by mail
to the office of the State director. Receipts for these instruments
will be made out by the surgeon on forms transmitted with the
instruments. When relieved from duty at a station, the surgeon
will notify the State officer, in order that the responsibility for the
property may be properly transferred. Meteorological instruments
heretofore issued by the Medical Department will be borne upon the
returns of medical property until broken or worn out, but articles
furnished by the Weather Bureau will not be taken up on these
returns.
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THE SANITARY SERVICE IN WAR.
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GENERAL.
ADMINISTRATIVE ZONES.
628. In time of war the aotivities of the militarj establishment
embrace:
* (1) The s^rice of the interior.
(2) The service of the theatar of operations.
529. The service of the interior is carried on by:
(1) Department commanders.
(2) Bm'eau chiefs, haying for this purpose general depots of supply,
general hc^pitals, arsenals, etc.
(a) The service of the theater of operations is carried on by the
commander of the field forces. The theater of operations is divided
into two zo^es;
(1) The zone of the line of communications.
(2) The zone of the advance.
(6) The service of the interior functioaas both in peace and in war;
that of the theater of operations in war only.
OBJECTS OF MEDICAL I)EPARTMENT ADMINISTRA-
TION.
630. The objects of Medical Department administration in war are:
(a) The preservation of the strength of the Army in the field by
(1) the necessary sanitary measures; (2) the retention of eflfectiTes at
the front, and the movement of noneffectives to the rear without
obstructiag xqilitary operations; and (3) the prompt succor of
wounded on the battle fi«eld and their removal to the rear, thus pre-
venting the imnecessary withdrawal of combatants from the firing
line to accompany the wounded, and promoting the gwieral morale
of the troops.
(6) The care and treatment of the sick and injured in the zone of
the advance, on the lineof communications, and in home territory.
DUTIES OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
581. The Medical Department is charged with the administration
of the sanitary service. Specifically, its duties are:
(a) The initiation of sanitary measures to insure the health of the
troops.
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(6) The direction and execution of all measures of public health
among the inhabitants of occupied territory.
(c) The care of the sick and woimded on the march, in camp, on
the battle fields and aiter removal therefrom.
(d) The methodical disposition of the sick and woimded.
(e) The transportation of the sick and woimded.
(f) The estabhshment of hospitals and other formations necessary
for the care of the sick and womuled.
(g) The supply of sanitary materiel necessary for the health of
troops and for the care of the sick and wotmded.
(Ji) The preparation and preservation of individual records of sick-
ness and injury, in order that claims may be adjudi<5ated with justice
to the Government and to the individual.
PERSONNEL OF THE SANITARY SBJIVICE.
GENERAL ENTTMERATION.
632. In time of war the sanitary service includes:
(1) All persons serving in or employed by the Medical Department,
including officers and men temporarily or permanently detailed
therein.
(2) Members of the American National Red Cross assigned to duty
with the Medical Department by competent authority.
(3) Individuals whose voluntary service with the Medical Depart-
ment is duly authorized.
(a) The personnel of the Medical Department and aU other persons
assigned to duty with that department are collectively called sani-
tary troops.
633. Tlie following peorsons serve in or are employed by the Medical
Department:
(1) Medical officers of the Regular Army (including officers of the
Medical Reserve Corps), of the Orgailized Militia called into the service
of the United States, and of the Volunteer Army.
(2) Physicians under contract.
(3) Members of the Dental Corps.
(4) Members of the Hospital Corps.
(6) Members of the Nurse Corps.
(6) Officers and soldiers of the line or staflF detailed for duty with
the Medical Department.
(7) Civihans employed by the Medical Department.
TITLES OF MEDICAX. OFFICERS.
534. The title of the senior medical officer on the staff of the com-
mander of a field army is "chief surgeon"; of a line of communica-
tions, "surgeon, base group"; of a division, "division supgepn": of a
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hrigacje operatiag independently^'^ brigade smrgeon''; of a detach-
ment, regipienrfc, or smftUer oomp^^ndj 'Hha surgeon"; of a field hos-
pital orotliersfUQitaay foriBittion, and of an ambulance company or
detachment thereof, "commanding officer."
OBGANIZED VOI.tr*rTABY AID.
. 536. Organized voluntary aid may be utiBzed to supplement the
resources and assist the personnel of the Medical Department through
the American National Red Cross under the authority of the act of
Congress approved April 24, 1912 (37 Stats., 90). This organization,
in accordance with the terms of its charter (Act Jan. 5, 1905, 33 Stats.,
600), is ''a medium of communication between the people of the
United Spates and their Army.'' ' No voltmteek* aid from any society
or association will, therefore, be accepted for the Army of the United
States except through the-Americaa National Red Cross.
580. The following regulations, approved by the President of the
United States, govern the status, organization, and operations of this
society when employed with the Army:
(a) The: organized Red Cross xmits serving with the land forces
will constitute a pari of the sanitary service of the land forces.
(i) When the War Department desires the use of the services of
the Red Cross in time of war, or when war is imminent, the Secretary
of War wiU communicate with the president of the society, specifying
the character of the services required and designating the place or
places whem the personnel and mjit^riel will be assembled.
(c) When' any member of the Red Cross reports for duty with the
land forces of the United States, pursuant to a proper call, he will
thereafter be subject to military laws and regulations as provided in
Article 10 of the International Red Cross Convention of 1906, and will
be provided with the necessary brassard and certificate of identity.
(d) Except in cases of great emergency, Red Cross personnel serv-
ing with the land forces will not be assigned to duty at the front, but
will be employed in hospitals in the service of the interior, at the base,
on hospital ships, and along lines of communications of the military
forces of tlie United States.
(«) Red Cross organizations will not establish independent hos-
pitals or other institutions, but will assist military sanitary forma-^
tions ai the plaoeB above indicated.
(/) Before military patients are assigned thereto, separate estab-
lishments maintained by the Red Cross Society wiU be placed under
the immediate direction of a medical officer of the Army. Such
officer will be held responsible for the management, discipline, and
records of the institution; he will regulate admissions and discharges
and see that the injtertets of both the Govenunent and the patients
axe conserved*
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(g) No columns, sections, or individuals of the Red Cross Society
will be accepted for service by the War Department unless previously
inspected by a medical officer of tiie Army and found qualified for
the service expected of them.
Qi) The Red Cross Society may be called upon in time of war, or
when war is impending, for the following classes of personnel:
(1) Physicians and surgeond.
(2) Dentists.
(3) Pharmacists.
(4) Nurses.
(5) Clerks,
(6) Cooks and other hospital personnel.
(7) Litter bearers, drivers, and other transport personnel
(8) Laborers.
(i) To facilitate the teaining of Rod Cross personnel for the duties
it may be called upon to perform in time of war, it is divided into
three classes:
Class A. Those willing to serve wherever iteeded.
Class B. Those willing to serve in the serviee of the interior only.
Class C. Those willing to serve at place of residenoe ooily.
Class A will be organized into sections and colunms, uniformed and
equipped as may be prescribed by the central committee of the Red
Cross and approved by the War Department. Such oi^anized and
equipped sections and columns will be trained for service at the bases
and along the lines of conmoiunication of the foarces in the field.
Class B will be trained for service in hospitals and other sanitary
institutions that may be established in the service of the interior.
Individuals of this class may also be organized into sections and
colimins and tmiformed and equipped as prescribed for class A.
Class C will be composed of individuals of local Red Cross Societies,
who, on account of their occupation or experience in the care of sick
and other hospital duties, may be expected to render efficient service
in military sanitary institutions ostablkhjed in their locality.
(j) The Red Cross service at the base, along the line of communica*-
tions, or in a military district will be under the supervision of a
director general, who will conduct the service imder the direction of
the chief siu^eon of the field army or expeditionary force.
(Jc) For service at the base and along lines of eonamuiiications Red
Cross personnel will be organized into— ■
Field columns.
- Hospital columns.
Supply columns.
Information bureau sectioxis.
(Z) Field columns wiU supplement and assist the regular transport
in the transportation of patients from field hospitals to eyacuation
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and base hospitals, by the use of litters, ambulances, hospdtai trains,
trains for patients, hospital ships, and ships for patients; by the
establishment of rest and food stations, and by the performance of
such other duties as they may be called upon to perform.
Field columns will be organized as follows:
1 director.
4 assistant directors.
4 section chiefe.
16 assistant section chiefs.
64 men.
Afield column will be composed of four sections, each consisting of— ^
1 assistant director.
1 section chief.
4 assistant section chiefs.
16 men.
In addition to the above, each director of a column will hav5 a
staff of two section chiefs to keep the records and conduct the supply
service of the column. ,
Directors and assistant directors must be qualified physicians in
good standing.
The training of field columns should include instruction in first
aid, elementaty hygiene, and Hospital Corps drill. The personnel of
such columns should be made practically familiar with the use of the
various appliances (including improvisations) for transporting sick
and wotmded, such as litters, ambulances, and other vdiiicles, with
the fitting up of trains and ships for patients, and with other simi-
lar duties. Instruction should also be given in the organization and
conduct of rest and food stations. Some personnel of each column
should also be made proficient in methods of disinfection.
(m) Hospital columns must be prepared to supplement and assist
military hospital formations, to perform the necessary ward service,
and to take up certain branches of hospital work, such as laundering
and repair of linen, the management of kitchens, etc. Sections of
hospital columns may also be assigned to duty on hospital trains
and ships, and to other military sanitary institutions.
Hospital columns for service at the base and along the line of com^
munications wiU be organized as follows:
1 director.
3 assistant directors.
6 chief nurses.
45 nurses.
Such number of cooks ward orderlies, and laborers as may be
necessary.
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The hospitaj coluxon will be corappsed of three sectipBS^ each con-
sisting of —
1 assistant director,
2 chief nurses.
15 nurses. • : :
Such number of cooks, ward orderlies, and laborers .as may be
necessary.
In addition to the above, each director of a oalujnn will have a
staff of two section chiefs to keep th^ record^ tod oouduct th^ supply
service of the colimm, and such number of staff physicians as may
be deemjed expedient. , ...
Directors, assistant directors, and staff phy^iciiuiio inupt be qualified
practitioners of medicine in good standing.
The staff of the director of a hospital , oolvunn may also include
dentists.
The training of hospital colimmB da^ould c<?tmpaise^ in addition to
strictly professional subjee^ts, practical, iaptimptipn in. methods and
materiel ^sed in evacuation and base hospitals, ftnd hi hospital trains
imd ships. Methods, and m^ans of impEoyi^ing hospital aoconamo-
dations from local resources should also be included.
<^) Supply columns, composed of phaiirnmcjists and ptheii^ experi-
ediced in handli;ng medical and hospital suppUeis, derks, teamsters,
and laborers, will be organized for the purpose of estabUshing and
conducting a Red Cross supply service in; connection with the military
sanitary supply department.
The training of the personnel of supply columns must include prac-
tical instruction concerning the kind aiid chaxftcter of supplies used in
the sanitary service, the methods of p^rchiofie,. inspeption, distribu-
tion, and such methods of accountiag as may h^ prescribed by the
central committee of the Red Cross. . .
(o) Information bureau sectftons compo^d of cjeicks, stenog-
raphers, and typewriters will serve Under the imi?iediate super-
vision of directors general of the Red Cross, iand will be instructed
in methods of correspondence, and of obtaining tJae necessary informa-
tion from mihtary authorities concernioig sick) ;and wounded and the
dead, for the purpose of f mniahing such, information to relatives and
friends. Information bureau sections may also b^ attached to the
bureau of information for prisoners of war.
(p) A register will be kept in the office, of .the Surgeon, General
of the Army, upon which will be entered the name, place, strength,
equipment, and efficiency of organized Red Cross imits. No organ-
iaation. will be entered on the regiatei;; howev^, .unless it shall have
been inspected and approved by a representative of the War Depart-
ment. A Red Cross unit that has been inspected and found qualified
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will be Gamed on the register for one year after date of such insp^c-
tipa*
Applications from columns oiir seotions for entry upon the Sm^on
General's register will be forwarded through Red Cross channels to
'Hie Adjtrtaat Qeineral of the Army.
Applications from cohnnns or sections borne on the Siu^eon
General's register for continaance on said register will be submitted
annually on or before June 1, throu^ Red Cross channels, to The
Adjutant Greneral of the Army*
(2) MembcFs of organized columns when in service will wear the
uniform prescribed by the central conunittee and approved by the
War Department. ITieir equipment will be assimilated to that used
in the sanitary service.
(r) The personnel serving with the land and. naval forces in time
of war or threatened hostilities will, while proceeding to their place
of duty, while serviiig thereat, and while returning therefrom, be
transported and subsisted at th^ cost and charge of the United
Stat^ as civilian employees employed with said forces. Red Cross,
supplies that may be tendered as a gift and accepted for use in the
sanitary service will be transported at the cost and charge of the
United States.
(s) Forage will be issued to Red Cross oi^anizations in the field in
case of emergency only, upon the guarantee of the Red Cross author-
ities that such issues will be replaced, or the cost thereof refunded,
.(0 When available, suitable quarters may be assigned to the Red
Cross in active service.
INDIVrDUAIi VOIiUNTARY AID.
687, The chief surgeon of a field army, a division suiigeon, a smgeon
base group, or the surgeon of any organization operating independ-
ently may, in emergency, with the consent of his commanding
officer and under the authority of the Surgeon General, accept service
volimteered individually by civiUan physicians, nurses, litter bearers,
cooks, etc.
638, The officer accepting such services will assign volunteers to
duty according to ,the circumstances of the emergency. They may,
when the necessity is great, be utilized in the zone of the advance;
but as a rule they are accepted for duty only on the. line of com-
mimications or in the service of the interior.
• 638 « The commanding officer of a general hospital may accept
similar individual volxmteer service in his hospital when authorized
by the Surgeon General.
640, The services of individual volunteers who do not appear to be
physically robust and able to withstand the hardships to which they
are likely to be exposed should invariably be rejected.
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641. Individual Tolunteers whose se^ieesare accepted -will be
under the immediate orders of the officers commanding the hospitals
or other sanitary formations to which they may be assigned.
INSIGNIA OF SANITARY PERSONNEIi, FORMATIONS,
AND MATfiHIBi;^-
(filpe B«ifl6 o^LandWaHaw.)
642. In campaign, all persons belonging to the sanitary service
and chaplains' attached to the Army wear on the left arm a brassard
bearing a red cross on a white ground, the emblem of the sanitary
service of armies. This brassard is issued and stamped with a
number by competent authority, and in case of persons who do not
have military uniforms it is aijcompanied by a certificate of identity.
843. Brassards will be issued to the uniformed personnel of the
sanitary service and to chaplains by the seAiot medical officer of the
organization wilh which they are on duty. To other individuals
entitled thereto Under the provisions of the Geneva convention
brassards and certificates of identity (Form 61) will be issued by
the division surgeon, surgeon, base group, the department surgeon, or
the Surgeon General, as the case may require. The certificate of
idetitity will bear the same number as the brassard.
644. The person to whom a certificate of identity is issued will
retain it in his personal possession and exhibit it when called upon
by conlpetent. authority to do so. Care will be exercised to prevent
the certificate of identity br its container from coming into the hands
of another person. The loss of a brassard or of a certificate will be
investigated and reported by the immedvvte commander to the
office which issued the lost article.
846. All sanitary forinations display during daylight (reveille to
retreat) the Red Cross flag accompanied by the National flag. If
a sanitary formation falls into the hands of the enemy it displays
while in such situation the Red Cross flag only. At night the positions
of sanitary formations aremarked by green lanterns — a camp infirmary
by one green lantern; a field hospital by two green lanterns, one above
the other; and an ambulance company or its dressing station by one
green lantern above one white lantern.
646. AU matfoiel pertaining to the sanitary service is also marked
with the Red Cross emblem, a red crOss^ on a white ground.
STATUS OF SAI^ITABY PEBJSQNNEIi AND MAT^BIBI,*
(8^ Btiled erf Land Wstrlare.)
647. All persons mentioned in paragraph 532 and armed detach-
ments or sentinels ordered by competent authority to guard sanitary
formations are respected and protected under all circumstances. If
they fall into the hands of the enemy, they do not become prisoners of
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war but are disposed of as provided in Article 12 of the Geneva ccftiven-
tion, 1906. In order to obtain this protection, the commanding officer
of every sanitary formation should require of his subordinates a
strict observance of the terms of the Geneva convention.
648. The disposition of captured sanitary materiel is governed by
the provisions of Chapter IV of the Geneva convention, 1906.
549. In order that materiel may be entitled to the protection af-
forded by the Geneva convention, it must be set apart for the use of
the sanitary service exclusively. To this end, transportation which
properly pertains to the Medical Department is assigned to that
department and will not be diverted therefrom by commanders sub-
ordinate to the one by whom such assignment was made nor by offi-
cers of other staff departments. This includes ambulances, wagons,
and animals, with their persoimel, hospital trains, ships, and boats,
together with the crews for working such trains, ships, and boats.
(a) Transportation for the temporary use of the Medical Depart-
ment, including wagon and railway trains, boats, etc., is reported by
the officer in charge to the senior medical officer, under whose ordisrs
such transpOTtation remains until the special work to which it was
assigned is completed.
(b) Medical and other supplies for the use of the sick and wounded
are transported, so far as possible, by the Medical Department with
its own transportation-
GUARD8 FOR THE SANITARY SERVICE.
650. When necessary, armed guards are furnished from the line
for the protection of the sanitary service, and the personnel of the
latter may also be armed and use their arms in self-defense or in defense
of the sick and wounded. . Field hospitals, when not parked with
the divisional trains, are ordinarily guarded by ambulance companies,
guards from the line being detailed only when this is impracticable.
Other sanitary formations are furnished guards by army, division,
line of communications, or detachment commanders, as the case may
be. When the commander of such a guard is a commissioned officer,
he confers with the medical commander as to the character of the
guard duty desired by the latter, but exercises no control over thei
sanitary formation.
MEDICAL SUPPUEES.
661. In combat, expenditures of surgical dressings and similar arti-
cles from the equipment of troops on the line are normally replenished
from the reserve supplies of the nearest ambulance company or
camp infirmary. No formal requisitions, invoices, or receipts will
be required.
(a) In emergencies the division surgeon may authorize the transfer
of supplies between other sanitary formations. If the suppKes^aj
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transferred are nonexpendable, invoices and receipts will be executed
and forwarded in the usual xnaiiner.
(6) Medical Department blanJk forma for the use of troops not
under the jurisdiction of a department commander, operating with a
tactical command mobilized for field service, whether in the theater
of operations or in the interior, or in time of war o^ of peace, wiU be
procured by requisition, Form 37, on the chief medical oflicer of the
command (camp surgeon, division surgeon, or surgeon medical base
group as the case may be), who will alter and approve the same at
discretion for issue from his emergency reserve or from the proper
depot. (See paragraphs 885 and 961) ^ Blank forms of other staflf
departments will be procured as provided by the regulations of those
departments or by Army Regulations.
(c) Supply depots on the line of communications obtain their sup-
plies in the manner prescribed in paragraphs 782 to 792. (0. M,
M. 2>., No. g.)
662. With the exceptions noted in the preceding paragraph, all
medical supplies for troops in the theater of operations will be re-
quired for on emergency special requisitions (Form 35). These
requisitions will be made in duplicn^te. Those from divisional troops
will be forwarded to the division surgeon. This officer will modify
them at his discretion, and if the requisition, as approved, is within
the limits of the prescribed allowances for the organization making it,
the original will be forwarded to the most convenient depot for issue.
If the requisition as approved calls for articles in excess of the pre-
scribed allowances, it will be forwarded to the surgeon, base group,
for his action. Requisitions from sanitary formations on the Hne of
communications will be forwarded through medical channels to the
surgeon, base group, who will modify them ait his discretion and for-
ward the original to the most convenient depot for issue- In all cases
the dupUcate copy of the requisition will be returned to the office of
origin with modifications, if any, noted thereon.
(a) In emergencies medical supplies may be issued to evacuation
ambulance companies and evacuation hospitals on requisitions ap-
proved by the surgeon, advance group.
553. Sanitary formations operating in tl^e service of the interior
obtain their medical supplies as prescribed for time of peace. (See
pars. 477 to 495.)
664. Medical and other supplies for the use of the sick and wounded
are transported, so far as possible, by the Medical Department with
its own transportation. Supplies which can not be thus transported
are invoiced to the Quartermaster Corps for transportation, and their
shipment is expedited as much as possible, ammunition and rations
alone, as a ride, having precedence. When necessary, members of
the Hospital Corps are detailed to accompany medical property.
555. The method by which supplies are forwarded from the
line of communications and distributed to troops in the zone of the
advance is described in Field Service Regulations: Supply Service,
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CORBESPONDENCB, REPORTS, RETURNS, AND RECORDS.
556, The reports and returns prescribed by regulations all serve
a useful purpose in facilitating the proper distribution and mainte-
nance of the forces at front and rear, in preserving their mobiUty,
in providing them with the necessary funds, supplies, and equip-
ments, in securing a proper account and record of the various
measures taken regarding them, and generally in promoting the
efficiency of military action. If the required papers are not promptly
and correctly prepared, valuable experience which might be utilizsed
for improvement in methods wiH be lost; coordination, of paramount
importance in campaign, will fail; the interests not only of the
Government but of the individual soldier as wetl Will be sacrified;
the Hospital Corps and Medical Department units will be improperly
and insufficiently supplied; the dead will be unaecottnted lor; and
the siok a»d wounded under treatnajeat will suffer needless misery
and privation. Medical officers must accordingly usfe every endeavor
\mder all conditions of service to insure the prompt and correct
execution of the prescribed reports and returns.
657. Correspondence, reports, and returns which in time of peace
wouM be forwarded to or through the d^artment suigeon as'pre^
scribed in Part I of this Manual will, in the theater of operations, be
forwarded to the division surgeon if from organisations or persons serv-
ing with mobilized divisions, and to the surgeon, base group, if from
organizations or persons on duty with the line of communications.
558. All the usual reports and returns required of medical officers in
time of peace are given in paragraph 398. Such of these as are applic-
able to the changed conditions will be made in time of war. The fol-
lowing special reports and forms are required only during campaign:
(a) Daily field report of sanitary personnel and transportation
(Form 82). — This report will be made daily to the proper medical
superior by the senior medical officer of every organization in the
field, a copy being retained. Telegraphic report of the data called
for thereon may be required if necessary.
(h) Daily field report of patients (Form 83). — ^This report will
likewise be rendered daily, as in the preceding case.
(c) Monthly reports from dii^isional scmifary inspectors required
by paragraph 747a, Form 50.
(d) Reports of the samtary inspections of Medical Department
organizations required by paragraph 748a, Form 50&.
(e) Certificate of identity (Form 61). — ^This certificate is issued
to those who are entitled to wear a brassard but who do not wear a
uniform. (See pars. 542 and 543.)
(/) Diagnosis tags. — On the battle field diagnosis tags are applied
to all sick, woimded, and dead and are used in recording and report-
ing casualties. (See pars. 567 to 574.)
ig) List of sick and wounded (Form 53). — ^With the exceptiozis noted
in paragraph 575 this form will be used as a substitute ^ ^r^^fl^
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51, 51a, 51h, and 52 in reporting and recording the sick and wounded
in the theater of operations.
Qi) Return of casualties (Form 149, A. G. O.). — ^This report is
made after every action in which casualties have occurred, by the
conunanding officer of each independent organization. Casualties
pertaining to the personnel of the organization making the report
only should be included. Eegimental surgeons furnish regimental
commanders with information necessary for the preparation of the
report.
(i) In the case of Medical Department units which have quarter*
master accountability such additional records, reports, returns,
etc., as are required by the Quartermaster Corps must be kept and
made.
659. The various blank forms for the preparation of the papers
required by the several departments concerned are enumerated
in paragraphs 961 to 965. They must be obtained as indicated therein
for time of peace or, in the case of troops in the theater of operations,
as prescribed in paragraph 5516.
660. Division surgeons and other medical officers in the field
whose functions are analogous to those of division surgeons will
conduct their paper work along the lines indicated in paragraph 368.
In the zone of the advance, paper work should be reduced to the
minimum consistent with maintaining the efficiency of the service,
the interests of the Government and of individuals.
661. On the conclusion of a campaign division surgeons and the
surgeon, base group, will make a report to the chief surgeon of the
field army of the work of the Medical Department under their super-
vision during the campaign. The chief surgeon of the field army
wHl make a consohdated report to the Surgeon General, covering
the work of the Medical Department of the entire Army during the
campaign, and will forward therewith the reports received from the
division surgeons and the surgeon, base group.
562. After the conclusion of an engagem^t each ambulance
company, field hospital, evacuation ambulance company, and evacua-
tion hospital will make a special report of its work during the engage-
ment to the proper medical superior; and hospital trains, trains for pa-
tients, hospital ships, and ships for patients will upon the completion of
each trip make a report thereof to the surgeon, base group, or to the
Surgeon General if the train or ship is operating under his immediate
direction.
563. Medical supply depots on the line of communications will
make returns, reports, and records similar to those of home depots,
In addition they will make to the suigeon, base group, the daily field
reports of sanitary personnel and transportation required by para-
graph 558.
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THB 8AKITARY SBBVIOB IN WAR, GENERAL. 191
564. The correspondence book and docttment file Byatem of keeping
correspondence repords will be. used by all sanitary formations in
the theater of operations unless^ in special instances, a more elaborate
system is prescribed by proper authority. (See Appendix: Records
and Correspondence.)
565. An indelible pencil may be used for correspondence and in
the preparation of aU reports and returns except muster rolls, pay
roUsi discharge certificates^ and final statements.
566. When, in the theater of operations, retained records accumu-
late to such an extent as to be burdensome to an organization, they
will be classified according to the staff department to "wiiich they
respectively pertain, securely wrapped and labeled and forwarded
for safe keeping to the sui^eon, ht&e group, or to such other officer
as the diyision surgeon may direct. The labels should show the
character of the contents of each package, the nanue of the organizar
tion to which they bebng, and the inclusive dates which the records
cover.
BBOOBDS OF 8I0K AND WOUND&n.
567. During and after an . engagement diagnosis tags wiU be
attached to all wounded and dead s^ soon as practicable. They will
be made out in duplicate.
568. In the case of woimdod the primary purpose of the tag is to
advise the medical officers xmder whose observation the wounded
successively come of the treatment previously given at the several
points of reUef on the field or on the way to the rear.
569. The tag will be jnade out by the first medical officer or member
of the Hospital Corps who treats the man previous to admission to a
hospital on the line of communications. (It is unnecessary to tag a
patient who is admitted to a hospital on the line of communications
without having been previously tagged.) If the patient is badly
hxn-t, the identification tag may be utilized to obtain the necessary
information concerning his name, rank, etc. The original diagnosis
tag will be attached to the patient's clothing.
670. The dead found on the field will be tagged in each case by
the Medical Department troops who first reach the body, in order
that other medical personnel may not lose time examining it. The
tag will be attached to the clothing of the deceased.
571. The duplicates of the diagnosis tags will be disposed of as
follows:
(a) Those made out by the sanitary personnel of an organization
for the officers and soldiers of their own command will be retained
by the surgeon imtil disposed of as provided in paragraph 574.
(6) Those made out for officers and soldiers of other commands
will be transmitted as spon as possible after the close of each day of
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192 MAmjAL JTOB THE MEDICAL DEPARTMBWT.
an engagement to the division surgeon aoeompaiiied by tlie check
hst directed to be sent to that officer by paragrapji 579.
672. The original tags will be disposed of as follows:
(a) Those of woimded who are returned from aid stations to the
firing line without going farther to the rear will be removed and
retained by the regimental surgeon.
(b) Those of wounded who are returned to their organizations
direct from dressing stations (par. 682) or from th^ station for
slightly wounded (par. 714a) will be removed upon their reporting
for duty and be turned over to the surgecms of their several organiza-
tions, respectively.
(c) Those of wounded who are admitted to a field hospital and
retsdned there for definitive treatment will be removed and forwarded
to the division surgeon. If the patients are sfubsequently transferred
to the line of communications, they will not be retagged, but will be
accompanied by transfer lists in regular form (par. 5S3).
(d) Those of wounded who are being evacuated from the zone of
the advance will not be disturbed until the patients are admitted to
hospital on the ILqc of communications, when the tags will be removed,
stamped with the name of the admitting hospital, and the date of
receipt of the patient, and forwarded immediately to the division
surgeon of the division to which the wounded belong.
(e) Those of wounded who die while in transit from the field to
hospital (the death in each case being noted on the tag as required
by the printed instructions in the tag book), and the tags attached to
the dead found on the field, will be removed when the bodies are pre-
pared for interment or eqidvalent disposal, and will be sent likewise
to the division surgeon.
673. The division surgeon will cause the tags received by him in
compUance with paragraphs 571 and 572 to be distributed without
delay to the senior medical* offieers of the commands to which the
men tagged belong, so that they may be available in accounting for
officers or soldiers who woidd otherwise be carried as missing on the
returns of their organizations.
674. Having served their purpose in completing the records of the
organizations, all the tags, both originals and duplicates, will be for-
warded with the next periodical lists of sick and wounded therefrom.
576. The register of patients prescribed by paragraph 427 and the
monthly report of sick and wounded by paragraph 458 are not re-
quired from mobile troops or commands ia the theater of operations.
In Ueu thereof a record or list of the sick and woimded with every
mobile command in the theater of operations which is accompanied
by a medical officer wUl be kept day by day by such officer on Form
53, as directed in the following paragraphs and in the instructions
printed on the form. Field hospitals immobilized and acting as
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THE SANITABY SEBTICE IN WAB, GENEBAL* 193
camp hospdtak, evaeuation hospitals, base hospitals, supply depots^
contagious disease hospitals, field laboratories, and other similar
sanitary formations wiM not be regieirded as mobile units within the
nsieaning of this paragrkph, but will keep the register of patients and
render monthly reports df sick and woonded in accordance with the
i^egular rate.
576. The list of sick and wtyanded will contain a record of the
following cases:
(a) Every offlcier or soldier with the command who vA excused from
duty on account of sickness or injury, or who receives a wcmnd of
any character in action whether it involves excuse from duty or. not.
(b) Every oflScer or soldier with the command, not currently oii
the list, who is sent to another command or place for observatioh or
treatment.
(c) Every officer, not currently on the bsl, who departs f ixnaa the
command on sick leave. -:
id) Every officer or soldier witih the coinmand, not currently cm
the list, who Is retired, or dischai^d for diai^^ty, or dies; and every
dviiian with the eoinmand who dies.
• '677« In determining the cases to be entered on the list of sick and
wounded under the provisions of paragraph 576, officers and soldiers
who are kiHed or wounded in action will be considered as with the
eommand by whose sanitary personnel they are tagged. The names
of such officers and soldiers will therefore not necessarily appeac oii
the list of sick and wounded of their, own (organization. (See
par. 579a,)
578. Except as provided in paragraph 580, the list of sick a^
woimded will be made in duplioatey and at ihe end of the month
oovered by it the original thereof wiU be forwarded through medical
channels to the Surgeon General. The dujdicata will be retained.
679. After the close of each day of an engagement the casualties
resulting from the action will be ent^ed on the monthly list of sick
and wounded in two groups, first those suffered 'by the peraonnel of
the organization making the list, second those occiming among the
peorsonjiel of other organizations. An extra cai^bon cop^ of that
portion of the list containing entries of the first group will be madd
and sent imioediately to the organization cominander to enable him
to prepare his return of casualties (Form 149, A. G. O.) or, if preferred,
the extra carbon copy for the organization oommahder may be made
ootFonn 149 direct, as the size and rufing of the two forms aresunilar^
An extra carbon copy of that pbrtioh of the list coiltaining entries
of the siecond' group will be made in like manner and inunediately
slant to the div]sio(n surgeon in order thlbt.th^:<e may be at the head-
quarters of the division a check upoan the names of men reported aa
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miflRJng m the casualty returns of the oi^asizations to whioli they
beliong.
(a) In eutemng.oa the Ust of sick and wounded th^ casualties
resulting from an. engagetnent there shoiUd be^ included only those
cases which hiaye not bioeh ^prein^wly tagged hy members of other
organizations and in the case of field hospitals those rHaiu/edfor
definitive treatment <par.' 6720), 0x0^ (bat allc^cm tramf-entdd to
the line of communications should be recorded by the. organissation
transferring them in order thatthare may be a record within the
diviskm of the final disposition of ; such cases. (See par> 577.)
680. Stations for slightly IrauiidBd will make a .single copy of the
list of sick and wounded. At the end of eadb day and when the
statioQ is closed the list will he ecooit at once to the divisKKn surgeon.
681 . Eyacuation ambulance companies should include in their list of
sick and wound^oiily siKii eases esj^ertaiA to their own pe^ and
such cases as may^ under exceptional circumstances, fall into their hands
without having been previously .tagged by other sanitaary formations.
682. Hospital trains aad* hdspitel: ships make complete lists in
regular monthly form only of cases occurring aiBiong their own per-
sonnel and, in the case of a hospital ship^ of cases admitted thereto
for definitive treatoieiLt.
68S. Where patients are transferred from mobile oigaldiaatkms at
the front to the line of communications a nominal* list of them should
if practicable be prepared in di^>Hcate by &» transfeniKig ofiicer,
the original of which should be receipted and returned to him by the
receiving officer. Extra carbon copies of so much as may be per*
iinent of the transferring officer's regular list on Form S3 may be
made for this purpose. Trttnsfem front -camp hospitals in the zone
of the advance, should there be any aubh/ wfll be aocomplished f>y
regular transfer cards (par. 575).
(a) The duphcates of the nominal lists mentioned, or.the transfer
cards as the case may be, furnished as. above to an eTacuation ambu->
lance company, will'be turned over to the evacuation hospital or other
sanitary formation to which it delivers the patients^ Similiar disposi-
tion will be made by a hK>3pital train or hospital shi}) of the nKHninal
lists or transfer cards received by it-
684. Should a hospital train or hospital ship receive parents unac*
companiedby nominal lists or transfer cards, ihe oonunaoldiDg officer
of the train or ship will as' scion as praoiieable prepare a nominal list
of such patients: on .Form -58 (saperate and apart from hlis regular
monthly list of sick and wounded) for disposition as above provided.
Should the preparation of such a list be impracticable he will list the
patients who seem to be in danger of death so as to be able if death
occurs to report the necessary details.
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(a) Should any of the cases be lost en route by death, capture, ^eto.,
he will without delay report the cases so lost, giving the .date and
nature of the loss, to the surgeon, base group, or if the movement of the
sicj^ and woujaded is under t^e incyqxediate direptiopL of the SurgOQu
General, direct to him; forwarding with such report ihe transfer cards
(if any have been received) of the patients so lost.
(6) In the case of sick and wounded necessarily left at a hospital
other than the one designated to receive them, their transfer cards, or
A Bominal list, as the case may be, will be left with the commanding
officer of such hospital, and a similar report of the patients so disposed
of will be made at once. '
OBOANIZATION OF THE MEDIGAXt DEPARTMENT IN
WAR.
, 686. The details of organization, the amounts and kinds of trans-
portation allowed, and the factors on which the allowance of trans-
portation is based, are given in Tables of Organization.
686. The.foUowing table gives an outline of the organization of the
Medical Department in war:
Surgeon
OenerEd.
J^eportmexLt sarspons.
Medical service, mobilization camiM.
Kedical sernc^, ^onoefitrfittoi^ camps.
Camp hospitals.
Qetieral hospitals.
Convalesoeht camps.
Service (rf the) Hotpitais, ports of erabarkaliion.
interior. ' i Surgeons, ports of embarkation.
Hoooitals tot prisoners of var .
Medical supply depots.
Hospital tndna aiad trajna^fo^ patieofo.
Rest stations.
Hospital shipe and s^ps for patients.
SanftcuTT inspectors.
Theater of op-
erations (chief
surg^n, field
army).
Zone of the ad-
vance (divi
*aion sur-
geons).
Medical department personnel on duty with line organizations.
'D^eotors o(f ambu- JGamp infirmaries,
lance companies. V-^mbulance companies.
Sanitary trains.
^iZ^"' ^'^^'"^'"^*^-
Zone of the line
of communi-
cations (sur-
geon^ ba8«
group;.
Base sectioQ (surgeon, base group):
Base medical supply depot.
Base hospitals.
Ck>nvale8cent camps.
CQBtagioiis4* "
Trains, boats
Casual camps for sanitary troops.
SanttavT squads.
Field laboratories.
, American National Red Gross units.
SaiQitanf* inspectors.
Intcgnediato section (surgeon, Intermediate ^roup):
American National Red Cross units.
Adyanci section (sdr^n, acrva&oe group):
Advance medical supply depot.
fianftarv ooliimn /Evacuation hospitals.
sanitary column, ^g^^jj^j^^y^jj ^g^l^j^ ^j^p^.^^
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ARTICLE XI.— THE SERVICE OF THE INTERIOR.
687. During time of active military operations such peace
organizations of the Medical Department in the seryice of the interior
(par. 528) as post hospitals^ general hospitals, and medical supply
depots must be largely augmented to meet the changed conditiouB
and to provide for the increased number of sick and wounded. The
requirements of the theater of operations, which must receive first
consideration, will necessitate the substitution to a very large extent
of personnel from the Medical Eeserve Corps, the Volunt^rs, the
American National Red Cross and other civiUan sources, in place of
the Medical Corps, Hospital Corps, and Army Nurse Corps assigned
to these institutions in time of peace. (See par. 538.)
688. As a part of the service of the interior a medical service for
the transportation of the sick and wounded and their care while in
transit will be organized in rear of the theater of operations.
689. Before a command leaves its station or camp in homo terri-
tory en route to a camp of concentration^ or to the theater of opera-
tions, all members thereof and aQ civilians who are to accompany it
should be examined to ascertain their freedom from contagious
disease and their physical fitness for the contemplated movement.
690. In movements of troops by rail the senior medical officer of
the command will inspect the accommodations provided, giving
special attention to the water supply, aaid will make proper recom-
mendations for the cprrection of any defects obseHed.
691. The several kinds of Medical Department oi^aniaations
required in the service of the interior in time of war are indicated in
j)aragraph 586. . . •
MOBILIZATION CAMPS.
(See Army Begulations: Organized Militia.)
892. The places of assembly for Volunteers and for the Organized
Mihtia of a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia when called
into the service of the United States are known as mobilization
camps.
693. The sanitary service of a mobilization camp is under the direc-
tion of the senior medical officer on the staff of the camp commander,
who will be designated camp surgeon. So far as practicable officers
of the Medical Corps only will be detailed as surgeons of mobilization
camps.
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594. The cliief objects to be attained by the Medical Department
at camps of mobiH2tat]on are:
(a) To make the physical examinations prescribed in Aimy Bega-»
lations axid to secure accurate records of the condition of o(ffiicers and
mail upon their admission ta the Federal setrvice. This will be' effected
in aocoidamce with instrdotaosis from the War Depeiim«nt,
(b) To make physical examiaations of civilians attached to troops
and to exehide those who ^ure unfit for the contemj^ted service.
(c) To administer prophylactic v^aociaationd. A record of these
vaccinations will be kept as prescribed in paragraphs 187, 188, and 193.
(d) To equip all individuals and organizations with such articles
of Medical Department property a& are required by existang orders^
and to completely equip all individuals and oi^anizations pertainiag
to the Medical Department.
(e) To instruct all individuals and organizations so far as practicable
irt personal and camp hygiene, and in addition to instruct Medical
Department petsoonel, commiffiioned and enBsted, in the routme
work of the Medical Department in the field. An important factor
in the instruction. will be the object lesson afforded by the admiiib-
istration bf the camp and the measures inaugurated for the mainte^
nance of sanitary conditiooftstheroin. . This instruction wiU be carried
out under the immediate supervision of the camp surgeon acting
under the direction of the department "surgeon. It will be system-
atically, arranged and wiU follow a definite program furnished by the
department suig^n.
695. AU letters and reports to the departmfent surgeon, the division
surgeon (unless he is in camp), or the Sujgeoii General will be fprr
warded through, the camp surgeon in orde^ ^^.t they may be returned
to the writer for correction, if necessary.
696. The faquipment for a camp hospital, varying according to the
anticipated strength of the camp, will be supplied to mobilization
camps by direction of the War Department, without requisitioa.
697. Supplies and equipment pertaining to the Medical Depjart-
m^ ipi the hands pf orga^izatiQ];i3 temporarily at camps of mobiliza-
tion will be maintaii^ed intact, being. used only for purposes of drilj
and instniption. The i^apip surgeon will provide a suitable place in
which the medical personnel attaichied to qrganizations may hold
sick call and will furnish the pjccessary supplies for the treatment of
the sick.
CONCENTRATION CAMPS.
(8w^. 8; B.t Service Qjt th/e^ Interior.)
690. The places which are selected by the War Department, when
war is imminent or h&s been declared, for the assembly of troops for
joint operations or for embarkation, are known as concentration
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S89. The ^ttoitear^ service of k coneentratien camp is undeo^ the
direction of tine senior medical officer on the ai)aff of the camp
coocmiandei^. ■: . • •-•■ ........
(a) In addition to his roui^ine duties as oamp soigeon it will be the
duty of this officer to continue theinstrfietion of thepersoxmel begun at
.the home stations of the troops or at the mbbilisatibh camps; to asc^^
tain by inspection of desmptive lists, vacdziation r^stdrs, and other
recordk available whether the prescribed vaccinations and physical
examinations of all the personnel of the camp ha^e been made and
to complete such inoculations or vaccinations as may be necessary;
and by proper measures to make sure that all troops are equipped as
contemplated in regulations. (See par. 594.)
600. A camp hospital will be provided for the camp i^>on requisi-
tion by the camp surgeon, imless other hospital* facilities are ava&ible
in the immediate vicinity^
601 . The supplies and equipment pertaaning to the Medical Depart*
ment in the hands of organiaafcions temporarily at the, camp .will be
maintained intaci, being used only ior purposes of drili and instruc-
tion. The camp surgeon will pro\^de a suitable place in which the
personnel attached to organizations may hold side call and will fur*
hish the necessary supplies for the treatment of the sick.
CAMP HOSPITAIiS.
602. A camp hospital is an immobile unit organized and eqxiipped
for use in camps where the care of the sick would otherwise result in
the immobilizatidn of field hospitals or other sanitary formations
pertaining to organizations.
603. Department and division surgeons and other administrative
officers charged with providing for the sick arid wounded under field
service conditions wiQ prevent the immobilization of sanitary forma-
tions pertaining to organizations by providing for the establishment
of camp hospitals where necessary. • • . . »
604. The equipment and personnel of a camp hospital will vary
with the requirements of the situation. A suitable camp hospital for
one or two regiments itiay be forbaed' with a regimental hospital
equipment, less transportatioii (pars. 869 arid 872), as a nucleus. A
camp hospital for a brigiade or larger organization ina^ utilize the
equipment of a field hospital (par. 87& onfy) as a hdclfeus. In para-
graph 886 will be found a list of supplemental suppUes for the eqidp-
ment of camp hospitals, more or' lesS of which will be necessary
according to the conditions which are to be met. (See also par. 859.)
606. A camp hospital i^ i;mder the control pf the seniorr medical
officer on the staff of the camp con^naijider f^nd is administered by
him or. by one of hi? aubordinajbe?.^ .; , i^ . i.. j.;
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'v'- B06« lA.d)ditional general hospitieds t«iBke!«st^bIish«d by the Surg<i^oii
€knieraliBlrkne of war at' such poJntB as ibajr b^ d^emMmoslJ suitable.
CONVAIiBSCBNT CAMPS.
807. Convalescent camps will be established as branches of general
hoapkais whea.necessarf . lUe comBianding'.oiSELcer ^ the hospital
^wiU alsoi command the catnp.
.' (a) Sttdi camps, will be usbd ftwr' patientfe who lio longer need hosi-
•pltal treatmeDt but are) not yiet ia'snflSciently* yigoimis h^lth to
retiun to. their coi^iinands. * • - ^ . , . • . ;
. 608. .Patientd in convftleaoent stamps will be borne upon the register
of sick land wounded at the general hospital. '. (See pai". 447.)
HOSPITAIiS, PORTS OF EMBA^EIATIQN.
609. At a port of embarkation where there is a' general hospital
any further hospital accommodations that may be required will be
operated as branches of the geneflEir hospital. At a port of embarka-
tion where there is no general hospital, a port of embarkation hos-
pital win be established and operated under the immediate control
of the surgeon, port of enibarkation.
SURGEONS, PORTS OF EMBARKATION.
.(510. The surgeon, port of ^barkatiop., is the sanitary ^dvispr of
his. commandii^g officer in aU matters pertainiag. to the Medical
jDepartment. He is charged with (1) the coi;iAbo1 qJ^ ^he .port of
embarkation hospital when it is not a branch of a general hospital;
(2) the provision of mediealattGndaace ftt?the headquarters to which
he is assigned; (3) the medical . superintendence of the tranpport
service; (4) the provision of medical suppKes, including those required
by transports; (5) the duties of camp surgeon (par. 599) of the con-
centration camp so long as it is controlled by the comma^ider of the
port of embarkation.
' ' IHOSPITAIiS^ FOR Wf SONERS ' OF VAR.
'' ' 6ili llospitajs for prisoners of war will be established by the Sur-
geon Generalat points determined upon liy the Secretary of War.
JJ!hey will have the status of general hospitals, and as such each will
be managed under the direction of the Surgeon General, except that
the officer charged with the custody and safe-keeping of the prisoners
will ihaintaiti ^uch guards over the hospital as may be necessary to
prevent th6 escape of the prisoneip therein. , ' / *
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MEDICAIi BUPPZiY BBFOTS.
612« Additional medical supply idepote will be established by the
Sui^eon General as he may deem necessary, having due regard for the
sources of supply and the facihties for distribution.
HOSPITAL TRAINS AND TRAINS FOR PATIENTS.
613. Hospital trains are Medical Department organizations and
will be provided by the War Department when required for the traaa-
portation of the sick and wounded. In cases of emergency when
hospital trains are not available ordinary trains for patiemts will be
provided for the temporary use of the Medical Department.
614. A hospital train made up of 10 oars, of which 8 are for patients
(capacity 200), is allowed, in accordance with Tables of Organization,
a personnel of 3 medical officers (captains or heutenants); 3 noncom-
missioned officers (1 sergeant first class, 2 sergeants); 2 acting cooks;
22 privates first class and privates (20 nurses, 2 orderlies).
615. The equipment of hospital trains and the personnel and equip-
ment of trains for patients will be determined according to the. needs
of each case.
616. Hospital trains and trains for patients in the service of the
interior wiU operate under the direction of the Surgeon General,
Each train will be under the command of the senior medical officer
on duty therewith.
617. The commanding officer of a train will, some hours before it
is due at the hospital which is to receive its patients, notify the
commanding officer of the latter by telegram of the time of its arrival
and the number of patients to be provided for.
BEST STATIONS.
618. Rest stations will be organized at points on the railway lines
where attention can best be given to sick and wounded en route.
So far as possible the personnel of such statipns will l?e obtained
from the American National .Red Cross.
HOSFITAIi SHIPS ANI> SKIPS FOB PATIENTS.
619. On over-sea expeditions ho^ital ships and ships for patients
may both be required. They will be provided. by the War Depart-
ment.
620. Hospital ships are Medical Department organizations and will
be used solely by that department. Ships for patients are ordinary
transports or vessels turned over to the Medical Department for tean-
porary use in emergencies when hospital shipp are not available.
621. The personnel of a hospital ship (capacity 200 beds) consists
of 5 medical officers (1 lieutenant colonel or major, 4 captains and
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lieutenants) ; 5 nonoommissioned officers (1 sergeant first class, 4 ser-
geants); 5 acting cooks; 30 privates first class and privates (29
niu^esy 1 orderly).
622. The equipment of hospital ships and the personnel and equip-
pififktf of altapp loTf pati^i^ts-^viU'be'^ft€jin^^ to the ne^ds
of each case. - ■ . . ^
623. Hospital ships (including those furnished by the American
National Red Cross) and ships for patients while in use as such will
bfe eb«ai)iiiaid&d by medied jetffii^eiffi . f . —.!
624. In addition to carrying sick and woimded between ports,
hospital ships and ships for. patients may be utilized for candying
Medical Department personnel and supplies when this does not inter-
fere with their primary object.
626, So far as possible tiie commatidmg officer of the ship will
notify the receiving hospital, in advance, of the prospective time of
arrival and the number of patients aboard.
SANITARY INSPECTORS*
626. Military establishments in the service of the interior operate<^
under the diTect contirQl of ^e War Department will be inspected by
sanitary inspectors designated by the Surgeon Gieneral. . The duties
of such officer^ are analogous to. those of depa^*tm^nt sanitary in-
spectors! and they will be governed by the regulations prescribed for
the latter (pars. 371 to 374) in so far ps they are appUcable to the
changed conditions.
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,62^. The mobility of an army may be the factor which deter-
inines its success or its failure. It is the;refore highly important; (1)
that the army should be relieved as promptly as possible of the
jSUQumbrance of its sick an<J wounded; (2) that this should be accom-
plished without obstructing other military operations in progress,
and with the minimum of transportation and personnel,
(a) In view of these requirements, it is evident that 'the sanitary
service must be thoroughly orgamzedj .that it must operate syste-
matically, and that its personnel should have had thorough prelimi-
nary training. ' ^ ,. . . i
628. Efficient medical administration shbuld therefore provide:
(1) In the zone of the advance, only emergency trieatinent for the
wounded and their prompt transportation to the rear; (2) in the
zone of the Kne of conrnnmlcations, a service so complete in ^uip-
merit, supplies, and personnel that it will afford the sick and woiinded
all the faciUties and comforts of the service of the interior, rendering
it unnecessary to transport farther to the rear such patients as will
later be able to rejoin their commands; (3) in every sanitary station
from the firing line to the base, a careful classification of the sick
and wounded according to the nature and severity of their disabili-
ties, with a view to such disposition as will prevent any imnecessary
depletion of the combatant forces.
629. For the evacuation of the sick and wounded to the rear it
will be necessary for the Medical Department to utilize all available
transport. In addition to .that normally assigned to the department,
combat wagons and field train wagons when authorized by competent
authority, automobiles, and other impressed civiUan transportation
of all kinds, should be obtained and used when the situation demands.
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CliASSIFICATIONr OF THE SANITATIY SERVICE.
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630. The aanitAry persoiuiel of . the zone of tke adyanee may b^
divided into two general groups, as fdlows: First, that attaoh^d to
line oiiganizationd smalkr th«a a brigade, wliich. functions undar.:j;he
immediate orders of the organization conamand^rs ; second, that com*
prising the sanitary itXW&f which functions under the orders of divi-
sion sui^eons in accordance with such general or specific instructipn^
as they may r^eive from their diviaion commandez^.
SANITARY TROOPS ON DUTY WITH UNB ORGANIZA-
TIONS.
(See also Field Service Regulations.)
681. Sanitary troops with line organizations, ineludiag detachr
ments with regiments, battalions, trains, etc., vary in pew^pn^lwith
the strength of the organization served and the nature of the duties
they are required to performu (See Tables of Organization: War —
Begim&nial Orgamaationa.) . .
638. When a regiment is operating independently the Medipa^
Department equipment available for its use consists of the first^id
packert carried by each officer and enlisted man of the Army a^ a.p^t^
of his individual equipment; the articles carried as individual equ^p?
ment by each medical officer (par. 864) and by each member of. the
Hospital Oorps (par> 86S) ; the combat equipment (pars. 86Q and 367) ;
the camp iufirmiuy equipment (pars. 869 and 870) ; and the addi^ion^}
articles necessary for the establishment of a regimental hospital
(par. 872), .
(a) The additional articles for the regimental hospital will be tik^i^
to the field only under ciroumstancea requiring the organizatipn to
provide hospital care for its own sick and wounded.
698> When a regipof^t or other line organization is operating a^ a
part of a division the. Medical Department equipment provided fof
its exclusive use consiste pf the first-aid packets and individual equip-
ments ipentioned in the preceding paragraph, and the combat equip-
ment (pars; 866 and 867). A small box of surgical dressings (pay^
954) and one or mc^e litters are carried on each anipaunition wagon.
The requisite, articles foir the establishment of the a^id station arid
carried on the pack mule allotted the sanitary service, which marches
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with the combat train of the organization. The medical officer
responsible for this equipment will see that it is complete and that it
is maintained intact for service in combat.
(a) On the march and in camp, with the exceptions noted in para-
graph 601, the mescal suj^Ues and 4i9{>^arjr 9€arvioe. r^^ ^liifed by
regimental organizations are provided through the medium of the
camp infirmary,
(&) In combat it is omtempjated that .th§ exp9i:^tjure^ ol.dfe^singSy
etc., from the equipment of regimental organizations will be replen-
khed from the reserve supplies of the neatest ambulance company or
camp infirmary. (See par. 551.) '
634. The surgeon of a line organization is both an advisory tod an
administrative officer (par. 361).
(a) He commands the sanitary troops on duty with the orgamBa-
tion.
(J) He is the adviser of the organization commandier in medical
and s^tary matters and, to the e;x:tent of Ips authority, is responsible
for the execution of sanitary measures in connection with the
organization.
(c) He provides care and treatment for the sick and wounded, and
is responsible for the efficient performance of the entire sanitary
service of the organization.
(d) He makes such sanitary inspections as may be necessary. In
connection therewith he supervises the water supply and its purifica-
tion, the sanitation of kitchens, the disposal of garbage and waste
water, the police of latrines and urinals and the filling in and mark-
ing of the same when discontinued, the police of b&thing places and
picket lines, the measures taken for the destruc^tion <)f ffies and mos-
quitoes, and all other sanitary procediires necessary to preserve the
health of the command. . '
(e) He instructs, at suitable times designated by the commanding
bficei*, the entire personnel of the organization in personaV hygiene
iand first aid. ■■■,•> -i ■
(f) He trains his subordinates in all departments of field sanitary
work. .•■■■'' .•;-.>. .-.f. ;,. -
(jr) He makes timely requisition for necessary supplies and eqtiip-
ment. . . . i -
686. On the march the dutie^ of the sanitary personnel are to
render first aid where i?eqiiiiied, to* tiralisiioi* the' sick and W(^mded>
and to ma;ke stiitable disposition of them on ahrvalin camp. •
' 63©. Ordinarily th^ surgeon iniarcheS' irtth the regimental ^m-
mander, and one medical officer marches in the rear of each battalion.
Each officer is mounted and accompanied Ibiy a mooMfed oi*derly.
The Temaining r^mttltal -sanitary persoiinel usually mal*h trith the
battalion units. ' * ! ' : • . , ,i . •
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«ai7 . "Wben out erf the presisnoe <rf the enemy, mubulanees aape ordi-
narily ordered dislribttted by the division commazider throti^out tl^
ooltuim, in ^e t&ht bf r^ib^nts, battalions, etc. Unlesd otherwise
ordered these ambulances jovb. I3ieir ccnnpanies at the end of the day's
zhaTdi or at the beginning of an ^igagem^Mit. When a regiment
operates indep^nd^Qtly it may be assigned its full quota of four
ambulances. (See pars. 673 and 721.)
«88, A soldier falling oiit of the matching column from sickness' or
injury is sent to a riiedical' officer in the rear, ^th a pass ftomt his
company commander, sho^mng the soldier's name and organisation.
The medical officer returns the pass, showing the disposition made of
the soldier. The man may be giren authority to ride in the imibu^^
lance at the rear of the regiment, or his arms and personal equipment
may be carried in the ambulance, and he may maJhch at the rear d the
regimfent with the saiiitaty detachment.
609. When an ambulance at the rear of a regimient is filled it may
fall out and join its company at the rear of the column, and the
director of ambuiarice-<5ompanies or the ambulanbe ^bmpatiy com-
mander may send forward another ambulance to take its place;' or
the ambulance mjty remain with, the regiment, and inen requiring
transportation may be gixnen diagnosis tags authorizing their trani**
portatfon by the ambulance compahy in fihe rear. In the' latter ca&b
the id^m fall out and report to the commander' of the ambulandd
company for transportation. .
MO. The arnas, personal equipment, and clothing of a soldier y^h6
falls out are taken with him in the ambulance. The horse, sabet, tod
horse cqiiipnient of a soldier admitted to the d,mbuliaace or otherwise
separated from his organization because of sickness or injury are
taken back to the troops by the noncommissioned officer who accom*
panied him. ■
041. Upon halting for the night all but the trivial cases are taken
in charge by a field hospital designated by the division surgeon, or they
are sent to the rear, as the conditions may warrant. It may be neces-
sary to leave them under shelter-^in houses, if practicable— With the
necessary food and attendants until taken in charge by Unitary troops
from the line of cbminunicatiohs.
642. In combat the duties devolving on the sanitary personnel are
to render first aid to the wounded; to establish aiid operate an aid
station, and to collect the wotinded thelreat; to direct those mth
trivial wounds to return to the line, and to direct others with digHt
wounds to the station for slightly w;ounded; and in exceptional cases
to transport the severteljr Wouiided to the dressing station.
'■ 6431 The detachment invariably accompanied its line unit in com-
bat,' rendering first aid to as many as possible of those ^ho fall out,
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\i|4iboiit loskig touch with th& eoinmand. It is ^is^iated by the-band
if theU^ter is a^aigaed to duty with the sanitiyry troopa.
6444 Unless medioal assiataooe is aTaiiable,:thi6 wounded apply their
fli^&t^aid pac^ets^ if practioable. With thi$ ex/p^pti/Oa. the oaro of the
wowded deyolves upoiii the sanitary, troops, and no combatant,
"Itf^less duly authorized,; is .pemiitted to take or acoompaay the sick
or wounded to the rear.
. 645. With dismounted troops ths aid station, not more than one
for each regiment or smaller indepesid^nt unit, will be established as
the eugagemeut.deyelops and the number of wounded warrant it,
proTiding it is probable that the command will remai^, for a short
period at least,, i^ar the proposed location of the station. With a
mounted command the sanitary detachment accompanies the troops
duri^Qg the whole course of the engagement, pausing only so long as is
necessary to render first aid and to collect the wounded at scone place
W}here they can be. tuiz^ pyer to an inhabitant of the country to be
cared fpr. The commander of the adyancing foot troops or of the
adyaiice section, should be promiptly notified of the location of the
wounded thus collected.
646. In Idcatiug.the aid station it is of the highest importance that
adYantag0 be talcen of any shelter from .fire whieh the terrain affords.
To ^ largq esqtent the distaaic^ of the station f roB?. the firing lina must
d^pei^d upon this consideration. It will be borne in naind that any
building which offers a good tai^et for artilieay fire is worse than no
^^)ter at all, and that the nearer the station is to the front the safer
it will be irom dropping projectiles.
. 647« The surgeon remains^ as a rule, at tiie aid station, with a non-
oonmiissipnued officer and the necessary n,imiber of priyates, for to
this station the co^nmanding officer wUl send information or orders
which he may haye to communicate to the surgeon, and through this
^t^tion the surgeon gains conjact with the units. of the sanitary train
in the r0j\x. Th^ other medioal offic^. and the remainder of the
detachment ke^ in touch with the firing line, tending the wounded as
far as ppssibl^.and conyeyiug the helpless to the station, if practicable.
If the en^emy's fire :^s such that the: WQimded can ;not reach, the station
adyantage is taken of trenches, rayines,. a^^d other inequalities of the
ground affording temporary shelter^ a^d the wow^ded are brought in
during interyaJs in t^he firing or after nightfall. :
648. No one belonging to the sanitary personnel of an organization
will go farther to the rear than the aid station,, except by authority of
jbhe surgeon, ...
649. The aid station, which will often bebut httle more than a place
fpr aisg^embhng the woimded, should not imdertake eh^borate or fixed
arrangemem^ for their pare and treatment, as its personnel must keep
in touch with the regiment and be prepared to close or moye the sta-
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tion mtiioiitrdekijfs wtran .the regimeiij^ moves. The treattniiS]lt.|[andQ
willumiaUybeiUniked to first aid and toi the readjustment efdressingd.'
Oocasionially it. may become neeessary to ligate an artery or, to per«
focm im emea^enoy operation. Fractures^ if not previously immohjih
lizedj sbould'be put in splitits. Diagnosis tags will be attached tO-all
livounded and the duplicates disposed of as directed in paragraph &7ir,
The arms and equipment of wounded sepajrated from their ocNtupanioa
and taken in charge by the Medical Departai^it should; so far as
pradtiicable^ actompahy them until they reach the line of conniwwi-^
dations. * .. t.
65<K> In the oourse of battle the advance of troops may result m
the aid station being a^slr Afied so far from the line that it can no>
longer fidfiU its purpose. In this case it must be advanced to a more
favorable iocation^ Ordinarily the wounded left behind Ntdll be
lOK^sed fuftear 'b^ the advancing ambulance company, but if it i^
apparent thit tthie will be long delayed a small portiion of the r^r,
mtotial pecsoutiel miiy -be: detaaled to remain with them. Similar;
action wilLbe taken, in. caae of retreat. Theolosing or mtoving of thei
station rests on the decision of the. regimental surgeon. In reaching
Im <letiaion Iteshould be governed by the primary necessity of ahv,iiys
keepings toudi with the regiment.
THK SAJOfiTABT TRAIN.
£61 . . The sanitfoy traon is composed of eamp infirmaries, amb^dance
compames,! and fi^: hospitals. It is commanded by the division^
aurgeoa. ^
THE DmEOTOB OF AMBtJtANOB OblIPA27tftS. >
662. For each, division a medical officer of the grade of major is
designated as director of ambulance companies and there is {^ignq^
imder him one sergeant and one private first class or private. Hos-
pital Corps, both mounted. The relation of the director of apa^
bulanpe co||ipQ.i^esi t0| the division surgeon and to the ambuJapcQ
oompaiues is simi^Ar to that of a major of the line to the colonel o^
his regiment and to the companies of his battalion. He maintains p^a
office of .re<(?ord. but commimications from the division surgeon to the
ambulaii^cQ comjxanies and vice versa are sent through him for :hid
information, i; . .' V
663. The director of .ambulanoe companies will make freq.u€;nt
inspections to ascertain whether all the companies have their reg^-
liMion ^o^il^npe of personnel and equipment, whether the personnel
aro.jxrfajjerJyinstciic^ the equipment is in, good con-
dition, and will take the n.ecessary measures to correct fmy defioijBn,-
des fotmd therein.
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6S4. 'On the march the director will oordhnrify siHiotnpMi.7 one of
the ambulftnce oompahies on duty with Hie mardimg* trodpd aad> will
superinteiid the ambidatk^ servioe ofthemamh. He will keep^ the
division surgeon advised as to where commtinxeftionBwiUireacb him«
666. His dtitieB dtiring and insniediately after .combiicoauprise
supervision of the removal of the woxi|ided foom the aid dtati^ns (and
in emergencies from the fro^t) and thieir ehre^ aad trei»tnient earoute^
via the dressing statioi^; to <She 'field hospitals; His activities eOV^er^
th^^oro; the entire zone between the imaig line; and the field hos-
pitals, with the terrain of which he should make himself familiar,' and
he will proceed fromt point to point thbrisof as his praseUce may foe
required. As far as practicable he will k^ep the division surgeon
apprised of his movementsi
(a) He will, undeii the division snrgedn%autlM>rityy direct the open*-
ing of dressing stations at the places decided ttponwi Uhdior the same:
authority he will direct such changes in thelbeationi^f these Btations
as may be necessary d^ng the battle/ suid their dkBiB^ and the
reassembling of the* several units for mbvemont with the 'divisioci as
doon as practicable after its cofiiclusibni . . : . ,
666. The dh^ector. of ambuknt^e oompasuci^ ako' commandB' tlur
camp infirmaries of the division, aa ouiUAed in paragraph 9A9:
'OAApViHiftilMABdBs;
667« Eaeh regiment of a diti^on has ass%ned to it in time of peace
6ne camp iiifirtti^iy equijrtnent ^pars. 8d9 aiidNSW))j incluifing one
wagon belonging to the divisional sanitary train. (See Tal>lea <rf
Organization: P€ace"7--i?«3iT»e»to^0rjfa^ati<ww4) t .;
668. When the division is assembled the camp infirmary equip-
tnents authorized for the service of the mobilized divisioli (usually
6n the basis of one for each brigade) are retained 'f6r 'duty as 6amp
infirmaries. The reriiiaining camp infirtiaary equipments, except trans-
portation, are turned in to the officer in charge of medical supplies
and the wagons thi;s released al^e assigned to those units of the
sanitary train for Which no transportation is provided^ in time 6t
peace. '..'.' '"' ' ',",
66&. The camp infirmaries retained for the service of the division
will be placed by the division surgeon undfer the immediate charge
of the director of ambulance companies. This officer will receipt and
account for thfe property and will be held respdrisiMe f or its coiidi-
tion and completeness at all times. ' He will have general charge of
the assignment of the[ infirmaries to the trodp^ which thiBy are
intended to serve and he will keep the deScriptit^Tist^ an^ ai^coiunts
of the piermanent personnel oii duty therewith.- '
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660. For permanent duty with each injBrmary there wffl be reqxik
one sergeant, Hospital Corps, in immediate chaise of the property,
and one driver. The men and animals of the camp infirmary will
usually be attached, for rations and forage, to one of the regiments
served by the infirmary or to ah ambulance company.
661. The camp infirmaries with each division will be numbered
from one upward consecutively, and the' wagon belon^g to each
infirmary will be marked as prescribed in Tables of Organization.
(See also par. 545.)
662. The primary fimction of the camp infirmary is to furnish
dispensary facihties to one or more organizations diuing[ field service
whe'n other provision is made for the hospital treatment of all sick
and wounded or for their prompt evacuation to the rear. When
such provision is not made and the camp infirmary becomes the
nucleus around which a camp hospital (see par. 604) is developed, it
becomes an immobile unit, and if the organization to which it is
attached should move another camp infirmary will be required to
accompany it.
668. jThe senior medical officer of the units served by the infirmary
assumes charge of the infirmary service and is authorized * to call
directly. on the other organizations for their proportionate share of
medical ofi^ers and sanitary personnel for such service.
664. The sergeant on permanent duty with the infirmary, after
reporting to the senior medical officer of the units served, remains
in subordinate charge of the equipment as the representative of the
director of ambulance companies.
666. When the camp infirmary is to be opened for service the
surgeon in chaise will, with the approval of the camp commander,
notify the surgeon of each other unit which the infirmary is to serve
of the time at which it will be available for his use to hold sick call.
He will maintain such service at the infirmary as the conditions may
warrant*
666. In combat the equipment of the e«i.mp infirmary may be uti-
lized for the establishment of a station for slightly wounded. (See
par. 710i.)
THB AMBULANOK COMFAKiT^
667. The ambulance companies will be ?iupibered from 1 upward
in a single consecutive series for the entire military establishments
668. The vehicles of the an^bulauce company will be marked a$
prescribed in Tables of Organization. (See also par. 545.)
669. The conmianding officer of the ambulance company is under
the immediate orders of the director of ambulanfce companies, when
there is one; otherwise, he is under the immediate orders of the
division surgeon.
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670. Tbe personnel .of af^ ambi^anc^ compaiiy at war rstrength, as
givexiinTableaQf Oiganization, are ordinarily distributed as follows:
(a) With thQ dressijig ^t^tioUji^cludjipg tiie Jitter. bearers: 4 i^*-
cjer^; 1 sergeant fijst .class, 6 $eB;geaa^, 1 acting cook, .40 priv:atee
first class and privates,. ajl of tlie ^^dical. Department.
' (J) With the whedqd transpoitation; 1 officer, 1 aergean.t :first
class, 1 sergewt, 1 acting coqk,.2S privates fi^rst. ola^s and privates
(l SLS famer, ;1 as saddjer, 2 ^s; nausiciaiis, 12 as. ambulance drivers,
and 12 as ambulance orderhes), all of the Medical Xhepartmeat; also
1 seirgeaut (bla^kspaitb) apd 3 privates OJriyera) of the Quarter-
master Coips. ,. . }
671. The fuftc^on of the arptbuJaJiofl company is to collect the
sick and wouud^d, ito afford then^ tw^orary care Afi»d treafaniBnt
and to transport them to the ne:^t sanitary unit in the rear, i
672. In camp the. w^bjuIan^^e.oompajQy operate an ambulaojee
geryice between the camp infirmaries and the field orother hospitals.
. 673 •, On the march ambulances are. distributed among the maroh-i
ing troops, usually one to each regiment, for the purpo$ie of • supply-
ing tra^apoortatiijn to tho^e who become unable? to.majfch, ..(S^eptoa.
Q37 and'721.) . . . ■ . '. . .
. 674,;<In.<;<9ftabfttMthe cJompimy opieirates ia twd jparlia (par. 670):.
The first establi^hie^ atid. operates a dressing statiion aod «cK>Uects;th6
wounded the^reat, the s^ond operates the whedbed transJ)ort»ibn
in ^evacuating the WjQunded- . , » . '
; 676* The.dressing station party,. inoludiog: the litter bearers, with
its equipment on pack mules, moves forward in rear of. <ibe; troops
ready to establish the, dressing station. • • . '*
<676* The location. of the dressing stations a6d. the nuxnberto be
estabUshed will be determined by the division sUrgeon acting under
the instructions of the ddvision cOmmiinder./ The, director of ambu-
lance ooanpianies i4ill superfine their openiog^ giving tiic necessary
orders therefor to the conunanders of the ambulance companies.
He wiU report theiif opening to the division. surgeon. . ; .' *
. 677. Eixact rules can not be formulated as to the time when* the
dressing station shall be opened. Generally speaking, when tibe
advance has ceased and'the wounded ate so numerous that they can
r^o longer be cared for bv th^ regimental personnel, the time has
come for thie. opening of the stiatioh. '
678. It is desirable that the site selected foj' 'a dressing station have
the following advantages: (1) Protection 'from rifle fii'e, (2) protec-
tion from direct artillery fire, (3)^ Accessibility for wheeled transpor-
tation, and (4^ a supply of water. , Effective shelter from fire is the.
chief desideratiim. ' A site inaccessible to ^hulances on account of
exposure to fire need not invariably be condenmed, jfor the grea.ter
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part pf the work of the. ambulances is done after tlxe close of the
battle, or after nightfall: The* station will always be pushed as far
to the front as possible to reduce to the n^iniTnuni the distance over
which the wounded must be carried on litters.
679. In some cases in which the estabUshment of the dj?essing
station has been delayed^ or in which the troops are about to move
forward, it may be possible to locate the dressing station at the aid
station, thus. prapticaUy eliminating one station. Under these
circumstances the djressing station assumes the work of the aid
station and the persoimel of the two stations cooperate until the aid
station moves fqrward.
(a) The requirement' that the sanitary personnel with the comr
batant organizations keep in touch with those organizations may
make it necessary for them to leave the wounded where they fall,
pausing only to administer such aid as may be absolutely essential
Cases thus left will be collected and cared for by the dressing station
party as it advances. (See par. 650.)
680. As soon as the dressing station is opened its bearers under
the direction of a m^cal officer proceed to the front as far as the
enemy's fire permite. Ordinarily they will be divided into as many
sections a^ .there are aid stations, each imder a noncommissioned
officer, and one section will proceed toward each aid station.
(a) They direct wounded who are able to walk, to the ^station for
slightly wounded. They transport other wounded from the aid
station, to, the di'^saing station. When practicable they also assist
thexegimantal medical peisonnel in the care and remoyid erf wounded
from: points in advance.
(&) Meanwhile the commanding officer of the company with the
dressing station person3xel piroo^eds to put the dressing station in
conditicMi to receive patients. Wlfcen possible for wheeled transpor-
tation to reach the dressing station^ a message should be sent to the
officer in charge of the ambulanoe train directing him to report at
the station with the ambulances*
681. The work of the dressing station is carried on under the
following departments:
Pispensairy*
Kitchen.
Eeceiving and f or^ardii^.
Slightly wounded.
Seriousljr wounded,
682. AH wounded wUl pass thco^u^ the receiving and forwarding
department. Those whose injliries are not siifficient to incapacitate
them for the present performance of their mihtary duties will, after
receiving the necessary tftotment, be directed to return to their
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units, and the fact that such directions have been giren them will be
noted upon their diagnosis tags. Other slightly wounded, able to
walk, will, after Uke treatment, be immediately directed to the rear
in command of their highest ranking officer or soldier. Generally
they will be sent to the station for slightly wounded.
688. At the dressing station only such operations will be performed
as may be immediately required to save life or to render the patients
fit for fiirther transportation. Permanent occlusive dressings may
be applied if time permits. The rules to be followed generally are
that no operative or other interference should be attempted under
conditions unfavorable for asepsis or antisepsis, and that no wounded
for whom transportation is available should be delayed at the dress-
ing station. Conditions in these respects must vary widely in diflFer-
ent battles; when there are good facilities for the surgical treatment
of cases and at the same time lack of transportation for woimded, it
would manifestly be proper to give them definitive treatment.
684. A memorandum showing the number of patients received and
their disposition wiU be kept in the receiving and forwarding depart-
ment. Diagnosis tags should be appUed to all wounded not previ-
ously tagged and supplemental entries made on tags as required.
For further records of sick and woimded required of ambulance com-
panies, see paragraph 575 et seq.
685. The ambulances and wagons remain farther to the rear than
the dressing station (usually in proximity to some unit or station
through which communication with division headquarters may be
maintained) until it is practicable to determine a line of evacuation
for the wounded. As soon as the dressing station is estabhshed and
the location of the field hospital is determined, a safe route for the
ambulance service between these two establishments is sought, and,
when found, the ambulances advance to begin the removal of wounded
from the dressing station. The wagons of the ambulance company,
carrying a reserve of dressings, may remain at a field hospital, whence
the suppHes may be sent forward by apabulances returning to the
dressing station. (See par. 728.)
686. Ambulances. must reach the station as early as possible even
at the risk of losses. Ordinarily ambulances will carry woimded only
from the dressing station to the nearest field hospital, immediately
returning to the former; any other destination for wounded must be
prescribed by the division surgeon.
687. When the ambulances are insufficient the division surgeon
should request the division commander to permit the Medical De-
partment to make use of part or all of the transportation pf the
division on its return from the front.
688 « During the daytime when a battle is still in progress it will
rarely be possible for ambulances or other wheeled v^des to ad-
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vance farther to the front than the dresaing station. Opportunity
to have them do so will sometimes occur at night, and on the con-
clusion of an engagement they should always be used, as far as may be,
at all points on the battle field.
689. To prevent further injury, it is important that the wounded
should be handled or otherwise disturbed as httle as possible in the
course of their transportation to the rear. No wounded man once
placed on a litter should be removed from it without evident neces-
sity until he reaches the field hospital, whether he is transported by
ambulance or otherwise.
890. While authority to close a dressing station or to move it must
ordinarily be obtained from the division surgeon, nevertheless under
exceptional conditions, when communication with, the division sur-
geon is interrupted, the director of ambulance companies may, if he
deems the emergency requires it, close or move the station at dis-
cretion. In this case the division surgeon will be notified as soon as
possible of the action taken.
(a) Should it be impossible to evacuate the wounded at a dressing
station before it is closed or moved, by reason of retreat or otherwise,
the commanding officer of the ambulance company will leave with the
wounded, according to their nmnber and condition, sufficient medical
personnel and supplies to provide for their immediate necessities, and
will advance or withdraw with the division the remainder of the per-
sonnel and equipment.
THE DIBBOTOR OF FIELD HOSPTTALS.
691. For each division (except cavalry divisions) there is desig-
nated as director of field hospitals one medical officer of the grade of
major and there is assigned under him one ser;^ant and one private
first class or private, Hospital Corps, both mounted.
692. The director of field hospitals is, like the director of ambu-
lance companies, immediately imder the division surgeon and is the
latter's executive in respect to the field hospitab of the division.
Ills supervision over the field hospitals is similar to that exercised
by the director of ambulance companies over those companies.
693. He will ordinarily accompany the field hospital in advance
on the march and remain with it in c^unp. He will keep th« division
surgeon informed of his movements.
694. He should maintain communication with the director of am-
bulance companies, to enable that ofiSiper to make suitabJie arrange- '
ments for the removal of patients from the front, and with the sur-
geon in charge of the sanitary column from the advance section to.
promote the rapid evacuation of patients to the rear.
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THE FIELD HOSPSTAL.
(Capacity 216.)
696. The field hospitals will be numbered from 1 upward in a
single consecutive series for the entire miUtary estabhshment.
696. The wagons of the field hospital will be ma^'ked as prescribed
in Tables of Organization. (See also par. 545.)
697. The commanding officer of the field hospital is under the
immediate orders of the director of field hospitals, when there is one;
otherwise he is under the inmaediate orders of the division surgeon.
698. The personnel of a field hospital at war strength, as given in
Tables of Organization, are ordinarily assigned as follows: 1 major
(commanding); 5 captains and Heutenants (1 adjutant and quarter-
master, 4 ward surgeons); 3 sergeants first class (1 acting first sergeant
in general supervision of the hospital and in charge of medical prop-
erty and records, 1 in charge of transportation and quartermaster
property and records, 1 in charge of mess suppHes and cooking);
6 sergeants (1 in charge of the dispensary, 1 in charge of operating
equipment, 1 in charge of patients' clothing and eflrects, 3 in charge
of wards); 3 acting cooks; 55 privates first class and privates (46
attendants, 1 dispensary assistant, 1 artificer, 4 orderhes, 3 super-
numeraries); and of the Quartermaster Corps, 1 sergeant (wagon
master) and 7 privates (drivers).
699. The fxmction of the field hospitals is to keep in touch with the
combatant oi^anizations and to provide shelter and such care and
treatment as are practicable for the sick and wouiidBd of the division
who are brought in by the ambulance companies until the sanitary
service of the line of communications takes charge of them. A field
hospital can meet these requirements only when it is relieved so
promptiy by the sanitary linits in the rear that its mobility is not
interfered with. Prompt evacuation of the sick and wounded is
necessary also to secure for them the facilities for treatment and the
comforts which are available on the Mne of conmiunications.
700. On the march and in temporary damps, however, the field
hospitals are the nightly collecting points for the divisional sick and
injured who are unable to continue the march, and riaufet provide' for
the care of such jiatients until they can be turned over to the medical
service of the line of communications or to a'local hospitaler hospitals.
(See par. 641.) The use of the field hospitals for this piirpose should
be carefidly regulated by the division surgeon; '
(a) So far as practicable in each division only one field hospital at
a time will be used in thia service, leaving the others entirely free of
patients. Furthermore, only so much of the equipment of the field
hospital assigned to this work shcJuld be unpacked as is required to
care properly for the patients actually in the hospital and their
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Mcesaar^ a4rteiida]dt8 who aire to remain behind when th^ 'division
moves on. The number of pei^onnel detdiled torwiifcaia will be a$
small as possible. . « ^
(6) The equipment which has not been unpacked and tile personnel
who have not been detailed to remain with thfe patients will move
with the division.
(c) Every effort will be made by the division ^surgeola to dispose of
the patients left behind. Should imusual delay in turning thdm over
to the medical service of the line of communications supervene,
temporary provi^ofa. for them shotdd be arranged in civil hos|jitals
•of the locality or otherwise as may be niost prdctioable until ttid
medical units of the line of commimications can takei ehaige of theth:
Oi) As.aoon asthe patients are disponed of > tiiepersonnel detailed
for the:tetmpor4iry cdre of stich patients will immediatiely rejoin the
hospital. . - »
70I< Popsdrviee ia coinbat, ihe locations of the field hospitials and
the number to be opened will be determined by the division surgeon
acstii^g under tiie instruction; (&f the ' division comnianderL The
director of field hospitals will supervise their opening, giving .thef nee-*-
leksidry orders therefor to the command!ers of the field hospitals^ He
will report their opening to the divifflon burgeon* • • ■ '
• (a) It' is desirable, that they be centrally located and l^Jrond ?the
scHie of conflict^ which will usually necessitate placing them 3 or- 4
miles in rear of-the dressing stations. ' .. -.
(6) Field hospitals should be easily, seen and reached from front
ajid rear and yet not be in the wp,y of troops and- trains. Ah ample
supply of good water is necessary, and suitable buildings are. of gredt
adtvaatage. Such buildings should bjsi 'utilized first , and only so imich
iienitage put up asmay b^ required; . < •' .; .' /.
(c) If the enemy retires, field hdspitalB wiH he established; if. pos*
elble^ near the dressing stations having the greatest number. of
wounded. , , i,
id) A field hospital may: be. moved forward und*r thd /dicfintton
of the division suicgeon to ri^lace a dressing station and to takasover
thepatients. i : . ■
702, Tte time when field hospitals should open will »bfe cttrnmimii*
«ated by the, division sui^eon tothedirecjtdrof field hospitals/ ishQuld
tlhkere be one, or, there being none, to ^tiie.Qominandiag QffiD€f»>of; thjd
hospitals concerned. ' -.. '• .;!•.'.'.: .:l^;i '■ • ' i^- s'l^i
(a) Only one wUl, as a rule, be opened early in >the battle, i This
wiU be done, as soon as the nunsib^ ojf wounded jusAifies i i1j. The
other field hospitals should not bje.det.up nntil thenjedessity for thetn
is apparent. If tho ccmditionsi are moh thitt the- woilnded can be
evj&cuated directly tothejlina oteommuiiic^ljkMas, tiaeopenkiig. of < field
hospitals will be unnecessary.
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703. On ihe receipt of an order to open a field hoepttal the fot
lowing departments will be established:
Dispensary.
Kitchen.
Receiving and forwarding*
Slightly wounded.
Seriously wounded.
Operating room.
Mortuary.
704, All wounded arriving at the field hospital will be received at
the deceiving and forwarding department, which is the administrative
office of the hospital.
(a) The slightly wounded, able to walk, will be inunediately
directed to the rear or to ihe station for slightly woimded, as the
circumstances may indicate.
(6) The seriously woxmded, and the slightly wounded unable to
walk, will be assigned to the proper department for treatment.
(c) Records of the wounded will be made as prescribed in panir
graph 575 et iaeq.
706. Under ordinary battle conditions operations at the field
hospitals should be such only as are needed to fi.t the patients for
transportation to tiie rear. Many extensive dressings will, Tiowever,
be required under all circumstances. All operations should be done
under the strictest antiseptic or aseptic precautions, and every effort
made to dress cases so that they will not require redressing for some
time. Patients should be fed, if practicable, before being sent to
the rear.
706. EJvery opportunity should be taken to transport the wounded
to the rear. Ordinarily they will be turned over to the transportation
of the line of communications, but the returning transport of the
division may be utilized for this purpose in the same manner as at
the dressing stations (par. 687).
707. When the number of wounded is very great and the trans-
portation facilities are bad, with no rear hospitals to relieve field
hospitals, the latter will, despite all efforts, become crowded with
wounded which they can not dispose of. In this case the division
surgeon may be compelled to concentrate all wounded in one or two
field hospitals so as to free the others for an advance. The hospitals
left behind should be cleared as soon as possible, in order that they
may rejoin their division.
(a) When no. adequate provision is made :for the evacuation
of the sick and wounded and a field hospital becomes the nucleus
around which a camp hospital (par. 604) is developed, it becomes
ah immobile xmit, and, if the troops to which it is attached
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should nuoye, aAother field hospital will b^ required to accompaiiy
them.
708. Fi^ld bospitids ordered to close oir to move will dispose' of
their jwitieuta as direiJjt^d hj ih^ diviw)U sui^geou. .
(a) If by reason of retr0a.t or QtherwisQ afieldJaospital is riequired
to xxLoye before it. cajii.ieyacuate its patientja; its ^oipmauding officer
will taJke actioa sinailar. to that pjtescribed foi: dressing stations i^
tihe like contingency. (See par. 690a.)
709. The opening, moving, and closing of field hospitals will be
reported by their cpnmiapding ofiice9*$ tl^rpugh the director of field
hospitals to the division surgeon, who will r^ort the same when
necessary to the sui^gepn of the t^lvance group of the line of com-
nmnications,
THE STATION FOB SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.
710. The station for slightly, wounded is a transient divisional
organization on the battle field; it has no permanent perooimel or
definitely prescribed equipment.
(a) The personnel required for the station, usually one medical
officer, two noncommissioned officers, and eight privates, will be
detached from such unitrof the sanitajry train as the division sufgeon
may elect. In some instances it may be practkable to utilize per^
sonnel sent forward from the line of loommunications.
ih) For the equipment of the station one of the camp infirmaries of
the division may be utilized, or a medical aDd surgical chest and such
other suppUes as are necessary may be temporarily detached from
one of the field hospitals.
711. The functions. of the station for sli^tly wotmded are <1) to
afiord a place where men who are unable to accompany their units
into combat -may be assembled; (2) to relieve dressing stations and
field hospitals of the congestion incident to <1l6 presence of the
slightly wounded who can walk and who require but little attention.
713« Hkte station, usually one for each division, is established when
combat is imminent. It should be about the ^ame distance from
the filing line as the field hospitals. A buildit^ should be selected
for its use when practicable. It should preferably be located on the
route over which the troops have advanced, as this route is the one
which the disabled are most likdy tct follow in working their way to
iherear. In any case it should he so conspiouously. marked that
it can be found readily.
718* Extensive prepfiU*atians at this station are unnecessary. A
tent should be erected, if no building is available, where dreiasings
may be applied or readjusted and arrangwnents made for the pre^wura-
tion of simple nourishment. , Diagnosis ti^ should be attached to
•21 wounded not already tagged. The duplicates of the tags will be
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d^Oded of as directed in paragraph. 671. Ali^tiyfaickAiitf 'Grounded
will be prepared as prescribed in paragraph 580.
Yl4. As soon as possible wounded at the^'stateAh' 'Vl^fto'arelnot able
to return to their commands will be coUectfed iAtb ^]^mj)e aiifd directed
to ihe rear in charge of erne 6f th^ir numbe'r. ' • ' " ' ' ' '
(n) Minor cifises requiring no further treitnletet M only isilight treat-
ment will, howevBr; be directed to rW;um to their orgaiiiirations, and
the fact that such directions have been given them '^viH be lioted on
their diagnosis tags. Men who arrive at thef station witJhout author-
ity and are able t6 do duty will be turned' bv^ii' to? the provost guard
for return to their organizations. . . :
• (h) Should any of the Atk or wdtinded bd f blind' tOd niudK exhausted
or too badly hurt to go farther afoot, the commanding officer of the
station will report them to the nearest field l^o^pital.
715. Upon the conclusion of the engagement the personnel and
k]uip]bent of the station will be dispos^kl ot as directed b}^ the
division 'snrgeon.
THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE 8ANITABY app-yiCB OF
THE DIVISION.
> 71<(i. In administrative matters the di'dsion surgebn bearo a relar
tion to the^ imits of ike sanitary ttain similar to that of a regimental
commander to the battalions ftnd companies irihi^ t^bnent. ^
! '717. in order that ihb sanitary service bidy att^ its highest effi-
ciency, flexibility in the distribution of sanitary personnel and equip-
ment is 'essential. Thedj^ments oompri«ng'«thiB 'sanitary 'tp^ain are,
therefore, not ordinarily assigned to units sinaller thaU' a division^
unless the imit is <iperatm^ independently^ They isrs, however, fre-
quesaitly aMcuihed to smaller imits as, for* example, when a division
ibarchesiby two road^, apart of the* sanitairy -train mky accompany each
deitaohment of the division. • U»der these eircumstftnces the units of
the sanitary train aa*e snbjectto tihte gelkeral oontitol of ^he senior line
officer :pv^idnt with the iminediate icbmmand winch' they accompany.
71S. When, by divisioiial orders, ixniik of th^i sanitary train are
temp<^rarily separated' (torn direct Ueadquartc^rs control and placed
with liiie (»^aniaations 6r' trains, the senior medical loffii^er pres^it
with' tbe units will report them to the line officer in comnkand without
further orders and will' reeeiHre his instructions in^^suohmatti^ni as the
conduct of. the. maarch and the lociation and security of <*ihe imits in
camp. Units so separated from headquarters ire not regariied as
detached unless they are specffically ordered to teport' to the com-
mand^' 'of the line troops for duty. , i . . ' i
7i9i The method of control of tJie sanitary, tirain Viiries according
w circumstances. iPor example, at- a camp where aiiratngements
have< been made in advance for an adequate supply of 'Watw and
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fora^, flti fflitite divi^zi mqy be assembled, in whidH' base att tbd
elemdnts of the samtary train Will be directly controlled by the diVi^
sion surgeon (par. 661). On the other hand, to llicffitato>loitdi!iiig 'o«v
ships, for example, the troopis of a diviskm may be^ conc^trletted at
one port and the traJnB at another {tort, in which caae the entire
sanitary train is tinder control of the comlnander &t tit^ divis»^nal
train and imder the immecUate command of the seinior medical officeif
with the sanitary train. » : ;. i
720i When the division is on the march the saniiary train is ordl^
narily divided. The division aorgeon will advise th0 division com^
mander as to which nnits of ihe mnitary train he considers necessary
for service with the mardung troops and which tmits may be placed
under the commandiar of ihe^ divisional train. When the latter units
are released from the divisional train ihey rranain under the itnme^
diate command of their Senior medical officeiP' until th^ division'
surgeoia assumes ebntrol.
721* On a majtefa not in the immediate presence of the enemy, Con-
ditions may watrrant placing an entire ambulance company with the
advance guard and the di^tributioii'of the ambulances of one or!mbrd.
eompaniBs through the mam body^ an ambulance following each
r^^iment or independent battalion; (See pais. 63T and 679.) ^
722. A field hospital .wiUordinarfly be needed to car^ for the <H4i
abled brought in by the ambulances' at the end of the march, and
should be placed in the marbhii^ column wit^ due regard -for thl9
requirement A field hospital used, for this purpose will be promptly
evacuated in order that it may prooeed with the troops when they
advance. . . ,
723. In order that the men needing medical atteiitidn may be cared"
for as/ soon as practicable after camp is establkhedy the caihp infir-
maries may be distributed through the marching cohunn, one ill'
proximity to each group of organizations which will camj) tbgetherl'
When for any reason this is not practicable they will march with 'the'
fiieldiirainsof the tunts which they are' to serve. ' • ' ^
724. Wh«i combat is imminent, elements of the sanitiary tlraiii'
scattered through a marchiog column may be ordered to fall out, al-
lowing the troops to)pa88 forward. It is essential at this ^'Uncture that
HO sanitary unit hamper the moveinent of combatant organissatioriis. -
725. In combat^ the operation of ttie- divisional sanitai^ Units will
be governed in general by the character of the engagement, whether
defensive, offensive^ or retrograde, and in each particikltlr cas^ by the
immediate conditions incident to the locality. ' ' "
726. When the mission of the command is dtf^hsive) and pkrticti-
larly if a Une of fortificalioils or some natural barrier, such as a river,
can^be taken advantage of j it may be practicable to make, in advance,
a definite outline of the sanitary service. Under these circumstances
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the 20116 iKdthiu which ealsualties will probaMy ogcut ean be det»*^
inmiod ^^h )Bt^oi«nt aconraey to enable tkediTkkMa surgeon to make
de£6ixit<^irecommeDdi.ti0n8 concerning jtihe annomiGement in the battle
order of tho location .of the Atation four h^hity irounded^ the dressing
a^tioiis, and the field hospital^. Ala soon, as thei distribution of the
troops on the iKno of defense ia indi(iated the add stations may be
located anid routes from theni to the dresamg stajtion may be selected.
The sanitary service of the line of communications may send forward
evacuation ponbulto^e c0m|>anie6 atid e^^aatiiosi iicspitals into the
zpneof t^ advance in r^Mwiinesstoevaoaateihewoundedimmediately.
727, Whsen the command takes the dffdndve the difficulties of the
sanitary service are . giieatly ineneased. The stadion for slightly
wounded i$ esftablished at. once for assembling the siok who are not
aUe to accompany tbfeir organisations into battle. As the situa-
tion develops the^ oisgamaatioiis, followed by their sanitary detach-*
mentS; move forward. Wounded are given first aid, but no aid sta-
tion is established iAnt«l the oi^gaiusatiofi has oeaai^d, temporarily at
le^sty to.ady^MPkcei aad umtil the number <rf wounded dn that vicinity
justifies it. (See p€U!4.64&.) llie time and place for the opening of
the station i^ deteorminidd by the organisation commamfar, unless he
has authoijiaed the swigepn to uas Madiso^etion in the matter.
Di^epsing stations are eBtablifihed when required by the number of
WQunded on any sector of the. line. The division surgeon, with the
approval ;0f the divisjion commander; g^ves directions for tihe opening
of th^ station to the direetor of axubulanoe companies. The dressing
statipn, as/Soon a9 it anives ariits Ipcation^ sends forward bearers to
establish communication with the aid stations of organizations serv-
ing on its spctor of the Une. (See par. 680.)
. 788^ The wagons of the ambnlaaoe companies may be left at field
hospitals, in order that the supplies which they carry jdaj be for-
wajrded to ihe dressing stations by means iof the: ambidances as they
go back i^d forth. (See par. 685.)
729. All the field hospitals may be held, tn readiness to establish
until definite information can be secured as to the progress of the
engagwient and the numbeir< of eamalties^ cur when oon<£tions war-
riant it ono^eld hospital may beiCstiblished as soon as the dressing
stations a^ located (part. 702e). O^idinMily the work of field hos-
pitals ynjl not cojpomence until several hou|8 after the engagement
has b^gun; . .., i : . .
730. !(n, a r^tr<^ade moveijieixt, whenever pr^ictieabte^ traiospor*
tation and suppUes precede the tlroops. The sanitary service will
requi^ somp jE^nJs^ulimQe? held as near a^ passible to the rear guard,
which should be accQmpaniiad by a liberal aUQWanes: of. sanitary p^v
sonneL; So far as. practicable |the wounded in rear^^poard actions
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should be placed on litters and promptly carried forward to the
wnbtdances. . ' ,'- ,
781, The defensive, ofiFen&iVe, ahd retrograde movements prac-
tically cover the entire field of the activities of the sanitary service
in combat. The rencontre engagetnent necessarily develops into
one of these tkree by the time a definite course of procedure for the
sahitary service must be determined.
782. Whatever the form of the engagement the division surgeon
arranges, as soon as practicable, for the publication in orders of the
information necessary for the operation of the- sanitary service?.
In order that divisional orders may not be burdened with details,' he
recommends for inclusion in these orders only such information as is
required by combatant organizations and their attached sanitary per-
sonnel, and he issues orders direct to the units of the sanitary train
embodying the details of the service which concern these units br&y.
73S. Combatant troops desire to know (1) the location of the aid
station for their orgatrization, and (2) the location of the station {6t
slightly wounded. The location of the aid station is published by
the organization conunander as soon as it has been determined, while
the location of the station fbr slightly wounded should be publii^hed
in the battle order.
734. It is important that the surgeons of combatant organizations
should know as edrly as |)racticable the location of the dressing sta^
tion serving their Sector of the line; in order that they may iso locate
the aid stations as to reduce to the minimum the distkucie that
patients will have to be carried by litter bearers. T^e sturgeons of
combatant organizations also require information as to the location
of the statioii i^r slightly wotmded.
786. The divisional battle order usually furnishes information ill
paragraph 4 as to the location of the station for slightly wduilded,
and in defensive operations it may announce the locations of dressing
stations and possibly of field hospitals, though the latter, fe a rule,
does not directly concern the combataiit troops. When it is impos-
sible to determine in advance of an engagement the locations of the
dressing stations, that information is furnished the combatant
orgahizatibnd throu^ military chaiinels as soon as practicable. Iii
any case the sui^ons of combatant organizations finally learn thi
locations of the dressing stations through the litter bearets who ard
sent forward to the aid stations.
786. In defensive engagements, as indicated above, the division
surgeon may recommend that paragraph 4 of the batitle otder state
that a station for slightly wounded is established at a designated
point; that dressing stations will' be located at designated points to
serve certain sectors of the line, for example, one to serve the sector
extending from the left flank to u certain road, house, creek,>ot' othjer
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J[WLdiifa^)5.iii4icaifced on the maps, with whiph %he troops are sup-
plied, another to serve the sector extending from the point above
inen^ioned.tj(? the r^ht flank ;ifpid, in case conditions waarant such
a:ri.^nrliounc!^ment in advance,. that one or more field hospitals will
bjB.estabJish^^i at; designated places.
. , 737> J^ pffen^ivi^.movemeiits it may be impracticable to include in
the divisional order anything more ii^an the statem^t of the loca-
tion of tl^e statipfl fpr ^Ughtly wounded, and if deemed expedient
some , ipf orjiaation conoenung the places at which ambulance com-
panies and field hospitals will hqld themselves in readiness. (See
par..;686.^;'. "■...•;
, ; 73^, . If the locations of the dreeing stations and field hospitals have
not beep ^^pipunced isx the i battle order, the division surgeon, with
the, ^pproyal of the division commander and ordinarily after consul-
tMipii ^dththe directors of field hospitals and ambulance companies,
will isfiu^ p^ders.concerning the locations of these units and will usually
desigpatQ.by i^imiber the field; hospital and ambulance company un^ts
which* we ,to open at the locations specified. He also transmits
supl^ info^rination i?.ecessa,ry for. the operation of the sanitary units as
Jie m^y,ha»W received from the division pommander, e. g,, the routes
vehides may take between front and rear.-
. .,7i39. lu«A r€|trpgrade moveyflLeyit ^ formal order may not be issued,
tn this casp. the sanitary units not rendering service with troops will
b^ g^verped by t^e g^nerftl instruotioi^ given the commander of
trains; those serving the troops will be governed by the orders of the
pfScer in.imnx^iate commai^d on whom devolves the i^sponsibihty
^or meeting, einergencies as they a^i^e*
740. In service with mounted commands pertainipg to an infantry
divisipi;! it is ordiparily impracticable to establish aid stations in
combat. The sanitary personnel continue with the organization.
!\yhen any of, then]^ pause to render first aid, they rejpin the command
a3;80pn a-s p<^ble.; ,(See par. 645.) .
741; When ^ cavalry division is ope?"ating^ a.spreen, the sanitary
service is confronted by many, di^^culties. The cavaby may be one
or mprctdi^ys'. march in advance of the infantigr divisions and, in ^
hostile ppimtry, may make, np effort to continue,, in control of the
iefsnijbqxji ^7^^ which.it hii,s pass^. The loissipn of the sanitary serv-
ice uoider t)^^i9,co^ditipnp will bp ,to render first aid and tp transport
the wounded as rapidly as possible to the nearest pl^ce accessible to
the &^t^,VJ service of the infantry or of the fine, of communications.
J!or thi^.^i^ason a cavalry division is provided with a greater number
pf ambul^pces in proportion to the divisional strength than an infantry
diyi^iqp^ I^ case it is deemed, imprsacticable to take ho3pital equip-
ment intq tJjA are^* in advance pf the) infaptry divisions a field hospital
p^rt^ining t^. t^ c^^^ahy. diyisip^ ma^. be. established, within t^^ line
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conitoollcKi by, tfee jfoot trroops, w4 und^r thas^ oircfwartwe^ft the! -a4fiin
tional ambulance facilities provide^d will be reqiiifed t^ transfpoi^titth^
vTOM«4^.to:tJt)i© fi^jhwWti'U Obl th/e. other hiai^4,i£ coftditiqpis ,war-
ijaatiadvftniwgiibhe field hp^itali^to the arpa -be^tw^fi^^iJi) tl^ infaatry
and cayaliy^.i^b^a^Wt ftWbuUw^iffcQJy^ti ;«aJX b0rr^<lUW^:to'traa&^
p€^t .wt|u«^vt^;ttL€^ (field' h08^pit4^f^^ the bpQa4 IrojUt which/the
car^h-y -^hftp. wtiji^gM .^screen dmkjt 'wcupy. Under thj5se(jcii?^TOin
atttniaes tfejB we,of ^ portip^ of theMamibuUriceft for trao^ifQirtatioii «^
the immoiLuted Hostpital <i)orp3 attached to, th^ fi€iW..h99pital may.b^
WftyoidiJ^lla^ to eaabte the fieW hospital to l^epp in i touch nrjth. the
DOkounted itOQp^. Whjen opposingaiPwies appj^oach eac^ pther,0av<^i?y
ia fii^y ;withdr«Wa fmm th^interviBjcdDg spaoe ^jid may tekp popition
on the flanks of the infantry, in which paae'th^ sanitaiy senate J9
opeTiatled M in aft inla^try di^sion and may be directed by thp com-
mand^,<if the fi^Jd f<)r<5ea to eoopeilate with th-e.sanitaary. ujut^ of the
iiifantryor ortheJ]uie.of>eoiniaiusaoai4oi^^ . t.i
748^ Theaerrow of.88imtary.deta^b^«nts.wi.tb orgam?iatiow oftSto
f^Talry di^pn Jaisiimlat jto that^ olthe sianitwy troope witji »(ihe <5aisrT
airy ol aii ; infantry division. Whea.diffioUktieS: of 4Hwm\meati«^n
rpnder at iiiskpc^Ucable for. vthe: division awgeoti to direct pevaodoaHjr
the sanitary service with the cavalry division, much will necessarily
b0 Uft to th0 initiative. cind jtidgHft0»t.«rf. the. director pf.aaj^ultoce
eompaoies alid the* seniort m^oal ioffioer.wijth/ oadi indivdduial unit*
, ' J I^UTIES QF THE DIVISION SURGEON. !
743. The division surgeon is both an advisory and an adtfdn!istra<9v0
ofed^rl (See 'par. 361 .) in his adviscfr^ capadtjr he 'teakes ^recolm-
miBndations edncerning all matters pertainii^ to tlie sanitary welfare
of thecrimmaind iii»J<56ncerning mattei^ pertaining to thb'iierspimidl
and eqitit>Da€ntof the feanitary s^rvicel imd^r organisation oottimaridersi
In bis administratrt^e caipicity he is in immediate command of th^d
medical department personnel attached to divislPn-hfead^quarters, of
ttie s^nitai^ ti*aSri, KhA of lAmerican National Red Cross linit^, 'and
oth^r vdhmtfeiry aiA personnel shotdd they be authorized in excep-
tional cas6* to perforin ser^^e with the division;
744. The duties of the division surgeon that may be specifically
stated are as follows:
(«) (He will >take , action on all ofllcia) 'papei3.< passing .thi)t)u^ Jus
offi<je ih a maimiBr eimilarto that prescribed for department suigeons
(pars. 3«5 and 3i68)» Th^,<5han»el$tihrp^gh. which, papem pertaining
to the medical depjartm^tttr go fgcTwiard wail be = determiwd by tho
ehief siii®eon ojE the fleld (furmy a^jcprding to circumsjtanc^s.. <3«e
par. 828.):...
(J) He wittirel^der to th^ehief^ui^eon,! field army, the ccmsplidated
^Miy fifJd iseportr.pf sa^tavy.p^r^onnol and tcan^pprtation jwd the^
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consolidated daily field report of patients (Form 84) and the weaMy
noneffective curve (ihart (Form 85).
(c) He will see that proper inspections are mad^ of sanitary eondi-
tions in the division and of the medical nnits of the division. These
inspections will ordinarily be made by the sanitary inspector.
(d) He will arrange a systematic and orderly serric© foi* the care
and disposal of the sick and woxmded of the division in camps, on the
inarch; and in battle, having in view the retention of ciffectives at the
front and the prompt removal of noneffectives to the rear.
(e) He will keep the surgeon, advance gronp, advised as to the
probable requirements of the sanitary service of the division and as
to the number of patients for whom provision will be required on
the Kne of communications.
(/) He will keep the chief surgeon of the field army advised as to
the ^ciency and requirements of the divisional sanitary service.
(g) On the march the division surgeon ordinarily accompanies the
division commander, giving such advice and information regarding
the sanitary service as may be called for, and securing all information
necessary concerning the disposition of troops to enable him to
formulate plans for the sanitary service which these «HspoBitions will
require.
• Qi) When battle is imminent he \nll iktifize all facilities available
to familiarize himself with the terrain which wfll probably be covered
and will obtain and distribute to the officers of the sanitary train such
information of a general nature as will assist them to determine their
course of action.
(i) After an engagemetut he will inunediately report losses in med-
ical personnel to the division commander and will take proper meas-
ures to replace the supplies and equipment of tlpi^ saajitary troops of
the division. He will free field hospitals of patients as promptly as
possible in order that they may be ready for another engagement or
a forward movement. . '
746. The senior medical oflScer of a brigade or detachment acting
independently will perform for the command such of the duties of a
division surgeon as the circumstances may render necess&ry.
THE DIVISION SANiTART INSPECTOR.
746. As an assistant to the division surgeon a medical officear of
the rank of lieutenant colonel is assigned tb each division for duty as
sanitary inspector. He is primarily an advisory officer (par. 362) but
may in addition be assigned certain executive duties.
747. A sanitary inspector is charged especially with the supervision
of the sanitation of the command to which he is assigned. In t\m
connection he inspects and reports upon the feanitary conditions
within the command, Upon the occurrence of preventeible diseases and
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the sufficiency of the measures taken for their prevention, and in
general upon all matters affecting the sanitary care of troops.
(a) At the end of every month each sanitary inspector will for-
ward to the Surgeon General, through miUtary channels, a report of
tile iiispefelAoris macfe'fcy hiih ditring th^ month undei* the proviaidnA
of this paragraph, indicating the sanitary defects, if any, observed
and the measures taken for their prevention. This report will be
made on Form 60, modified if hecessary to suit the case.
. 74;8. Sanitary inspectors also inspect and report upon the adminis-
tration of the ynits of the sanitary train; the efficiency, instruction,
and adequacy of the medical personnel; the condition of hospitals;
thei daaaracter, an4 sufficiency of medical supplies; the facilities for
traxisportiijg jnedioal supplies and the sick and wounded; and in
general aU matters affecting the care, well-being, and comfort of the
sick and wounded.
(a) A report of each formal inspection made imder the provisions
of this paragraph will be made on Form 506, and will be forwarded
withiA five, da^ after the insp^tion is made through military chan-
nels to. the Su:fgeon General. A duplicate wUl be ffled in the office of
the divisipu: surgeon. Should this report indicate any irregularities
pr defeats, of medical administration, the sanitary inspector will fur-
nish a tripUcate through military channels to the medical officer
cornxnandiog the Medical Department organization concelrned, who
will, :v^t^out . 4^lay , report by indorsement thereon what remedies
he has appli(?d or will apply to correct each of the irregularities or
defects noted. > Such reports so indorsed will also be forwarded
through military channek to the Surgeon General,
749. O^'gaui^atiotn commanders are. usually required by divisional
orders, to. i-emedy sanitary defects reported to them by the sanitary
inspector. .; To facilitate the attainment of satisfactory sanitary con-
ditiojxs the. sanitary inspector may be authorized by the division
commandei* t^ direct, }jx the name of the latter and within such limita-
tJLOns as, he may. prescribe/ the prompt correction of conditions preju-
dicial to the health of tha troops.
' 760^ For the purpose of supervising or executing sanitary meas-
ures 4n divisional canips of more or less duration sanitary squads
may J)^ prganiz^d and\placed under the control of the sanitary
inspector. /(See. par^. 774 to .777.):
(a), ]yiA|xure. an^ ;re{]ise dj:^nps used by the division in common,
the water supply, ip^easures for the prevention of mosquitoes and ffies,
the policing of areas outside the jurisdiction of organization com-
mafUd^jra, ptc* ^ .ip^y ,b^ placed in charge of such squads..
, H). In thei epftploymentfof sanitary squads in divisional camps the
pp> visions of paragraph 777 will be strictly complied with.
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GI£N£BAIi.
761. The line of communications is the connecting link between the
service of the interior and the zone of the advance. It is established
when an important force is about to engage in jBeld operations involv-
ing a movement from a base unless the territory through which the
supply services extend can be safely occupied without military oper-
ations of an extensive character. In the latter case administration
and supply are accomplished as in the service of the interior.
762. The point at which the base of a line of communications is to
be established is fixed in War Department orders. The zone of the
line of communications embraces all territory from |ind including
the base to the point or points where contact is made with the trains
of the combatant forces. Certain of its activities, including those
of the sanitary service in evacuating the woxmded, extend forward
into the zone of the advance when necessary.
763. The line of communications is ordinarily divided into a base!
section and an advance section. In certain cases, due to prolonga-
tion of the line of communications, an intermediate section may be
required. An advance section is required at the head of each impor-
tant route of supply diverging from the base.
754. The mission of the sanitary service of the' line of communica-
tions is (1) to provide such adequate facilities for the treatment of
the sick and wounded that those not permanently disabled may be
returned to the front with the least practicable delay; (2) to furnish
such an efiicient evacuation service as will promptly relieve the
fighting forces of the encumbrance of their sick and wounded and
allow the sanitary units in the zone of the advance to maintain
contact with their combatant organizations; (3) to organize and
maintain a system of supply that will enable the sanitary troops in
the theater of operations to replenish their equipment and supplies
by direct methods and without delay; (4) to maintain satisfactory
sanitary conditions among the troops on the line of communications
and, if necessary, to take entire charge of sanitation among the
inhabitants of the occupied territory.
766. When the military conditions in occupied territory are such
as to impair the usual agencies of medical relief among the' inhabi-
tants thereof, the Medical Department may take such measures^ not
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inoompatible with the necessities of the ooeupying for<ies, as may be
necessary to reliefre the diBtn^ess and buffering of the sick.
756; The MSedical Departm^it umts pertiinii^ to the line of com*
mmiicatio&B 1^^ t]p)e foUowiiig:'
Ba^e gnmp.-^Ame^oeJi ffujiply depot, one or more base hoBpitab)
and, when reqtrired, convalescent * eamps, contagious disease hospi-
tals, faosixital trains* land trbins for patients, hospital shi'ps and ships
for patients, easnal camps^ sanitary squads, field laboratories, and
organizations of the American National Red Gross,
JrUermediate igroiip.-^Bi&si statioiffl, orgaaiizations of the American
National Red Cross, and such otlier sanitary fonnations as may be
necessary.
Adixmee ffrmp.-^Two erracuiation hospitals * and otoe ' evacuation
ambulance company for each 'division at the front supplied from the
advance section, and an advance medical supply depot. The evacu-
ation hospitals and evacuation ambulance companies of the advance
section are colleetWefly known ai^ the saldtary column.
THE BASE HOSFITAX^,
. (Cilwstty «D.)
767. Base hospitals 'are Medical Department units of the line of
communications under the supervision of the surgeon, base group.
They will occupy buildings, if suitable ones are available.
768. The base hospitals will be numbered from 1 upward in a
single consecutive series for the entire military establishment. They
will be further distinguished by adding the designation of the field
army to which thfey belong, as ''Base Hospital No. 9, Srd Field
Army."
769. These hospitals should be established at the base and, when
necessary, in accessible situations along the line of commxmications.
The number to be assigned to each line of conmiunications when
^first established is determined oh the basis of the number of troops
to be Served and the percentage of siek'and wounded which may
reasonably be anticipated in the particiilar campaign in question.
(See paf . 162;) -
(a) New base hospitals may be establishisd when those already in
operation have become too far separated from the 'Army, when they
are needed to supplement the services of more advanced hospitals,
or when new feites will be more cOhvenient to handle wounded.
(b) On the eve of battle it may be necessary for the surgeon, base
group, to open additional base hospitals nedr the front of to augment
the personnel and supplies of those already established there.
760. The personnel allpweda base hospital, as given in Tables of
Organization, are ordinarily assigned as follows: 20 medical officers,
1 colonel (commanding), 1 major (operating surgeon), 18/^aptai
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add lieuteaants (1 adjutaint, 1 quariermafitor, 1 paibhologidt, 1 eye,
ear, nose, and throat speciaIiBt/;3 aasistaoA o|)emting surgeons, 12
ward sui^eons); 1 dental suigeosL; 8 «ei!g)eant0 .fii»t cities (1 getieral
supervision, 1 in charge of office, 1 in nhAtge of <5fuarteraMistfer sup-
plies and records, 1 in ebarge of kitchen ajxd mesfi, 1 in charge of
detachixient and. detaehmeot accounts^ 1 in bhaorge of patieints'
clothing and effectSj 1 >i^ ehaige of^ nrndiael property and records,
I in charge of di]3|}ensiary) ; 16 sei^eante (l.in dii^peoaary^ 2 in store-
rooms, 1 in mess (Mid kitchenr4 in office/ 2 dn chArg^e of police, 6 in
chaise of wards); 14 acting eook»; 115 pmates first class and pri-
vates (68 ward attendants, 3 in dispensaty, 5 in opiarating room,
1 in laboratory, 14 in kitchen and mess, 6 in storerooms, 4 orderlies,
5 in office, 4 outside police, 1 assisUint to. dentisif, 4 supeamuna^eraries) ;
46 nurses, female ^ (1 chief nurse, 1 assistant to chief nurse, 41 in
wards, 2 in operating room, 1 dietist)*-
761. So far as adaptable the regulations for general hoeipitals will
govern the intenoi* administaration of base Ixospatal^^ (See pars. 283
to 316.)
762. The base hospitals aire designed to receive patients from the
field and evacuation hospitals, as well as cases originating on the line
of communications, an^ to give th^m definitive treatment. They
should be well equipped for such treatment ai^l there shpujd. be sent
to the home territory only those pfvtieftts who require speciaJi treat-
ment or whose condition is such that they may be r^gaorded -as either
permanently disabled or likely iiiot to recpver withiu a reasonable
time. If, however, t^e number of new ^ases from the front is tp.xing
the base hospitals beyond their .capacity oj the facilities thereof are
inadequate from any cause to meet the demands upon them, more
extensive evacuatiou.of patients must he eflfecti^. On the ev^ of
battle the base hospitals near the front, should be cleared as fa^r as
possible to ma^e room far jiew patients..
76a. Unless otherwise provided, the personnel, suppUea, :a^d equip-
ment for the evaluation of pjatiei^tsi frofA advai?.o^d base. hospitals to
the rear will CiQme from the to^p^talSfr^iying thjeffo.
764. The commanding officer of the hospital wiU indicate tmder
''Remarks'' in hi^ daily repoart m^4i9 on Form 83, the number of pa-
tients who require tra^fer so th^jb nn^^ugepieaptts may be made ac-
cordingly. He should him^lf supervise thp sfjlection of patients for
further transfer in order to keep dowu ^ tho' lowest possible figure
the number of ruen lost to. the Army, . .
765. Base hospitals ordered to clofe.will; dispose c^f^ their. patients
as directed by the surgeon, base gfoup. " i
X WUmi feaale mtnm am aot kvtiiUbl^, dddltioxial «iiikted'mM wiU "be asslgxidd in their steetd.
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THE CONVAIiBSOEJNT CAMP,
766. In appropriate cases convalesceat camps may be established in
the vicinity of base hospitals. Such camps will be branches of the
base hospital near which they are situated.
Tfi£ CONTAOIOITS DISiEASE HOSPITAIt.
767. Ordinarily cases of infectious disease occurring among troops
in the theater of operations will be cared for in the isolation wards of
base or other hospitals and so far as practicable at or near the place of
origin of the disease. la the presence of a serious epidemic, however,
special facilities for the. isolation of cases m«^y be required. In this
event the surgeon, base group, with the authority of the commander
of the line of communications, will organize such contagious disease
hospitals as may be neo^asary to meet the eonergency.
768 . No definite organization for these hospitals can be prescribed
in advance of their establishment. The personnel for their opera-
tion will be procured from the home territory or provided from the
hue of communications ais circumstances may warrant.
TRAINS, BOATS, AND BJUPS.
769. The general regulations governing the organization, personnel,
matfiriel, and operation of hospital trains, trains for patients, hospital
ships, and ships for patients in the service of the interior will apply
also to the sindlar medical depaiTtment units on the line of coxnmimi-
cations, except that the duties performed by the Surgeon General with
respect to the former will devolve in the latter case upon the surgeon,
base group. (See pars: 613 and 619.)
770. As hospital trains are permanent Medical Department units,
when their organization on the line of commtmlcations is necessary
timely measures to procu!re the prescribed personnel therefor from
home territory should be instituted.* Pending the arrival of such per-
sonnel the medical officers arid Hospital Corps men needed to operate
these trains should temporarily' be drawn from other Medical Depart-
ment units on the Une, exclusive of the evacuation hospitals and
evacuation atnbulance coxnpanies, whose personnel should under no
ordinary circuriifetahces be diminished.
(a) When it is necessary to organize trains for patients they may
also obtain their medical persbmlel temporarily from other units on
the liue of communications exclusive of the evacuation .hospitals and
evacuation ainbulance companies, but permanent details from the
s^rvide of the ihteribr should be requested fot their continued
operation. '
771. General iarratigementfe for the running of hospital trains and
trains for patients irilii h^ made by the surgeon, base group, with the
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officer in charge of the base. DetailB in peigard to the loading and tin-
loading of patients at railway stations will be arranged between the
officers in charge of such stations and the commanding officers of the
evacuation ambulance companies or hospitals which are to transfer
or receive the patients.
772. CircumstaaoeB will rarely be raeh tb^t hospital ships will be
available on the line of communications. But navigable streams
will often oflfer opportimities for the .more comfortable and expedi-
tious transportation of the sick and injured than can be had by land,
and the surgeon, base group, should in such event avail himself thereof
by organizing the necessary boat service, iThe personnel and sup-
plies for such service will be drawn from the line of communications
as in the case of trains for patients,
casuaij camp» vor sanitary troops.
773. These camps are designed for the reception, shelter and con-
trol of Medical Department personnel on their arrival and during their
stay at the base pending assignment. They will^ with the approval
of the commanding officer of the line of commimications, be estab-
lished by the surgeon, base group, at ornear the base. They will be
under the immediate command in each. case of the senior medical
officer on duty therein, and their administration wiU be governed by
general military principles.
SANITARY SQtJAOS.
774. For the. purpose of giving attention to sanitary matters not
withiQ the control of regimental or other miUtary organizations,
sanitary squads will be. organized on th,e line of communications at
such places as may be necessary.
776. The personnel of such squads will consist of enlisted men of
the Hospital Corps augrqented by such number of other enlisted
men and civilian laborers as. the amount and character of the work
may justify. Each squad will be in immediate charge of a medical
officer, , .
776. The function of sanitary squads is to supervise or execute, as
the case may be: (1) The necessary measures for the sanitation of
camp siteSy towns or villages not occupied or garrisoned, or of such
parts of the same as may be otherwise unprovided for; (2) sanitary
work that may be necessary for the general welfare, but that can not
be performed copvenieatly .or profitably by individual organizations;
(3) the operation of sanitary apparatus i^ed by troops in common
and not under control of any one organization.
777. Sanitary squads, will not be emp^py^d to felipye. regimental
and other similar organizations pf tl?je duty pf p^yiding for the sani-
tation of their own camps.
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FimiD liABORATOBIBS.
778. One or more field laboratories will be establisbed on the line
of communications where most convenient for the work to be accom-
plished. A suitable building should be chosen in each case, prefer-
ably in a town provided with water and gAs supply.
779. The technical supplies for a field laboratory are listed in para-
graph 896. Such additional equipment will be supplied as the sur-
geon, base group, may deem necessary.
REgIT STATIONS.
780. Best atatioDs are organized for the purpose of giving tern*
porairy care and treatment to sick and wounded en route. When on
railway lines those established on the line of communications are
similar in every way to those pertaining to the service of the interior
and their personnel should, if practicable, be obtained in like manner.
(3ee par. 618.)
781. In exceptional cases the distfuace between the hospitals, in the
acne of the advance and thie advance section of the line of commui^
cations may be ao great that it will be necessary to establi^ rest
stations on the route of the evacuation ambulance companies.
Under these circumstances the rest stations will usually be of a tem-
porary character and their personnel and supplies will be provided
by the evacuation ambulance companies. At such stations provision
should be made for temporary but comfortable shfdter, nourishing
food, and readjustment of dressings or other treatment necessary to
enable the patients to proceed comfortably to their destination.
THE BASE MEDICAL .SUPPLY DEPOT.
782. A medical supply depot will be established at the base. The
officer in charge of tins depot will prepare in quadruplicate a list of
all supplies required, showing the maximum and minimum quantities
of each article which should be kept on hand in the depot, having due
regard in formulating this estimate lo the munber of troops to be
supplied, the tmie required by the depot to replenish supplies, the
character of the military operations in prospect, etc. In stating the
mininmim quantity of supplies the supply officer should include at
least onjs medical reserve unit (par. 891) for each division at the
front, in addition to the supplies likely to be required by the sanitary
formations on the line of communications. Three copies of the above^
mentioned list will be forwarded through military ehannela to the
commander of the military forces. When approved, one copy will be
retained at the headquarters of die commander of the field forces,
one copy will be sent to the Surgeon General, and one copy will b6
returned to the officer in charge of the depot.
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(a) When the supply on haod of any article eocceeds or f alk below
the specified maximum or minimum, the fact will be reported in
writing to the commander of the line of communications *ah& to the
senior medical officer on the staff of the commander of the field forces,
with appropriate explanatory remarks.
788. Stock to replace issues from these depots will be maintained
without formal requisition. (See P. S. R,: Zone of the Advdrice,
General,) When such replenishment is desired, single copiies of the
invoices on which supplies were issued, stamped -*!R€5)lenighm6ilt
requested," will be forward^ direct tQ tbe designated source of supply.
Any articles shown on an invoice for which replenishment is not desired
will be erased therefrom before the invoice is stamped aaidfo(rw.^U!ded.
Invoices stamped and forwarded as above described will be acte4
upon as if they were approved requisitions.
784. Requisitions from the depot for otheir than the replenishment
of issues, if within the limits of the maxunum and'mimmuia table^
will be forwarded in duplicate to the surgeon, base gronp: He will
modify them at his discretion, forward one copy to the- isening
depot in the home territory and return the other copy to the bass
depot with his modifications, if any, noted thereon.
785. Requisitions for supplies not provided for in the^ mamnmm
and minimum table require the approval of the Surgeon General. }
766. In emergencies the surgeon, base groupy may authorize local
purchases to supply the immediate n«eds of Ithe depots on th« line of
ccMnmunications. (See par. 819^.)
THE ADVANCE MEDIC AI> SUPPIiY DEPOT-
787. The stock on hand at this depot will be consider^ a part of
the available supply of the base depot, as far as the table fixing the
maximum and minimum stock lixnijbs. is c^Mi^^rned. ; x . *
788. Maximum and minimum limits of stock, to be inaint9^ned at
this depot will be determined by th^ commanded of the lin^ ot com-
munications on recommendation of thesurgeony ba$6 group,, to whom
any variation of stock above or beloW the pres^^rib^d limits wiU b^
reported at once with appropriate expUnatony rema^rks. In. mttking
his recommendations the surgeon, ba^e. group^ should incbida in the
minimum quantity of supplies to be maintained (tt t^ idep^t i^t
least one medical reserve unit (par. 891) i
788. Issues from the. advance depot will be replenj^d from the
base depot without formal requisition^ in the miMOUi^ pi}<>vide4. under
basesupply depots (par. 783). / ^ •
790* Requisitions from the advance depot: fpr.auppUes^otb^r than
those required to replace issues will be forwitrded in:dupli<s.ate tQ the
aurgeon, base group. He will roodiij th<am ;at his diseretipn, send
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one coprf to the base supply depot for imie and return the other
copy to tlie writer with lidii modifieatio^s, if any, noted thereon.
791, The advance depot is int^ided as a soiiree of supply for
troops in.tibe zone of the advance and it should not, except in em^--
gency, be depleted by issues to evacuation hospitals, evacuation am-
bulance companies, and other imits on the line of commimications.
792c. The operations of this d^ot will necessarily be controlled by
the military situation in the zone of the advance. If the troops are
occupying defensive positions With little probabilifty of an immediate
advanoe^ the depot niiay be estiEiblished in buildings, if they are avail-
able, or under panvas; if they are advancing the depot may be main«
tained <m barges, in box ejars, or on motor trucks. In the latter case
the ^escribed stock of supplies may, temporarily, have to be reduced
to such essentials as surgical dressings, medicines, and other articles
of tibat class^ In detennining the character of the articles that may
be eliminated under these cireusxistances much will depend upon the
facility with which supplies can be obtained from the base.
THE BYACTJATIQN HOSPITAL.
, , ^Cgpacity 4330
798. ITie evacuation hospitals are Medical Department units
belonging to the line of commimications. Ordin "^ly two evacua-
tion hospitals will be assigned to a line of communications for each
division which it serves in the zone of the advance. They will be
niunbered and designated like the base hospitals (par. 758). ^
794. The personnel of an evacuation hospital at war strength as
given in Tables of Organization are ordinarily distributed as follows:
16 medical officers, 1 lieutenant colonel (commanding), 1 major
(operating siu'geon), 14 captains and lieutenants (1 adjutant, 1 quar-
termaster, 2 assistant operating surgeons, 10 ward surgeons); 8 ser-
geants first class (1 in general supeahsrision, 1 in charge of office, 1 in
charge of quartermaster suppli^ and records, 1 in charge of kitchen
and mess, 1 in charge of detacfhment and detachment accounts, 1 in
charge (yi patients' clothing and effects, 1 in charge of medical prop-
erty and records, 1 in charge of dispensary) ; 20 sergeants (1 in dis-
pensary^, 2 in storerooms, 1 in mess and kitchen, 4 in office, 1 in charge
of police, 10 in charge, of wards, 1 in operating room); 10 acting
cooks; 141 privates' first class and privates (98 ward attendants, 3
in disperisiry, 5 in operating room, 10 in kitchen and mess, 4 iii
stoi*erooms, 4 orderlies, 5 in office, 6 outside police, 6 supernu-
meraries)-. •
796. The primary f miction of the evacuation hospital is to replace
field hospitals so that the latter may move with their divisions, or to
take over their patients with the same object in view. So far as it
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would not interefere with this fimetion the eraeuation hospital may
be used for ordinary hospHal purposed on the line ^fooamhuriiioations.
796. An evacuation hospital is preferably iestablisbied on a i rail-
way or nayigable stream, but this preference mtisty :of (xAlrse, yield
to the military situatiooi. Care should be taken: t<!> dioose a' site
accessible to wheeled trains|)ort and with an abundant) supply of
water and fuel. When suitable buildings ate arailable they witt he
utilized. . ^ .• . /
797. The places where evaeuatioh. hospitals are to be established
or to which they are to be moved iwill be detiemuoLed by th^ sisigeoii,
advance group, under the authority of his 'coinmanding' officer.
798. Before a battle all evacuation hoB}MtBl8' wiU be broi^t as
far forward as possible and will remain in readiness fdrdpeniiig or
further advance.
799. The duties of an evacuation hospital when .bpened are similar
to those of a fidd hospital in eombat (par. 701) iMid corpcsponding
departments will be created (par. 7013 )• >
800. The character of the surgical treatment to be given to woimded
therein will vary widely under difffererit *((onditioiis'. When during
battle many woimded are being received the treatment afforded will
hardly be more extensive than that at. field jhospita^,, viz, j^p^rgoney
operations and better preparation for trahsporli. Whei> few woxmded
are coming in and there is no probability of an early i^ove| cpmplete
treatment may be given even dwing battle.
801. Serious cases requiring protracted tr^atixient anjd all .patients
permanently incapacitated should be s^nt to the» rear from -evacua-
tion hospitals as soon as their condition permits, ,
(a) When battle 13 expected active measures, of .eva^cuataon should
be employed to clear the evacuation hospitfils in \is© so that they
may be ready for movement toward the front. ' :
(6) During battle all patients in, evapua,ti9n hospital^ who. are fit
for transportation should be Ijurped to th^ rea^ as sqqn ^ possible,
to make room for new casein frpm the front. ^ w^Vf^reiy be possible
for evacuation , hospitals to. sen,d slightly woup^ded. back M> ^h^eir
organizations during oombat^ but; ereify ppportipaity s^^oulcj he taken,
to do so in ord^ that sixph wpimded shal) not bQPPPip. further separ
rated frpm their commackds. . . | ',':.>..
802. The necesfsary traii^pprta^ifiPi |or ??^9^^^^
from evacuation hospijtiais wili'beprpyided.l^yidiWPtioP/^f I'hi^ o<«n-
manding officer of the afiywcft se^tipw pf. t]ie lixie.qf , WB^nawdcat^pn^*
803. The commanding officer of the evacuation hospital will indi-
cate, under ''Repiarksi" in his,daij^y yepoTt. ^o^de on B^pnn 83^ the
number of patients who reqi^jrjB tram^portptJion to tl^e rpar.
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THE EVACUATION AMBULANCE COMPANY.
604. Evacuation ambulance companies are organized only in
time of war or when war is imminent. They are allowed in the
proportion of one for each division at the front. They will be num-
bered consecutively from 1 upward for each field army to which they
belong, as " Evacuation Ambulance Company No. 1, 3rd Field Army. ''
806. The conmianding officer of the company is imder the im-
mediate orders at the surgeon, advance group.
806. The allowance of personnel and equipment for an evaeuation
ambulance company will be that provided for an ambulance company
with such modifications as the conditions tmder which the former is
serving may warrant. Motor ambulaticefs should, if practicable, be sub-
stituted for horse-drawn vehicles. Ordinarily pack mules will not
be required, and, owing to the fact tiiat the company normally oper-
ates from the head of the line of communications where there is
a supply depot, the quantity of reserve surgical dressings provided
for the ambulance company may be largely reduced.
807. The primary function of the evacuation ambulance company
is. the evacuation of field hospitals and the transportation and care
of patients en route therefrom to evacuation, base, or other hospitals
on the line of conuntmications or to points with train or boat connec-
tions for rail or water transport to such hospitals.
808. On the march the company will be brought up to clear
field hospitals of patients collected by the latter (par. 700), and to
take them to points on the line of communications.
809. When battle is «oon to occur it will usually be necessary to
greatly increase the number of vehicles and bearers of the company.
This increase will be provided by the officer in charge of the advance
section on the recommendation of the surgeon, advance group.
810. Just before a battle conomences all evacuation ambulance
companies should be located as far in advance as the conditions
permit.
811. At the proper time or times diu*ing or after the battle each
company, under instructions given therefor by the surgeon, advance
group, will proceed to the field hospitals which it is to evacuate, will
report to the commanding offic^^ thereof, will receive the patients
who are to go to the rear, and In due course will deliver them to the
Medical Department <H*ganization which is designated for their
further care.
(a) The evacuation ambulance company will receive and provide
for all patients turned over to it by a field hospital. (See also par.
706.)
(b) It will also receive and provide for the shghtly wounded, able
to walk, who report to it by proper authority from the dressing
stations, the station for slightly woimded, or other places on the field-
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812. The assignment of the sick and wounded t© the various
kinds of transport (automobiles, ambulances, wagons, country carts,
bearers, etc.) will be made by the commanding officer of the com-
pany according to their condition. In doubtful cases the authorities
of the hospital should be called upon for necessary information.
ADMrKISHaA-MON.
813. For administration and coiitrol the line of ^^ommwica^ioi^B i§
organized as follows:
(1> A service of defense.
(2) A supply, sanitary, and telegraph service.
(3) A service of miUtary railways.
814. The coinmander of the Une of commui^icatians is responsible,
imder existing regulations, for the dafense of the zone and for the
government of that portion of the zone placed under military control.
All troops, military establishments, and personnel in thp zone of the
Une of conunimications are undeir his control. He is responsible
that the reserve of suppUes on hand In his various depots phajl be
maintained between the ma^ximum and nunimiiiQ, amounts, fi^ed by
the commander of the field forc^. . .
81$-. All personnel pertaining to the sanitary service of the line of.
communications report at tlie base for assignment to duty. Here
advance and intermediate sections are oi^anized ^d sent forward
as required. . .
816. Base, intermediate, and adva?ice sections are eaclx commcmded
directly by the commander of the line of communication^ through an
assistant chief of staff authorized to issue orders in his name.
817. The senior medical officer assigned to diity at the base section
of the line of communications (surgeon, base group), acts in a dual
capacity. (1) He is. the technical adviser of the commander of the
line of communications on all matters rdating to the operp.tion of
the Medical Department within the zone of the line of communica-
tions. In thia capacity he transacts his business directly ^ith the
headquarters of the line of communications. (2) He acta in an exec-
utive capacity, controlling directly all Medical Department estab-
hahments pertaining to <Jie base. In this relatipn all communications
between the surgeon, buse group, and the. commander of tiie line of
conununications pass through the officer in charge of the biise. .
818. As adviser to the commander of the line of communicationa
the duties of the surgeon, base group, and th^ relation he bears to
the medical personnel in the j;one of the line of communicationa^ a,re
analogous to those of a department surgeon, and he will be governed
by the regulations for the latter (see pars. 364 to 370)^ with.svich modi-
fications as the different conditiofoa demand. To .the e^ent:of, hj^
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authiority the sui^eon, bape group, is responsible for the eflBlciency of
>tbe entire medical service of the line of conimuniicatioDs, and for the
accomplishment by such service of its nussion as outlined in para-
graph 754*
818. The duties of the suigeon, base group, that may be specifically
stated are as follows:
(a) He will direct and p<?utrol peraounel of the American National
Bed Cbro39 on duty with the line of communications.
(i) He wiU decidje wheth^ personal service individuaily volun-
teered shall be aqo^ted (piMP^ 637) ; and when accepted, he will direct
how it shall be employed.
(c) He will devise appropriate measures for the shelter, supply,
treatment, and transport of the Hok and wounded, including suitable
provisions to secure the retention of effectives at the front and for
the sending of noneffectives to the rear; and will consult with the
chief of stftff and the heads of other staff departments in reference
to the details of suoh measured.
(d) He will coordinate the Medical Department administration of
the line of communications, .. and to ttiat end will keep contmuously in
touch with the surgeon^ of advance and inteimediate groups.
(e) He will communicate with the Surgeon General regarding med^
ical arrangements ior the movement of patients from the base to
home territory and the protision of Medical Department personnri
and supplies from the home territory for the line of oommunicationa
(/) He will act on requisitions for Medioal Department suppUes as
provided in paragraph 552.
(gr) With the approval of the Surgeon General he may give author-
ity for the purchase in local markets of medical supplies immediately
necessary for the care of the sick and wounded and the prevention
of the spread pf disease.
(A) With the approval of the Sui^eon General he may receive vol-
untary contributions in money or kind for the benefit of the sick and
wounded and he may expend the same as he deems fit.
ii) With the approval of the burgeon General, he may make con*
tracts with suj^eons ^d employ or authorize the employment of
other civilians for emeigency service under the Medical Pepartmait
on the line of qommunications.
(j) When battle is impending, he will take such steps as ^^re neces-*
aary to insure that mobile units of the line of communicatioas are
freie to advanqe when required; that hospitals are cleared for new
cases; that sufficient medical ^uppUes are collected in the immediate
rear of the army to meet the exigencies of combat; and that person-*
nel (available for assistance in the zone of the advance are assembled
and held in reajdiness as f a^ forward as, practicable.
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(Jc) He will make timely recommendations to the commander of
the line of communications regarding transportation required for
medical supplies and for patients.
(Z) He will render to the chief surgeon of the field army the coi^oli-
dated daily field report of sanitary personnel and transportation and
the consolidated daily field report of patients (Form 84) and the
weekly noneflfective curre chart (Form 85):
820. The relations of the senior medical officer assigned to duty
with the advance section (sui^eon, advance group) and of the senior
medical officer of any intermediate section tJ^at may be established^
to the surgeon, base group, are similar to those of post surgeons to
department surgeons.
821. The surgeoai, advance group, under the supervision of thfe
officer in chaise of the advance section, controls directly all sanitary
units at the hea4 of the liae of communications.
822. The sui^geon, advance group, has general charge of the trans-
portation of patients from the field hospitals or other units in the
zone of the advance to the evacuation hospitals or other places on the
line of communications prepared for their reception.
823. During or after battles of any magnitude the transportation
included in the sanitary column will usually be found greatly inade-
quate for the evacuation of the wounded. It will be the duty of the
surgeon, advance group, to anticipate these conditions and to make
timely provision for obtaining the increased transportation neces-
sary. Under competent authority; vehicles belonging to the civiUan
population may be impressed, and use made of the supply column
of the advance section. He should direct the operation of such addi-
tional triansportation until the emei^ency is past.
824. Under all circumstances the surgeon, advance group, should
maintain close touch with the division surgeons and medical organ-
izations at the front and make suitable arrangements to relieve them
promptly of the sick and wounded left behind.
825. When battle is impending, hfe will clear his evacuation hospi-
tals as far as necessary, so that room may be available for wounded
from the front; he will assemble near the front his evacuation ambu-
lance companies and one or more evacuation hospitals, and he will
advance supplies to points where they may be readily available for
the divisional units.
828. One of the most impoirtaht duties which devolve upon all
medical officers in the zone of the line of communications is careful
exercise of judgment in making recoinmendations regarding the
transfer of the sick and wounded to the home territory in order that
hospitals on the line of commtlnications may not be burdened with
patients who are permanently disabled and that soldiers who are
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likely to be able to rejoin their commands within a reasonable time
be not sent too far to the rear.
8J!7« ,ThP chftiei^ of spni^a^y ip^pectoip assigned to the service of
the liua of conamuixicatiQna are an^ogous to those of department
sanitary inspectors, and they will be governed by the regulations for
tile latter (pars. 371 to 374j with such modifications as the different
conditions demand.
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TARY SERVICE OF THE THEATER OF OPERA-
TIONS. /
THE CHIEF SURGEON OP A FIEIiD ARMY.
828. The chief surgeon of a field anny belongs to the technical
and administrative group of the staflf of the commander. Durii^
the period of grand tactical operations when a line of communica-
tions is in operation the chief sui^eon is, in general, an advisory
ofiicer, administering directly only the limited personnel of the
Medical Department attached to headquarters. In his advisory
capacity he concerns himself only with the broad principles under-
lying sanitary administration. His recommendations are such, that
when promulgated by the commander, the details of the sanitary
service will be left to subordinate commanders. Under these con-
ditions the chief sui^eon maintains no ofiice of record. He may,
however, direct that all or any of the Medical Department reports
from the zone of the advance pass through the office of the surgeon,
base group, before being forwarded to the War Department, in order
that the information contained therein may be tabulated for his use
or that the reports may be returned for correction.
829. Upon the completion of the grand tactical operations and
upon the discontinuance of an organized line of communications,
or if no line of communications has been organized, he assumes a
more direct control of such Medical Department personnel, depots,
hospitals, etc., as the War Department may place under the command
of the officer upon whose staflF he is serving. Under these circum-
stances the chief surgeon wiQ maintain an office of record in so far
as he is assigned the duties which devolve upon the surgeon, base
group, when a line of communications is operated.
880. The duties of the chief surgeon include those outlined in
paragraph 362. He is specifically charged with the following:
(a) He will keep the Sui^eon General advised of the condition
and efficiency of the sanitary service of the command.
(6) He wiQ take the necessary steps to insure coordination of
the sanitary service of the zone of the advance and the zone of the
line of communications, and to that end will keep continually in
touch with the division surgeons and the surgeon, base group.
(c) He will make recommendations relative to the adequacy of
the table of maximum and minimum supplies to be maintained in
the depots on the line of commimications. (See par. 782.)
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TSCri SANITARY SERVICE IN WAR,
8811 "Wlito wfer is iiriminent, the Regular Army is mobilized at its
permaiieiit'poiste or station^ aid the OrgiBinized Militia at mobiliza-
tl6tt camps. littlii is required of the Medical Department at the
tim(B of mobilizktioii in cohnectioA With the preparation of organiza-
tibiis of the Regular Ahriy f6r active service. Field equipment is
maintained at defsighated stations or depots in readiness for service
at all times; the 4nen 6f ihe Hospital Corps available for service with
line organizattions and ' with the sanitary train are designated in
time of peace and B,te iti readiiess to join their respective imits. The
men composing the line organizations have been given thorough
physical examinatioiis which have been made of record, and they
have beei vaicliihated agaitist sto'altpox and typhoid fever. Each
man Is equipped with a 'first-aid packet and has been instructed in
its use.' S6 fair as the Medi6al Department is concerned, therefore,'
these troops yhoulU'be'in tettditiess to proceed from their points of
mobilization to the camps of boncentiration on short notice.
838; Mbbihi&ation cainps for the Organized Mihtia are provided
in each State. ' Ah offi6er of the Regular Army commands each
catop and has oti his staflf a camp surgeon, usually a medical officer
of the il^gular Army.* Mobilization camps are operated under the
control bf depliirtitient ; cbmmand'ers, who are responsible for the
complete preparation and equipineht of the troops which assemhle
there.' The Work of the Medical Department at these camps is super-
vised by the d^partmeht sui'gebn and the sanitary inspector 6f the
department. * The camp surgeon is provided with an adequate corps
of assistants. Physi^ftl eixitminations of troops mobilized are made'
ind recoiled in' accordance with specific instructions from the War
Department. Vaccinations against smallpox and typhoid fever are'
adiiiinistei^d' and records made thereof. Individuals aiid organiza-
tions are fiiniishfed such portions' of their equipment as jiertain to the
Medical Department; and such 'tramlhg in sanitary matters is' given
both the line troops lind the saiiitiry troops as is possible^ and appro-
ptriate to isach (pai*. 594). When for any reason it is impracticable to'
mOty prepare individuals and organizations for service at the front,
sb mr a^ this preparation devolves upon the Medical Department,'
the'catrii> siirgebn will furnish a'full'report to the department surgeon
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showing what remams to be done in order that the latter may take
the necessary steps to have the preparation of such individuals and
organizations completed at the camp of concentration.
883. After mobilization, equipment, and preliminary training,
the troops aie aeaambled at coiioeiitratioii camps for immediate use
against the enemy or for transport to an oTier-sea theat^ of opera-
tions. At camps of concentration the general instruction and train-
ing of line and sanitary troops in connection with the work of the
sajoitary service is conducted under the direction of the camp surgeon.
884. On leaving camps of concentration, troops pass from the serv-
ice of the interior to the theater of operations, where they come under
the control of the commander of the field forces. They may pass
directly into the zone of the advance or they may traverse the zone
of the line of conununications before reaching the zone of the advance,
or they may be assigned to duty on the hue of communications.
In the latter case they may be assigned either to the service of defense,
to the supply, sanitary, and telegraph service, or to the service of
military railways. The relations and duties of the sanitary personnel
in this zone axo described in paragraphs 751 to 827,
, 836. The sanitary service of the zone of the advance is treated in
detail in paragraphs 630 to 750. The purpose of the service in
camp, on the march, and in combat is to render temporary aid to the
sick and wounded and to expedite their transportation to the rear,
always making such disposition as will secure the retention at the
front of all men fit for duty ^d reUeve the fighting force of the
impediment incident to the presence of men incapacitated for duty.
To that end the service of the adyance is assisted by the service of
the hne of communications, if one has been organized; otherwise
directly by the service of the interior^ In either event it cooperates
with the advance station of the service in its immediate rear. When
battle is imminent, the resources of the sanitary service behind the
zone of the advance are placed in readiness to meet the demands for
the care and transportation of the wouiid^ which may reasonably be
expected, and personnel and suppUes are advanced a^ near the
seat of operatioos as practicable, rea(!ibing forward into the zone of
(he advance if conditions warrant it.
886. The troops engaged in combat are accompanied by medical
officers an4 Hospital Corps attendanjis; ordinarily a medical offiqer
with a detachment of Hospital Coirpa men accompanies eiach bat*
taUon ii^to. combat, and th^ surgeon of each regiment with the equip-
njent carried oft a pack mule (par. 866) establishes an a^d station.
The wounded apply their own first-aid dressings, if practicable, and
the sanitary; persoimel attached to organizations render first aid as
soon as ppssible. The sanitary personnel with each battaUon
collect . the wounded in groups and transport those who are unable
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torwaUs to ihe regiihentftl aid <sta4]i0nl M^n #ith- trivial wousds are-
sent, baick to tbeir eo3nlnlin<k ^heii their wounds ave dressed, and
tlH»6 6kglifli|r woundedbut able> to walk are direoted totUe station'
for sEghtly wounded '^^erai'Hiiles in the r^ar^in oorder t^at dressing
sibaUofis i and field !fao6|>itd]s±aay not he unnlBcessaiUy eonge^ted.bj
t&0 preseoM^ of this clbsd of men^ :. !
'887..At the aid siatioBB the ^sanitary setncriee with troops 'connects:
with' the iservioe of thb'sanit^iry train. Bach aaaabulance company
eBtabUsfaes a dtessiiig station in a* protected location usuiaUy some
distance in < i*elKr of the ' aid ' station. ; The dresslag stations send iofp*.
ward beatera tO: reihoYe the jwonnded who have been feitmght in to'
the midrstatftosis; At the dl-dbsiiig dtatieiis light nouriJahmeni is pro*.
Yided> dressings are exaoninbd and adjusted «r Toapplied, as condition^
may require, and the patients who require transportation are niadb:
as comfortable, as .possible until it is. practicable^ to traaaspoi^t tiiean
to the rear j< usually to the fi«ld hospitals. 'Whenever possible the.
dressia^ stations ^i^re so located, that they oaol. be ifeaehed by wheel
traj3sportatian,amivth^i wounded £ire< ^ent to 'th6 field hospitals int
ambulanctes*' ».'.^' .:-.'•.
• 838. 'The fi»]4 hospitals do not {Perform the fumetions of civil hos*
pitals Oft ^ base or general hospitals, in that> their equipment m
Umited.^o those things necessary to provide shdter, nourishiiQent,
and emergency treatasftent for patients itntil they can be transferred
to the immobile uilits at the reax. At the field hospitalis no beds' or(
cots are provided. The-, patients dre placed on straw ofver which
blankets are spread. The service of the zone of the advance coo^
troUad by the diviakin .suugeon terminates with the field hospitals.
The units of the line<of comlmunicibtiaEis pushed forward into the
aotxe of the advance (par. 8^5) relieve the' field hospitals of &eir sick
dnd wojlnded lis rapidly as possible. ■ . '
889. One of :the evacuation hpapitals hfildi in readinesB at the head
of the lide of opmuaaunicatfouB will : ordinarily receive! the patients;
from jthe field hdspitals. In sotoe cases asfc Evacuation hospital: is
pushed forward aadtakes charge of the pati^iti^ at the locationof the
field hospital; in other cases transportatabn f rem the advaince section,
of the line of communications is sent forward to the field hospital to
receive the patients, and in many cases the wagons going to the rear
for supplies will transport the patients back to the refilling point
where they wiQ be turned over to the wagons sent forward from the
advance section. The evacuation hospital is the first sanitary imit
in which provision is made to retain patients for any length of time.
It is equipped with cots, blankets, and a liberal supply of comforts
for the sick, but ordinarily the evacuation hospitals will be cleared
of patients as early as practicable in order that they may be ready
to receive others from the front. The patients are usually aeiit back
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by trains or boats to ihe hnse hospitals where all poBsible comforts
and facilities for their care are provided. AH sick and 'wounded who
will be able to return to duty within a reasonable time will'be retained
in these hospitals rather than turned oveir to the service of the inte*
rior. Patients who no> longer need medicid atteQtion are placed in
convenient camps operated in connection with the base hospitals until
they regain sufficient strength to return to their conunands. The
base is the great center of medical activity of an army. Peisonnel
and supplies intended for the Army are accunrolated here and sent
forward as required. The sick and wounded are sent back to the
base and cared for. Records of both supplies and personnel are kept
at the base, and such abstracts and tabulations as the chief surgeon of
the field army may require ^rom time to time are made here and sup-
plied to him.
840. The losses at the front are bdbg constantly replaced by men
sent forward throi^^h the channels above described. New recruits
are sent to the mobilization camps where they are equipped and drilled
and pished forward to meet tixe* demands in th^ zone of the advance.
841. Supplies furnished by the Medical Department for troops at
the front are ordinarily obtained from the supply depot at the head
of the line of commimications on requisitions approved by the divi*
sion surgeon. Each sanitary formation may make its own requisition,
and its supplies may be sent forward from the advance section to the
refilling points where the transportation furnished by the line of com-
mimications turns over the supplies to the transportation sent back
from the divisional organizations. The stream of supplies coming
forward consisting of rations, clothing, and ammunition is constant,
and ample opportimity is aflForded to bring up the articles required
by the sanitary service with the other supplies. When found to be
more convenient the regimental sanitary supplies may be replenished
from camp infirmaries or from the supplies carried by ambulance com-
panies, these latter making requisitions for the supplies which they
require. The supply depot at the advance section draws its supplies
from the depot at the base, the stock of which is automatically main-
tained by the service of the interior.
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SUPPLY TABLES.
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842. In computing the official population entitled to medicines at
a station the nearest round number in the supply table is to be taken
and requisitions made accordingly. If a post contains a population
of more than 1,000, the requisition should call for the allowance of
expendable articles for 1,000 plus that for the excess over 1,000.
Articles furnished to dental surgeons under the provisions of para-
graph 491 are indicated by an asterisk (*) before each item.
843. MEDICINES, ANTISEPTICS, AND DISINFECTANT S,
ArtioleB.i
Allowance f6r 1 year for poets havijog
offioial population of—
100 200 400 900 800 1,000
Acacia, powder. 1 pound, in wide-mouth bottle bottke. .
Acetanilidam. i pound, in wide-moulii bottle — do —
Acetphenetidmum (Phenaoetln), ^ pound, in widfr-month bot-
tle. * bottles..
Acidum aoeticum, i pound, in glase-etopper bottle — > do« .-.
Acidum boricum, powder. # p^und, to. wide-mouth bottle . .do —
Acidum dtricumi f pound, in wide-mouth bottle. . do —
Acidum hvdrochloricum, k pound, inglaefretopperbottle*. .. .do. ...
Addmn nJtricum, ^ poond, in giaw^topper bottle do —
Acidum oxalioum, for surgical uae, ) pound, in wfdeiBOUth bot-
tle : ...!?77:.. bottles..
Acidum Bdicylicum, 8 ounces, in wide-mouth bottle do —
♦Acidum sulphuricum, Ipound, in glaas-etopper bottle do —
Acidum sul(»iurieum aittnatieum, i pound, in glasMitopper bot-
*Acidum taxmicum, powder. 8 ounces^ in wide-mouth bottle.do. . . .
Acidum tartaricum,) pound, in wide-mouth bottle do....
Adeps lanae hvdrosus, i pound, in wide-mouth bottle do —
*AdrenaUncbiQrid,l-mfm. tablets, ao hi tube tubes..
Aether, i pound, in thi tins..
•Aethylls chloridum, 3 ounces, in metal tube ^ tubes. .
♦Alcohol, 5 gallons, in bottle. bottles..
Alcohol, denatured. (See par. 845.)
Aloe, powder, 1 ounce, in bottle do...-
Ahunen. powder. #pound, in wide-mouth bottle do. . . .
Amnutniipromidum, # pound, in wide-mouth bottle do. . . .
Ammonii carbonas, lumps, i pound, in wid^mouth bottle. . .do. . . .
Ammonii chloridum, i pound, in wide^mouth bottle do. . . .
Amylisnitris, 6-drop spirets, 18 in box boxes. .
Antimoniietpotassutartras. jounce, in bottle bottles. .
Apomorphinae hydiochloridum, 6-mgm. hypodermic tablets, 20
hi tube tubes..
Aqua ammonias, 10 per cent, 1 pound, in glass-stopper bot-
tle bottles. .
*Aqua hvdrogenii dioxidi, 1 pound, hi bottle,* aa required . . .do. . . .
4>Argentinitra8,oryBtal8» 1 ounce, in bottle do....
Argent! nitrasrasus,! ounce, in bottle do....
Argyrol(orequiTalent),lounoe, hi bottle do....
ArBenitnoxidum,l-mgm. tablets, 350 in bottle do....
Asafoetlda, ^ ounce, in bottle * — do ... .
Aapirin, 1 ounce, In bottle. do.. . .
AUopimte sulphas, | ounce, in bottle do. .. ,
Atropinaa sulphas, 0.(I5^mgm. hypodermic tablets, 30 in tube,
tubes ,.., ,
10
12
16
• 7
4
6
3
72
8
10
9
12
6
8
4
3
10
5
■ 8
105
11
7
2
6
3
4
14
2
2
20
3
4
10
2
1
30
2
1 Official drugs appear under their Latin designations as given in the
while nonoflldu arfiteleB are listed by their English names,
t To be asked for as needed, on account of rapid deterioration.
3 . 4
United States Pharmacopoeia,
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Medicines, antiseptics , and disinfectants — Continued.
Artidffi.
Allowance for 1 year for posts having
official population of—
rr
100 200 400 600 800 1,000
i\}yi'\ f
Atroplnae sulphas, 0.13-mgm. ophthalmic disks, 50 in tube, .tubes
Balsamum Pemvianum, i pound>in wicliB-mouth bottl^ .;Iy>U\^
Balsamum tolutanum, i pound, in wide-mouth bottle. . .'. . .do. . . .
Bismuthisubgallas, i pound, in wiAe-moutb bottle.^ «do;,..
Bismuth! subnltras, j pound, in wme-mouth bottW .do. . ; .
Cafleinacitrata,4ounce,iAbottleu < «.* dA,...,
Calx chlorhiata (chlorinated lime), 1 pound, ih zinc oontaiiler,i as
Camphoraj'powdwrVi pound 'in*widfr-m6mK bStfcVr.V.V.lSoJSS! .
CatpqScum, powder, jounce, m bottle..... ...... w.., .^,do..».
Cera flava, in ^poundcake ....fc...eakeB-.
phloralum hydratum, 1 ounce, in glass-stopper bottle );>ottJe8, ,
*Chloroformum,i pound, i^ till 1 : tins..
Chrysarobinum, * ounee, in bottle, . w.,. t^pttles. '
«Cocainae hydrocnlorldum, \ ounce, in wide-mouth bottle.. do. \,.
'iCocainae hydrochloridum, 10-mgm. hypodermic tablets, 20 in
tube t.tubes.j
Codetbae sulphas, louilce, hi battle '...i^.i.l.oatCiflB.i
*Collodium, 1 ounce, in bottle do
Copaiba,^ pound, in wide-mouth bottle do...,
Creosotum, 1 ounce, in glass-stopper bottle. do...,
•Cresol, 1 pound, in bottle do...,
Creta preparata, i pound, in wide-mouth bottle do
Cupri sulphas, 1 ounce, in bottle do
Digitalinum, 1-mgm. hypodermic tablets, 20 in tube tubes. .
*Emetinae hydrochloridum, 22-mgm. hypodermic tablets, 20 in
tube, as required tubes..
Emplaistrum beUadonnae, 2 yards by 6 inches, in tin tms. .
Emplastrum cantharidis, 1 yard by e inches, in tin do. . . .
Emplastrum sinapls, 4 yards by 6 inches, in tin *do..
Eucainae hydrochloridum-B , 1 ounce, in. bottle. bottles.
Eucalyptol, 1 ounce, in bottle .- do..
Extractum belladonnae f oliorum, 1 ounce, In bottle. do. .
Extractum glycyrrhizae purum, i pound, iu jar. Jars. .
Extractum hvoscyami, 1 ounce, in oottle bottles.
Extractum rhamnl purshianae, 130-mgm. tablets, 2S0 in bottle,
bottles J .4. .-.,
Ferri et quininae citras solubilis, 3 ounces, in wM»4BfNitJL bot^e,
bottles c
Ferri phosphas solubilis, 1 pound, in bottle ..^.Ipiottles..
Ferri sulphas exsilcoatus, \ pound, in wide-mouth bottle.. . .do
Fluidextractum colchici seminis, 1 ounoe^ in. bottle. . i
Fluidextractum wgotae, i poimd, in bottle.
Fluidextractum ipecacuMihae, i pound, in bottle
Fluidextractum pruni virgioianae, 1 pound, in bottle.,..
Fluidextractum zingiberis, i pound, in bottle , do.
Foot powder <par. 902) , i pound, in tin with perforated covet,* as
required tins.,
*Glyeerinum,l pound, in bottle. botitlesw.
. Gualaoolis carbonas, J pound, in bottle do...
Heroini hydrochloridum, in 5.5-mgm. tablets, 500 in bottle, .do. . .
Heroin! hydrochloridum , in 1-ounce bottle. .do. . ,
Hexamethylenamina (Urotropln) , 1 ounce,, in bottle ...■.;.. Ao* ^ *.
Homatropinae hydrobromidum, 15 grains, in bottle.. . .... . jdo... ,
Hydrargyri ohloridum corrosivum, 3 ounces, in bottle «do. .. ,
. Hydrargyri chloridum corrosivum (coramercial)^ 1 pound, In
bottle bottles.,
Hydrargjnrf chloridum conx)sivum, tablets, (antiseptic) (par.'9Q2)>
250 in wide-mouth bottle .......bottles*.
Hydrargyri chloridum mite, 32-mgm. tablets, 250 in bottle, .do, . , .
Hydrargyri chloridum mite,6.5-mgm. tablets, 250 in bottle, .do. .<> <
Hydrargyri ohloridum mite, 2 ounces, in bottle do —
Hydrargyri iodidum flavum, 10-mgm. tablets, 260 la bottle^doi..,
Hydrargyri oxidum flavum, 1 ounce, in bottle do.,-, .
HydrargyrisftUcylas,! ounce, in bottle , do...
Hyosoinae hydrobromidum, 0.65-mgm, hypodermic tablets, 20 m
tube , .....tubes.
Ichthyolum, 3 ounoes, in wide-mouth bottle. , . . .bottles.
lodum^l ounce, in glass-stopper bottle.,... do...
IlMcacoanha, powder, 3 oimces. In wide-mouth bottle do
Liquor cresolis compositus, 1 quart, in bottle •«.»..,..,. do<
.do.
..do....
..do.*
.do..
1
2
1
■'i
4
1
. ..,3.
•* 2
. 1.
' 3
n*
.)..
25
10
2
12
2
■|
,3
24
'!•
.it
35
12
3
15
2
2
1
1>
1
2
> On account of the rapid deterioration which chlorinated lime undergoes it should be adced for only in
pro vinous
anticipation of actual need&
* Allowed on basis of one can for each enlisted man of OFganlzations ot fpot troops to car^y out
of General Orders. (See Appendix: iiVe^.) ,^ ...
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MecHcif^, anHsepticgj oTu/c^mn/scfonf^— Continued.
249
Artidfls.
Allowanoe for 1 year for posts having
official x>optilatlon of—
100 200 400 600 800 1,000
10
*Llquor fomuUdehydl (37} per cent), 1 quart, in bottle i.. battles. .,
Liquor formaldehydl (37} per cent), 5 gallons^ in jug i jugs. . 1
Liquor potassilarsenitis, } pound^ in bottle bottles. . 1
Litnli cltras effervescens, 3z4-mgm. tablets. 25 in bottle do 10
Lvoopodium, 3 ounces , in wide-mouth bottle do ... . 1
Ifegnesii oarbonas, powder, 2 ounces, in wide-mouth bottle,
bottles !.r...... 4
Magnesll sulphas, 4 pounds, in tin tins.. 4
Massa h7drarg3rri, 3 ounces, in wide-mouth bottle bottles. . 1
ICenthoI, 1 ounce, in wide-mouth bottle.. : , .do 1
Methylis salicylas (ofl of wintergreen, synthetic), 1 ounce, in glass-
stopper bottle : i ..bottles.. 5
Horphinae sulphas, powder, i ounce, in bottle .do — 2
^Morphinae sulphas, ^mgm. hypodermic tablets, 20 in tube,
tubes f , c.
Kaphthalenum pounds..
Neosalvarsan, 900 mgms. , in tube, as required tubes . .
Nitroglycerin, 0.05*mgm. hypodermic tablets, 20 in tube — do —
>»Normal saline soluuon l^blets (par. 902), 100 in wide-mouth
bottle 1 bottles..
Oleoresina aspidii, 1 ounce, in bottle do —
81eum auraniii cortlcis , 1 ounce. In bottle . . , do —
leum caryophylli, I ounce, in glass-stopper bottle do —
Oleum gossypii semlnis, 1 quart, in bottle do
Oleum menthae piperitae. 1 ounce, in glass-stopper bottle. . .do —
Oleum moniiuae, 1 pound, in bottle do —
Oleum rieini.l quart, in bottle.. , do —
Oleum santall, 1 oimce, in glass-stopper bottle do. . . .
Oleum terebinthinae rectillcatum, 1 quart, in bottle do —
Oleum tbeobromatis, i pound, in wide-mouth bottle. do —
Oleum tiglii. 1 ounce, in bottle do —
Opiipulvfs, 2 ounces, in wide-mouth bottle.. do —
Pepslnum, 3 ounces,ln wide-mouth bottle. do —
Peptonizing tablets (par. 902), 125 in wide-mouth bottle do. . . .
Petrolatum, 3 pounds, in tin tins..
Petrolatum liquldum. 1 pound, in bottle bottles. .
*PhenoL § pound, In bottle do
Phenolphthalehi, 130-mgm. tablets, 250 in bottle do. . . .
Fhenylls sallcylas (Salol), 3 ounces, in wide^mouth bottle. . .do. . . ,
Physostigminae sulphas, p.0325-mgm. ophthalmic disks, 50 In
. tube - tubes..
Pilocarpinae hydrochloridum, 8-mgm. hypodermic tablets. 20 in
tube tubes..
Pilulae aloini compositae (or tablets) (par. 902), 250 in
bottle , bottles.. 4
Pilulae catharticae comi)ositae (or tablets), 400'in bottle do 2
Pilulae copaibae compositae (or tablets) (p6r. 902), 250 in
bottle :.. bottles.. 2
Pilulae ferri compositae (pr tablets) (par. 902), 80 in bottU.. .do. ... 3
Plumb! acetas, 6 ounces, in wide-mouth botile do. . . . 2
Potassii acetas, 6 ounces, in wide^mouth bottle do ... . 3
Potassi i bicarbonas, 1 pound, in wide-mouth bottle do — 1
Potassii bromidum, 1 pound, in wide-mouth bottle do — 2
Potassii chloras, powder, 1 pound. In wide-mouth bottle — do. . . . 1
Potassii chloras, 324-mgm. tablets, 250 in bottle do — 2
Potassii et sodii tartras, 3 pounds^ in tin tins. . 2
Potassii hydroxidum, 1 ounce, in glass-stopper bottle bottles. . 1
Potassii iodidiim, } pound, In wide-mouth bottle do — 2
Potassii permanganas, 1 i)Ound, in wide-mouth bottle > do. . . . 6
Protacg|o>l(or equiTq^ent)^! ounoe, in bottle^......,. ...d(h... 10
!hilvi5 glycysrhiiBae compositus, i pound, in wide-mouth bot-
tle..... bottles.. 2
Pulvis ipeoacuanhae et opii, h pound, in wide-mouth bottle .do. . . . 3
Quininae hydrochlorosulphas, 32-mgm. hypodermic tablets,
20 in tube. .....tubes- 2
Quininae sulphas, crystals, 1 ounce, in wide^mouth bottle..bottle8. . 3
Quininae sulphas, 200-mgm. . tablets, 500 in wide-^inoath bot-
tle. *..., i..,. ^....^,.^. »-,,.. bottles... 4
Reslna podophylli, } ounce, In bottle do.,.. 1
Rheum, powder, 2 oonoes, m wide-mouth bottle .do..*. 1
Saocharum laotis, powder, a ounces, in widMuouth bottle . .do. . . . I
iPor generatiUg formaldehyde gas, 1 i>int formaldehyde solutbn, 1 pound potassium ,
and J pmt water should be mixeain a de«p container (e. g. , a close stool). This quantity is
l,00(rcub£ fiset of air space.
30
4
2
30
1
14
22
1
fi
14
5
24
26
10
1
7
8
24
6
4
20
ID
14
3
1
1
4
1
16
18
24
18
6
1
2
18
6
12
14
. .7
12
3
6
6
4
6
iS
40
30
4
5
12
14
14
3
2
4
_ jganate,
adequate for
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Medicines y antUepHeSy and disinfectants'— Coiitimied.
Artidfls.
Allowanoe for 1 year for posts having
official population of—
100 200 400 600 800 1,000
fialvarsan, 600 mgms, in tub«, as required tabes. .
Bantoninom, 32-mgm. tablets, 2S0 in bottle bottles. .
Sapo moUisTgreen soap), 1 pound, in jar.. jars. .
Serum anticupbtliericum »
Berum antimeningitldis 1
Seruiia antitetanicum 1
8odii bicarbonas, 1 pound, in wide-moutb bottle bottles. .
Sodll bicarbonas et mentha piperita, tablets (par. 902). 400 in
bottle •. DOttlte..
Sodii boras, powder, 1 pound, in wide-mouth bottle do. . . .
Sodii bromidum, 6 ounces, in wide-moutai bottle do. . . .
^odii Carbonas monohydratus, for surgical use, 1 pound, in wide-
moiith bottle ,. bottles..
Sodii fluoridum, 6 pounds, in i)aclrage pacltages . .
Sodii pbosphas exsiocatus, powder, 3 ounces, la wfde-mouth
bottle • bottles..
Sodii 8alicylas,0 ounces, in wide-mouth bottle ....do..
Spiritus aetheriS oompositus, i potmd, in glass-stopper bottle . do . ,
Spiritus aetheriS nitrosi, | pound, in glass-stopper oottle do
'^Spiritus ammoTilaft aromaticus, i pound, m glass-stopp^ bot-
Spiritus f rumenti, 1 qtlart , in bottle , . . . , do . . .
Spiritus jglycerylis nltratis, 1 ounce, in elass-stopper bottle. . .do. . .
- sulphas, 1-mgm. .hypodermic tablets, 250 in bot-
.bottles.
Sugar, white, 12 pounds, in can cans
Sulphur, in roll pounds
Sulphur lotum, } pound, in wide-mouth bottle DOttles.
Syrupusferriiodidi, ^ pound, in bottte do
Syrupus h3^pophosphitum compositus, 1 pound, in bottle. . .do. . .
^yrupusscillae,lpoimd, in bottle do...
Talcum, 2 pounds, in screw-top tin ...tins.
Thymol. 1 ounce, m bottle bottles.
^hymolis iodidum (Aristol), 1 otmce, in bottle do. . .
*Tincturaaconiti.l ounce, in bottle... , do...
Tincturabenzoinicomposfta,} pound, in bottle :do.-...
Tincturacantharidis, t pound, ut bottle ...do...
Tmcturacapsici,^ pound, in bottle do...
Tinctura cinchonae comx>osita, 1 pound, in bottle do. . .
Tinctura digitalis,* pound, in bottle do...
Tinctura ferri chloiidi, 1 pound, fn glass-stopper bottle do. . .
Tinctura gentianae comx>osita, 1 pound, in bottle do. . .
Tinctura myrrhae,) pound, in bottle do...
Tinctura nucis vomiciae, } pound, in bottle do . . .
Tinctura opii, 1 pound , in bottle do . . .
Tinctura opii camphorata, 1 pound, in bottle do . . .
Tincture strophanthi, 1 ounce, in bottle do . . .
Trochisciammoniicbloridi, 125 in bottle do...
Unguentum hydra rgyri . ^vouad, in wide-mouth bottle. do.
Uoridl mitis, 30 per cent, 2 pounds, in
jars..
. Unguentum by
jar
Vaccine, smallpox.' as required units.
Vaccioe, typhoid,' as required ...c.c
Vaccines, special •. ...c.c.
Veronal, 324-mgm. tablets,. 260 in bottle bottles.
Zinci oxidum, 4 pound, in wide-mouth bottle do. . .
Zinci sulphas, J pound, in "wide-mouth bottle do . . .
10
4
6
2
4
2
20.
4
2
8
7
7
4
4
9
40
2
1
6
4
3
2
3
3
4
1
2
3
1
3
4
1
3
3
5
1
8
8
4 6
2 2
1 1
14
6
10
3
6
4
40
6
2
12
9
9
6
6
10
60
3
2
10
8
4
3
5
4
6
1
3
3
2
5
6
2
3
4
7
1
12
14
10
1
16
16
6
12
4
6
4
50
6
3
14
10
10
6
7
12
70
4
2
12
8
4
3
S
4
6
1
3
3
2
6
7
2
4
4
8
1
14
10
4
2
1 Upon the appearance of a cas« requirii^ antitoxin tho surgeon may purehtod locally such quantity as
he mav need for immediate use. Fui;ther supplies, estiihated as neeessary, wm be procurM by telegram,
sent direct to the offi.oer in[ charge of the supply depot neckrest the post or station* Quantities to meet the
contingencies of a possible epidemic should be ask9d for and ^pplementary requests made as the neoesstty
arises. Request should be made for containers holding so many units; e. g.-, 6 tubes of 1;000 units, 3 tubes
of 5,000 units, etc. A report of these requests will be made to the Surgeon General through the depart-
ment surgeon. Careful scrutiny of the time limit placed bn the pfiu!lkage shodld be made snd the unused
quantities should be returned to the supply oilBcet from whoUi they were received immediately upon the
establishment of the fact that th^ are no longer iieeded> ki order that they may be returned to the dealer
and credit be secured to the depcfrtment.
> Smallpox vaccine will be asked for by letter addressed to the departaseut surMon. Tvphoid vacchie
will be asVed for by letter addressed to the Surgeon OeUeral through the department susgeon. On aocoimt
of the liability of these products to.become inert they will be aslred for only in. sucft .qiyw tUieft as are needed
Sqt early use. Xn requiring Sot typhoid vaccine st^te the ^ize of the ampul w^ntc^.
* Streptococcus, staphylococcus, staphylococcus-acne and gonoco6^ va6cihe$ aiQ furnished from tbe
Army Medical School on special request.
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K>8T'StrPl>ty TABLES.
STATlONfEBV.
261
Articles.
Allowance for 1 year for posts having
official population of—
100 aOO 400 600 800 1,000
«BandS| elastic, of the following- sixes: Tliread bands, IHnch.
2-inch, 2i>]non, and 3-inch; heavy bands, \ by 2^ inohes and
i by 3 inches (sises desired to be stated), as required dozen. .
BaaketSgleUer * nmnbei:..
BiuketafWiuU paper do —
Binder. Ioose4eaff for jnedietU history of post (see par. 412) do
Blank forms (see pan. 960 to 965).
*Bloiter8,hand do....
Books, blank, crown (cap), 250 pages do
<^Books, blanlr, 8vo, 160 pages ..... do . . - .
Books, prescription (see par. 240) : do —
Cups, sponge do —
Ewfetope openers * do —
Envelopes, official, large ..:.*... .do —
*Envelopes, official, letter -do —
<^Envelopes, official, note do —
Erasers, rubber, pencil .i ,..do —
^Erasers, rubber, typewriter do —
Erasers, sted. J ^ do —
FUes, Shannon (for clinical histories), as required do —
<»Ink, black, powder or tablets (sufficient m box for 1 quart of
fluid) boxes..
♦Ink, red, 2 ounees in bottle bottles . .
Inkstands number..
Labels, /or dispensing set, as required do —
Labels, for vials gross..
Labels, poison^ assorted do —
PadSfdetk number..
Pads, ink, for stamps do
♦Pads, prescriptUm dozen..
♦Paper, blotting, for (tesloB.. -. quires..
♦Paper, blotting, small pieees for hand blotters pieces. .
Paper, carbon, cap, 100 sheets in box. . ....-: .boxes. .
♦PapeTyCarbon, letter, 100 sheets in box... V do —
♦Paper fasteners..... - do —
Paper, manifolding, bap, 250 sheets in package. packages. .
Paper, manifolding, letter, '.500 shtots in package. do —
♦Paper, manifoldmg, letter, perforated, 500 sheets in pack-.
age..,. -..-..... ...packages..
Paper, typeWiiter,.cap, 250 sheets in package .do —
♦Paper, typewriter, letter, 500 sheets in package do —
Paperweights , ^ — number..
♦Paper, writing, letter : .^ quires..
♦Paper, writing, note do —
Paper, writing, note, 100 sheets in pad pads..
♦Paste, photo* and library j ars. .
♦PendJs, lead * number..
♦Penholders...,. : do —
Penracks do
♦Pens, steel , ., gross..
PttDM, perforating . . '. number . ,
Ruiers: do —
Stamp, penalty, rubber do....
Stamps^bber, aa required ■. do
Tape, office, red....: spools..
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
200
600
100
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
2
2
200
600
100
2
2
2
4
1
3
8
300
aoo
200
3
3
8
4
4
1
4
6
5
2
4
4
900
doo
200
4
4
4
5
5
1
5
8
7
2
5
5
300
1,000
300
5
5
6
6
5
1
5
10
9
2
5
5
300
1,000
300
S
6
5
18
4
S
e
5
60
2
2
4
2
2
2
4
5
12
6
42
12
60
12
6
8
1
6
1
. 1
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846. MISCEIjIiAJ^BOUS aUPPIilES.
Artictos.
Allowance for 1 year lor posts having
official population of—
100 200 400 600 800 1,000
Aloolial, denatuTfldt G eolloEia la bottk, as r«{iuired bottles* .
A ppa ratiu , cvrnptetacd ait i par. 903 ) , as required . , number. .
A pparniuSt eteciric ^ do
Appaniiiisfor adminitiration oftiUvartan ,9A required do —
A ppataluSj ffstraint (pax. OCH) ...,..,....,.„,.,,. do
A pplicatffnfaT thr^t^mtml . , _.*,*- do —
Applk^tors for throat, wood.., ,,.......-- gross..
Aprnnip cook'n. --,..,. .,,.,.. ...».>... number. .
Atomizt^i, hand .,,._, ^ ^..^.^ .. do
£ag,obtUtricid(}iixr^m^j ,,.,., do....
Bugtt, rubber J hot waitr. ...... ,.,.,,.... do —
BtgHf TMhtieT, kf.ffir head , _.,..... do —
Beniungf^^ tianiitjl, d-lneh roller dozen. .
Baiitiages, gmize, roUer, assorted, in boxed of d duEen boxes. .
BQTidugt:i, fiiiibfrt MarUn. .... ...... number. .
Baniiiiges, suspensoty. . -- dozen. .
ianda^ttpfndef ",.,.,...,..,._...........,...., number..
Bats, moisquito , - * do —
BasintftiT ipttnffcij etc^, whitt tnamtt. . . , , „ do —
itcMfn, dW/i,/or o/ff«. , do....
*Bsain$, hajnif U'hits c-nania do
BfiHntf tffhiie tnamtJ^for aperatinif room do
BaskfUj taundr^ do.*. . .
Bath bricka . , do
Bath roiK9 (pou?^*, conrnieno^t), do —
Bed cradffs do
Btdiiaft^f white tJHi'JJiel ..,,,„. do
Bidstiodjif ^hitt f nam ef . . , do
Btliit.MU. do...-
Beni iDj 1 quortf in bottle,' as requfned bottles. .
Bid n mtt whltt .,....,...,....,..,,...*.... number. .
SioweT9foT insict ptmder do. .* .
BoiUt, cvfffi, y /J qiUirt, fnamH or fii» ....... . do —
Bail^SfCofffftti-^uaTttfTunjidoriin do....
B^ilfT, dtfublejttf conking, H-f tJart ..,..*.,.... do
BoitfTSfdoubiRfforcookiTii^i-^taTl....^, do
BQiim, injitru fa rn^. . _ do —
Boiltrtt tinf coppn bottom do. . . .
Bookea^tJif as i^q i lirM do —
Bottitif Ji-^uartf glass sl(>pper,/ijT antiKeptie itUutioua do, . .
144
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
Botpf^ ckoppina. .
BoMfls, aotjp, dtH
.do.
.do.
.do.
.do..
Bowla, 3ugHf| witb Md.. .._
B&xes, foiaing, for tableU. dozen
Baif^Jfacturttfolding number. .
Boxtjs, oiotm^nt, inipervioua l *,*... dozen. .
Box«3s, pH^ .,._.............,......., do
BoxeSj powder,. do —
•Brooms, com ...*,... --. number. .
Bttiffm^i tuLiTjiffig hiiniil(t for flw/rt , do
♦BroomSj whiak . .....,,.. do
BruEhtgf haiTf counter {brujihf a ^ ftair^/of^Iddt*),... do
♦Brushes, Imnd, flbef do —
Uruabes, paint ............,..,......,.,.,.,.,.,.... do
Brushesij scmbblDf do —
BruihtSf ghavina. .... ...................*., do
BrusheiJ, aUtve d lucl; inp. do
Bruah£tj tciiffhtcdffor poiijthiTtff ^cwr*. do
BrUAJi€a, Uii^tghtid, fw poluthmg jioorXj eitra bnahtx/{ir,ta required,
□umb«T ........,,.....,.,...,...
BnekitSt ttft!n-td, mftal.r-qwiTt number..
BjicktUffUier....... do
BitckfUt, ffahfjniird-iTtfn , dO. . . -
fMifvi, metal, for htanki and documtnt^ do. . . .
Qtifinett virm^ffjf blanks and docu-meatSf tiira Etctiorufor, as re-
oulred.. number. .
OabiiuUfor dretnngi and instrumerut. iatge (approximately: cab-
inet 42 by 30 by 16 inches; stand 24 inches iifgh) number. .
192
2
1
3
1
2
2
2
1
72
6
eo
2
60
100
60
36
6
2
10
35
2
24
2
4
1
4
6
30
8
1
10
6
6
24
2
4
1
95
8
1
3
10
4
6
60
8
10
80
8
240
2
1
3
1
2
2
2
1
00
6
70
2
70
120
70
42
7
2
12
40
2
24
2
4
7
5
15
24
1
2
> When the chlorld of silver dry cells become exhausted, request should be made to have them sent to
- ' • — - unbscrews holding them in place in the battery should always accompany
of any width desired from unbleached muslin, in lieu of muslin bandages
oefls sent for recharging.
> Used for making bandagi
formerly issued by the box.
» Benzin of a specific gravity not greater than 0.724 will be issued as required for use with the thermo-
cautery, Paquelin's.
4 The French scale will be used in giving the sizes of bougies.
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Allowance for 1 year for posts having
official population of—
100 200 400 600 800 1,000
ddbineU, for dresaingt and instnanenta, small (approximately:
cabinet 40 by 24 by 16 inches; stand 24 inches high) number. .
Cabinets fifrmedidnes, ward ao —
Can openers do —
Caps, for cooks do —
Capsules, gelatin, 100 in box, sizes 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 (state size re-
quired) boxes..
Oiue,aspiratinff(pat.9lQ).., number..
Cb««, dentol (par. 9U) do —
Case, ear, nose, and throat (par. 912) do —
Cases, emergenqf(var,91S) do —
Case, eve (j«r. 914) — do —
Cases, forceps, heniostaHe (par. 915) do ,
Case, general operating (par. 916) , do .
Case, genito-urtnary (par. 91 7) do .
Case, gynecological <V9r. 918) do —
Case, pocket (jpsr. 9S) do —
Case, post-mortem (par. 924) ' do —
Case, tootk-extracting (par. 925) do —
Case, trial lenses (par. 926) , : — do —
Catheters, flexible,^ as required. . . * do —
Chairs, arm , do
Chairs, common do —
Chairs, invalid, rolling do. . . .
Chairs, office, revolving do —
Chairs, rocking do
^Chamois fil^i v H do
Charts, anatomical sets .
Chest, tool. No. i (par. 937) number.
Cleaver do...
Clocks do...
Close stools, (See Pails, commode.)
Clothesline, manila yards.
Colariders number.
Cork extractors do...
Corkpresser do —
Corks, long taper, sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10 (sizes desired to be stated),
dozen
Corkscrews : number.
*Cotton, absorbent, in roll pounds..
Cotton bats do ... ,
CrinoUn (stenta-book), 6-yard pieces pieces.
Cruets, vinegar and oil number..
CnUehes : .pairs.
Crutches, rubber tips for, No. 16, J-lnoh; No. 18, f inch; No. 19,
|-inch (state size desired) number..
lups do.
Cu]
ips, drinking, pap^, as required do . . .
Cups, feeding do...
Cwps, spit, white enamel do . . .
Cui>s, spit, paper, as required i .do. . .
Cui>s, spit, paper, metal frames for do. . .
Curettes, as required do . . .
Cushions, rubber, small do . . .
Cushions, rubber, open center do. . .
Cushions, surgical, KJeUy's do. . .
Cuspidors do . . .
Desks, office do
Dippers do
8, meat, assorted do . . .
Dishes, pickle do . . .
Dishes, soap, with covers, for office do . . .
Dishes, vegetable , do ... .
Dispensing set (par. 942), as required sets . .
Sgg beaters , number; .
Eye shades, sin^e or double do ... .
Um-leaf ^ do....
1 packets (par . 944 ) ,* as required do ... .
1 packets for instruction (par. 945) do ... .
A packets for shell Wounds (par. 946) (for Coast Artillery
stations), as required number..
^loorpolisn,orbrigfatener,l gallon, in osn cans..
Floor wax« 2 pounds, in can. v* do....
FarcepSfnieale „..., i. number,.
1 The French scale wUI be used in givtag the sizes of catheters.
k Tar issue as a part of the individual equipment of lifie troops,
troops are given m the Field Supply Tables.
12
40
1
2
1
144
2
36
10
2
3
12
36
2
4
5
6
1
1
1
6
90
2
2
1
216
3
48
12
3
36
48
80
160
240
16
10
320
70
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
20
60
4
5
7
8
1
1
1
8
90
2
360
3
72
16
5
4
8
16
90
12
36
72
a
2
3
6
6
5
12
6
2
12
2
8
12
400
10
20
2
The allqwanoes for field use by sanitary
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Miscellaneous suppliesr-CoutJimxed,
Artidfls.
Allowance for 1 year for posts having
official population of—
100 200 400 aon £uo i,ooo
Fofftji^Cflrp^ifl^. „,,,....,...,,„» * , number..
Ft^isjiah do.,.,
FviFluft tfihk, silifer-plaU^. . . . , .do
FrttifTi, kf-cTGim, ftsrpqiUred,., do —
Fujipifils^ gliisa , 25 c, c do
Fimnels^ ElMa, 3fj0c. c. ,„. do —
Fimn«Ia,glaafl, GOO o,Q,... ,,,.....„.,. do...,
Fujinels, plttss, 1,000 c*c..*.* do....
Gauza , pla ui . . , . ...,.,......,., : yards . .
Ginvfji^ Tuhticr, Ufffit, midiunif hentfUt ^^ medium rough, sizes and
numbers (iare(|LLireci.............. pairs.,
Gluftjiqiiid, in small oomicerclal tin* tins.,
Gowrvi, i}pfTaiin§ ..,.»..,.,,.»,, number.
•GrudwiUsslass, IOC. c w do...,
Gr&duates, glass, 1 Wo, c,.........„. do...
cik-Eidimtos, glass, 2500. c... , do...
Graduates, Kla?^^ 5O0 c^c... do —
Graduato, glass, 1,000 c. c do...
fffa(!fr«, iarj^fl. ...*,.,***..,,,.*,. do —
GraifTs. AmaU .*.»,, do —
Gravy boats... * , do...
Gr«/ (rem*,.... ,..,,, -»...., do...
OrindJitonet kitehftij co mplttCj lO-iiu^ do —
H^iid grenade? ... - * ...»*.,.-.., do —
/font*..,,.,. do...
Ht)J(!, r« Wtf r, l-imA, in 60-foat kngtiix, as required lengths.
H{iser noulrAjift . .... * - number.
^twe, TteirtirtfQT *.»►,. do —
InftufOT.PnUtUT's.......... do...
InhaltTjChloroform^wkhdftfpbiiUU. do....
JnAaftT, ffftfT do —
lTri{/iitorSj ajfared/or.,, ,*..*.**,.. » do
ItTisatOTJit FnnfcrWftif *#.......;, *,. do...,
Jurtif large ^fr/rdrf*ttingitt rtK?... do —
JarSf ^mnUt coivTffdffor sititirMj etc^ do —
Kftfff,crti^tp. .,...,.,. do —
AVffffjj^f4......... do....
tCmfrtChoppinff. do...,
KnlifUfhrrnd^ do —
Enives, batcher '«.*,...,....... do —
KnitK«,&irtying^... do....
JTfif w», iabht sU i-fr-ptafni do. . . .
Ltiddrrfiifp do —
" ■ .do.
4
2
3
3
600
4
2
3
3
700
6
6
6
SOO
6
6
;,300
6
22
6
4
35
33
1
1
5
16
1
8
36
1
4
2
84
6
3
6
2,000
2
16»
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
6
2
L
48
2
2
1
1
1
I
1
2
6
3
1
3
1
2
2
4.
84-
1
1
20
Ladkn . .
f ^^ n.^'-^. f'h trtaiPV!! fof,' iis rpci 1 3 irfti . . * , do- . .
I: \ r,.i^hi .., ,, do...
Lamps, Shades for,i as required do...
Lamps, spirit, glass do. . .
Lamps, 9tand - do...
Iiamps, wicks for (for lamps and spirit lamps),^ as required..do. . .
Lanterns, complete do . . .
Lanterns, extra globes for, white, as required do. . .
Lanterns, wicks for, as required do...
Laionmotoer do...
Linofeum,* as required jrards.
Litters with slings » number .
Litters, canvas for, as required pieces .
Litters, tacks for, 75 in package, as required packages.
Looking glasses number.
Lye, concentrated, 1 pound in can cans.
Mats, door, manOa number.
Mats, door, mOal....^ , do...
Mattress covers do...
Mattresses, hair, in three equal parts do. . .
Measures, metal, l-pint, l-quart, t-quart, and 4-quart.. sets.
Meat cutter ♦ .number.
* Medicine droppers , doxen.
Medicine glasses number.
MUl,co0ee do...
Mops, handles for.. do.w.
Mops, heads for do . . .
Mortars and pestles, glass, 10 cm do . . .
. 1 The kinds of lamps for which dihnney s, shades, and wieks are desired should be stated on requisitions.
* Furnished for ofnoes and dispensary and in 1-yard strips for halls and wards. Requisitions for linoleum
will be accompanied by an estimate of the cost of purchasing it at or ogar the post.. .
' One litter is issued to each oonu>any on memorandum receipt. Tne aUowanoes for sanitary trooi>s
on field service are given in the Field Supply Tables.
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36
8
<»'
82
1
10
60
2
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Mortaraandpitaaeff Wedgw9od,8em ;w number.
Mortars and TpefiUtrWMffiD ood, BO em w do . . .
Uortar and ipea(kt Wedgwood f 90 cm do...
MoemiMjobart, (See j?ar«„ moegutto.) .
If nslm, unbleached yards.
Needle, sailmaker's..... , number.
Needles, common, assorted.: papers.
NeedleS) surgical, assorted, as required , number.
Needles, surgical, Hagedom's, 20 in set sets .
Needle, upholsterer's ..number.
0Ueanw%tkpu,m'p,6gQXUyM., do...
Oikiothjor table yards.
Ofhlhalmoecope - number.
Path, commode (close stools) , do. . .
PaUSf white enamel ■. do...
Painti white enamel, 1-pint tin tins.
Pajamas,eoats , , number.
pajamas, trousers do...
Pan8,dishfdeeptretinnedfgl-quart , do.,.
Pan, dishf extra neavy, retinned or metal, SS-guart do. . .
Pans, dust do...
Pansjfrying do...
Pans,miXk .• do...
Pans,muffin ...do...
*Pans, sauce do...
Paper , filtering, round, 10-inch packages .
Paper, oiled, in 5-yard roll rolls.
Paper,tarred, in 30-yard roll, as required do. ..
Paper, toilet, in roll of 2,000 sheets j do...
Paper, 'WTapping,blue quires.
Paper, wrapping, brown do...
Paper, wrapping, white do...
Penoib,hair,l dozen in vial vials.
Percolators, glass number.
Pill machine do...
Pillowcases, cotton do...
Pillows, feather do . . .
PiUowSyhair do...
Pill tile, 6 by Winches do...
Pins, common, assorted papers .
Pins, safety, 3 siees dozen .
Pitcher, dem, for of^e » number.
Pitchers, delft, l-plnt do...
Pitchers, delft, 4-quart do . . .
. Pitchers, sirup, glass do...
Pitchers, white enamel do...
Plaster, adhesive, z. o., 6 yards by 2^ inches i spools.
Plaster of Paris, in 4rpound tin tins.
Plates, dinner number.
Potato masher : : do...
Pots, mustard, with wooden spoons do. . .
Pots, stock, ftJ^-qwart do...
Pots, tea, enamel or tin do. . .
Pot, watering do . . .
Pusbasins do...
Racks fot urinals and bed pans — .- do. . .
Razors.,.. ..: do...
Razors, strops for i . . .'. do. . .
Refrigerators, targe or small, as required I do. . .
Retorts, sianas for do...
Rods, glass, assorted, in 10-ounce package packs^es .
Rolling pin - number.
Safe, iron do...
Saucers. do...
Saw,bfiteher's do...
Scales and weights, apothecary's, metric system do. . .
Scales and weifiits, balance in glass ease, metric system do. . .
Scales and weights, grocer's... do...
Scales and w e^rhts, platform do . . .
Scissors, bandage do...
Scoops » ...Jck)..-.
^Screens. bed,foldi'n
Settees, for porch or
, pepper,
, salt, gU
'ftflass.
^ramesfor, white enamel do,
', as required i do
glass.
Allowance for 1 year for posts having
official population of—
100
40a
150
6
12
1
1
128
32
32
1
8
30
1
2
4
3
2
40
6
48
1
2
1
2
1
3
2
1
1
ooo
16
8
12
2
1
192
48
48
1
10
36
1
4
6
3
3
50
8
56
1
2
2
3
1
4
2
2
2
m)
2
1
1
18
1
4
3
10
128
128
300
10
20
10
15
2
1
256
64
64
1
12
40
1
4
8
4
3
60
10
72
1
2
2
3
1
4
3
2
2
1,000
2
3
1
30
1
6
2
1
1
18
1
4
3
12
160
160
3
1
6
3
10
4
3
6
6
400
12
24
12
18
2
1
320
80
80
1
15
48
1
4
10
4
3
70
12
84
1
2
2
3
1
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
84
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Shakers,
Shakers,
» Also issued on special requisition at the rate of 1 spool to each 20 men of organizations o f foot troops
to carry out prorisions of ex&ting ordea^. (See Appendix: i«*««IO ' •
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Artidfls.
AUowanoe for 1 year for posts having
official popolation of—
100 200 400 600 800 1,000
Shears i nambor. .
Shears, for fixed bandages do
Sheetiiig, rubber .* yards..
*SheeU, cotton number..
Shirt9,eotton r do
Shoes, wooden, f or bedsteads do
Skkle do....
Sieves, Jlour do —
Bilk, oiled, to 6-yard roll rolls..
Skimmers -• number . .
Slippers pairs . .
Soap, common - pounds..
'HSoap, Ivory '. cakes . .
'HSoap, seourinc pounds..
Spatiua9,S4neh number..
SfpatuUUfMneh do —
Speculum, recUA — do....
Sphygmoimanometer do —
Splrnts, Hodgen's, right or left, as required do —
Sponae holders. do....
Mxwis, Halstead's, glass do....
Sppoons, basting, tinned iron <. do
SpoonSftabUtSuwr-pkUed do
Spoons, tea, mi>er-p(ated do
Sprinklers, powder ,h.r do
Smir treads, linoleum,^ Bsrwiuired do
i8toirtread«,ruM»«rnos<n^« /or, las required.... do
Stair treads, molding for, as required f eet . .
Stamp, wUh outfit, for marking hospital clothivig number. .
Steels do —
Sterilizer, for dressings. do —
Stethoscopes, douMe do —
Stools, reoolving, white snamd do —
£re(WM,a2coAo{, as required do —
Stove Dlackjng w papers..
Suppository mold number..
Sutures, catgut, plain or chromiciied, steriliMd, 18 inches, in tube,
assorted sizes* tubes..
Sutures, horsehair, 100 in eoil « coils..
Sutures, kangaroo tendon, sterilized, 1 sutureineacb tube, .tubes. .
Sutures, BQk, braided, sterilised, IS inchea eadi, 3 sices, to pack-
age - packages..
Sutures, silkworm gut, 100 to coil coils..
Sutures, silver wire, to yard lengths yards..
Syringes, bvXb,rtiJbber number..
Syringes, ear and ulcer do —
Syringes, extra needles for,* as required do —
Syringes, extra wires for, as required bundles...
Syringes, fountain, metal, i-quart, ^rodtMited (irrigators)... number..
syringes, fountain, rvbber do...,
Syringes, glass, Luer type, t c. c, (for antityphoid vaccination),
as required number.
Syringes, glass, Luer type, 10 c.c.,bs required. do. . .
Syringes, glass, Luer type, SO c. c, (for injection of neosalvarsan),
as required ...number.
Syringes, hypodermic iv&r. 956) do
Syringes, penis, glass, in case do....
Tables, bedside, iron, white enamel do. .
Tables, bedside, white enamel, tops for, as required do
2
1
a
100
16
1
1
2
1
12
80
72
48
1
1
1
1
10
200
32
128
1
1
3
1
20
100
90
72
2
2
1
1
3
1
14
300
48
m
1
2
4
2
30
120
108
96
2
2
1
1
8
100
80
3
1
18
400
64
256
1
2
5
2
40
140
120
120
2
2
1
1
20
1
100
6
80
24
3
2
2
5
4
125
40
Ikbles, dining, exUrukm,BaTeqvLired ...do.
Tubles, instrument do.... 11 1 2 Z
Tables, operating ....i do.... 11112
Tables, typewriter do 11 11 2
Tape,cotton pieces.. 2 2 3 3 4
Tapemeasures,linen,6feet number.. 2 2 3 3 4
Thermocautery, Paqwlin^s{-pox»9S>JY do — 11111
Thermometers, bath ...:.. .do.... 1112 2
•Thermometers, cltoical 6 do.... fi 12 18 24
Thermometers, meteorological do — 2. 3 4 6 6
Thread, cotton, assorted spools.. 2 2 3.3 4
Thread, Itoen, unbleached, 200 yards on spo61 — do — 2 3 4 5 6
1 State number and dimensions of treads.
* Ktods and sizes to be stated on requisitions.
* In maktog requisition for extra needles si>ecify make of syrtoge and size of n<»edle desired.
« Benzin ofa specific gravity not greater than 0.724 to 1-liter bottles will be issued as required for use with
this cautery.
» Clinical thermometers are issued on request by letter approved by the department aorgwHlv
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Allowance for 1 year for posts having
official population of—
100 200 400 600 800 1,000
Tongue depre9»or8,m€tal nomber..
Tongue depressors^ wood gross..
TourfUfuett and bandages, ruMer number . .
ToweU,baih dosen..
TowelSydish do
*Towmthiind do
Towdt, paper, fixtwet for number..
Towels, paper, in roll rolls..
Traps, moutc v number..
Traps, tat. do...
Traifs, bed. wUh legs do...
Trags, butler's do^..
Trags, instrument, while enamel do
Trowel, (forden do...
Tubes, drainage, rubber, 3 sizes, 1-yard length yards.
Tubes,rectal number..
Tubes, stomach do
Tubing, glass, assorted pounds..
Tubing, rubber, sizes as specified yards.
Tub, bath, portable, on wheels nmnber.
Tubs, foot do...
Tubs, wash do...
'■'Tumblers, glass do...
Twine, fine or coarse pounds .
Twineboxes v.. number.
Tgpewriters do...
Typewriters, record ribbons for,^ as required do...
Uiinals, glass, graduated .do...
Vials, in sizes as desired dozen.
Vision test set ipaT.95») number.
Water coolers do . . .
Window shades with fixtures, complete,* as required do. . .
4
100
1
2
6
150
1
2
8
200
1
3
10
260
1
4
14
3
7
7
36
4
85
8
2
10
5
8
1
«
2
2
2
4
1
a
2
84
ft
2
a
12
300
•1
8
1 Supplied on the ordw of the department surgeon. One for each machine only at a time should be asked
for. The make of machine should be stated in the request.
* Requisitions for window shades and fixtures will be accompanied by an estimate of the eost of mak-
ing or purchasing these articles at or near the post.
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Allowance for 1 year for posts having
official population of^
100 aOO 400 600 800 1,000
Acid, acetic, glacial, 1 pound, in fgiass-Btxjppw Iwttle bottles..
Agar-aear, i pound, in package packaees..
Alcohol, absolute, ethyl, 1 pound, in glass-stopper bottle.. bottles..
Alcohol, methyl, reagent, 1 pound, in glaas^topper bottle. . . do
.\niline oil, 2 ounces, in bottle do
Apparatus f disUUinif number..
Balsam, Canada, 1 ounce, In bottle bottles.
Baskets, wire, for tettUibei number.
BcUhfVHiterf for paraffin, astequired do...
Bath, toateTfCCepper /for test tubes ^ do...
Bath f footer f tripod for do...
BeakerSf glasSf sizes iSe.e. to 300 c.c » do....
Bismarck brown, I ounce, in bottle i bottles..
Bottle, balsam number..
Bottle, topping, for oil of cedar (1 with microscope) do
Bottles, dropping, T. K., for stains, Bounee9 do..
Bromin, 1 ounce, in bottle * bottles
Brushes, test tube. number
Burettes, glass stopcock, 26 c. c, subdwision UIO c.c do
Burettes, supports for, v)i£h dovMe clamp and ikree rings do
Burners, Bunsen's^ * do
Centrifuge, hand do
Ck) vers, glass ounces..
Cylinders, graduated, with foot, 10 c. c number. .
Cylinder, graduated, with foot, 25 c. c do.
Dishes, evaporating, porcelain, sizes, 35 c, c. to SOO c. c do.
Dishes, Petri's do,...
Dishes, Stender. 30 by 50 mm ,...do
Eosin, i oimce, m bottle ♦, , bottles..
Flasks, Erlenmeyer^s, 250 c. c number.
Flasks f£rlenmeyer's, 600 c»c....^ do...
Flasks, Frlenmeyer's, 1,000 c. c da...
Flasks, Erlenmeyer's, 2,000 c.c do...
Forceps, cover-glass, Ifovy's do...
Forceps, cover^Uus, Stewart's do...
Forceps, straight, medium fine do...
Fuchsin, i ounce, in bottle bottles.
Fuchsin, acid, i ounce, in bottle ..do.*.
Gau e, wire, iron, asbestos centers, 4 by 4 inches pieces.
Gelatin, in z-oimce package packages..
Gentian violet , i ounce, in bottle bottles . .
Glucose, powdered, jr pound, in bottle do
Hemaglobin scales, Tallquist's number..
Hematoxylin, J ounce, in bottle bottles..
Hemocytometer number . .
Hone, Belgian, 8 by 1 i inches, « as req uired do
Incubator, bacteriological,* as required do
Jars, staining, C'opitn's do
Labels, microscopical, square, 500 in book books . .
Methylene bhie. * ounce, in bottle bottles. .
Microscope, post (pai. 951) number..
Microtome, complete, as required do
Oil, Immersion, 1 ounce, in bottle bottles..
Paper, filtering, Swedish, MunktePs quires. .
Paper litmus, blue and red, 100 strips in vial, of each vials. .
Parafnn, soft and hard, as required pounds..
Pencils, wax, red number. .
Peptone, * pound, in wide-mouth bottle bottles. .
Pipettes, 1 c. c number. .
Pipettes, 5 c. c do
Pipettes, 10 c. c do
Pipettes, 25 c. c do
Pipettes, Graduated, 5 c. c do
Razor, strop for, Badger, Emerson's electric, H inches lonq,^ as
required number . .
Retorts, stands for. (See par. 845.)
Rings, filtering, porcelain do
Rods, glass, 5 mms. thick, 15, 20, and 30 cms. long, assorted, pounds. .
Section lifter, small number. .
Slides, glass, 25 by 75 mms dozen..
Sterilizer, hot-air. 10 by 12 by 10 inches number . .
Stopcocks, Mohrs.for ruhber tubing do
Test glasses, footed, urinary do —
1
- 2
4
» Issued only to posts supplied with gas.
2 Issued only for use with microtome.
3 In making requisition state method of heating available, whether alcohol, petroleum, or gas.
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Laboratory supplies — Contiaued.
259
Articles.
Allowance for 1 year (or posts having
official population of—
100
200
400 600
800
1,000
Test tubes dozen..
Test tubes, stand for '. number. .
Thermometer, chemical, 0-100'* C do
Thermometer^ chemical, 0-lSOO^ C do
Tripoia, iroUf Bunsen's do-.. -
V^eometeTj Doremua- Hinds...'. , do
tJrinometers ...do
Watch glasses, Syracuse do
Wire, "platinum, heavy ^ inches . .
Wire, platinum, medium do
Wright's stain,, powder, 0.2 gram in ampul ». . . : i ampuls. .
Xylol, in i-pound bottle bottles. .
25
30
50
2
1
1
2
1
2
6
12
12
3
2
I To prepare the stock solution dissolve 60 mgms. in 20 c. c. of methyl alcohol, reagent (acetore free).
For use filter and make up to 25 c. c. with methyl alcohol.
847.
IDENTIFICATION SUPPLIES.*
Articles.
Allowance for 1 year for posts having
official population of—
100 200 400 600 800 1,000
Box for holding developing tray number. .
Camera with lens do
Camera with lens, stand for do
Chair, revolving^ vhoto do
Crayon, chalk, wnite, 1 gross in box boxes. .
Developer for films, in tube, as required tubes. .
Developer for paper, in tube, as required do
Dry cells, as required number. .
Film pack adapter • .do
Film pack adapter, slide for, as required do
Film packs, 12 films in pack, as required do
Finger Prints. Classification and Uses of, Henry copy. .
Fixmg salts, m package, as required packages. .
Flashlight cage number. .
Flashlight cartridges, as required do
Graduates, glass, 8-ounce do
Ink plate do....
Ink, printing, in J-pound tube tubes. .
Lantern, ruby number. .
Magnesia ribbons. 50 in box, as required boxes. .
Metal clips, for holding magnesia ribbons. (See Forceps, cover-
glass, Stewart's, par. 846.)
Paper, printing, photographic, 3 by 5J inches, as required .packages. .
Photo, clips, as required number. .
Printing boards do
Printing frames do
Pushbutton '....do
Roller, ink, handle for do
Boiler, ink, summer, as required do. ...
Roller, ink, winter, as required do
Shade, roller, with hood {Background) do. . . .
Slatcff, 41 by 11^ inches do
Spark coil ' do
Smrkplug do
Thermometer, chemical. O-lOO"* C. do
Tra-ing cloth, as required yards. .
Tray, developing, for 6 by 7 plates ^ number. .
Tray, developing, for 8 by 10 plates do
Trays, developing, for 11 by Uplates do....
1 Requisitions for identification supplies should be made on Form 35 only. On these requisitions no
items, except those pertaining to identification of soldiers, should appear as they are filled from the New
York Supply Depot only.
* A printing box may be furnished in lieu of the printing board for posts equipped with electric light.
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848. X-RAY SXJPPLilES.
Articles.
Allowance for 1 year for posts having
official population of—
100 200 400 600 800 1,000
Apparatus, X-my, as required number..
Apron, TvJbber, lead impregnated do
Barium BUiphate, for X-ray work, 1 pound, In bottle bottles. .
Bismuth subcarbonate, 1 pound In bottle do
Carriers, plate, 8 by 10 inches and 14 by 17 inches, for use with tanks,
of each number..
Chrome alum, crystals. 1 poimd, in bottle bottles. .
Films, dental. X-ray, dosen in box boxes . .
Fluorosoope , Hand number . .
Funnel, glass, ribbed, 500c. c do. . . .
OloveSf rubber, lead impregnated, size 9 : pairs. .
Holder, plate, for use instead of envelopes number. .
Hydroquinon. J pound, in bottle botUes..
Metol (or equivalent). 1 oimce, in bottle do
Plates, X-ray. 8 by 10 inches. 10 by 12 inches, 11 by 14 inches, and
14 by 17 inches, as required number. .
Sodium carbonate, dry, 1 pound, in bottle bottles. .
Sodium hyposulphite pounds..
Sodium sulphite , dry do
Screens, intensifying, 10 by IB inches and U by 17 inches, of each,
number
Stereoscope number..
Tanks, developing, soapsUme, m by 14^ by 19 inches deep, inside
measurement number. .
Tray, developing, for 10 by Ig inch piates do
Trays, developing, for 14 by 17 inch plates do....
Tubes, X-ray, Coolidge,a3Teq\ifiea do....
Tubes, X-ray, tungsten target, S-inch diameter (for use with induo-
tion coil ) , as required number . .
Tubes, X-ray, tungsten target, 7-inch diameter (for use with trans-
former) , as requured number . .
25
15
1
1
3
1
3
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ARTICLE XVin.— DENTAL STJPPLY TABLES.
849. The articles listed in the following tables comprise the usual
equipment for use by dentists in the Army, including both portable
and base outfits.
(a) The portable outfit is in greater part contained in the dental
chests, viz, instrument chests Nos. 1 and 2, supply chest, dental
engine chest, dental chair chest, and dental field desk, thus facilitat-
ing transportation between itinerary stations. Dental chests are
issued empty on proper requisition.
(Jb) The base outfit consists of a complete portable outfit, except
furniture, plus a laboratory equipment and dental office furniture.
Base outfits are supplied at general hospitals and other important
statiouB designated by the Surgeon Greneral, where they permanently
remain.
860. The numbers in the body of these tables immediately follow-
ing the names of the articles indicate their size or pattern, taken
from the catalogues of the leading dental manufacturers of the
coimtry.
861. The supply of expendable articles is estimated for six
months,
862. The articles listed in the tables which are to be furnished by
the surgeon from post supplies, under the provisions of paragraph 491,
are indicated by an asterisk before each item.
863. Instruments and suppHes for plate work wiU not be furnished.
Plates are supplied by the Medical Department only when the teeth
were destroyed by gunshot wound or other tramnatic injury incurred
in the line of duty. In such a case the dentist will, by letter to the
department sui^eon or the Surgeon Greneral, as may be appropriate,
reciting the fact and circumstances of the injury, request the plate
or plates required. Upon approval of the request, of which the
dentist will be advised, he will forward to the medical supply depot
designated in the approval the impressions or models necessary for
the construction of the plate, giving the shade number wanted, and
the depot will procure and issue the same.
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864. PORTABLE OUTFIT.
(a) MEDICINES.
♦Acidum sulphuricum, J pound, in glass-stopper bottle bottles. .
♦Acldum tannicum, powder, 3 ounces, In wide-mouth bottle do.
Acidum trichloraoeticum, 1 ounce, in glass-stopper bottle do .
♦Adrenalin chlorid, 1-mgm. tablets, 20 in tube tubes. .
♦Aethylis chloridum, 3 ounces, in metal tube do —
♦AlcohoI| 1 quart, in Dottle ; *... jbqttlee.i
♦Aqua hydrogenii dloxidi. 1 pound, in bottle do —
♦Argentinitras,crystals,l ounce, in bottle do
♦Chloroformum, i pound, in tin , a ♦.tins,.
♦Cocainaehydroduorldum, i ounce, in wid^mouth bottle .bottles. .
♦Cocainaehydrochloridum, 10-mgm. hypodermic tablets, 20 in tube ,.. .tubes. .
♦CoUodlam,! ounce, in battle ...bottJes..
♦Cresol, 1 pound, in bottle ^ do —
♦Emetmaehydrochloridum, 22-mgm. hjrpodermic tablets, 20 in tube, as required tubes. .
Kugenol, 1 ounce, in bottle , bottles..
*GIycerinum,l pound, in bottle * \...^ ». -.do....
♦Liquor formaldehydi (37J per cent), 1 quart, in bottle .do
Uereury^redistilled, 4 ounces, in bottle ..:.: *»do.*..
♦Morphlnae sulphas, 8-mgm. hypodermic tablets, 20 in tube ; tubes . .
♦Nonnal saline solution- tablets (par. 902). 100, in wide-mouth bottle ....../.. .bottles . .
Novocain suprarenum, tablets, No. "E " (F.-n. Co.) tubes. .
♦Phenol, i pound, jto bottle bottlesi
Phenol, camphorated. 4 ounces, in bottle , do . . *
♦Sodiicarbonasmononj^dratus, for surgical use, 1 pound, in widQ-ni6uth bottle...... .-.do...
Sodiidioxidl, 2 ounces, in screw-top tin 1 — 1 , — tins.
Sodium and potassium , ih sealed tube : ^ i .. . — ... tubes . .
♦Spiritus ammoniae aromaticus, \ pound, in glass-stopper bottle ► . .bottles.
♦ThymoIisladidmn(Aristol),lounce^ in bottle •.'. ..'...do...
♦Tinctura aconiti, 1 ounce, in bottle do. . .
♦Tincturaiodi, 4 ounces, in glas»6topper bottle .v..w ^udo...
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(6) STATIONERY.
♦Bands, elastic, assorted sizes. (See par. 844) , dozen.
♦B{otter«.^7Uf... : ^ number.
♦Books, blank, 8vq, 150 pages - » , do...
♦Bixv9elope6,oiilclaI, letter do...
♦Envelopes, official, note do...
♦Eraser, rubber, typewriter do . . .
Eraser.steel do...
£zammationUAnks,No.2 .^ ^ do...
Foes, Shannon do*..
♦Ink, black, powder or tablets (sufficient in box tor 1 quart of fluid) boxes.
♦Ink.red, 2 ounces, In bottle, - ' ......^...bottles.
♦Pads, prescription .' number.
♦Paper, blotting, for desks quires.
♦Paper, blotting, small pieces for hand blotters ; . pieces .
♦Paper, carbon, letter :... ■..«^,. sheets,
♦Paper fasteners number.
♦Paper, manifolding, letter, periorattti ,,....„,, sheets.
♦Pftl)er, typewriter, letter : : 1 do..;
♦Paper, writing, letter , do..^
♦Paper, writing, note, WX) sheets in pad pads.
♦Paste, photo and library — , ...^ ,,.—.. -jars.
♦Pencils, lead .number.
♦Penholders : .., ..-.-, , ,..„dp...
♦Pens, steel .• ' ' : '. do . . .
Ruler ; , , .... ■. - ...I ..^..do.,«
6
2
2
ISO
60
1
1
300
4
1
1
12
, 1
10
10
50
100
100
50
3
I
2
24*
1
(c) 90o:b:s.
(Contained Infield desk.)
.4 tmy Regulations '. .' ■ copies.
Dantal Materia Medica, Therapeutict^nd, Prescription, Writing {Lofo^).. . , :,,.,,...;.,... .do.,-.
Dental Pathotogy, Therapeutics, and Pharmacology (:Budhard) -. do. . .
Dentistry, First-Aid (Ryan) ,.j. ,,4 » ^..df^*.
Dentistry, Operative {Black), Vols. I and II. .' 1 '...'. flo...
Handbook of the Hospital Corps ( Mason) do . . .
Manual for the Medical Department do. . .
Oral Surgery {Brophy) '. do...
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Portable outfit — Continued.
(d) BliANK FORMS.
(Ck>iitained in field desk.)
Oorreswyndence book (supplied by Adjutant Gwiorars Department) number. .
Pental engagement slip,Torm do. ...do
Invoice of, or receipt for, dental supplies, Form 31 * , . .do
Register of dental patimits, card» Form 79 - do* . . .
Eeport of dental work. Form 67 ^ , . . - A) . . * .
Requisition for blank iorms. Form 37 .do
Requisition for dental supplies, annual. Form 36 ^ do —
Requisition for dental supplies, special. Form 35 ...do
Return of medical propeity, from, card. Form 17.. do —
getum of medical property, original. Form 17o do....
etum of medical property, retained, Form 176 — do —
Return of medical property, book, card. Form 17c — do —
1
250
24
500
12
4
6
24
4
800
8O0
■■4
(€) INSTRUMENTS AND APPLIANCES*
2
1
6
1
1
12
1
1
1
1
Amalgam plugger, double end, No. 5 number. . 1
Anvil, cast base, small. ^ /. , ,.., — , .-do — ' 1
Bands, fracture. Angle's, 4 bicuspid and 2 molar , . . .sets. . 1
Blower, chip, and hot^ir syringe, No. S8, with wooden mouth protector. number . . 1
Blower,chip, extra bulbs for do.... 2
Bnttlos, office, prfiparation, Nn, ft , nr? required. , do —
MuTtiMhirJi,c.x., Nos.£5,ii-S. Sj^-S , S6 , of each do....
Caatf Q^ice, oaJt , prr jiMTtttionj f/ .:.■ j-oz. glass-stopper bottles : : do. . .
Case, oiTice, pr <ip.imi ion, Qxtia i ^ u . n e glass-stopper bottles for do. . . .
€hijtt:U,e.s..jjmtit3, NiVi.S,S3 J4,d'>, 86,41, 4S, of each... da...
damps, fuMwr dtim . Itorfs. Nas, 9, ifi, 20, »i, g83,fS3a, 66, and Bi-nap, ofeuch .do. . . .
jClfiAHSerj ro^t^an^l, DyiJali Isold's, 1*^ o, 6^ all fine, 6 in package .packages.
^tiTkacTOBtfaUing, - - number..
ntittim^T,Tntiiil,KiTk't........... .-••- - ...qo
'Sletfiiort. sH of4 shajiksv?Uh hawile, Dodel - sets.
Engine^detdfil^'u^ith I^Q. ^ &np-^itini^iiiachmevt number.
^^in&, detUfil, cibie "A '\ as rmiiiiieil do. . . .
Fngine f dental. €fi*}le" A", shmth fur fX^reKivdred. -<|0....
Enj^e, daiiliilj duplex springs tur. .do. . .
E njpn*?,d6iitj, duplex a prfufis.sho.ulj for, part 14x, as required : ...do....
Enfiiue, dontiJ, es Lrn corda for - ■ do. . .
JCjiginc, dtntiil,1ianflpifcf /or/' M' ctj 'Ur€-anqle,for slip-joint No. 2 , do. . .
Mrigine, detttal, hfinlvitctfoT, No. :&, right angle, for slip-joint No. 2 .do. . .
EnaiTie, diTWiL hand piece far. No. 7 , ii!raight,for slip joint No.S v -Jl- • • '
Kngina,d*&nui,lubnC!itinKGllfor,l ounce, m bottle -..bottles..
Eiigine, denial, fijip-joint cunnectitin^fur, part C2, as required number.
Engint,d0Ual,Uip^JQiiHconnecihjii/'r vaH f^,8srequired. .......... do...
E Qgine instrumetiis for Jmndpiecns / ' M'* contra-angle, and No. 2 right-angle:
Burs, bud, 4.% 17,50, wfcs^cli..... -1 do...
Burs,d©ntatti,5ii7,5.^,5K>,5"^,:H68,ofe<tch do...
Burs,flasurp,57,60,m,of^vi(>h ......: • - --^Jo---
Burs,inv^»^ti^dcf^T1t?,^^^ 3 1,^^/^7,39, 41 of each 5<*--
Bure,pluR-finiahiiiE,20fi,'JQ2/22l,2a4,225,2?l,245,of ^^ do....
Burs'romid, 4,1,2,4,6, 8, l6, of eacb --: .do....
Ilur3,whivl,i;i, IJ, Iti^ofaicb - ...do....
DrfUs,l(W, 103,oJe.^ch - -i- do....
Drmj*. Gattts-rdiddtsn, 174,17fi, tjfeach : ....do.. .
Handr«Ls3f>2,303,orfiaeh ..., do....
MsmdreJs, Morgan-Mnxnold \L:"A'kA-y\i'^^'-'
Points, (^rLorundiim, medium fjr it, mounted, 186, 187, 211, 219, 226, 227, 234, 241, of each. .do. . . .
.EnKinemPtriimnrtfs for liaT>dpi(?otf No. 7: j
l^t ^ j.i- -r -n- V; r. c. X L., of each — :... ■ do —
Mil- Lli' V' - '.ii !■" ■ ^li '...■...:.. '.do...:
Bttts; dentate, 55'7, 558, 659, 560, 668, of each do....
Burs, fissure, 57, 60, 61, of each ,....,.,,,..., do....
Burs, inverted cone, 33i, 34, 35, 39. 41, of eAch.... :.'..*... do....
Burs, plug-finishing, 200, 202, 221, 224, 226, 231, 245, of each do....
Burs, round,*, 1,2, 4, 6, 8, 10, of each do..
Burs,' wheel, Iif4,'l6, of each - do..
Drills, 100, 103, of each - a^'"
Drills, Gates-Glidden, 174, 176, of each do....
Mandrels, 302, 303, of each • -do....
P^tef^boJ^umT mediiim "^'tV "moiiA't^V ise] 'isi', 189,' 2lV,'2i9; '226,* '2*27," 2B4;" 241. ol
og^ch • -" number. ,
Reamers",' foo*t|'Peeso'sV2,' 3*, of* each - do'*'
of each. , - • ' - .mimDor. .
Explorers,c.s.points,6,6,ll,12,18,ofeach do....
File, gold, half-round, 7-inch - "*5^*'*"
Fae,gold, round. 7-inch - Sn ""
Forceps, crownrstitting , - • - 2^ *
Forceps, rubber-dam, clamp, Brewer^s... - Y^'AI'iv^Tt^
Forceps, rubber-dam, punch, perfecUd DigttizeabyX^OOQlv
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12
6
12
2
12
6
6
12
6
1
' 1
12
6
12
2
12
6
6'
12
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Portable ouyit— Continued.
INSTRUMENTS AND APPLIANCES—Continaed.
Forceps f tooth-^xiraeting. W, 16, BOL, tORy t7, S7, 66, lOS, ISO, tlS, of each number.
ForceptfWedge^uUing.Jio.S do...
Hamfner,riveting.No."A" do...
HandleifCone toeketf Not. g, S, of each do...
Holder, cotton feed, cylinders for packages.
Holder, for cotton, aseAkfheavjfgUua number.
Holder,for mercury, ebonjij No, I do...,
Holder, fornerve broach. No, e do...
Holder,rt»ibber-dam,Anatomik do...
Hone, oil, A rhantat tUme. in wooden box do. . .
Lamp, alcohol. No. B6, wuh nealing tray No. 9 do. . .
Lamp, alcohol, extra wicks for do...
Lancet, abaceu, metal handle. No. 6 /. do...
Lancet, gum, metal handle. No. i do...
MalUt,metalea»e,No. 11 do...
Matrix retainer, Ivory* t. No. 1 do . . .
Matrix retainer, Ivory's, extra bands for, bicuspid and molar, of each do
liatrlx strips, steel, 5 in box boxes.
Mechanical dam, Automaton, with rubber chin rest number.
*Medidne droppers do...
Mirror, hand, hevel edge, S-inch do...
Mirrors, mouth, aluminum handles do...
Mirrors, mouth, extra glasses for, magnifying and plain, size No. 4, of each do. . .
Mortar and pesue, glass, No, S do
Mortar and pestle, Wedgwood, 8 em do. . .
*Pan, sauce ..do...
PlierSfCone socket. No. 109 do...
Pliers, dressing. No. i do...
Pliers, dressing. No. 17 do.
Pliers, ofjfice, smooth beak. No. 122 do. . . .
Pluggers, amalgam, Woodson*s, Nos. 1.2, 5, in set sets. .
Pluggers, plastic, Nos. 4, 5. 2S, 28, SI, 57. S9, W, 40a, of each number. .
Pluggers, root-canal. Donaldson's, Nos. 2, 4, o (state number desired) do
Po^ pviler. Little Oiant do....
Pots, medicine, glass, Dappen's, green and white, of each do
Probe, silver, in ease do —
Root drier, Evans's do. . . .
Saw, dental, complete, Gordon White do —
Saw , dental. Gordon White, extra blades for .^ do. . . .
Saws, dental, ribbon, |-inch , thin do —
8ealers,e,s, points, Nos. 9, 6, 12,26,26, 9d,SS,94yM>f 41 f 64,69,1^ each do....
Scalers, pyorrhea, as required do. . . .
Scissors, gum. curved on flat. No. 22 do. . . ,
Separator , adjustable , Ivory 's do —
Shadebar do....
Shears, No, S2 do.. . .
Slab, mixing, glass, No. 6 do....
Spatulas, bone, Asdier's, Nos. A, B, of each do
Spatula , German silver , large , Kerr's do ... .
Spatulas, Nos. Band 11, of each do....
SteriUzer, Down's do....
Syringe, abscess , No.SS, with rubber andplaHnum points do —
Syringe , hvpodermic , dental , aU metal ,No.l 72 A do —
Syringe, nypodermic, dental, all metal, extra needles for, imperial racor-edge points, gauge 24,
stnught and curved , of each number . .
Syringe, water. No. 21a, Moffatt do....
Syringe , water. No. 2 la , Moffatt , extra bulbs for do —
Syringe, water, No.S9 do —
Svringe , water. No. 39 , extra pipes for, curved do ... .
^thermometer, clinical do....
Tool, universal : do —
Wire, iron, binding, No. 32 gauge spools..
Wire, ligature, Angle's, No. 187 boxes..
(/) purnitu:bb.
*Basin, hand, e.w number
Chair, dental, portable, in chest do —
Chair, dental, portable, in chest, crate for do. . .
Chest, empty , for dental engine do . . .
Chest, for dental engine, crate for do. . .
Chest, supply, empty do...
Chest , supply , crate for do . . .
Chests, instrument, empty do...
Chests, instrument, crates for do...
Cuspidor, nidul-ptated, No. 6 do...
Desk, field, dental, empty do...
Desk, field, dental, crate for do...
^Screen, bed, folding, frames for, white enamel do. . .
^Sheets , cotton do . . .
Stand, portable, eompleU, Clark's, less table, for field use do. . .
Table, pressed steel, whiU, No. 90, Harvard, table ban to fit Clark's stand y^-' -^^' -
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Portable ootj{(— Coi^tmiied.
Alloy, copper, 1 ounce, in box boxM..
Alloy, Trae-Dent, shavings, 1 ounce. in bottle bottles..
Alloy, 20th Century, sha^gs (Caulk Co.) do....
Apron, rubber number..
Box, soap, metal, small do*...
^Brushes, hand, fiber do....
Cement, copper (Ames's) boxes..
Cement, oxyphosphate, C and B special (Ames's) colors, yellow, white, light-gray, pearl-gray,
dark brown, of each .........boxes..
'K^hamols skixls number. .
"K^otton, absorbent, in roll pounds..
Cotton, absorbent, rolls, 6 inches long, } inch, ^ inch, f inch in diameter, 100 in box, of each, .boxes. .
Cots, finger, rubber doMa..
Covers, paper, aseptic, 12 by 12, for bracket table, 100 in box boxes. ,
Crown remover, bandless. Dalton number..
Crowns, porcelain, detacned>post,i as required do —
• Crowns, porcelain, detached post,i extra posts for do.,..
Cups , drinking, paper , 100 in box , boxes . .
Cups, drinking, paper, holder for, nickel number. .
Cups, ix>lishing, soft rubber, large and small, of each do... .
Cups,tin. tin nest nests.,
Disks, bristle, Robinson's, Nos. 9 and 11, and cup shape, of each number. .
Disks,carborundum,knife-edge, diameter^, 1,1, of each do....
Disks, in boxes, 100 each:
Sandpaper, sizes i, I, I, grit 00, as required do
Qamet paper, sizes}, «, |, grit *, as required do
Emery paper, sizes {,{. f, grit 0. as required do....
Cuttlefish paper, sizes J, f , f , grit fine, as required do —
Fiber, devltal izing , arsen ical , m j ar jacs . .
Floss, silk, waxed, flat, 24 yards in spool spools. .
Oowns, operating number..
♦Graduate, g^ass, 10 c. c , do
Gutta-percna stopping. Excelsior, sticks, J ounce, in box , . , boxes. .
Gutta-percha stopping, temporary, pink, sticks, 1 ounce, in box do. , . .
Modeling composition. Perfection (Detroit), i pound, in box do.. ..
Mold autde for crowns, case of 69 molds, with smae guide , oases. .
Napkins, dental, aseptic, 50 in box boxes..
Ox-para , do —
Paper, articulating, thin, in books ....books..
Paper points, absorbent boxes..
Plaster of Paris, impression, 4 pounds, in screw-top tin tins. .
Points, nerve-canal, gutta-x>ercha, large and medium, of each boxes. .
Pulp preserver and capper (Caulk's) do —
Puinicestone,powderecLl pound, In Borew-topti&. «...< tins..
r " ^ ii^ i.T.ii, n i.T'i I m, 18 feet by 6 Inches, in sealed tins do —
Miiii;:.,' -.1 I. i. I'M/' ; ■ .V •. boxes..
*^oap, 1 V ory ,..,,.,,..., cakes. .
*Soap, scouring,, .« , pounds. .
Stuei , akohol . . . , ,,.„,.„,...,,,., number. .
HtTip&p r^rfwjtlon, palbihJng, assorted grits, in boxes boxes....
*Tirii. els, hand ,, number..
♦Tumbters , glsiH3 , . „ , , do. . . .
VaroishpSimditirtiob, 2 oun<'ft^ in bottle , bottles.
Wax, Inliiy , imjireaifon, Tafjgart V.. boxes..
Whfl«].fl^ OEirliorLuidiim, aqiijire ad^dj Nos. 301 to 312, inclusive, of each „ . .number.
Wheeb, compretised leatbor, far pol fsh Ing, Nos. J, 1, 2, of each , do. . . .
Wood, oiTinKe,Blidtsi,brg«j 25 ill bundle bundles.
20
8
1
3«
1
18
1
24
1
2
8
1
24
3
e
8
2
2
2
1
2
1
8
a
I
a
60
2
2
2
8
8
8
1 Requisition for crowns should be made by letter as needed, designating crown wanted by referenoe
to numbers of mold in mold guide and shade in shade guide.
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866. BASE OUTFIT^.
(a) OFFICE FITRNrrtJBB AKD BQtJIPMENT.
A ir compreBWTj unit, autamatiCj electric , with tank , No. 96 number . .
Air compressor, unit, automatic; tubing, connections and valves for, as required
Baskets, letter number. .
Baskets, waste paper do
Bench, coTnbination, No, 17, wOh bellows do
Bookcase {OUibe), oak, sectional, base, topand units for books, blanks, and records, as required . . .do. . . .
♦Broom, com do
♦Broom, whisk do
Oainet,dentdl,aseptic,pressedsteel, No. 610 do....
Chairs, arm do
Chair, dental, Diamond, cane seat and back (m»W te), as required do. . . .
Chairs, office, revolvinf do
Chairs, rocking ; do
Clock, for offiee . ■. do
Cups J sponge do
Cusptdors . - ^ '. do
Cuspidor, fountain, No. 6, complete, with saliva ejector, floor connections for, and table attachment,
whiu enamel number. .
Cuspidor> fi;NmtaJn, No. 6, extra bowls for, a& required do
DesK,office do....
Engine, dental, electric, folding bracket, all-cord, with part KS^ for H. P. 7 do
Bnvelope opener do
Heater, electric. No. S, spray bottles and water glass do
Heater, electric, No. S, cut-off No. 4, with Sfeet of tubing, for operating spray bottles.. .do
Jars, large, for dressings... do
Looking-gHasg. '. do
Mat, rubber, for dental chair do
Paper weignts do
Sterilizer, Oectric, No, 1 do....
Stamp, pendUy do
Stool, operating, ddjustable, white enamel do
Stool, revolving, white enamel (for laboratory) do
Switchboard, electric, type 1 A do..
Swinge, hot-air, electrtc do
Tables, bedside, white enamel .- do. . .
TeU>le, pressed steel, white, No. 90, Harvard, table base to fit chair arm: do
Trays, aseptic, enamel, steel, 1«| by 1S% inches do. . .
Typewriter,,... do...
Typewriter, record ribbons for, as required do
Water cooler, 6-gaXlxm do...
(5) LABORATORY EQUIPMENT.
A TiicuMoT, N{t. !K. ; numbcr.
Biowpipi,automaifift i .- dol . .
Bowt^.pktiit^t A fiJid B , uf each do. . .
Bridge njmirstt, ... : do. . .
Brfdj^fiTftpalr act, exim nu i;s for . .do. . .
Brush , laftfiTatoTy , pimn, 3ti ff bristles ^ l irtck do . . .
JJwrnf r, jE?ififWrti'ff » lirtit/ii^ No. IB, with spider '^ : do. . .
CJQw^in^ mmhinf^Bimpki : do. . .
Chiilk,fjrepflrod, zpoimdri, infrictionor sore \v top tin tins.
Cones, fell, IstTftii, blunt iiTid pointed, of eacli * : number.
Fiie,gi>ld,flfit,H-ii!ch .....do..i
Fik,^9ld, hiilf-ToundjfJ-inch do. . .
File,s^ld, Ttmnd, 6i/tcli do. . .
Fore^pSf mechiniral, ciamii-bendihg, No. '6, McKellop's do . . .
€'W>ji\ phih- undivire^^ .^ 1 •. do. . .
// ■■■■'fijingi ^i pountis do...
Ji^v..._.j do...
Investment compound (Taggart's), 3 pounds, in tin tins.
Knives, plaster, Nos. 6 and 10, of each nimiber.
Ladle, melting, No. 8 do...
Lamp, alcohol, large, Purdy's do. . .
Lathe, electric, Columbia, including 7 chucks and bur chuck do. . .
Lead. J-pound ingots ingots .
Metal, Mellott's : do . . .
Molding compound,3-pound tin tins.
Pliers, contouring, No. 116, CrescerU number.
Pliers, contouring. No. 114, Johnson do . . .
Pliers, round-nose. No. 107 do . . .
Rubber,red pounds.
Sandpaper, No. 00 to 1, of each sheets.
SaWfframe, mechanical number.
Saw, frame, mechanical, extra blades for do. . .
Shears. Nos. 8. 10, 11, of each do. . .
Soldering and heating outfit, gasoline generator. No. 46, compleU, less blowpipe stand ^ do. . .
1 Issued only to stations where gas is not available.
2 Issued only to stations where gas is available,
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Base utfit — Continued.
liABORATORY EQUIPMENT— Continued.
aoldering appliance, MelloU^s, improved, with blowpipe, pad, and clamps, complete number. ,
Spatula, plaster, 4'inch '. ,, ,...^do...
i^aatula, rubber, 4-inch, ». -....., , l..i.^4.^i.do...
Tongs, ioldering, 7 'inch do...
Trays, lower impression, Nos. 1. S. 6, 16, 17. t2, of each (Jo. . .
Truys, upper impression. Nos. I, S, 5, le. U, t8, 9/ each ^ w-do. . ,
Tubing, rubber, i-inch, heavy wall, white feet.
Twtezers, Nos.B, C,I>,E,L,c/each^ , .»..j number.
Vise, bcTichfjeweler's, 2'inch ^ .do . . .
Wat, earver for, Roach's..,,. , ....,<..' .4a. .'n
Wax, inlay, Ta§gart's boxes.
Wax, base plate, pink, ^pcnind box.... , :..c ^. ,.:.db..i.
Wheels, brush, Nos. 3, 5, 6, 16, 24, 25, of eacli number. .
Wheels, carbomndnm, lathe, sqtiare edge, 1 and 2 locheB diaaieter, -h* i bMh widthi e^t^C fi^d ^,
of each n\imbet .
Wheels, carborundum, lathe, round edge, 1^ anda^ inches dianwt^r. i, i, | ineh width, grits C-and
E, of each., number..
Wheels, felt, square edge, No. 3; round edge No. 4; knife edgfe No. 2, ^eedi*. ; «..j...;. j .do« .*.
Wheels, polishmg, chamois skin, for lathe, diameter 2i inches do
Whetstone, carborundum, B-inch ;.,;.da.'...
1
1
1
1
1
1
16
I
1
1
3
1
1
856. ABDITIONAL. ARTlCiEIS.
The following equipment, in addition to the article^ listed undep
paragraphs 854 and 855, may be suppHed to general hospitals and
3uch important stations as may be designated by the Sn^^on
General.
Bumishei, Tantalum, double end, No. 1 , , number. .
Spatula, agate. Ash's ' .". ' ....66....
Strips, celluloid, thin, in box..j.. , , . . . .boxes. .
Synthetic porcelain, Caulk's, It) shade, full portion, in box : . .do. . . ,
Syniheticporcelain^ Caulk's, shade guide for, number..
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ARTICLE XIX. FIELD SUPPLY TABLES.
867. In the following tables an attempt has been made to prescribe
an equipment which will meet the needs of the Medical Department
mider actual campaign conditions, and at the same time reduce the
wheeled transport to the minimum consistent with efficiency.
858. For units normally functioning in the zone of the advance,
supplies have been allowed on the basis of replenishment from the
line of commimications every 10 days, as the rule, or in extreme
cases within 20 days.
859. The needs of camp, evacuation, and base hospitals vary to
such an extent under diffident conditions of service that the equip-
ment tables for these organizations must be considered as a guide
in their organization rather than as an iron-clad rule for their future
administration.
860. The equipment designations used in the following tables are
those prescribed in general orders. Equipment ^^A'' is the equip-
ment prescribed for use in campaign, in simulated campaign, or on
the march. Equipment *^B" is the equipment which, in addition to
equipment **A'', is prescribed for the use of troops in mobilization,
concejitration, instruction, or maneuver camps, and during such
pauses in operations against an enemy as permit the better care of
troops. Equipment ^^C is the sum of equipments ^'A^' and '*B",
and therefore includes every article prescribed for field service.
Wheeled transportation is provided for equipment *^A'' only. (See
Appendix, Equipm.erd: ''A/' ''B/' and ''C:')
861. In order that the responsible officers may be informed of the
supplies included in the different field imits as kept in store in and
issued from the depots, and for the convenience of organization com-
manders, quartermaster and ordnance supplies have been included
in the equipment tables. It should be remembered, however, that
in the case of quartermaster supphes the allowances as given in
Equipment Tables, Q. M. Supplies, will govern in case of conflict
of statement.
862. The abbreviations used under the heading ^'Source" in the
different tables are as follows: ''M" for Medical Department, ''O"
for Ordnance Department, and *^Q" for Quartermaster Corps.
863. Field supplies which are not contained in chests or other con-
tainers suitable for shipping will, as far as practicable, be packed in
standard packing boxes with hinged lids, hasps, and staples. Each
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box will haTe a list of the contants go. the inside of the lid. It
should be plainly marked with its serial number, its weight, and the
name of the unit to which it belongs. Standard samples of these
boxes are kept at the Field Medical Supply Depot in Washington.
864. INDIVIDTJAI. EQUIPMENT, MEDICAL OFFICER.
Articles.
A.
B.
Source.
Remarks.
Belt, u}^f medical officer's nmnber.
Ouct instrument (par. W9) do —
Caee, medicine (par. WO) do —
Diamosis tags books.
Flask, empty, for morphine soltUion. number. .
Sfringe, hypodermic (par. »56) do. . .
Syringe, hypodermic, extra needles for do. . .
Thermometer, clinical • . .do. . .
O
M
M
M
M
H
M
Note.— The articles included in the above list constitute special equipment carried only by medical
officers below the grade of lieutenant colonel. Field equipment pertaining to officers in general is giy«a
In Uniform Regulations.
866. INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT, HOSPITAL CORPS.
Articles.
Souroe.
Remarks.
(«)
BeU, web. Hospital Corps
" " Hospital Corps,
f^v, ^^vo|[^M4*fr ■ '•••!"•- .--.TT flliTTinftT -
Belt, toeb, Hospital Corps, contents of (par.
907) number..
Canteen do
Canteen cover, disTnounted do
Fork do....
Handax, Infantry^ do
Hand-ax carrier do
Hanger, double, web, for canteen do. . . .
Knfe do...
Meat can do...
Pouchfor dittfinosis tags and instruments. . .do. . .
Ration bags, Cavalry pairs.
Shelter tent half number.
Shelter tent pole .do . . .
Shelter tent pins do...
Spoon do. . .
(&)
Bar, mosquito, single number.
Bed sack do...
Cot do...
Fieldkit, clothing component ' do. . .
Overcoat do...
Surplus kit* do. . .
Sweater do
M
O
O
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Q
Q
Q
O
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
\Carried on belt when dis
/ mounted; in pommel pock-
et when mounted.
* 1 for every 2
Carried on the person or
saddle.
For winter use only.
Carried in surplus kit bag.
When prescribed only.
^ Detachment commanders are authorized to reduce, by 4 Inches, the length of the handle of the hand
ax issued to the Hospital Corps providing the change is made in a workmanlike manner. The shorter
handle will be esi>eciaUy necessary for use oy mounted men.
* The clothing component of the field kit includes the clothing actually worn by the soldier and that
carried on the person or saddle. This is supplemented by the surplus kit, the two together constitutioK
the clothing component of the service kit. The articles contained in each of these kits are given in general
orders. (See Appendix, Clothing and Equipment,)
Note.— The method of packing the equipment for mounted and dismounted men is described in Drill
Regulations and Service Muiual for Sanltaiy Troops.
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866. . KEOIMENTAIi COMBAT EQUIPMENT.
Articlfis.
A X, short handle number,
Bag, nose do...
Bag, water f9U4lizing^.^..^..i., *...do...
Box, pocfc mule, empty, m. 1 (par. 1K)&). . .do. . .
Brusti, horse do
Budcet, g.i do . . .
Candles, lantern do...
Chest, medical arid surgical (par. 932) do . . .
Comb, eurry do. . .
Desk, field. No. eiipea. 9il) do...
Ouidons, ambulance, without staff do
Lanterns, folding ^ do
Litters, with slings:
Battalion of Engineers do. . .
Ba^^tallon of Signal Corps do . . .
Regiment of Artillery do. . .
Regiment of Cavalry do. . .
Regiment of Infantry do. . .
Manuals, A rmy Regulations, etc do . . .
Saddle, pack (par. 953) .^.., do.. .
Surgical dresmgs (iter. 965) .bozfls.
Surgical dressings, arnbulance (par. 954):
Regiment of Artillery do...
Regiment of Cavalry do. . .
Regiment of Infantry do. . .
Tentage, heavy:
Fly, wall tent, small, with ropes. . .number.
Tent pins, small do. . .
Wire cutters do. . .
Total weight, about pounds .
Cubic space, about feet .
884
55
884
55
Boarce.
M
Q
Q
M
Q
M
M
M
Q
M
Q
M
M
M
Remarks^
Carried on regimental field
train. (See Appendix:
Equipment.)
There is an additional litter
in possefisiooi of each com-
pany, troop, and batterv.
"When on the march not in
the immediate presence of
the enemy all the litters
are carried on the ammu-
nition wagons. (See Tables
of Organization.)
* In field desk No. 2.
>2
Contents only.
[Carried on ammunition
WAgons. (See Tables of
Organization.)
\For infantry. Figures for
/ other arms are somewhat
less.
867. The following articles are not kept in the depots as a part of
the regimental combat equipment, but must be obtained by the
regimental surgeon from the proper supply department as indicated
for each item under '' Source '':
Articles.
A
B
C
Source.
1
1
4>
8
*
*
**
1
1
a
*
*
Q
10
1
*
*
*
1
I
2
2
Q
Remarks.
Ower, muU, blanket lined number . .
Equipments, horse (par. 943) do. . .
Equipments, individual (par. 865) do. . .
Halter and strap do. . .
Horses, riding, for enlisted men do. . .
Horses, riding, for officers do. ...
I.!me, hypochlorite-.. .tubes . .
Mule, ttack: number. .
Shoes, norse, fitted do. .
Shoes, mule, fitted do. .
For winter use only.
* Based on Tables of Organi-
sation.
* 1 for each man of Hospital
Corps. **M. D., Q. M.C.,
and O. D.
For pack mule.
* Based on Tables of Organi-
zation.
* 1 for each captain or lieu-
tenant not privately
mounted.
* Replenished by Q. M.
* 1 fore and 1 hind on leach
mount.
1 fore and 1 hind in pack.
Note.— Quartermaster supplies for the sanitary personnel, forage, rations, etc., are included in the regi-
mental allowances as published in Equipment Tables, Q. M. Supplies. (See Appendix: Quartermaster
Supplies.)
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868. Msn:rHoi> OF packkitq thb aid 8Tai«iok Jwcmnmstfr, <- '^
.' (Carried on the pack WiUl*.) ' * ''
Right side:
Medical and surgical chest number. .
Leftside:
Ax, short handle do
Box, pack mule, No. 1 do
Candles, lantern do
Guidons, ambulaaee, without staff do
Lanterns, folding i...do....
Lime, hypochlorite tubes. .
Shoes, mole, fitted number..
Surgical dressings, box of (contents only) do. . ,-
Wire cutters do
Top:
Bag, nose - do...
B ag , water, sterilising do .. .
Brush, horse do...
Backet, galvanized iron do...
(Tomb, curry : do...
Fly, wall tent, small w : do. . .
Tent pins, small do. . .
Total weight*
Pound*,
100
Pounds.
100
101
32
289
Note.— If under exceptional cireumstdtces tlw paeK Umle ts.fei]ufr^ WkeiDp pace with fast moving
cavaJrv, the pack will have to be lightened by dispensing with the top load, otherwise sore back and exhaus-
tion of the mule are almost certain to occur. , ,
869.
CAMP INFIRMAttY.
Articles.
MEDICINES AND ANTISEPTICS.
Foot powder (war, 902) tins.
{•dine pwato, 6 in a box boxes*.
Spiritus ammonise aromaticus, ^ pound in
glass-stopper bottle. * bottles.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Alcohol, denatured, 2 quarts, In tin tins. .
Boffj water, aterilidng number.
Bastns, hand do. . .
Buckets, galvanized iron do —
Candles pounds.,
Case, emergency (par. 913) i number. .
Chest, medical and surgical (par. 932) do —
Chest,medieal and surgical, supplementary (par.
933) number..
Corks, No. 2, 150 in a bag : bags. ,
Desk,fidd, iVb. jp (par. 941) number. .
Flag, distinguishing. Red Cross do —
Flag, halyards for, SO feet do —
Flag, national, storm do —
Flag , staff for, com pUte do
^oed, ftox o/(pM". 948)* do....
Guidon, arnbulance, with staff do
Lanterns, withotU globes or wicks .4o . . . .
Lanterns, globes for, green.... do....
Lanterns, globes for, white do
Lanterns, witf s for ;■.■ — do««n. .
Litters, with slings number. .
Rope , 1-inch — feet . .
Soap, Ivory - cakes..
Spade , , . , number . .
Stove^ alcohol .do
Surgical dressings (par. 955) boxes. .
TerU, wall, complete .number. .
Towels,hand. dosen..
Twine, coarse pounds..
Venereal prophylaxi9 unU (par. Q58) . . .number. .
Vials, 1-ounoe dozen..
Total weight pounds..
Cubic space feet..
100
iOO
2
1
3
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
I
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
I
2
100
10
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
6
840
41
100
100
2
1
3
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
a
1
1
1
1
a
a
4
1
a
100
10
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
Source.
840
41
M
s
M
M
M
M
At
M
M
Q
Q
M
M.
11
M
M
M
M
M
M
Jiem^rks.
Other medicines and aQti-
septics are contained in
the chest, medical and
' surgfcalT in the case, emer-
gency; and in the vex^areal
J)n)piiylaxis unit. 8^' be-
ow ui^der Miscell»pn^us.
1 Quartermaster bucket on
wagon. *
* For emergency uae only.
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870. The following artieles are not kept in the depots as a part of
the camp infirmary equipment^ but must be obtained from the proper
supply department as indicated for each item under ''Source."
Articles.
Souice.
Remarks.
Coven, mule, hlanket-Uned number. .
BquimnenU. individtuU, HotpUal Corpt (par.
866), number.
Bquipmenti, indMiuai, QuartemuuUr Corps,
number.
Iijme^hypocliloiite tubes..
MuUi.draft number..
Ofl^mineml quarts..
Shoes, mule, fitted number..
Waifon, escort, and harnest, complete do —
i
For winter use only.
Based on Tables of Oiganiza-
tion. ♦M. D., <i. II. C,
and CD.
Do.
^Replenished by camp quar-
termaster.
Do.
For list, see Equipment
Tables, Q. M. Supplies.
Note.— 'Heavy tentage, forage, and other similar camp supplies, for use of the personnel and animals of
ttieoamp infirmary are not included in the above list as they will be provided for camp use by the ambulance
oompany or othar oiganixation to which the infirmary is attached for rations and forage (par. 660).
CAMP INFIRMARY RESERVE.
871. The articles listed below do not form a part of the regular
equipment of the camp infirmary, but when a camp infirmary is serv-
ing with divisional troops under conditions which, in the opinion of
the division sui^eon, make it necessary or desirable to have within
the division an additional supply of medicines and dressings for the
sanitary troops on duty with line organizations or for the infirmaries
themselves, the following articles will be procured on requisition and
carried on each camp infirmary wagon. (See par. 633 &.)
These supplies belong in equipment ^^A."
MBDICIXES ANU ANTISBPTICS.
Aoetphenetidhium (Phenaoetin),334-mgm.
tablets. 600 in 12-ouncetin tins. .
Addum boricum, 324-mgm. tablets, 700 in
12-ounoetin tins..
Aoidumsalicylicum, 324-mgm. tablets, 400
in 12-ounoetin tins..
Alcohol, 3 pints in tin do
Amylis mtris, 5-drop spirets, 12 in
box boxes . .
Apomorphinse hydrochloridum, d-mgm.
hypodiermic tablets, 20 in tube. . . .tubes. .
Argent! nitras, crystals, 1-ounce in bot-
tlo bottles..
Argenti nitras fusus, 1 ounce in bot-
tle bottles..
Aspirin, 324-mgm. tablets, 500 in bot-
tle bottles..
Capsicum, 32-mgm. tablets, 600 in 3-ounce
tin tins..
Chloralum hydratum, 324-mgm. tablets,
400 in bottle bottles..
Cocalnaeihydrochloridum, 10-mgm. hypo-
dermic tablets, 20 in tube tunes. .
Codeina, 32-mgm. tablets, 600 in 8-ounce
tin .tins. .
Collodium, l ounce in bottle bottles. .
Emplastrum belladonnae, 2 yards by 6
inches, in tin tms. .
Foot powder (par. 902), i pound in tin with
perforated cover tins. .
Olyoerinum,3pihtsintin tins..
Heroinihydrocnloridum, 5.6-mgm. tablets,
fiOOinS-ounoetin. tins..
Hexamethylenamina (Urotropin), 324-
mgm. tablets, 600 in 12-ounce tin. . .tins. .
Hydrargyri ohloridum corrosivum, tablets
(antiseptic) (par. 002), 260 In botr
tie bottles..
Hydrargyri chloridum mite, 32-mgm. tab-
lets, 1,000 in bottle .bottles..
Hvdrargyri iodidum flavum, 10-mgm. tab-
lets, 760 in 3-ounce tin tins . .
Ichthyolum, 3 ounces in wide mouth bot-
tle bottles. .
Iodine swabs, 6 in box boxes. .
lodum-potassii iodidum, in tubes. . tubes. .
Linimentum rubefaciens, tablets (par. 902)
200 in 12-ounce tin tins. .
Magnesli sulphas, 3 pounds in tin. . .do
Mistura glycyrrhizae oomposita, tablets
(par. 902), 3,600 in 12-ounce tins tins. .
Morphinae sulphas, 8-mgm. h3rpodermic
tablets, 20 in tube <. . .tubes. .
Morphinae sulphas, 8-mgm. tablets, 600 in
3-ounoe tin tins . -
Normal saline solution tablets (par. 902),
150 in 12^uncetin tins. .
Oleum rioini. 3 pints in tin tins. .
Oleum terebmOiinae reotificatum, 3 pints
in tin .tins..
Petrolatum, in 12-ounoetin do
Phenol, } pound in bottle bottles. .
Phanylis salicylas (Salol), 324-mgm. tab'
lets, 500fai bottle bottles..
Pilulae aloini oompositae (or tablets) (par.
902), 750 in 3-ounce tin ^.^tiM^
10
3
2
2
20
-200
le
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Medicines and antiseptics — Continued.
278
Pilulitocamphorae et opii (or tablets) (par.
902), 876 in 12-ounce tin tins . .
Filolae catharticae comi>ositae (or tablets)
1,200 In i:M)unoe tin tins. .
Filulae ferri oompositae (or tablets) (par.
002), 1,200 in 12H>unce tin tins. .
Flumbi acetas, 130-mgm. tablets, 600 in 3-
ounce tin tins . .
Fotassiibromidum, 324-mgm. tablets, £00
in bottle bottles . .
Fotassii chloras, 324-mgm. tablets, 1,200 in
12^unce tin this . .
F^taasiiiodidum, 324-mi^. tablets, 500 in
bottle bottles . .
Fotassii permanganas, 324-mgm. tablets,
1,200 in 12-ounoe tin tin;..
Frotargol (or equivalent), 1 ounce in bot-
tle , bottles. .
Pulvis ipecacuanhae et opii, 321-mgm. tab-
lets. 700 in 12-ounce tin .tins. .
Quininae hvdrochlorosulphas, 32-mgm.
hypodermic tablets, 20 in tube tubes. .
Quuunae sulphas, 200-mgm. tablets, 1.000
in 12«unoe tin tins . .
Sapo mollis (green soap), \ jwund Jar in
case jars. .
Sodii bicarbonas, 324-mgm. tablets, 1.000
in 12-ounoe tin tins . .
Sodii bicarbonas et mentha piperita, tab-
let8(par.902), 1,000 in 12K>ance tin. .tins.
Sodii carbonas monohydratus, for surgical
use, \ pound in l^unoe tin. tins. .
Sodii sallcylas, 32i-mgm. tablets, 600 in 12-
ounce t|n tins..
Spiritus ammoniae aromaticus, \ pound
in glass stopper bottle .Dottles . .
Strychninae sulphas, 1-mgm. hyi)odermlc
tablets, 20 in tube tubes. .
Sulphur lotum, ^ pound in 12-onnce
tin tins..
Thsrmolis iodidum (Aristol), 1 ounce in
bottle bottles..
Tinctura digitalis, 0.3 c. c. tablets, 800 in
3-ounce tin tins . .
Tinctura opii, \ pound in bottle. . .bottles. ,
Trochisci ammonli chloridi, 350 In 12-
ounoe tin tins..
Unguentum hydrargyri, ^ pound in wide
mouth bottle bottles. .
Unguentum hydrargyri chloridi mitis, 30
per cent, | pound in wide month bot-
tle ...bottles..
Veronal, 324-mgm. tablets, 100 in 3-ounce
tin tins..
Zinci oxidum, powder, A pound in 12-ounoe
tin tins..
Zinci sulphas, 324-mgm. tablets, 250 in 3-
ouncetin tins..
2
2
8
36
1
2
1
4
4
1
2
2
1
1
MISCELIiAXEOUS.
Alcohol, denatured, 2 quarts in tin. . .tins.
First- aid packets (par. 944) number .
10
500
Individual dressing packets (par.
949) number. .
Surgical dretsings ( par. 955) boxes. .
1,000
Weight 1,050 pounds. Cubic space 42 feet.
Note.— The medicines and antiseptics listed above are identical with those contained in boxes
1, 2, 3, and 4, of the field hospital (par. 879).
REGIMENTAL HOSPITAL..
872. The r^imental hospital, complete, consists of one camp
infirmary equipment (pars. 869 and 870) and the additional articles
named below. (See pars. 632 and 657.)
Articles.
A.
B.
c.
Source.
Remarks.
STATIONEST.
Paper, manifolding, letter, 500 sheets in
f£^, .maSMd^', letter, perforated, 500
Paper, typewriter, leSer, 500 sheets in package,
packages.
1
1
1
1
1
1
M
H
H
BLANK rOSMS, MEDICAL DEPABTICENT (PAB.
Nos. 51 and 51ff . of each. number. .
e
12
100
12
100
H
H
M
(Used only in time of peace or
when the regimental hospi-
tol is bein£ onerated as a
camp hoUpltaf. See pars.
[ 427 and 675.
No. 516 .' do....
Ko. 52 do
MISCELLANEOUS.
12
12
12
12
12
12
1
12
H
M
Bars' fiUMffttito. fratnts for nairs. .
^^jh^\ enamel ware or a^ ware do. . . .
1
12
1 When regimental hospitals are issued intacst this list will govern, but suoh other Fprnii M may be neoeo*
nry will be furnished subsequently as required.
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MiscELLANEou s — continued .
Blankets, firay number.
Blankets, rubber do. . .
Brooms, com do...
Brushes, scrubbing : do. . .
Buckets, enamel ware, S in nest nests .
Cases, bedding, large, emptg number.
Cheit, mess (par. 9^4) do...
Cfhest,steriHzer(pekr.9S&) do...
Corks, assorted, 300 in bag bags.
Cots — . .. . . .number.
Cotton, absorbent, In roll pouncb.
Gauze, plain, in S-yard roll rolls: .
Pail, commoae (close stool) number.
Pajamas, coats do. . .
Pajamas, trottsers:. '. do. . .
-Paper, toilet pacla«es.
Piuow sacks number.
•Pins, common papers.
Pins, safety, 3 sizes dozen.
Plaster, adbesive, a. o., 6 yards by 1 inch,
spools.
Range, field. No. B number. .
Sheeting, rubber yards . .
Splints, wire gauze for trolls. .
Tentage, heavy:
Canvas, latrine screen number .
Tents, hospital, e&mpUte do...
bowels, bath:. :.: do. . .
.Twhie,coanB .......pounds.
Typewriter number.
Typewriters, record ribbons for do . . .
Urinals -^ do. . .
Vials, 1-ounce, .....; ..; j;....doeeni,
Vials, 2-ounce '. . dozen . ,
Weight, without infirmary pounds. .
Weight of infirmary do....
Total weight \ ...,..'..,. .^:. :
. • , Cubic-^pace J without -inftcmary . . . .^ feet .• .
■ . Cubic space of infirmary ^...do
Total cubic space .
A.
12
850
l,78d
d8
B.
12
12
840
840
.62
52
C.
12
1,720
850
2,575
150
Source.
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
U
M
M
M
H
M
M
M
M
M
H
M
M
M
Q.
K
M
M
M
M
M
M
Remarks.
These ^ould be supple-
mented If necessary by
usfiig the blankets from the
patiMits' individual equip-
ments.
As containers for bedd&ig,
pajamas, etc.
For oonteAts see Equipmsnt
Tables, Q.M. Supplies.
See Notie t>eIow.
None of the articles listed
in par. 870 are included
in these 0£ures e^;ept
NoTE.-^Heavy tentage and other quartermaster supplies for the use of the sanitary personnel, forage,
rations, etc., are mcluded in the regimental allowances as published m Equipment Tables, Q. M. Supplies.
873. WEIGHT CARRIED BY CAMP INFIRMARY WAGON.
(Exclusive of driver and his individual equipment.')
(a) Camp Immuji^Y Peoper.
Supplies as listed in pars. 869 and 870 ;
Sergeant in charge, and his individual equipn^nt .
Grain, 4 mules, 3 days
Rations (see par. 660)
Total weight.,
(6) Wi*H Re^bve Suppues.
Camp infirmary proper .....
Reserve supplies (par. 871).
Total weight
(c) With Additional Sprpufi for Regimektal Hospital.
Camp infirmary proper
Equipment '*A,^ (par. 872) i..
Total wMight?..
Poundsi
850
180
106
1,138
1,138
1,050
2,188
. X,US
2,018
1 If transportation for medical officers' baggage, tentage, forage, etc., is provided by. the ttginittital field,
tram as required by Field Service Regulattois, equipment "B" (par. 872) may also be carried without
exceeding the maximum load for one wagon. *^
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874. The following articles are kept on hand in the Medical Depart-
ment depots and wiU be shipped intact on an approved requisition
for ^'one ambulance company equipment (par. 874, M. M. D.).''
Subsequent requisitions for replenishment of these supplies must,
however, be forwarded to the proper supply department as indicated
for each item under ''Source."
Articles.
A.
B. B.i
Source.
Remarks.
(o) Medicines and Antiseptics.
Foot powder (par. 902), \ pound in tin,
tins.
Iodine swabs, 6 in box boxes,
Spiritus ammonise aromaticus, ^ pound
in glass-stopper bottle, bottles.
(6) Stationeey;
(See also par. 875.)
I*aper, carbon, letter, 100 sheets in a box,
boxes.
Paper, manifolding, letter, 500 sheets in
package, packages.
Paper, manifoldiog, letter, perforated,
500 sheets in package, packages.
Paper, typewriter, letter, 500 sheets in
package, packages.
Stamp,penalty,rtM€rf withpad, number.
(c) Miscellaneous.
Alcohol, denatured, 2 quails in tin: tins . .
Ax, short handle number. .
A xesj with helves do
Bags, nose do
BagSj water, pack mule pairs. .
Bag^ water f sterilizing number. .
BaeinSjhani do —
Blankets, gray do
Blankets, rutiber do
Boxes, pack mtUe, empty, Nos. S, S, 4, 6, 6,
7, ana 8 (par. 909) of each, number.
Brooms, com number..
Brooms, stable do —
Brush, horse do....
Brush, marking, .^^ ^o
Brushes, scrubbing .'do
Buckets, galvanized irojh do. . . .
Buckets, galvanized iron ^do
Bugles, with sling do
Calcium carbide, 2 pounds in tin . . .tins. .
Candles, lantern. pounds. .
Carborundum wheel, with fixtures, num-
ber.
Cases, bedding, small, emp^y. ...number. .
Case, emergency (var. 913) do —
Case, pocket, farrier* s do
Chest, medical and surgical (par. 932)do . . .
Comb, curry do —
100
18
100
18
2
1
1
3
8
8
4
2
15
4
8
2
1
2
1
1
1
i
1
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
I
Q
Q
M
M
M
Other medicines and anti-
septics are contained in the
cliest, medical and surgical;
in the case, emergency; and
in the surgical dressings,
, boxes of (pars. 954 and 956).
other Medical Department
stationery indudmg Man-
uals, Army Regulations,
etc., is oomtained in desk,
field. No. 2.
1 additional on each wagon.
4 additional on each wagon
and each ambulance.
*Used at dressing station
when necessary.
For use with chlorinated lime.
2 basins, rubber, in medical
and surgical chest.
♦Taken to dressing station if
conditions demand.
Do.
For pack mules. 1 additional
on each wagon and each
ambulance.
1 additional on each wagon
and each ambulance.
Containers for blankets.
See Note 1.
For pack mules. 1 additional
on each wagon and each
ambulance.
» The supplies listed under this heading comprise that part of the '* A" equipment which is used in estab-
lishing the dressing station.
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Articles.
B.
C.
D.S.
Source.
Rematts.
Miscellaneous— Continued.
Cooking utensils:
March kH-
Caketurner number..
OanSf waUff nested do —
Cleaver do
Dipper^ large do —
Fire irons sets. .
Fork, meatf large number. .
Kettles, camp, with covers, .do
Kn^e, meat, large do
Pans, hake do —
Corks. No. 7, for alcohol tins do —
Deck, field. No. 2 (par. 941) do. . . .
First-aid packets (par. 944) do —
Flag, disunguishing. Red Cross do. . . .
Flag, halyards for, SO^oOt do —
Flag, naikfynal, storm do
Flag, staffor, complete do
Food, amimlance boxes of ( par. 947) . do .
Food, botes ^ (par. 94S) do.
Forge, portable do —
Forks, stable do. . . .
Globes, lantern (see Lanterns, globes for)
Ouidons, ambulance, without staff,
number.
OvMan and siandaxd carrier number. .
Head nets, mosquito do....
Horseshoer's emergency equipment . . do . . . .
Individual dressing packets (par. 949),
number.
Iron, bar, assorted pounds. .
Irons, branding, hoof, set number.
Jack, wagon do. . .
Lampblack pounds.
Lamps, acetylene number.
Lanterns, unthout globes or wicks. . . .do. . .
Lanterfhs, wUhout globes or wicks, .do. . .
Lanterns, folding do. .
Lanterns, globes for, green do. .
Lanterns, globes for, white do. .
Lanterns, globes for, white do. .
Lanterns, wicks for do. .
Lanterns, wicks for do
Leather, harness, black pounds. .
Litters, canvas for pieces .
Litters, tacks for, 75 in package,
packages.
Luters, with slings number. ,
Marking outfit, for leather, model 1910,
number.
MarlUng outfit, for metal, model 1910,
number.
Matches, safety boxes .
Medicines and dressings, veterinary,
pounds.
Nails, assorted pounds.
Nails . horseshoe do . . .
Needles, harness, assorted papers. ,
Oil, sperm pints . ,
Panmer, veterinary number. ,
Paper, toilet packages.
Paulin, large number. .
Pickaxes, with helves do. . .
Pistol ball-cartridges, caliber .45, model
1911, number.
Pistol belts, model 1919, without saber nng,
number.
Pistol holsters number. .
Pistols, automatic, caliber .46, model 1911,
number.
Pistols, magazines for, extra number. .
Pot, marking do. . . ,
Rakes, steel do
Range, field. No. 1 , compile do. . , .
Rivets and burrs, copper, assorted,
pound3.
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
5
24
1
500
1
2
1
1
12
3
1
12
1
8
1
1,000
30
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
5
24
1
500
1
2
1
1
12
1
4
12
1
8
1
1,000
60
1
1
1
6
5
8
3
10
3
12
3
60
6
12
20
1
1
15
75
33
7
1
1
10
1
6
262
12
12
12
24
1
4
1
6
20
O
O
O
Q
Additional cooking utensils
are contained in range
No. 1.
1 wall tent fly is allowed
for kitchen purposes. Bee
Tentage, heavy.
To be used only for sick and
wounded.
Do.
1 guidon with staff on each
ambulance.
May be used with saddle of
any model.
See Note 1, par. 875.
I additional on each wagon
and 2 additional on each
ambolanoe.
For repair of Q. M. harness.
For repair of litters.
Do.
4 additional on each ambu-
lance.
*12 in each ambulance box of
food.
See Note 1, par. 875.
Do.
Do.
Do.
1 additional on each wagon.
See Note 1, par. 876.
Do.
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Articles.
B.
C.
B.S.
Source.
Kemarks.
MiscKLLANEOTTS— Contlnaed.
Rope, viekemne, I4neh teet, .
Rope, t inch do
Saddles, pack (par. 953) number. .
Sho^ norse and mule, extra:
Horse pounds . .
Mule do
Soap, Ivory rakes..
Spades number . .
SpoonSf serving do
Stendlimtfit do....
Stkkf size, shoe do
Stoves, al^Jutl do. . . .
Stretcher, shoe do
Surgical dressings (par. 955) boxes. .
Surgical dressings, ambulance (par.
954) boxes..
Tags, diagnosis books..
Tape measure, foot number..
Tehtage, heavy:
Chnvas, latrine screen ,do
Flies, wall tent, smaU, teiih ropes,
number.
Fly, wall tent* number..
Tent pins, small, extra do
Tents, pyramidal, large, complete,
number.
Tents, wall, snu^, complete. numher. .
Thread, saddler's, assorted pounds. .
Tools, farrier* s and WaehsmUVs;
Kit*. number..
Set do....
Tools,saddler's:
Kit*. number..
_ Set do..,.
Tools, wheelwright's and carpenter's:
kU^. , number..
Set : "
Towels, dish
Towels,hand :...
Twine, coarse pounds.
Typewriter number.
Typewriters, record ribbons for . . .do. . . .
wax, saddler's .pounds. .
Wire cutters number,
Weieht/packed pounds.
Cttbio space, packed feet.
205
150
4
18
64
18
2
2
12
5,840
280
128
12
205
150
4
54
192
IS
6
2
1
I
2
1
12
12
*
1
2
2
1
12
12
3
8
4,400
310
10,940
490
Q
M
O
s
M
H
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
M
H
U
U
M
1 additional on each wagon.
For marking cloth or canvas.
In time of peace only 4 boxes
will be taken into the field.
(See par. 6336.)
* 10 in each box of surgical
dressings (par. 955).
* For kitchen.
See Note l,par. 876.
IK).
♦Part of set.
*Ijqb^ kit.
See Note 1, par. 876.
*Part of set.
*I.ess kit.
See Note 1, par. 876.
♦Part of set.
♦Less kit.
6 additional in medical an^
surgical chest.
One additional on each am-
bulAiioe.
\These figures include 19 bozit
/ surgical dressings(par. 966).
876. The following articles are not kept in store by the Medical
Department. In organizing an ambulance company, or in making
subsequent requisitions for replenishment, these articles must be
obtained from the proper supply department as indicated for each
item imder ^^ Source.''
Articles.
A
B
C
D.S.»
Source.
Remarks.
Ambulances, motor number. .
M
Q
Q
Q
Tentative only.
See Note 1 . There should be
4 Medical Department lit-
ters on each ambulance.
♦Based on Tables of Organi-
Ambulances, witft harness, compUte.do
Bags, surplus kit ....do
12
50
12
1
76
Barber kU do....
Calks, toe, horseshoe do....
Candles pounds..
Coal, smithing do
1
*
*
25
zation.
♦Purchased from company
fund. See Note 1.
♦Supplied when necessary.
♦10 days' supply. See Army
Regulations. ♦♦See Note 2.
1 The supplies listed under this heading comprise that part of the "A" equipment which ^used in estf b-
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Articles.
Covers, mule, blanket-lined number. .
Equipments, horse (par. 943) do. . . .
Equipments, individual, Hospital Corps
(par. 865), number.
EquipTnents, individual, Quartermaster
Corps, number.
Forage
Guidon, ambulance company (punting),
with staff, number.
Halters ana straps number. .
Horses, riding, for enlisted men do
Horses, riding, for officers do .
Lime, hjrpochlorite tubes. .
Matcnes. safety boxes. .
Mules^draft number.
Mules, pack do. . .
Oil, mineral gallons.
Oil. neat's-foot pints.
Raiions:
Field number.
Reserve do...
Salt, rock pounds.
Shoes, horse and mule, fitted:
Horses, riding number.
Mules, draft do...
Mules, pack do
Soap pounds.,
Stationery, field desk, allowance . ;
St&vet, feni, w< A pipe and other aeceuoriea .
Wagons, escort, with httmets, eompleU
numbsr.
4
*36
16
36
240
*
*
B.
36
240
8
*
*
*
D.S.
Source.
Q
Remarks.
For winter use only. Addl-
' tional covers on wagons
and ambulances.
"■Based 6n Tables of Organi-
zation.
*1 for each man of Hospital
Corps. **M.D.,Q. M. C,
andO. D.
♦1 for each man cff Quarter-
master Corps. **M. D-,
Q. M. C, and O. D.
♦See Array Regulations and
Field Service Regulations.
♦♦See Note 2.
For pack mulfcs. 4 add Itional
on each wagon and each
ambulance.
♦Based on Tables of Organi-
zation. J
♦1 for eadi captain or lieu-
tenant not privately
mounted.
♦See Note 2.
Do.
♦10 days' supply. ♦♦See
Note 2.
♦See Note 2.
♦See Field Service Regula-
tions. ♦♦See Note 2.
♦See Note 2.
1 fore and 1 hind on each
moimt. •
4 fitted sho^ in wagons and
ambulances for each mule.
1 fore and 1 hind in each pack.
♦See Note 2.
♦See Note 1.
When prescribed only. •For
allowance, see Equimnent
Tables Q. M. SuppOes.
Do.
Note 1.— For li^t of oofitentB consult Equipment Tables, Q. M. Sullies.
NoTs 2.-^A 10 days' supply of this utlcle will be taken to the fl<
amount authorlsM hy r«gtuations for oamp use will b« furnished by
by organisations. The additional
oamp quartermaster.
876, If an ambulance company is to be entrained, with personnel
and transportntion at war strength iind *^0?' ^uppKfe' complete, a
railway train composed of 3 toUrat'(or etand4rd) sleeping cars (op
1 tourist sleeper and 1 day coach), 1 kitchen car, 1 biaggage (or box)
car, 5 standard stock dars, and. 5 flat oars will be required.
Note.— In making calculations for transportation, the capacity of average cars of different class^ may
be taken as follows: Pullman, 28 officers; tourist sleepers, 42 men; dav coaches, 54 men, allowing 3 men
to each 2 seats (for short journeys 72 men may be carried); stock cars, 18 to 20 animals; box cars, 40,000 to
80,000 pounds, but in most cases the load will be limited bv the bulk (ordinary box oar is 36x8x8 feet.
2,304 cubic feet); flat cars, 3 wagons or 3 ambulances, or 6 ambulances knocked down but tops not
removed. , ■
877. Articles used in camp only, such as garbage cans, crude oil,
lime, straw, etc^ are suppUed by the camp quartermaster and tvill
not be taken to the field by organizations. The allowances are
specified in Equipment Tables, Q. M. Supplies.
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878, METHOD OF PACKiyg .T^imi PiQBSSII^ STATION EQUIPMENT.
Mm«:NQ.i.:
'ft
Medical and siyrgical chest , , . . ; number.
Ax i. ..,. J... ».... !.-.._,.., do....
• Box, pack mule, No. 2..'.. .-. '.{.... ; ; . . t do.. . .
Alcohol, denatiured. , , tins..
Basing, nand ' ... 1 '..\ number. .
Calcium carbide , tins..
Candles .♦....; ." rpounds . .
Corks, extra, for alcohol tins number. .
Guidons, without staff do
Lamps, acetylene do
Lanterns, folding do
Lime, h3rpochlonte tubes. .
Paper, toilet , paclokges..
Rope, I inch feet. .
Soap, Ivory cakes..
Tent pins, short , number. .
Twine, coarse balls. .
W ire cutters .nimiber . .
Top;
B QOtoets, gal vanized-fron do . . .
Bags, water, pack mule . ^ ; ... , pairs .
Total weight.
Right side: •MiaENo.2.
Box, pack mule. No. 3 u number.. 1
. goigieal dwBsings, box of (contents only) « do — 1
Toweb,Jt)andM-*-^ r do — 6
Leftside:
Box, pack mule, No. 4 do — 1
Surgical dressings, box of (Contents only) do — 1
Towels, hand do — 6
Top:
flfidtBts gray do.... «
lankets,rabD«r... ^ do.... 3
Total wdi^t.
Rlfbtilde: ^^"* ^^' ^'
'^tfor,packmule,No. 5i, ." number."
SuigioBl wesuikta, box of (ooDtenti only) • , ,.;dQ..:.
Towels, hfuid < ^....00...
Liftlridot
Box, piick mulo, No. 6 ^....do...
8thrioaldr8iiteg8,boxof^o<mtentBonly) .^ do...
Towels, hand do...,
Blankets, gray v do.
Blankets, ruboer v* •• '^o*
Bta^t
Total weight
*elde: Mul« No. 4. . ^^ ,
iox, pack mule, No. 7... .A numbef.. I
Bucket, galvanised-iroQ...! do..,. 1
Food, box of (contents only) .do..., 1
Spoon, serving .,,. do..., X
Stove, alpohol ' do.,.. 1
Leftside!
Box, pack mule. No. 8 do, ... i
Bucket, galvanfzed-iron t do — 1
Food, box of (contents only) do — 1
Spoon, serving .: - do 1
Stove, alcohol do — 1
Top:
Tent flies, wall, small do — 2
Total wei^t.
Ponndt.
100
i\)Ulids.
100
100
* 40
240
02
384
02
' tt
80
284
100
106
34
246
X The water bag should be carried in the top bucket. If it is wrapped around the buclket8,serioil^ injury
to the bag will result.
Note l.— On the nuach, not in the presence of the enemy, blaokets, both woolen and rubber,, are
habitually carried on the ambulance company combat wagon. On long marches, under similar condi-
tions, the other top loads may also be carried in an accessible plaice on the combat wagpn. When the
dressing station party is about to separate from the wheded transportation, the top loads of mules Nos.
1 and 4, and if necessary those of mules Nos. 2 and 3, may be quickly put in place on the mules.
NOTB 2.— As theweig^ts of the boxes are changed by expenditure of their contents, readjustment must be.
made in order to mahitain the right and' left loads of each mule at approximately tiie same weight. Sort'
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280 MAKtTAL FOR THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
FIEIiD HOSPTTAIi.
879. The following articles are kept on hand in the Medical Depart-
ment depots and will he shipped intact on an approved requisition
for "one field hospital equipment (par. 879, M. M. D.)." Subsequent
requisitions for replenishment of these supplies must, however, be
forwarded to the proper supply department as indicated for each item
under "Source."
AHkles.
(a) Kedicwes axd jlHTISEPTICS.
Acetphenetidinum (Phenacetin), 324-
msLm. tablets, 500 in 12-oiixice tin, tins.
Acidum boricum, 324-3igm. tablets, 700
in 12-ounce tin, tins.
Acidum salicylicum, 324-mgm. tablets,
400 in 12-ounce tin, tins.
Adrenalin chlorid, 1-mgm. tablets, 20 in
tube, tubes.
Aether. } pound in tin tins. .
Aloohol, 3 pints in tin do —
Amylis nitris, 6-drop spirets, 12 in box,
boxes.
Apomorphinae hvdrochloridum, 6-
mgm. hyiMdermic tablets, 20in tube,
Araentinitras, crystals, 1 ounce in bot-
tle, bottles.
Argenti ultras fusus, 1 ounce in bottle,
bottles.
Argyrol, 1 ounce in bottle. . . ^bottkB. ■
Arsenl trioxiduni^ l-mgrn. tablets, AfiO
in a-ouoce tin, tins.
Aspirin, 3a4-mgmH tableta,600 in bottle,
bott!efl.
AtHiploftfi sulphas rO.ttfl-Kigm, hypoder-
mic tnblttSj 20 in tube, tabes,
Btgniiithi aubnltraa, :i24-mgm. tabletSj
TOO in lii-ounc*^ tin^ tins.
Cafreina citrate, tid^mgm. t&bleta, 2fiO tn
bottle, bottles,
Capalcum, 32'tiigm. t&bkta, eOO in 3-
©unoettai tins.
Cbloratu m 1 1 y dratum , 824*mKM - tftbleti,
400 in bottle, bottles^
Chbroformuro, i pound in tin. , „tiiis. ,
Cooainaebydroobloridum, 10-mgm. hy-
podermic tablets, ao in tube, tubes.
Codeina, 32-mgm. tablets, 000 m 3-ounoe
tin, tins.
Collodiun), 1 ounce in bottle. . .bottles. .
Digitalinum. 1-mgm. hypodennic tab-
lets, 20 in tube, tubes.
Emetinae hydrochloridum, 22-mgm.
hypodermic tablets, 20 in tube, tubes.
Empiastrum belladonnae, 2 yards by 6
inches in tin, tins.
Empiastrum. cantharidis, 1 yard by 6
inches in tm, tins.
Foot powder (par. 902), } pound in tin
with i>erforated cover, tins.
Olycerinum, 3 pints in tin tins. .
Heroinihydrochloridum, 5.5-mgm. tab-
lets. 500 in 3-ounce tin, tins.
Hexamethylenamhia (Urotrapin),324->
mgm. tablets, 600 in i2-oaiice tin, tins.
A.
1
2
144
20
1
6
2
2
1
*
24
18
2
6
1
1
*
4
1
2
144
20
1
6
Sour™.
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
11
M
U
Komarks.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tarvchest.
*5 hi each medical and surgi-
cal chest.
1 12-otmce bottle hi each med-
ical and surgical chest.
1 additional m supplemcn-
tanr chest.
3 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
*1 in supptomentaiy ^leat.
Do.
1 additional in su^plemeiK
taryjohest.
nia each medical and surgl-
oaloheee.
*2 in each medical and sufgl^
oal ohest.
*1 in aupplamenfrry ohest.
1 additional in supplemen*
tarvohest.
8 additional in each medical
and surgioal ehest, 12 addi-
tional In supplementary
ohest.
7 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in suppleman-
tary chest.
2 additional In supplemen-
tary ohest.
H in each medical and surgi-
oal chest.
I>o..
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
*i in supplementary chest.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
i pint additional in supple-
mentary chest.
1 additional hi supptomen-
tarv chest.
Do.
1 As shipped from the supply depots the boxes, bundles, and otherpackages comprising the "
nent of the field hospital are numbered from 1 upward hi a single series. So lar as practicable tl
ofpacking should be continued in the field. To ilnd any of the smaller articles it wiu then only be necessary
ment of the field hospital are numbered from 1 upward hi a single series. So lar as practicable this m^
ofpacking should be continued in the field. ToimdanyofthesmalU
to reter to the serial number of its contah»er as given in this column.
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Pack-
^
ATtU<L88.
A,
B,
c.
Boar<w.
Beimarkd.
Medeceses akd AKTiBBFTica — Coptd,
HydrflTKjyT! fliloTidum oorrosivtimj tab-
lets (antiseplkj (par, 902)^ 25G In bot-
tle, bcitdE^,
HyiJLrojgTTi chlorldum mite, S2-id^iii.
10
10
M
1 tin additional in each medi-
cal and surgical chest.
2
2
M
1 additional hi each medical
tab Jf't.s , 1^000 ill 1 )u U k- , boUlE?s,
and surgical chest.
Hydnu-gyn JodlduDi llaviuu, l(]^m{;in.
tablets, 7M) in ;f-mnjc.4* tin, tifi^.
2
2
M
tarycljest.
Hyosetnof hydrobromldmu, 0.t\&-m^m.
hypoil^mut^ tablets, 2ii) in ttilw, Uihv^^
♦
*
M
43 in each medical and surgi-
cal chest.
Ichthyolum 3 oujicts in \^'ide-mouth
botHe,bottks.
2
2
M
1 additional hi supplemen-
tary chest.
ICKllne 3vi'ab^H ft in hox. . . . ^. . . . .bo^es. .
20
20
M
Iocliiii]-[>otassli iotUdum, in tulx;,
tubes.
Liiumentum nibetaaieiui, tablets (par«
200
200
M
20 additional hi each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional hi each medical
2
2
M
902), 200 in 12-<mnce tin, tins.
and surgical chest.
Magnesii sulphas, 3 pounds in tin..tins. .
Mistura glycyrrhlzae <jompo8ita, tab-
lets (par. 902), 3,600 Jn 12-oiUMie tin,
tins.
Morphinae sulphas, 8-mgm. hypoder-
mic tablets, 20 in tube, tubes.
6
1
5
1
M
M
Do.
Do.
48
48
M
45 additional hi each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
Morphinae sulphas, 8-mgm. tablets, 600
in 3-ounce tin. tins.
1
1
M
Nitroglycerin, 0.65-mgm. hypodermic
*
♦
U
♦8 hi each medical and surgi.
tablets, 20 in tube, tubes.
cal chest.
NormalsalinesoluUon tablets (par.902),
150 in l»<mnce tin, tins.
1
1
M
1 additional hi supplemen-
tary chest.
Oleum ricini, 3 pints hi tin tins..
Oleum terebhithinae rectificatum, 3
phitslnthi,tins.
Oleum theobromatis, | pound in 1^
4
4
M
Do.
2
2
M
Do.
*
*
M
*1 in supplementary chest.
ounce tin, tins.
Petrolatum, in 12-oanoe thi this..
8
8
ii
2 addltib&al hi each medical
Phenol, } poahd in bottle. .. ..bottles. .
8
8'
M
and surgical chest.
1 additi^mal hi each medioal
and surgical chest, and 4
additional in steriliser
chest.
PhenylJs BaUcvIos <3aioL)| 33|-ii|ffm.
tablets, WO hi bottle, battles.
1
I
li
1 additional hi supplttnai-
tary chest.
Pfluk^ Alolnl compoUtae {at tableta)
rpar. yiil), 7>D lo 3-guD{]«tln] tins.
PilUl^o campkora^ «t op^i (or tablets)
1
I
M
Do.
3
3
U
1 additional hi eadh medfoal
(par. W5), ft75 in 12-ounM tin, tins.
Pilulat cutnartlcae cnmpo^itea (or tab-
and iurgioal chest.
4
4
M
3 additional in each medical
lets : , L 20<) i n 1 2-ounce c In , r ins.
1 additional in supplemen-
Plhll^ i^TTi oomposltae (or tablets)
1
I
U
(par 902 :, 1,300 Id j2-ouncB Un, tins.
tary chest*
Plumbi El 'eta J), no-Higm^ tablets, 600
1
1
M
inS-mjr.iA tin, Un.».
Pottifl^^fr omjjum. a24-mgm. tablets,
600 in bottle, bottles.
3
2
H
1 adOltlonal hi each medical
^ and surgical chest.
Potassilohloras. 334.mgm. tablets, 1,900
in 13-Ottnc'3 tin, ^^ns.
1
1
M
1 additional In supplemen-
tanr chest.
Potasiii iodidnm, 834-mgm. tablets, 500
Potassii pennanganas,324-mgm. tablets,
3
3
M
I
1
H
Do.
1,300 hi 12-ouncethi, this.
Protargol (or equivalent), 1 ounce in
8
8
H
1 additional hi each medioal
and surgical chest
PuJvis ipecacuanhae et opli, 324-ingm.
tablets, 700 hi 12-ounce tin, this.
2
2
M
1 additional in supplement-
ary chest.
10 additional in each medioal
Q uln inae h yd rochJ i-rosul pbos ,3^mgm.
20
20
M
and surgical chest.
Qufnmiifl stdphLi^, 2(V>nigm. tablets,
1,000 in 12-ounco tin. tins.
5
«
M
3 additional hi each medical
and surgical chest.
Sapo mollis (gieca &oap)4 -pound ]af in
SemiTi aat idJphTbericum, as retjnlfed , ,
6
6
M
M
2 additionalhi sterlliterchest
B<^im antitotiiiilclim , tLU rtHjiiiriMi ..,.,.
i
SodJi bicarbona!^, 32]-m^pn. tablaU^
"i"
......
1 additional in supplemen-
l.ftOO lu i2-tJiiriO(v tjn. lias.
tarv chest.
Scxlii bicarbtiuas E^t: mentba piperita,
1
1
H
tttbkts (par, 002J, 1,000 fa la-ounc^ t Jn,
titiS
Bod U carbonoa mon bb ydratu a . f or^ irg^-
vaI use, ^ pcnJUd in IS-ounoe ttn, tins.
BofUt salJeylo^p 324-mgm, tabZeCB, bOOln
2
U
M
Do.
2
2
M
1 additional hi each medical
12-ounce ttQj, tins.
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Pack
age
No.
Articles.
C.
Source.
Bemarks.
Medicines and ANTi8EPncs->Contd.
^piritos ammoQlaearomatjcus, } pound
in glass-st(^per bottle, bottles.
Spirftus (rumenti, 1 quart in bottle.
Dottles.
Strychnlnae sulphas, l*mgm. hypoder-
mic tablets, ao in tube, tubes.
Sulphur lotum, i pound tn 12-ounce tin,
tins.
Thymolis iodidum (Aristol), 1 ounce in
bottle, bottles.
Tinctura digitalis. 0.3 c.c. tablets, 800
in 3-ounce tin, tins.
Tinctura opii, i pound In bottle, bottles .
Trochisci ammonll chloridi, 350 in 12-
ounce tin, tins.
Unguentum hydrargyri, ^ pound in
wide-mouth Dottle, bottles.
lentum hydrargyri chloridi mitis,
~ cent, i pound in Wide-mouth
Vaccine, smaUpojc, as required
Vaccine, typhotd, as requifed
V«rona), 324-mgm. tabletfL 100 in 3-
ouncE tin, tins.
Veterinary medichles (See Medicines,
veterinary, under Miseemneous,)
Zinci oxidum. powder, } pound in 12-
ounce tin, tins.
Zinci sulphas, 324-mgm. tablets, 250 in
3-ounce tin, tins.
(6) Statxonxby.
(See ftlso pAT. 880^)
Books, blank, ft-vo f^ .number* .
Soolttj note, manifoldingf 4hy6 inehea,
bifidera, number.
Books, note, mahifblding, 4 by 6 inchea,
fillers, number.
Unguentum hyd]
30 per cent, ^ i
bottle, bottles.
Labels for yiala., s..
Lftbds, poison ....^,.
MfmuaU, Army EigviaHof^, «M. ,
Pap«r, carbon, U ttari 100 tb#«to in boi^
bOXM.
Vfupw, mantfoWIni, oap, 960 iteta in
16
Paptr, mioSftidSg, Utter, fiOO sheets in
: iftKabge, pyrikagw. _, • ^
Paper, manifolding, letter, nerforated,
no sheets in package, paekaaer.
Paptt*, typewriter, cap, 2^ sne^ts in
package, packages.
Paper, typewriter, letter, 500 sheets in
package, packages.
Stamp, penalty, rubbery with pad,
number.
<C) MISCELLA.NEOUS.
Alcohol, denatured, 2 quarts in thi,
tins.
Aprons, rufiber .number. .
Atomi^f hand ^ do
>4-i«», with helv«s : do....
Bags, rubber, hot water and eyringi,
number.
Bags, water, sterilizing number. .
Bandages, flaxinel,3-iiioh roller, .dosen..
10
10
K
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
U
M
K
M.
M
M
M
U
M
M
M
M
M
M
Q
M
2 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
i pint additional in supple-
mentary chest.
20 additional in each medical
and surgteal chest.
1 additional in suj^plemen-
tary chest.
Tilled sprinkler in each med-
ical and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
Do!
Do.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
Do.
Do.
*l in ttfih medical and surgi-
cal cnast.
*5 in field desk No. 1« 1 in
e«ch medical and surgical
chest,
no in field desk No. 1, 1 in
each medical and surgical
ehest.
I gross additional in eadi
mediciU and surgical cheat.
*8 dozen in each medical and
surgical chest.
*OontaUiid
No. 1
lVoxinfl«tdd«BkNo.L
in field desk
n in field desk No. 1.
*2 in each niedical and soiigi-
cal chest, 6 in sterilizer
Chest.
*i in supplementary chest.
I additional on each wagon.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest, 2 addi-
tional in supplementary
chest.
For use With caldom hypo-
chlorite.
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Pack
Articles.
B;
C.
Source,
Remarks.
16-17
28
26
28
31
51-55
56-69
70-77
28
32-33
32-33
34
26
84
51-09
70-80
27
27
27
84
36-37
41
42
MISCELI.ANEOUS— Continued.
Bandages, gauze, compressed, 3 sizes, 1
gross in box, boxes.
Bandages, plaster of Paris, 3-inch, indi-
vidual packets, dosen.
Bandages y rubber, Martin number. .
Bandages, suspensory dozen. .
Basins, hand number. .
Bedpans, box of (par. 906) . . , do —
BedMcks do
Blankets, grau do. . . .
Blankets, rubber , .do
Bougies, flexible, Nos. 11,13,16, 17, 20,
gS, French scale, number.
Boxes, folding, for tablets gross . .
Boxes, ointment, 3 in nest nests. .
Brooms, com nomber..
Broom, stable do....
Brushes, hand, fiber do . . .
Brush, marUnff do —
Brushes, scrubbing do....
Buckets, enamel ware, S in nest . .nests. .
Buckets, galtmnized-iron number. .
Buckets, galvanized4ron do —
Bugles, with sling do —
Calcium carbide, 10 pounds in tin,
tins.
Candles pounds. .
Canvas, 12.4 ounces — yards. .
Cases, bedding, large, empty. . .number. .
Cases, bedding, srAalt, empty do. . .
Oases, emergency (par. 913) do. . .
Oases , forceps, hemostatic (par. 915),
number.
Case, general operaHng (par. 916),
number.
Oases, operating, small (par. 922),
number.
Oass, pocket, farrier's ntunber. .
0mm, tooth sztracHng, Sforssps in can-
vas roll, number.
OaihiUrs,nsxtbU, assortsd. iTos. IS, 17,
iB^tO, n, H, Frtnth seats, number.
Cemtnt, ambroid ounM.,
Chsst, acetylene (par. 927) . . ..number . ,
Chsst, eooMng utensils (par. 929),
number.
Chests, medical and surgical (par. 932),
numher.
Chest, medical and suraicai, suppiemen^
tary (par. 933), numoer.
Chest, sterilizer (par. 935) number . .
Chest, tableware (par. 936) do..
Chest, tool, iVb.;^ (par. 938) do...
Cooking utensils:
March kU—
CaJte turner do. . .
Cans, water, rusted do. . .
Cleaver do...
Dipper, large do. . .
Fireirons sets.
Fork, meat, large number.
KetUes, camp, with covers Ao. . .
Knife, meat, large do. . .
Pctnstbake. do...
Corks, assorted, 300 in bag bags.
Corksettm*. number.
1
220
280
144
4$
24
15
20
1
220
280
144
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
Q
I
M
I
M
M
M.
M
u
u
M
M
M
M
M
^ dosen additional in i
medical and surgical chest:
*\ dozen in each medical and
surgical chest.
1 additional in each niedical
and sureical chest.
1 dozen additional in supple-
mentary chest.
2 basins, rubber, in each
medical and surgical .chest,
and 4 in sterilizer cbeet;
In 5 large bedding oases. .
In 14 large beddinig oases.
In 8 small bedding cases.
*6 in supplementary chest
1 gross additional in each
medical and surgical chest
8 additional in eaeh medical
and surg&eal chest
6 additional in each medical
and surgical chest, and 6
additional in sterilizer
chest
1 additional on each wagon.
Por repair of tents.
Cont^lnenior beddings etc.
Da
1 additional in each medloal
andsuii^ohest . ; i
*1 In each medJcal and mr-
E^leeL chase. •■ '■ .
8ed ^ou i, par. sai : ■
*1 in ^uch medical snd enr-
*Z^ In oacLi meditMl and sur-
gical oheit, 6 Xn sqpde*
. mentary cheat : , .
For repair Mtenti,
In oase of necessity^ to be
supplemented by the uten-
sils pertaining to patients'
individual equipments.
Additional cooking utensils
are contained in range No.
1, furnished by the Quar-
master Corps, and in 'the
chest, cooking utensils,
furnished by the Medical
Department.
One wall-tent fly is allov^d
for kitchen purposes. . (See
rentage, heavy.) <
1 additional in supplemen-
tajty chest; 1 in each medical
•ndsiirglealohesti
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Artkslfitk
Sounoe.
BemarkJs,
29
43
84
84
84
81
8-15
ao-31
44-45
84
94
46-50
I tBCKLmrBOUB— Conliniwl .
Cotton, absorbent, In roll pounds. .
Cotton, absorbent, sterilised, in 1-ounee
package, packages.
CupSf enamel ware number. .
Dis):tfifl4rKo. 1 (p^.940) do
Eye ahudes, single do
F l^st^li<| piujjteta tp^r , 9 J J ) . , do
Flay , liifstin^umh j7ig, U fd CnfAS do
Flfiifj hyt^Tiii fnr.SO/itt^ , do
Fiiiif, national, alorm do
Ffatij sta^for. c&mj)ifte . . , do
Food,boxKitB/{j»iT.^ih}.. do
Forks, »tal)le do....
Fuwul,aeoUware do....
Qaiue, sublimated , 2 half-yard lengths
in package, packages.
Olobes, lantern. (See Lanterns, globes
for.)
Ohvet, rubber, sizes 8 and 9 pairs. .
Graduate, glass, lOQc.o number..
Graduate, glass, 250 o.c do —
Guidons, ambulanee, with staff. . . .do. . . .
Ouidon and standard carrier. . jiumber. .
Head mirror, in ease do
Head nets, mosquito do
Individual dressing packets (par. 049),
number.
InhaieM,€hlONfiirm, Ssmarek, wi£h drop
teMbf, ntUBber.
Iron, bar, assorted pounds. .
Jack, wagon niimber. .
Lombblaok .pounds.
Lanmm, wiAoui plobes or widks, num<
ber.
Lanterns, without jflobes or wicks, .do. . .
Laattrtii, globcf for, green do. . .
Lanterns, gMbes for, white do. . .
Lanterns, globes for, white do. . .
Lanterns, widks for dozen.
Lanterns, wteks for. number. .
LeatiMr, harness, black pounds..
Litters, oanvas for pieces . .
litters, taokfl for, 75 in padcage, paok-
Lmeri, wiith slings number. .
Marking outfit, for leather, model 1910,
number.
Marking outfit, for metal, model 1910,
number.
ICfttohes, safety, boxes dosen. .
droppers number.
Medicine glasses do...
Ifedioines and dressings, veterinary,
pounds.
Mortars and pesHes, porcelain, 7 cm,,
number.
Muslin, unbleached yards. .
Nails
Nails, assorted pounds..
Nails . horseshoe do
Needles, common, assorted papers . .
Needles, harness, assorted do
Needles, surgical, assorted dozen. .
Pajamas, coats number. .
Pajamas, trousers do. . . .
Paper, litmus, blue and red, 100 strips
in vial, of each, vials.
30
800
12
100
1
2
1
1
8
750
16
200
2
20
800
12
1
100
1
2
1
1
8
750
16
15
75
22
*
4
4
86
86
M
M
M
M
M
i
M
1
M
1
M
12
1
§
*
M
8
200
S
M
M
Q
M
M
M
I
M
M
M
26 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest, and 2 in
suppl e mentary chest.
*6 in supplementary chest.
^Contents purcnased from
hospital fimd when practi-
cable. (See par. 948.)
*1 in sterilizer chest.
40 additional in each medical
and surgical chest .
! pairs additional in each
medical and surgical chest,
and 8 additional in steri-
lizer chest.
. additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
May be used with saddle of
any model.
*1 in supplementary chest.
For the guard.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
For repair of Q. H.
For repair of Utten.
Do.
6 boxes additlcmal in each
medical and surgical chest;
6 boxes in sterilizer chest.
6 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
1 adoltional in each medical
and surgical chest.
See Note 1, par. 880.
*1 in each medical and surgi-
cal chest.
♦1 box in chest, cooking uten-
sils.
See Note 1, par. 880.
*2 in supplementary chest.
See Note 1. par. 880.
Additional in operating cases.
I In 1 small bedding case.
*1 of each in supplementary
ohest.
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Remarks.
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27
29
27
MiBCELLANEous-'-Ck>nt]iiued.
Paper, toilet i)ackages..
Paulin, targe number. .
Pencils, hair, 1 dozen in vial vials. .
Pickaxes, with helves number. .
Pilime, hard rubber do....
Pins, common papers. .
Pins, safety, 3 sizes dozen..
Pistol ball-cartridges, caliber 45, model
1911, number.
Pistol belts, model 1912, wUhout saber
rinq, number.
Pistol holsters number. .
Pistols, automatic, caliber 45, model 1911,
number.
Pistols, magazines for, extra . . .number. .
Plaster, adhesive, z. o., 6 yards by 1
inch, spools.
Plaster, adhesive, z. o., 5 yards by 2i
inches, spools.
Pot, marking number. .
JRakes, steel do. . . .
Range, field, No. 1, complete do
Razors do —
Razors, stromfor do —
Rivets and burs, copper, assorted,
pounds.
Rope, picket line, i-inch feet . .
Scissors number..
Sheeting, rubber . . . •. yards . .
Sickle number..
Shoes, horse and mule, extra:
Horse pounds..
Mule do
Soap, hand cakes..
Soap, Ivory do...
Spades number.
Spatulas, S-inch do . . .
Specula, ear, set of S sets..
Speculum, rectal number. .
Splints, coaptation, 5 in set sets..
SpUnts, wire gauze for, 1 yard in roll,
rolls.
Splints, wood veneer number. .
Sponges, gauze, 1 dozen in box. .boxes. .
Sprinklers, powder, h.r niunber. .
StencUoutfit do...,
SterUizet,for dressings do
Stethoscope, double. do
SOek, size, shoe do
Stoves, alcohol do. . . .
Stretcher, shoe do
Sutures,catgut,chromicized, sterilized,
18 inches each, 3 sizes in package.
Sutures, catgut, plain, sterilized, 18
inches each, 3 sizes in package, pack-
ages.
Sutures, silk, braided, sterilized, 18
inches each, 3 sizes in package, pack-
ages.
Sutures, silkworm gut, 100 in coil .coils. .
Sutures, silver wire, yard lengths,
yards.
Syri-nges, fountain. (See Bags, rubber,
hot water and syringe.)
Syringes, hypodermic (par. 956), num-
ber.
50
2
20
40
252
12
12
12
24
'24
12
*
1.6
125
20
50
1
100
100
100
10
4
6
20
40
252
12
12
12
24
24
12
1
3
1
*
3.2
125
*
20
*
12
50
50
1
100
100
100
10
4
M
M
O
O
o
o
o
M
Q
Q
M
Q
M
M
»2
If
M
M
M
M
M
M
O
M
M
M
M
M
M
*1 in each medical and surgi-
cal chest.
n in supplem«iitary€hest.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
2 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
3 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
See Note 1, par. 880.
*1 in each medical and sur-
gical chest.
Do.
See Note 1, par. 880.
*1 in each medical and sur-
gical chest.
For litters when used as oper-
ating tables.
*1 in chest, cooking utensils.
*2 in each medical and sur-
gical chest, and 5 in steri-
zer chest.
1 additional on each wagon.
*1 in each medical and sur-
gical chest.
*l set in supplemetary chest.
*1 in supplementary chest.
12 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
*40 in sterilizer chest.
*1 in each medical and sur-
gical chest.
For marking cloth or caavas.
*1 in sterilizer chest.
*1 in supplemttitaiy chest
1 additional in steriUzer
chest.
10 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
20 additional in each medJdJ
and surgical chest.
10 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
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Remarks.
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26
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M1SCELLANE0U&— Continued.
Syringes, hypodermic, extra needles
for, number.
Syringes, penis, glass, in case .number. .
*!/«, rectal, h, r., 6-ounce. do...,
, diagnosis , books.
Tape meawrejfoot, niimber. .
Tape measure, 60 inches. ., do
Tentage, heavy:
Canvas, latrine screen do. . . .
OoverSfCanvas* do.. . .
Fly,walUent* do....
TeffUSy hospital, comvl^ do
Tents, pyramidal, large, complOe,
number.
Tents, wall, small, complete, num-
Tents, ward, complete. number . .
Test tubes, 3 in nest nests. .
Thermometers, clinical number . .
Thread, cotton, assorted. , spools. .
Thread, saddler's, assorted... .^pounds. ,
Tongue depressors, metal number . .
Tool, universal 1 do
Tourniquets and bandages, rvJbber, num-
Towels, dish do....
TowelSflMnd dozen..
Trays, instrument, enamel ware,
number.
Trusses jiumber , .
Tube,stomach do....
Tubing, drainage, unperforated, Nos.
1,2, and 3, yards.
Twhw, coarse i » — pounds.
Typew riter, ." — number .
Typewriters, record ribbons for . .do. . .
Viaia, 1-ounce , dozen.'
Wax, saddler's... — :...>.... pounds.
•
50
1
6
30
6
*
48
3
2 .
12 .
24
34
^^
50
30
Weight, packed . . . .V . . .pounds. .
Cubic spawj, ' " * "
.feet..
14,2004,000
650r 200
18,200
850
M
M
M
H
S
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
12 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
12 additional in supplemen-
tary ohest.
*1 in supplementary chest.
2 additional in each medical
and surgical chest; 12 in
supplementary chest.
*1 in supplementary chest.
♦For ward tents.
♦For use of kitchen.
♦2 in supplementary (^est
6 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
See Note l, par. 880.
♦1 in each medical and sur-
gical chest.
♦r in sterilizer chest.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
♦24 in chest, cooking nteo-
. sils.
In 2 small bedding cases.
2 in sterilizer chest.
For supporting litters used
as operating tables.
♦1 in supplementary chest.
2 pieces additional in each
medical and surgical chest
and 6 additional m supple-
mentary chest.
§ dozen additional in each
medical and surgical chest
and 2 dozen in supplemen-
tary ohest.
"Ssb. The following. »articles are not kept in store by the Medical
Department. . In organizing a field hospital, or in making subsequent
•requisitions for repleiushment, these articles must be obtained from
the proper supply department as indicated for each item under
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^sa
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Articles.
B.
C.
Source.
RemarkR.
Bagg, surplus kit i number. .
Calks, toe, horseshoe do. . » .
OatKUM.... do....
Goal, smithlm; ponnds..
Cover, mule, blanketMned number. .
'^ffuipmenU, Adrw (par. 943) do. . . .
', hone, Qmrtenatuler do
\en%s. individual, Hospital Corps (par.
>),ni]mMr.
BfUipnuiUs; indiMwa, QumtirmaHer Corps,
number.
FOTage f
Guidon, field hospUal (punting), wUh staff,
number.
HorseSf riding, for enlisted men number. .
Horses, riding, for officers do...
Lime, hypochlorite tubes.
Matches, safety, boxes number.
Mules, dntft do...
AfUUf ridhfip do. . .
O il , mineral gallons .
Oil, neat's-foot pints.
Rations: .
Field
Reserre
Bait, rock. pounds.
ShoeS; horae and mule, fitted:
Horses, riding* number..
Mules, draft do. . . .
Soap X><>^u><^ - '
Stationery, field desk allowance
Bloves, tent, wiOi pipe and other accessories,
number.
Wagqiis, escort, wOh harness, complete, number, .
100
24
28
1
14
2
112
14
30
28
1
*
32
112
Q
O
Q
Q
Q
Q.
Q
Q
Q
Q
§
Q
Q
Q
♦Based on Tidbits of Orrani-
«afion. '
*Suppiied when necessary.
-♦10 days' supw- ' See Aniiy
Regulations. **&aBNote2.
For winter use .on riding
mtde. 4 BdamohiA. on
eaqhwa^pn. ^ . .
♦Based otfTables of Organi-
sation.
For riding mule.
*X for each .vaen of HospitM
Corps. MlI)., qTSrC:,
anaO. P.
♦1 for each tnaa df Quarter-
♦See Anny. Regulations and
Field Service Regulations.
-" Note 2.
♦Based on Tables of Organi-
sation.
♦1 for each captain or lieuteor
ant not privately mounted.
♦See Note 2.
Do.
Based on Tables of Orgemiza-
tion.
♦See Note 2.
Do.
rSee Field Servioe Regula-
tions. ♦♦See Note 2.
♦See Note 2.
1 fore and 1 hind on each
mount. > ♦Inoludte riding
mule*
16 fitted shoes on each wagon.
♦See Note 2.
♦See Note 1.
When prescribed only. ♦For
allowance, see Eiquipment
Tables, Q. M. Supplies.
See Note 1.
Note l.—For list of contents consult Equipment Tables, Q. M. Supplies.
Note 2.— a id days' supply of this article will be taken to the field (by organizations. The additional
amount authorised oy regulations for camp use will be furnished by the camp quartermaster.
• 881. If a field hospital is to be entrained, with personnel and trans-
portation at war strength and ''C supplies complete, a railway train
composed of 2 tourist sleeping cars (or 1 tourist sleeper and 1 day
coach), 1 kitchen car, 1 baggage (or box) car, 3 standard stock ciars,
and 3 flat cars will be required.
Note.— For method of arriving &t transportation required see Note to paragraph 876.
882. Articles used in camp only, such as garbage cans, crude o^,
lime, strawy etc., are supplied by the camp quartenhaster and wiU
not be taken to the field by organizations. The allowances are
specified in Equipment Tables, Q. M. Supplies.
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883.
IjOAdino tables, field hospital waoons.
The following tables are based on actual loading experiments and
should be adhered to tintil the experience of the commanding officer
is such as to justify him in making changes to meet the particular
conditions imder which the hospital is operating. The endeavor has
been so to arrange the loads as to obtain a fairly even distribution
of weight and at the same time make it unnecessary to unload all
the wagons when the hospital is to be pitched for one or two days
only and comparatively few patients are to be accommodated. If
the hospital is serving in a community where buildings for its use
are available the tentage would naturally be first dispensed with in
case transportation should be unavoidably reduced.
PMk-
ageNo.
Pounds.
S-9
44
4
6
7
16
18
10
23
35
36
27
38
29
20
31
32-33
38
89
45
4<NX)
6(^67
78
Wa«on No. 1.
Food, boxes of number.. 2
Lanterns . complete , M . D do lo
Ax with helve do l
Bags, water, sterilizing do 2
Buckets, galvanized iron, Q. M do 2
Cooking utensils, march kit (including tent fly) sets.. 1
Lanterns, OfHuplete, Q. M number.. 2
Pickaxes.with helves do.... 2
Range, No. 1 , complete do i
Rope, picket feet. .125
Spades ...., number.. 2
1%nt . wall, small, complete do. . , . i
Candies, Q. H. (when issued).
Lime, hyrochlorite tubes. .loo
Mat<Aes,Q. M boxes.. 24
Oil, mineral gallons.. 4
Soap, common - pounds.. 14
Baegage, 6 offloers ,
Rations, 2 days* field, l day's reserve number . . 246
Weight
If bagage and tent is carried for director of field hospitals, add ,
Total weight.
Wagon No. 2.
Alcohol '. boxes. . 1
Anesthetics ,.: do.... 1
Whi*y do.... l
AlcohcM, denatured 4o,... l
Bandages... do i
Cotton, absorbent, packages.... do.... i
6au£e, packages do i
Cotton, absorbent, in rolls do l
Dispensary accessaries do l
Sutures, needles, etc j • .do.... 1
Cases, operating, etc : do 1
Basins, rubber gloves , etc , do 1
Splints.... do 1
Toflet paper do 1
Bed pans and urinals... w .do 1
Buckets , btmdles . . 2
Chest, medical and surgical. V .number.. 1
Chest, medical and surgical, supplementary do 1
Chest sttfiUzer do.... 1
Lanterns, complete, l£. D., 10 in a box boxes. . 1
Litters , v. ^ ; ntonber.. 20
Blankets, gray '. cases.. 2
Towels, hand do.... 1
Trusses for operating tables num ber ^. 3
Ax, with helve do 1
Total weight.
180
59
5
16
10
200
5
18
264
18
10
120
30
14
300
738
1,988
170
2,158
74
116
76
68
83
> 66
60
41
58
70
71
60
90
66
88
Utt
104
95
82
59
456
230
87
45
5
2,345
NOTB.— Mineral oil and lanterns should be well separated from rations and cooking utensils.
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43
58-61
70-73
10-15
17
19
21
22
62-^9
74-77
79
80
1-^
24
34
85
37
40
41
i%
51-55
81
83
84
Wagon No. 3.
Desk, field number.. 1
Ax, with helve do..., 1
Tents, hospital, complete, do — 2
Tents, ward, complete, with covers lor canvas do — 2
Allowance for wet canvas, 50 per cent of 1,090 pounds. . ,.
Total weight.
Total weight.
Wagon No. 6.
Blankets, gray
Blankets, rubber do . . .
Ax, with helve number.
Tents, ward, complete, with covers for canvas ^ , . . .,do. . .
Allowance for wet canvas^ 50 per cent of 720 pounds , —
Total weight.
Total weight .
Wagon No. 7,
Medicines and antiseptics, reserve boxes.
Lantern glasses, extra, canvas for litters, etc do. . .
Calcium carbide do. . .
Chest, acetylene number.
Chest, mecucal and surgical do . . .
Chest, cooking utensils do . . .
Chest, tableware .- .* do. . .
Chest, tool, No. 3 , , do...
Bedsacks
Flag, staff for .,, number .
Pistols, holsters, belts, and cartridges boxes
Quartermaster sundries j do. . .
Shoes, horse and mule, extra, with nails do . . .
Axes, with helves number .
Guidons, ambulance, with staff do. .
Iron, bar, assorted , . .bundles
Jack, waeon .-number
Leather, namess , bundles
Rake,.8teel number
Coal, smithing sacks
Oil, mineral gallons
Oil, neats-foot pints
Salt, rpck pounds
Gram, 29 mules, 15 horses, day's 1
Wagon No. 4.
Ax, with helve ', number.. 1
Tents, hospital , complete do — 2
Tents, ward, complete, with ©overs for canvas do — 2
Allowance for wet canvas, 50 per cent of 1,090 pounds ,
Wagon No. 6
Food, boxes of number . . 6
Bandages boxes.. 1
Cotton, absorbent, in padkages do — 1
Gauze, in packages do — 1
First-aid packets do. ... 1
Blankets, gray cases . . 8
Blankets; rubber do — 4
Towels, hand ...:.. do — 1
Pajamas : do. ... 1
Total weight.
100
5
620
1,070
545
2,340
1,070
545
2,240
460
440
5
1,070
360
2,335
540
85
65
60
85
920
440
90
55
2,340
230
39
72
41
104
134
175
67
555
20
73
10
18
16
15
16
4
20
95
2
10
441
2,315
Note i. — One day's grain for each team (weight 36 pounds) is carried in the jockey box of each wagon.
This grain, the driver, and the tools and spare parts that go with each wagon, are not included in the maxi-
mum load of 2,765 pounds allowed by regulations.
Note 2. — ^In loading tentage the poles should be placed on the bottom of the wagon bed with tail gate
extended, canvas on top of poles. Boxes should never be loaded on top of canvas. When a wagon is
loaded with tail gate extended the sideboards of the wagon box should be supported by a chain or iron rod.
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884. DIVISION SURGEON'S OFFICE.
Articles.
A.
B.
C.
Source.
Remarks.
(a) Stationery.
Envelopes, official, letter number. .
200
200
M
150 additional in field desk
No. 1.
1 box additional in field desk
No. 1.
Paper, blotting quires. .
Paper, carbon, letter, 100 sheets in a box,
boxes.
Paper, manifolding, cap, 250 sheets in a pack-
Paper, muUiolding, letter, 500 ^eets in pack-
Paper, mamfoiding, letter, perforated, 500
sneets in package, packages.
Paper, typewriter, cap, 250 sheets in pack-
age, packages.
Paper, typewriter, letter, 500 sheets in pack-
age, packages.
1
1
1
1
M
M
1
1
M
2
2
M
1
1
1
1
M
1
1
M
(6) Blank Forms, M. D. (par. 961).
'
No. 61 : books..
Nos. 12 M.D. and 334 W.D., of each . .number. .
Nos. 46 M.D., 506 M.D. , 330 W.D., 330o W.D.,
and 335 W.D., of each, number.
Nos. 50, 84, and 85, of each number. .
No. 70 do....
1
0.
12
24
1,000
1
. 6
12
24
1,000
M
M
M
M
M
Issued only in time of war.
. CSeopar.544.)
(c) Miscellaneous.
Broom, com number. .
Calcium carbide, 2 pounds in tin .tins. .
Case, emergency (par. 913) number. .
Chairs, folding do....
Containers, for certificates of identity. . .do
2>«fc,/S€M,\2Vo.l(par.940).... do....
Lamps, acetylene do
TabUt mess , folding do ... .
Typewriter do. . . .
Tyjwwriters, record ribbons for do
1
4
1
3
100
1
2
1
1
2
1
4
1
3
100
1
2
1
1
2
M
M
M
M
S
M
M
M
M
Issued only in time of war.
Total weight, packed. . .' pounds. .
Cubic space, packed feet..
314
22
314
22
Note.— Tentage and other quartermaster supplies for the division surgeon's officio are iachided in the
allowances of division headquarters as published in Equipment Tables, Q. M. Supplies.
885. BLANK FORMS, DIVISION SURGEON'S EMERGENCY
SUPPIiY.
Each division staff officer is required by Army Regulations to keep
on hand an emergency supply of blank forms pertaining to his depart-
ment, preferably carried in the supply train. Such emergency
supply for the division surgeon will consist of the following:
Nos. 12, 17, and 17c, of each number
Nos. 19,24,32,506,59, and 74, of each ....,..i....do,,
Nos. 37, 47a, 48, 49, 50, 56, 78, 84, and 85, of each do..
No. 28 , do..
Nos. 35, 53, 82, and 83, of each do..
Nos. 17a, 176, and 77, of each do..
Weight, packed ..,....! , pounds
Note.— For key to Form numbers see paragraph 961.
6
12
24
50
100
500
12
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886.
CAMP HO8PITAL.80
(See pars. 602 to 604.)
Articles.
(o) Medicines and Antiseptics.
Acidum nltricum, J pound, in glass-stopper bottle,
bottles
Aether, i pound, in tin tins..
Alcohol, 3 pints, in tin do. . .:
Argyrol, 1 ounce, in bottle bottles. .
Aspirin, 324-mgm. tablets, 500 in bottle do. . . ,
cMoroformum, ^ pound, in tin tins. .
Cocainae hydrochloridum, ^ ounce in wide>mouth
bottle bottles. .
Glycerinum, 3 pints, in tin tins. .
Hydrargyri chloridum eorrosivum, tablets (antisep-
tic) (par. 902), 250 in bottle .• bottles. .
Magnesii sulphas. 3 pounds, in tin tins. .
Oleum ricinf, 3 pints, in tin do
Spiritus frumenti, 1 quart, in bottle bottles. .
Tinctura digitalis, J pound, in bottle do ... .
Trochiscl axnmonii cfiloridi, 350 in 12-ounce tin . . tins . .
(6) Stationary.
Envelopes^ official, letter number. .
File»y Shannon, small do —
Paper, manifolding, cap, 250 sAieets in package,
packages
Paper, manifolding, letter, 500 sheets in package,
packages
Paper, typewriter, cap, 250 sheets in package, pack-
Paper, typewriter, letter, 500 rtieets In package,
packages
Pencils, lead number. .
Penholders do
Pens, steel l gross . .
(c) .Blank Porms, Medical Department,!
Nos. 14 W. D. and 12 M. D., of each number. .
Nos. 61 and 51a, of each. do
No. 516 do....
No, 52 do....
Nos. 55, a to tt, as required do
No. 72 do....
No. 72a do
No. 74 do....
Nos. 75 and 76, of each do
No. 81 do.-..
No. 97 do....
id) Miscellaneous.
Amkulance. motor «..! : number. .
Atomizers, hand do. . . .
Bandages, plaster of Paris dozen. .
Basins, hand number. .
Bars, mosfuito do
Bars, mosquito, frames for pairs. .
Bars, mosgvMo, spreaders for frames * .number. .
Bedpan, enamel ware or agate ware do
Bed sacks do
Blankets, gray -do.
Brooms, com do —
Brushes, scrubbing do. .
Calcium carbide, 10 pounds, in tin , . . . tins .
Oases, bedding, large, empty number. .
Cases, bedding, smaU, empty do.
Regimen-
tal hospital
"C" equip-
ment (par.
872) as a
nucleus.
Beds, 24.
Field hospital «C" equip-
ment (par, 879) as a nu-
cleus.
Beds, 50.
100
4
6
'266
150
100
12
12
300
12
300
200
24
Beds, 100.
150
4
1
1
1
2
12
G
1
12
6
18
400
100
30
18
600
400
48
120
108
108
Beds, 150.
250
8
2
2
2
2
24
12
1
12
6
24
600
200
30
24
1,200
800
60
175
160
160
Source.
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
U
M
M
M
M
M
H
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
1 When camp hospitals are issued intact this list will govern, but such other Forms as may be necessary
will be furnished subsequently as required.
2 Not kept in depots and not included in shipping weights.
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Camp hospUaU — Continued.
Articles.
Regimen-
tal hospital
"C" equip-
ment (par.
872) as a
nucleos.
Beds, 24.
Field hospital "C" eqnip-
ment (par. S79) as a na-
deos.
Beds, 50.
Beds, 100.
Beds, 150.
Sooroe.
Miscellaneous— Continued.
Caaet mieroteopical mpplies, suppUntentary (par. 921),
number
Chairs, folding number..
Cheft, acetylene (par. 927) do —
Chests, commode {par 92S) do....
Cots do....
Cotton, absorbent, in roll pounds. .
Crutches pairt..
Deskt field, iV'o. 1 (par. 940) number..
Dippers do —
Gauze, plain, in 5-yard rolls rolls..
Lanterns, globes for, white number. .
Lanterns, without globes or wiclu do ... .
Medicine glasses do —
Microscope, field, tDith accessory case (par, 950).. do. . . ,
Mortars ana pestles. Wedgwood, Wcm do —
Muslin, unbleached yards..
Needles, surgical, assorted dozen. .
Pails, commode (dose stoois) number. !
Pajamas, coats do —
Pajamas, trousers do. . . .
Paper, toilet packajges. .
Paper, wrapping, brown quires. ,
Pitt tile,h.r number . .
Pillow cases, cotton do
Pillow sacks do....
Plaster ol Paris, 4 pounds, in tin tins..
Scales and weights, apothecary's, metric system (par.
845) number. ,
Shears do
Sheets, cotton do —
Silk, oiled, in 5-yard rolls rolls. .
Spatulas ^S-inch number . .
Splints, Hodgen's do. . . .
Stethoscopes , double do —
Sutures, catgut, plain, sterilized, 18 inches each, 3
sizes in package packages. ,
Sutures, silk, braided, sterilized, 18 inches each, 3
sizes in package packages . .
Tables, ttedside, folding number. ,
TaUM, mess, folding do. . . ,
Tables, operating, field do ... .
Tentage,neavy:
Canvas, latrine screen do
Tents, hospital, complete do. . . .
Tents, pyramiaal, large, complete do
Tents, wall, small, complete do
Test tubes, 3 in nest nests.
Towels, bath number. ,
Towels, dish do. . . ,
Towels, hand do
Typewriter do...
Typewriters, record ribbons for do
TJhnals do...
VriTU) meter do . . .
Vials, 2-ounce dozen. ,
Vials, 4-ounce do....
Weight packed, about poimds. .
Weight of nucleus do
Total weight? about do
CJubic space feet. ,
Chibic space of nucleus. do
Total cubic space do....
3,900
2,570
6,470
260
150
410
1
100
100
4
1
100
54
3
1
1
300
1
1
2
2
3,000
18,200
2
108
2
200
200
6
1
200
108
5
1
2
400
2
2
2
3
4
144
21,200
6,000
18,2»0
24,2d0
300
400
850
1,060
1,250
2
160
2
300
300
8
1
300
160
8
1
3
600
2
2
2
4
5
216
7,700
18,200
25,900
650
850
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
U
U
U
M
M
M
H
M
H
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
I
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
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887. When a camp hosptal is assigned to a mobilization camp there
will be included in its equipment, in addition to the articles enumer-
ated above, one Recruiting ovtfit (par. 962) for each 2,00(5 contem-
plated enlistments, together \dth the necessary blank forms.
888. Articles used in camp only, such as garbage cans, crude oil,
lime, straw, etc., are supplied by the camp quartermaster and will
not be taken to the field by oi^anizations.
EVACUATION HOSPITAL, BASE HOSPITAL, AND MEDICAL
RESERVE UNIT*
889. Evacuation and base hospitals are not strictly limited to
articles listed in this table. See paragraph 859.
890. A medical reserve unit is a collection of medical supplies
which it is estimated will meet the inmiediate requirements of a
reserve for one infantry division. A certain number of these units
will be kept in the Medical Department depots in time of peace ready
for emergency issue. No provision is made in the medical reserve unit
for replenishing the supplies of sanitary formations on the line of
communications. (See par. 782.)
891.
MBDICAXi SUPPLIES.
Articles.
(a) Medicines anp Antiseptics.
Acetphenetidinum (Phenaoetin), 324-mgm. tablets, 500
in 12-oimoe tin, tins.
Acidum boricum, 32i-ingm. tablets, 700 in 12-ounoe tin,
tins.
Acidum nitricum, in i-potmd glass-stopper bottle,
bottles.
Acidum salicylicum, 324Hngm. tablets, 400 in 12-ounoe
tin, tins.
Acidum sulphuricum aromaticum, in ^i)ound glass-
stopper bottle, bottles.
Aoidttm tannicum, 324-mgm. tablets, 500 in bottle,
bottles.
Adeps lanae. \ pound in wide-mouth bottle bottles. .
Adrenalin cniorld, 1-mgm. tablets, 20 in tube. . .tubes. .
Aether, \ pound in tin tins. .
Alcohol, 3-pint tin do. . . .
Amylis nitris, 5-drop spirets, 12 in box boxes. .
Apomorphinae fa^drochloridum, 6-mgm. h^wdermic
tablets, 20 in tube, tubes.
Aqua ammoniae^ 10 per cent, 1 pound in ^lass-stopper
bottle, bottles.
Argenti nitras, crystals, 1 ounce in bottle bottles. .
Argenti nitras fusus. 1 ounce in bottle do
Argyrol, 1 ounce in bottle do
Arseni trioxidum, 1-mgm. tablets, 500 in 3-ounoe tin,
tins.
Aspirin, 324-mnn. tablets, 500 in bottle bottles. .
Atropinae sulphas, 0.66-mgm. hypodermic tablets, 20 in
tube, tubes.
Bismuthi subnitras, 324-mgm. tablets, 700 in 12«unce
tin,tin8.
13
P'S.
18
Remarks.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
Do.
5 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 12«unce bottle in each med-
ical and surgical chest.
1 additional m supplemen-
tarv chest
3 additional In each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplemexh
tary chest.
Do!
Do.
Do.
7 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
2 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
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Medwl 9u^lies — CoKitinu«d,
Articles.
t
KemarkB-
Medicines and Antiseptics— Continued.
Oaffeiaa oitrota, eSAgm. tablet?, 20O4n bott^. ,bo|ties,
Camphora, powder, J pound in wide^ntotfth • hotlle,
bottles.
Capsicum, 32-nigm. tablets, 600 in 3-ounce tin ,tlns. .
Chioralum hydratum, 924-mgm. tablets, 400 in bottle,
bottles.
Chloroformum, f-pound tin tim.
Oocainaehydrochloridum, 10-ingiii.h5rpodermic tablets,
20 in tube, tubes.
Cocainae hydroohlorldum, f>ounoe, wide*moath bottle,
bottles.
Codeimw 32-mgm. tablets. 600 in 3-ounoo tin tins. .
CoUodium, l-ounce bottle botHes. .
Digitalinum, 1-mgm. hypodermfo tablets, ao in tube,
tubes.
Emetlnae hydrochloridum, 22-mgm. hypodennio
tablets, 20 in tube, tubes.
Emplastrum belladonnae, 2 yards by 6 inches, in tin,
tins,
Emplastrum cantharldis, 1 yard by dinches, in tin.tins. .
Foot powder (par. 902), \ pound in tin with perforated
cover, tins.
Glycerinum, 3 pints in tin - tins. .
Heroini hydrochloridum, 5.5-ingm. tablets, 500 in 3-
ounce tin, tins.
Hexamethylenamina (XJrotropln), 324-mgm. tablets,
600 in 12-ounce tin, tins.
Hydrargvri chloridum corrosivum, tablets (antiseptic)
(par. 902), 250 in wide-mouth bottle, bottles.
Hydrargyri chloridum mite, 32-mgm. tablets, 1,000 in
bottle, bottles.
Hydrargyri iodidum flavum, 10-mgm. tablets, 750 in
3K>unce tin, tins.
Hyoscinae hydrobromidum, 0.65-mgm. hypodermic
tablets, 20 in tube, tubes. >
Ichthyolum, 3-ounoe wide-mouth bottle bottles. .
Iodine swabs, 6 in box boxes. .
lodum-potassii iodidum, in tube tubes. .
Ipecacuanha, powder, 3-oimce wide-mouth bottl*,:
bottles.
Linimentum rubefaciens, tablets (par. 902), 200 in 12*
ounce tin, tins.
Liquor formaldehydi (37} per cent), 1 quart in bottle,
bottles.
Magnesii sulphas, 3 pounds in tin tins. .
Menthol, 1-ounce wide-mouth bottle bottles. .
Mistura glycyrrhizae oompoaita, tablets (par. 902), 3,600
in 12-ounce tin, tins.
Mori^iinae sulphas, 84ngm. hypodermic tablets, 20 ki
tube, tubes. •
Morphinae sulphas, 8-mgm. tablets, 600 in 3-OQnoe tfn,
tins.
Nitroglycerin, 0.65-mgm, hypodermic tablets, 20in tube,
tubes.
Nitroglrcerin, 0.66-mgm. tablets 250 in bottle, .bottles. .
Normal saline solution tablets (par. 902), 150 in 12-ounoe
tin, tins.
Oleum gossypii seminls, 3-pint tin tins..
Oleum menthae piperitae, m 1-ounce glass-stopper bot-
tle, bottles.
Oleum ricini, 3-pint tin ^ tins. .
Oleum terebinthihae rectiflcatum, 3-pint tin do
Oleum theobromatis, } pound in 12-ounoe tin do —
Opii pulris, 2-ounce wide-mouth bottle bottles. .
Petrolatum, in 12<0)ance tin tins..
40d
16
144
60
' 3
Z
18
10
10
3
600
4
6
12
15
4
3
144
3
86
3
3
8
3
13
e
3
2
24
3d
2
5
18
18
2
2
100
2
2
2
30
4
2
10
2
100
8
.....
144
8
34
12
1 nditltleaal in sappleimm-
tary chest.
Do. ■
Do.
8 additional in each medical
and surgical chest; 12 addi-
tional in supplementary
chest.
7 additional !n each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
2 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
5 adoltiona] in eacdi medical
and surgical chest.
Do.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
I pint additional in supple-
mentary chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
1 tin in each medical and
surgical chest.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
taiyabeBt.
3 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
.tary chest.
30 additional in each medical
and siu'gical chest.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
Do.
Do.
46addiUcm&l in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplfimen-
tanr chest.
8 additioDal in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
Do.
Do.
Do.
2 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
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Articles.
■g*s
Remarks.
Medicines and Antiseptics— Ck)ntinue(l.
Phenol, \ pound In bottle bottles . .
Fhenylis salioylaa <Saiol>, 324-ingm. tablets, 560 in bot-
tle,Dottle8.
Pilulae aloini compositae (or tablets) (par. 902), 750 ia
3-oanee tin, tins.
Pilulae eampiiorae et opii (or tablets) (par. 902), 875 in
12-omioe tm, tins.
Filtilae ^atharticae oomposltae (or tablets), 1,200 in
12-oance tin, tins.
Pilulae f«frri compositae (or tablets) (par. 9Q2)» 1,200 in
12ounce tin, tins.
Flumbi acetas, 130-mgm. tablets, 600in 3-ounoe tin.tios..
Potassii bromidum, 324-mgm. tablets, 500 in bottle,
bottles.
Potassii chloras, 324-mgm. tablets, 1,200 in 12-ounce tin,
tins.
Potassii et sodii tartras, 1-pound tin — tins..
Potassii iodldum, 321-mgm. tablets> 500 in bottle,
• bottles.
Potassii permanganas, 3ai-mgm. tablets, 1,200 in 12-
ounce tin, tins.
Protargol (or equivalent), 1 ounce in bottle . ., . .bottles. .
Pulyisipecacuanhae et opii, 324-meim. tablets, 700 in 12-
ounce tin, tins.
Quininae bydrochlorosulphas, 38-mgm. hypodermic tab-
lets. 20 in tube, tubes.
Quininae sulphas, 200-mgm. tablets, 1,000 in 12-ounce
tin, tins.
flapo mollis (grem sdap), ^pound jar in case. jars. .
Senim antidlphthcrlcum, as required units.
Serum antitotanicum, as required do...
Sodii bicarbonas, 324-mgm. tabletS| 1,000 in 12-ounee
tin, tins.
Sodii bicarbonas et mentha piperita, tablets (par. 902),
1.000 in 12-ounce tin, tins.
Sodii carbonas monohydratus, for surgical use, \ pound
in 12-ounoo tin, tins.
Sodii salicylas, 324-mgm. tablets, 600 in 12-ounoe tin,
tins.- ■ '
Spirltus ammoniae ai^omaticas, J pound in glass-stop-
per bottle, bottlee. '
Spirltus frumenti, 1 quart in bottle bottles . .
Strychninac sulphas, 1-mgm. hypodermic tablets, 20 in
tube, titbes.
Sulphur lotum, \ pound in 12-ounce tin tins. .
Thymol, 1-ounce bottle bottles . .
ThymOlid todidum (Arlstol), 1-Ounce bottle do. . . .
Tlnctura digitalis, i pound ki bottle do. . . ,
Tlnctura digitalis, 0.3 c. c. tablets, 800 in 3-ounoe tin,
tins. '
Tinctura opii, irPound bottle » bottles. .
Trochfsel ammdnil <Moridi, 350 in l^ounce tin tins. .
Unguentum hydrargyri, J pound in wide-mouth bottle,
bottles.
Unguentum hydrargyri chloridi mitis, 30 per cent, )
pound in wide-mouth bottle, bottles.
Vaoelne, smallpox, as required units..
Vaccine, typhoid, as required cc.
Vaccines, special * ... I do —
Veronal, 324-mgm. tablets, 100 in 3-eunce tin tins. .
Zinci oxidum, powder, 4 pound in 12-ounc^ tin . . do, , . .
ZInci sulphas, 324-mgm. tablets, 250 in 3-ounce tin. do. . . .
1 Streptococcus, staphylococcus, staphylocoocns-acne
Army Medical School on special request.
8
8
6
6
24
36
108
3
12
6
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest, and 4 ad-
ditionalin sterilizer chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
1 additional in each medical
smd surgical chest.
2 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
Do.
Do.
1 additional, in each medical
and surgical chpst.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
10 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
3 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
2additional in sterilizer chest.
An emergency supply of these
serums should alwavs be
• kept on hand by the depots
on the line of communica-
tions.
1 additional in supplemen-
tarv chest.
Do.
1 additional in each medical
ami surgical chest.
2 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
\ pint additional in supple-
mentary chest.
20 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional In supplemen-
tary chest.
FiUed sprinkler in each med-
ical and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
Do.
Do.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
An emergency supply of these
vaccines should always be
kept on hand by the depots
on the line of commiinica-
: tions.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
Da
and gonocoocus vaccines are furmsl^d from the
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Articles.
So.
Remarks.
(6) Stationeet.
Bands, elastic, assorted gross.
Blank forms
Books, blank, crown Tcap), 250 pagos number.
Books, blank, 8-vo., ISO pages. do*..
Books, note, rruntifoidinj, 4 by 6 inche$, fHndert do. . .
Books, not«, manifolding, 4 by 6 inches, fillers. . .do. . .
Envelopes, official, large do...
Envelopes, ofDdal, letter, 1,000 in a box boxes.
Erasers, rubber, pencil number .
Erasers, rubber, typewriter do
Eraser, steel do
Files. Shannon, small do. .
Ink, black, powder or tablets boxes
Ink, red, powder or tablets '. do
Isabels for vials gro». .
Labels, poison, assorted do
Manuals, A rmy Regulations, etc
Pads, prescri ptlon docen . .
Paper, blotting uulras . .
Paper, carbon, cap, 100 sheets in box boxes. .
Pai)er, carbon, letter, 100 sheets in box do
Paper fasteners do
Paper, manifolding, cap, 250 sheets in package, pack-
ages.
Pai>er, manifolding, letter, 500 sheets In package, padEr
ages.
Paper, manifolding, letter, perforated, 500 sheets In
package, packages.
Paper, typewriter, cap. 250 sheets hi package.packages.
Paper, typewriter, letter, 500 sheets in package, pack
ages.
Paper, writing, letter, IQO sheets in pad pads.
Paper, writing, note, 100 sheets in pad do.
Paste, photograph, in tube, with brush tubes.
Pencils, indelible dozen.
Pencils, lead .do.
Penholders |, do.
Pens, steel gross,
Ruler number.
Stamp, penalty, rubber, with pad do. .
Tags, snipping do..
(C) MiSCELLANEOTTS.
Alcohol, denatured, 2 quarts in tin tins. .
A mbulances, motor number .
6
6
6
34
100
1
«
6
3
9
9
«
24
900
1
12
12
*
IH
2
1
6
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
12
30
6
1
4
2
1
*
*
1 gross additional in field
deskN
No.V
* See footnote t
in field desk
in field desk
1 addltiooal
No.l.
5 additional
No.L
10 additional in field desk
No. 1.
25 additional in field desk
No. L
150 additional in field desk
No. 1.
1 additional in field desk
NcL
*1 in field desk No. 1.
For cdinical histories.
1 additional in field desk
No. 1.
Do.
3 dozen additional in each
medieal and surgical chest.
*In field desk No. 1.
24 additional in field desk
Nal.
1 box additional in field desk
No.l.
1 additional in field desk
No.L
50
2 additional in field desk
Noul.
6 additional in field desk
No. 1.
1 additional in field desk
No. 1.
1 dozen additional hi field
desk No. 1.
2 dozen additional in field
desk No. 1.
i doien additional, in field
desk No. 1.
3 dozen additional in field
desk No. 1.
* 1 in field desk No. 1.
Do.
* 100 in field desk No. 1.
Not kept in store, but will be
furnished when practicable
and the needs of the hoe-
pital Justify it.
Apparatus, restraint (par, 904) do 1 _
Apparatus, X-ray do.... ♦ J ♦ ^....> * As required.
1 A supply of blank forms will be f^imished with the hospital equipment by the issuing depot in accord-
ance with a list furnished by the Surgeon Qeneral's Office. Subsequent issues will foe obtained as directed
in Army Regulations.
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Medkdl duppHe»-<kmi3mied,
Articles.
1:^
Remarks.
Miscellaneous— Continued.
AprojUf niblber numbtf.
Atomizers, hand do...
Ax helves, short (par. 874) do...
Axes,8horthandleXpsr.S7i) do...
Bags, rubber, hot water and tvringe • do...
Bandages, flamie], 3-inch roller dozen..
Bandages, gauze, compressed^ 1 gross in box, 3 sizes,
boxes.
Bandages, plaster of Paris, 3-inch, In individual pack-
ets, dozen.
Bandages, rubber, Martin .number..
Bandages, suspensory dozen..
Bars, mosquito number..
Bars J mosquito, frames for pairs . .
Bars, inosquito, spreaders for frames number. .
Basins, for sponges, etc., enamel ware do
Ba8ins,hana. do....
Basins,hand, enamel ware do
Basins, rubber do....
18
6
30
18
12
8
fiOO
4fi0
450
18
6
ao
18
12
8
600
60
60
B edpans, enamel ware or agate ware. do
Bedpans, box of (i)&T. 906) do
Bedsacks do
Beef, soluble, liquid or extract, in 3-ounce tin tins. .
Blankets, gray number..
Blankets, rubber do
Boiler, inttrument do....
Books, medical, box of (par. 908) do
Bottles, 4-liier.for antiseptic solutions do, . . .
Bougies, flexible, Nos. if, IS, i6yJ7, SO, ig, French scale,
number.
Boxes, folding, for tablets gross..
Boxes, fracture, folding number.
B oxes, ointment, 3 in nest * nests . .
Boxes, pack mule, empty, No. 1 (par. 000) number.
Boxes, pack mule, empty, Nos. $, 9, 4y 6, B, 7, ofnd 8 (par,
909), of each, number.
Brooms, com number.
Brushes, hand, fiber do
18
'484"
24
"672'
1,300
140
1,500
Brushes, scrubbing ...do
Buckets, enamel ware. Sin nest nes
Buckets, galvanized iron number.
Cabinet, for dressings and instrumevUs do
Calcium carbide, 2 i>ounds, in tin tins. .
Calcium carbide, 10 pounds,in tin do. . :
Candies pounds..
Candles, lantern : do
Case, aspirating (pat. 910) number..
Cases, bedding, large, empty do
Caees, bedding, smiul.emfiy do....
Case, ear, nose, and mroat(jp6r, 912) do
Cases, emergency (veiT. 913) : do
Case, eye (p&T. 914) do
Cases, forceps, hemostatic (par. 916) do
106
23
1
126
31
1
3
1
6
Cases, general operating (par. 916) do.
1
182
144
100
70
96
2 additional in each medical
and surgical chest, 6 addi-
tional in sterflizer chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest, 2 addi-
tional m supplementary
chest.
6^ dozen additional in each
medical and surgical chest.
^ dozen additional in each
medical and surgical diest.
1 additional in each medi(^
and surgical chest.
1 dozen additional in supple-
mentary chest.
In large bedding cases, 50 in
each.
Kay be enamel ware or manel
metal.
2 additional in each medical
and surgical chest, 4 addi-
tional in sterilizer chest.
In large bedding cases, 44 in
each.
In large bedding cases, 20 in
ea(^.
In commercial boxes, 36 in
each.
6 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
1 gross additional in esufSa
medical and surgical chest.
8 additional in eacdi medical
and surgical chest.
6 additional in each medical
and surgical chest, 6 addi-
tional in sterilizer chest.
Containers for bedding, eto.
Do.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
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MeScol 8upplieB — Oontinuied.
ArtklfiS.
H
Remark,
M jscELi. AIJE0U3— Continued.
Oue,genito-urinarv(jpaT.917) number..
Casetf instrument, medical officer's (par. 919) do
Oases f medicine, medical officer's (par. 920) do
Case, microscopical supplies, supplementary (par. 921),
number.
Case, operating, small (par. 922) number . ,
Case, post mortem (par. 934) do
Case, tooth extracting, S forceps in canvas roU do
Catheters, flexible, assorted, Nos. 16, 17, 18, BO, 2M, H,
French scale, number.
Chairs, folding , number . ,
Chests, acetylene {v^T.^TH) do
Chests, commode (par. 928) do
Chests, cooking utensils (par. 929) do. . . .
Chests, medical and surguMl (par. 932) do
Chest, medical and surgical, supplementary (par. 933),
number.
Chests, sterilizer (Tpar. 935) number..
Chests, tableware (par. 936) do
Chestftool, No. iCp&r. 937) do....
Chest,tool, No. i (par. 938) do....
Close stooU. (See Pails, commode.)
Cocoa, 8-ounce tins tins..
Coffee , ground , 2 pounds in tin do
Corks, assorted, 300 in bag bags..
Corkscrews number..
Cots do
Cotton, absorbent, in roll pounds. .
Cotton, absorbent, sterilised, in lK>unce package,
packages.*
Crutches ^ pairs..
Crutches, rubber tips for number. .
Cups, enamel ware do....
Cushions, rubber, open center do.
CushiauM, rubber, smaU do.
Cushions, surgical, Kelly's do.
Desks, field, No. 1 (par. 940). do.
Desk, field, No. Biv^T. 9^1) do.
Dippers do.
DiBhes» Petri's, for needles, etc. . - .- — do.
Eye shades, single do.
18
250
8
6
1
1
3
5
1
450
72
2,000
525
72
,000
30
2,000
First-aid packets (par. 944) , .do. ,
Flag, staff for, complete do.
200
1
1,000
Flasks, empty (par. 864) do
Flasks, empty (par. 907) do
Flasks, Erlenmeyer, 2-liter do. .. j
Food, ambulance boxes ofipsr. 947) do
Food, boxes o/(par. 948) ; do —
Gauze, plain, in 5-yard rolls rolls. .
Gauze, plain, sterilized, 2 half-yard lengths in package,
packages.
Gauze, sublimated, 2 half-yard lengths in package.
180
750
2,250
Globes, lantern. (See Lanterns, globes for.)
Gloves, rubber, sizes 8 and 9 a i)airs. .
OotDns,operati7ig. number.
Graduates, glass, IQO c. c. do. ..
Graduates, glass, 250 c. c do..
180
750
2,250
48
2,250
24
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
Do.
3 additional in each medical
and surgical chest; 6 addi-
tional m supplementary
chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest and 1 in medical
and surgical chest.
26 packages additional in
each medical and surgical
chest.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest; 2 addi-
tional m supplementary
chest.
6 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
Flags and halyards furnished
by Quartermaster Corps
(see i>ar. 892).
40 packages additional in
each medical and surgical
chest. .
2 pairs additional in each
medical and surgical chest;
8 additional in sterilizer
chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
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Medical «t&pp2iei»— Continued .
%^
Axtk)l«s.
1
Remarks.
HiscxLLANsoua— CoiitJnued.
Hard bread, one-hftlf pound in carton cartoos.
Bead mirror, intate (pwr. 993). - number.
Individual dressing ^Jsete (par. 949) .do. . .
Inhalers, chloroform, lEsmarch, with drop botUts — do, . -
irrigator f, glast, gradwitei^ i-Hter do . . .
Jars, l^rgejof dressing^t etc ; do . . .
Jars, smau, covered, for sutures, etc do. . ,
Lamps, acetylene {i^. 874) , do...
XMHterns, folding.... ; do.*.
Lanterns, globes for, green .do. . .
Lanterns, globes for, white . . . . , do. . .
Lanterns, wicks for dozen.
Lanterns, without globes or wicks number.
Litters, with slings do.. .
Litters, extra canvas for pieces.
Litters, extra tacks for, 75 in package packages.
Matches, safety, boxes doeen.
Medicine droppers ; .do...
Medicine glasses ....number.-
Microscope, field, with accessory case <par. 960) do
Milk, condensed, unsweetened, I-pound tin do —
Ifartars and pesUeSyporedain, 7 cm do. . . .
Mortars and pestles, Wedgewood, SO cm do . . .
Mosquito bars. (See Bars, m^sfuitOi)
Muslin, unbleached , yarda. .
Needles, common, assorted papers. .
NeedJiBs, surgical^ adsorted dosen..
Opfahalmoatope number . .
PMls, commode {dose stools) do., ..
Pajamas, eottts do —
Pajamas, trousers do. - . .
Fa^^ UtmuSi blue, and red, 100 strips in yial* of each,
vials.
Paper, toilet :. .,package(i..
Paper, wrapping, brown.. . . , quires . .
Pencils, hair, Idozeninvial viala..
Pilltile, hardrubber number.
Piihw oases, cotton i.,. do.^*
PiOow sacks :. do.w.
Pins> ooramoii, assorted, .u . ^ ., papers.
Pins, safety, 3 sizes - ^, .gross.
Pitchers, S-liter^ enamel ware i — : — number.
Plaster, adhesive, z. o., 6 yards by I inch. ... — spools.
Plaster, adhesive, z. o., 6 yands by $i inches do. . .
Piaster, isinglass, init>yard roll yards.
Plaster, moleskin i do. . .
Piaster of Paris, 4.pounds in tin ; tins..
Pus basins i — number.
iJazora (par. 932) do...
200
3
200
72
1
2,000
2
96
96
45
12
12
900
900
6
100
12
12
1
1,200
576
24
10
72
36
6
10
10.
45
6
12
1
18
990
990
150
48
12
1
2,000
576
24
10
3
72
36
12
20
15
3
Razors strops for (par. 932) do. . . .
Regimental hospital, Equipment "A" (pars. 860 and
^2), number.
Rope, i-inch feet .
Saddle, pack (j^aT.9S3) number.
Scales and weights, apotheearp'Sf metric system (par. 845),
number.
SeUsora (par. 932) . . . . : number.
192
2
12
90
90
12
100
12
120
120
300
1
"^1 in supplementary chestr
1 additioaal in eaoh medical
and surgical chest.
6 boxes additional in each
medical and aurgical chest;
6 in sterilizer chest.
^ dozen additional in supple-
mentary chest.
1 additional in each medloal
and surgical chest.
Do.
2 additional in supplemea-
tary chest.
Additional in operating cases.
In large bedding cases> 90
I suits to the case.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary ehest.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary ehest.
In small bedding cases, 400in
each.
In^mall heddingcasesi 144 in
each.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
2 dozen additional in each
medical and surgical chest.
For operating room.
3 additional in each mddical
. and surgical chest.
*1 in each medical and sur-
gical chest.
Do.
Should be kei)t intact fbr
prompt issue in case a regi-
ment is detached for inde-
pendent action.
2 1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
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800 MANUAL FOE THE MEDICAL DEPAKTMENT.
Medical supplie* — Continaed.
Articles.
Remarks.
Miscellaneous— ContJntied.
g,rabl)er yards.
Sheettf cotton number..
Silk, oiled, in A-yard roll rolls.
Soap, hand cakes.
90
1,330
80
1,090
Soap, Ivory do...
Soup, assorted. 1-pound tin tins.
Sj>iUulaSf&4ncn(jpat.93!2) number.
Specula, ear, set of S (par. 933) sets.
Speculum, rectal (par. 933) number.
Splints, coaptation, 5 in set sets. .
SpUnta, Hoagen's, right and left, of each number. .
Splints, wire gauze for, 1 yard m roll .rolls. .
Splints, wood-veneer number.
8ix>nges, gauze. 1 dozen in box boxes.
Spook, glass, Halstead's number.
Sterilizer, f or dreaeings do...
i9^«(ft(Mcope», douU« (par. 933) do...
00
*
36
6
36
150
Stoppers, rubber, for 4-ounoe vials dozen..
StooU, revolving, w. e number..
Stoves, alcohol ..do
Stoves, alcohol, extra wicks for do
Sugar, granulated, 4 pounds in tin tins. .
Surgical dreaings (par. 965) boxes. .
Surgical dressings, ambulance (par. 954) do
Sutures, catgut, cnromieized, sterilized, 18 inches each,
3 sizes in paccage, packages.
Sutures, catgut, plain, sterilized, 18 inches each, 3 sizes
in package, packages.
Sutures, horsehair, 100 in eoil coHs..
Sutures, silk, braided, sterilized, 18 inches each, 3 sis
in package, packages.
Sutures, silkworm gut, 100 in ooQ coll
Sutures, silver-wire, yard lengths ....yards..
Syringes, fountain, (See Bags, ruhber, hotr^ater, and
syrtnge.S
Syringes, hypodermic (par. 956) number. .
Syringes, hypodermic, extm needles (at do. » . .
Syringes, penis, glass, in case do....
Syringe,rectal,h,r..6-ounce{^^at,9l3&) do...,
TaUes, bedside, folding do....
Tables for instruments..., do....
Tables, mess, foldiruf do....
Tables, operating, field, folding do. . . .
Table, operating, post standard do....
Tags, diagnosis books,
600
500
12
300
12
72
73
*
12
Tape measure, 60 inches ...number..
Tea. green or Uack, ^ pound in package packages.
Test tubes, 3 in nest ~ "
Test tubes, 1 by 12 indhes dozen
Thermometers, clinical number..
Thread, cotton, assarted spools.
Tongue depressors, metal number.
Tourniquets (pat. WI) do...
Toumiguets and bandages, rubber do...
12
60
150
800
800
12
400
12
12
100
100
200
12
16
24
12
300
600
360
86
12
144
86
500
12
In small bedding cases, 190 in
each.
2 additional in each medical
and surgical chest; 5 addi-
tional in sterilizer chest.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
*1 in supplementary chest.
Do.
12 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
*l Arnold steriliser in steri-
lizer chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
For operating room.
1 additional in sterilizer
chest.
10 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
20 additkmal in each medical
and surgical chest.
10 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in ouA. medical
and surgical chest.
Do.
12 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
12 additional in supi^emen-
tary chest.
*1 in supplementary chest.
2 additional in each medical
and surgical chest; 12 addi-
tional in supplementary
chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
2 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
6 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
1 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest.
For Hospital Corps belts,
1 additional in each medical
and surgical chest .
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PIBLD SUPPLY TABLES.
801
Medical suppUes—Conthmed.
Articles.
I
Remarks.
MiscELLANSous--Continaed.
TowOSfhath doeen..
Towels, dish : do....
Towdtfhand do —
Trays, irutrummtf enamd ware number . .
Tube, stomach - do —
Tubing, drainage, unperforated, Nos. 1, 2, and 3. yards. .
Twine, coarse pounds.
T¥rine, fine do. . .
Typewriters number.
Typewriters , record ribbons for do . . .
Urinals, enamel ware or agate. ware do...
Urinometers do . . .
Venereal prophylaxis unit (par. 068) do . . .
Vials, 1-ounoe «. dozen.
Vials, 2-ounce do...
Vials , 4Knmoe do . . .
Wire cutters number .
Total wwght, packed pounds.
Cubic space : feet .
.75
6
144
3
30
24
50
34,e63
44,311
14,8
2,104
2,938
774
In large bedding cases, 5
dozen in each.
2 dozen additional in chest,
cooking utensils.
In small bedding cases, 24
dozen in each.
2 additional in sterilizer chest:
*1 in supplementary chest.
.2 pleees additional in each
medical and surgical chest;
6 additional in supplemen-
tary chest.
quartebmas.ti:b supPLrEs.
[These supplies are not kept in store in Medical Department depots.]
Articles.
Axes, with helves number.
Bags, water, sterilizing do. . .
Brush, marking do . . .
Bugles, with sltng do...
Canvas, 12.4 ounces yards.
Cement, ambroid ounces.
Flag, distinguishing. Red Cross number.
Flag, halyards for do. . .
Flag, national, storm do . . .
Lampblack pounds.
Oven, field. No. 1, complete number.
Paulins do. . .
Pickaxes, with helves do . . .
Pot, marking do. . .
Bakes, steel do . . .
Bartge, field, No.! do. . .
Spades do...
Stick, size, shoe do. . .
Stoves, tent, with pipe and other accessories do. . .
Stretcher, shoe *. do...
Tape measure, fQ9t do...
Tentage, heavy:
Canvas, UUrine screen i....do...
Covers, canvas, for ward tents do. . .
Tents, hospitaJt, complete do. . .
Tents, pyramidal, large, complete .do . . .
Tents, wall, small, complete do . . .
Tents f w ara, complete do . . .
Total weight, packed pounds.
Bvaoua*
tlon
hospital.
19,275
Base
hospital.
2,022
Remarks.
For repair of tentB.
St^ famished
' (See par. 891.)
See Api)endix:
ter supplies.
by U. ».
Quartermas-
For contents see Equipment
Tables, Q. M. Supplies.
♦When prescribed. For al-
lowance, see Equipmenl^
Tables, Q. M. Supplies.
♦Base hospitals will be fur-
nished with heavy tentagtt
only when buildings are
not available.
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302 MANUAL FOR THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
BASE MEDICAIi SUFPIjT DEPOT.
[See pen. 782 to 786.)
893. The supplies to be kept for issue by the depots in the theater
of operations are determined upon as indicated in paragraph 782.
894. As a guide in organizing a base medical supply depot the
following list of articles is suggested as meeting the requirements for
oflGlce and storeroom equipment.
(a) MBDICAI. SITFPIiIllS.
Blank forms (see pars. 960 to 965).
Brooms, com. number..
JBueket8,if9imnUediron do —
Ch€at,tool,No.lipBii.W7) do....
Deik»,fiad, No. 1 (par. 940) do....
Lanterns^ globes for, white do —
Lanterns, wicks for '. .dozen. .
Lanterns f wUJumt gloibeijor wkks number. .
Paper, wrapping, brown quires. .
StiOet and weights, Mfmm number. .
Stationery ( to be selected from post supplies,
par.M4).
Twine, coarse pounds..
Twine, fine do —
Typewriters number. .
Typewriters^ record ribbons for do —
50
1
10
10
2
4
(d) QUARTHRMASTBB SUPPIiIBS.
il7€«, with helves number.. <
Brusnes, marking do —
Cans, drinking waier do —
Flag, distinguishing. Red Cross do —
Flag, halyards for do
Flag, national, storm.. number..
Lampblack pounds..
Pots, marking. number. .
Ranhe, field, If 0. S do....
Spaaes do —
1
10
2
1
3
ADVANCE MEDICAL, SUPPLT DEPOT.
(See pars, 787 to 792.)
896. If the advance depot is more or less stationary and occupy-
ing buildings it will be organized like the base depot and require
similar equipment. On the other hand, if this depot is keeping in
close touch with troops in active operations it will constitute a
rolling reserve for the divisions at the front. Under these condi-
tions its own equipment and the suppUes it keeps on hand for issue
will be limited by the character and quantity of transportation
available for its use.
FIELD LABOKATORY.
896. The technical supplies for a field laboratory are contained in
the following chests, case, etc. The other equipment necessary in
furnishing the laboratory will be supplied on requisitions approved
by the surgeon, base group.
Case, microscopical supplies, supplementary
(par. 92n number. .
Chest, field laboratory No 1 (par. 930) . . .do. . . .
Chest, fiOd laboratory Nb. » (par. 931). . .do. . .
OraU, field laboratory (par.
.do.
Mkroseope, field, wiih accessory case (par.
MO) number..,
Total weight pounds. .
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FIELD SUPPLY TABLES. 303
EVACTJATION AMBULANCE COMPANY.
897. The supplies and equipment of an evacuation ambulance com-
pany are, with the exceptions noted in paragraph 806, similar to
those of an umbuJlanoe company. The dressin§^tatioii supplies may
be used in estabhshing rest stations.
HOSPITAL SHXPS AND SIHIPS FOB. PATIENTS.
898. These ships will be equipped under special instructions from
the Surgeon General.
HOSPITAL TRAINS AND TRAINS FOR PATIENTS.
899. Hospital trains, to consist ordinarily of 10 cars, will be
equipped under special instructions from the Surgeon General.
900. Litter fittings for the conversion of box cars for hospital pur-
poses are supplied by the Medical Department. These fittings are so
assembled as to provide transportation for 24 recumbent patients in
each car.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SURGEON, FIELD ARMT, AND OF
THE SURGEON, BASE GROUP.
901. No definite equipment is prescribed for these oflB.ces. The
chief surgeon, field army, is not an administrative oflGlcer and will
therefore not require as much oflGlce equipment a3 a division surgeon.
On the other hand, as no transportation is required for the office
equipment of the surgeon, base group^ it will be unnecessary to limit
his supplies to those allowed division surgeons. (For division sur-
geon's office equipment see par. 884.)
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ARTICLE XX.— FORMULAE, CONTENTS OP
CHESTS, CASES, ETC.
902. FORMTTLAB OF NONOFFICIAL. COMPOUND MEDICI-
NAL. PREPARATIONS, LiISTED IN THE SUPPLY TABIiES.
Foot powder,
Acidui^ salicyllcam parts. .
Amylum * .-do
Talcum pulvis do
Hydrargpri chloridufH corroaivuvif tai^leU {anli"
septic).
Ammonii chloridum mgms..
Hydrarnrri chloridum oorrosivum. .mgms.
One tablet to } liter of water makes a 1 to
1»000 solution.
LirUmenttkm ntbt^tefeni.
Gamphora mgms..
Capsicum mgms . .
Extractum belladonnae foliorum mgm
Dissolve 2 tablets in 30 c. c. of alcohol.
Mistura glycynliuae composUa, taifUts.
Acidum benzoicum mgms..
Antimonii et pot. tartras mgms. .
Extractum glycyrrhlKae purum mgms. .
Gamphora mgms..
Oleum anisl mgms. .
Opium mgms..
Each tablet is the practical «quiyalent of
4 c. c« of Brown mixture.
Normal salijie solution tcMets.
Sodii carbonas monohydratus, chemically
pure gms. .
Sodii chloridum. chemically pure gms. .
Three tablets to a liter make a 0.6 per cent
solution of sodium chlorid.
3
10
87
475
fiOD
250
250
250
2.5
1
6
2.5
2.5
2.5
.3
PeptorUeing teXOets.
Pancreatinum ^....mgms.
6odti bicarbonas ..mgms.
One tablet peptonizes 250 c. o. of milk.
PUfOae aMni ctmpotUae^dnoeUate covted.
Aloimim m^DS . .
Belladonnae fol. ext mgms.
Oleoresina capsid mgms.
Podophylli resina mgms.
StrycnbnJna mgms.
PilxOAe camphorae et opH,
Gamphora mgms.
Opium mgms..
Pilulae copaibae composltae.
Copaiba mgms..
Ferricitras mgms..
GuaJAconi.. mgms..
Oleoresjna cubabaa mgms..
PUulae ferri eontpositae.
Ferri pyrophosphas mgms..
Qujninae sa^has mgms..
Strychninae sulphas mgms..
Sodii bicarb, et mentha pip., tablets.
Ammonii carbonas mgms. .
Oleum menthae piperltae mgms. .
Sodii bicarbonas mgms . .
162
487.5
8
8
2.7
8
.8
130
65
100
24
24
40
65
32
1
16
5
258
CONTENTS OF CHESTS, CASES, ETC., AND SPARE PARTS,
903. APPARATUS, COMPRESSED AIK.
Air container, with gauge number.
Cutoff, metal do. . .
Force pump do. . .
Sprays, De Vilbiss's, in set, viz: i
Atomizer, Fig. 66 do...
Atomizer, Fig. 80 do...
Sprays, De Vilbiss's, in set, vl£— Contfaiued.
Atomizers, Fig.og number..
Rack, four holes do —
Tubing, thick rubber, connecting container
with force pump yards. .
Tubing, thick rubber, sf Ik-covered, connect-
ing container with catrofl yards..
1.2
2.4
L For larger posts, recruit depots, and general hospitals a larger set may be furnished.
904.
APPARATUS, RESTRAINT.
(In wooden boz, with handle and lock.)
Ariklets
Keys to lock buckles.
Muff, leather
— X>airs.
.number.
do...
Strapf bed number.
Strap, waist do. . .
Wristlets pairs.
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905.
' RAO, OBS^ETRICaIj.
(In leather case.)
Oases f canvas, for instruments number.
Contairut, mehijvr svt»r€9- ■.. • * < do —
Containers, meUu, with hotUes for antiseptic
tablets, chloroformf and ergot, jrnd jar fop >.
petrolatum. number..
Chmfof^t *..do —
Forceps, obstetrical, EUioU's do
Forceps, obstetrical, TomierfSi axtt trteOon, >
Lusk's modification number. .
Forceps, pHactntaL do
Hook, blunt, Braun's number.
Needkiul^. lii * do...
Needles, case for do. . .
Nee(il*s,^6i]rglBaf. itaaarted ^ do...
Pelvimeter, Martin's do . . .
Perfotatot^ SmOlie^^. do . . .
Scissors, curved on flat, one point sharp, ^",
Sim*8 1 ...number.
Sutures, catgut grams.
Sutures, sUk do. . .
1
1
1
12-
1
1
906.
BBDPAXS, BTC, BOX OF.
{Pine box with Waged Ui and hasps , we^ht 9$ pounds,)
Bedpans, white enamel^ number. .
Pots, dwnber, white efiamei: . ^.^ ,t •<-<-do.. * .
Urinais, white enamel number. .
907, BBIJT, WEB, HOSPlTAIi CORPS.
(The belt itself, with pouch for instruments, is furnished by the Ordnance Department.)
Articles.
Quan-
tity.
Fliuse in belt. ( Pookets are numbered from leH
front around belt to right front.)
_ )s. gauze, compressed number. .
Gauze, suolimated, two i-yard pieces in package,
packages^.., ,.i4 ,
Individual dressing paiiets <par«4M9) . .number. ,
Iodine swabs, 6 in box boxes. .
Pins, common papers. .
Pins, safety dozen..
Plasfer, adhesive, z. o., 5 yards by 1 inch. spools. .
Spiritus ammoniac aromaticus, in flask with cup,
flasks
Tourniquet, field number..
6'
10
2
^PoiBkttNtt.9:
Poeket N©. 3.
Pockets Nos. 4,5,6, 7, and 8.
Pocket No. 2.
Pocket No. 10, front compartment.
Podijit No. 1, front compartment.
Pocket No. 1.
Pocket No. 10.
Pocket No. 1.
CONTENTS Of POUCH.
CaseAi'nen or canvas, containing:
Forceps, dressing number. .
Scissors, dressing do. . .-
Pencil, leafd, with meiMmp number-
Tags, diagnosis books.
Note.— Medical ofllcers are authorized to make such changes as they desire in the expendable contents
of the belts worn by their orderlies. Under some circumstances it may also be desirable to make substi-.
tutions in the contents of belts worn by noncommissioned officers. In case of transfer of the belt to another
medical officer the standard contents should be restored.
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908.
BOOKS, MBmCAIi, BOX OF.
(PfM bos with hinged lid, hasp, and padlock, weight about SB pounda,)
Contains such works on surgery, practice of medicine, therapeu-
tics, military hygiene, tropical diseases, muring, and medical field
service as may be selected by the Surgeon G^ieral.
The list of books on the inside of lid, signed by the officer in charge
of a supply depot, will be the authorized list of contents.
909.
BOXES, PACK MXJXJI.
These boxes are fiber or canvas covered chests with locks and keys
and with outside dimensions approximately the same as those of the
medical and surgical chest (par. 932). The number of each box is
plainly marked on the outside, and on the inside of the cover of each
box is a list of the articles it is intended to contain, with directions for
packing them.
Box No. 1, with cont^nt^, and one medioal aad surgical chest, con-
stitute the side loads for the pack mule assigne4 to the sanitary service
of each regiment. (See par. 868.)
Boxes Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 with their contents, and one med-
ical and surgical chest, constitute the side loads of the ambulance
company pack mules. (See par. 878.)
The weight of each box, empty, must not exceed 30 poimds, except
that of box No. 2, which may be 31 poimds.
Note.— Until the supply is exhalusted emptr surgical obeBts (par. 894, M. M. D. 1911) with certain modi-
fications of the trays will be issued in place of boices 3, A, ht and 6 of the new model.
910.
CASH, ASPIRATIKO.
{In metal eate,)
Needles, aspirating -.nuniber . .
Obturator, hlurU, for canula do —
Pump do —
Trocar and canula with stopcock ..... .do. . . .
Tube, double current, mdal, wiih rubber stop-
per number..
Tube, metal, with extra wire» do
Tvjbing eittaehmetOs do
Tuning, rubber pieces. .
Note.— Many of the older oases are of leather or wood.
Qi 1 CASE, DENT All.
(/n UathffT-covered case.)
Burnishers, Nos. 5,90,36 number. .
Chisels, Nos. 6 and 6 do —
Drill, flat, spear-pointed. No. 102 do
Engine bit holder, revolving head do —
Explorer, No. 6 do
Excavators, Nos. 10, H, 16, gl,41, 8i, 86, Ul,
14s, 145 number. .
FUes, Nos. 00,0, 1, of each do....
Forceps, college.,, number.
Qutta-percha stopping ounces .
Handles for instrumentB. .number.
Horte do..
Mirror do..
Paper, bibulous sheets
Scaler. No.S number.
Spatuittf No. 1.... - do...
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9 J2. CASB, BAR, KOBIS, ANI> THROAT.
(a) MODEL OP 1916.
(In canvas roU, with metal case for delicate instruments, OwtUTie of instruments stamped on roll and names
of contained instrUTnents stamped in case,)
AdenatomSfLa Force number.
AppUcators, nasal fSneciat , da...
AplpUcatorSf nasal, Bosworth's do. ...
Quketers, eustaehMu, silver, sizes J,B,S.dio
ChMefe, mastoid, Schwartz's, mea 1 and S,
nmnDer , c
Chisd, nasal, Freer's. submucous . . .number. .
Curettes, adenoid, £amMWs, sizes 1, S, 4,
number
Curettes, mastoid, Buck*s, sizes t and B,
number ,
EUvator, dull-edged, Freer's, submucous,
number
Elevator, sharp-edged, Freefs, submucous^
number *...
Forceps, ear, angular, Wilde's number. ,
Forceps, nasal, angvXar, Knighffs do ... .
Forceps, o^ophageal, spiral do. . . .
Forceps, septum, compression, Asch's. .do
Forceps, septum, Jansen-Middleton, modi-
Jied number..
Forceps, tonsiUseizing, Burrows do ... .
Ckig, mouth, DeriharVs do —
Oouges, mastoid, Schwartz's, sizes i and i,
number
Headband, metal, folding, WorraU's.mim'beT..
Head mirror, S^-inch, with i-inch opening,
number
Knife, paracentesis, smaU, light, flexible shank ,
numoer ,
Ki0e, suibmucous, Freer's, fiat, round-
bhaed number..
Knife, submucous, Freer's, half-round,
straight number . .
Knife, noiv^, BaUenger's, s-mall size, . .do. . . .
Kmves. turbinate, BaUengefs, right and Uft,
^each number..
Mirrors, laryngeal, bottaibiU i^incik and 1-inch
diameter) number..
Otoscope, Siegel's, pneumatic, wi0^ S specvia,
number
Punch, arUrum, Wagner's, consisting of 1
universal handle, with 1 forward and 1 hack-
ward cutting tip. number. .
Scissors, nasal, Watson's, saW'iBdge do
Separator, ton»l, special model. do
Snare, tonsil, Tydtng's, 1 plain and 1 ring tip,
number....^
Specula, ear. Brown's, metal, set of 3 sets. .
Speculum,nasal, bivalve, Bosworth*s.mxmhesr. .
Speculum, nasal, septal, Goldstein do
Sj/ringe, ear, with metal shield, Pomeroy's,
g-ounce number..
Syringe, tonsil, with extension, metal, with S
- finger rings and B needles, gold poirUs, 1
curved anal straight number..
Tongue depressor, Bosworth's do
Tube, diagnostic, Toynbee^s do
Wire, for snares, sizes 8, 5, 7 spools..
(5) MODEL OF 1913.
{In canvas roU, with metal ease for ddioate instruments. ' Outline of instruments stamped on roU and names
of contained instruments stamped in case.)
A pplieators, nasal, Allen's number. .
A ppUeators, Tiasal, BosMorth's do. . . .
Caaieters,eustachian,siiver,sizes,l,g,S.do....
Chisels, mastoid, Schwartz's, sizes t and $,
numb^.....
Chisel, nasal, Freer's, submucous. . .number. .
Curettes, adenoid, BamhiU's, sizes 1, S, 4,
number....
Curettes, mastoid. Buck's, sizes 1 and S,
number p...,
Elevator, duUredged, Freer's, submucous,
number
Elevator, sharp-edged, Freer's, submucous,
number
Forceps, ear, angular, Wilde's number. .
Forceps, nasal, angular. Knights do. . . .
Forceps, CBSophageal, spiral do —
Forceps, postnasal, Brandegee's do —
Forceps, septum, compression, Asch's,
number.
Forceps, tonsil^seizing, BaUenger's.. numheT.
Oag, mouth, DenharVs do
Oouges. mastoid, Schwartz's, sizes 1 and B,
numoer ,
Headband, metal, folding, TTorroZra.number. ,
Head mirror. Si-inch, with ^-inch opening,
number
Knife, paracentesis, small, light, flexible sharhk,
numoer
Knife, submucous, Freer's, flat, round-Uaded,
number
Knife, submucous, Freer's, half-round,
straight number..
Knife, swivel, BaUenger's, small size do
Mirrors, laryngeal, boilable (^-inch and 1-inch
diameter) number . .
Otoscope, Siegd's,pneumatic, with S specula,
number
Punch.arhtrum^ WtufUffs, consisting of 1 uni-
versal handle, with 1 forward and 1 backward
cutting tip number. .
Punch, septum, Foster-BaUenger's, small,
number
Saws, nasal, Bosworth's, 1 up^eutUrtg and 1
downrcutUng number . ,
Scissors, nosaljJVatson's. saw-edge do
Snare,tonsil, Tyding's,! plain and 1 ring tip,
number
Speoula, ear, Brown^s, metal, set ofS sets. .
Speculum, nasal. bivalve, <7oafcZ«y'«. number. .
Syringe, ear, with metal shield, Pomeroy's,
B-ounee number..
Syringe, tonsil, with extension, metal, with S
finger rings and B needles, gold points, 1
curved ana 1 straight number . .
Tongue depressor, Bosworth's do
Tube, diagnostic, Toynbee's do
Wire, for snares, sizes 3, 5, 7 spook. .
Note.— A number of older model cases are in service, contents of which are listed in par. 815, H. H. D.
1911.
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gj3, CAsiB, EMnEKOBxrcr*
(In aluminum, brata, or leather oau, with detachable sling.)
Tablets, In ^-ounee h. r. hottles:
Acetphenetidinum (Phenacetin),
Aro&in
Btemuthl subnltras do.
Caffeina citrata do. . .
Heroin! hydrochlorldum do . . .
Hydrargyrl chlor. corros. (par. 902).
Hydrargyrl chlor. mite mgms.
M&turaglyi
i glycyrrh. comp. (par. 902).
Morphinae sulphas mgms .
Pflulae aloinl comp. (par.90B)
Pflulae camphorae et opii (par. 902) —
Pflulae cathart. comp .
Potassli bromidum. . . .
Pul vis Ipecac, et opil
Quininae sulphas do —
Sodii blcarbonas do —
Sodii bicarb, et menth. pip. (par. 902). . .
Sodii sallcylas mgms. .
Tinctura dSgitalis c. c. .
Veronal mfftns. .
334
324
324
65
6.6
32
324
324
200
324
324"
324
Tablets, hypodermic, extra (one tube of
each):
Dkitalinum
Qiuninae hydrochlorosulphas.
Jnstniments, etc.i
Biaiouries, curved and straight, of each,
number
Case, linen, for instruments number.
Forceps, dtssecHng do. . .
Fbre^, hemostatic do...
Needles, surgical, assorted do. . .
Plaster, isinglass, 5 by 18 inches. . .rolls. .
Scalpel number. .
Scissors, straight do
Sutures, silk, sterilized, 3 sizes in pack-
age .packages .
Suture, sflver wire, sterilized, 1 yard,
packages —
8iringe,liyf)odermie (par. 956). .number.
Tbermometer, clinical do. . .
1
32
1
1
1
1
12
1
1
1
Note.— For tropical use the contents of the emergency case, as listed above, are packed in a canvas roll,
each roll contatoing, in addition, a brass box for suturea and hypodermic tubes.
914.
CASB, :
{In mahogany can.)
Cwrrette, ehaJasdon, Meyhoefer's, size t,
number -
Cystotome, Graefe's number. .
Dtlator, lachrymal, Weber's, graduated, .do —
Forceps, chalazion. Ayer's do —
Forceps, cilia, plain do —
Forceps^ fixation, Dudley's de —
Forceps, iris, angular do ... .
Forceps, trachoma, Noyes's do —
Forceps, traduyma, Princes. do —
Keraiome, angular, Jaeoer's do —
Knife, canaliculus, naif-curved, Weber's,
number
Knives, cataract, Oratfe's, J5. & C. .number. .
Lid elevator. Desmarre's do —
Lid holder, hard rubber, Jaeger's do —
Needle, cataract, narrow do —
Needle holder, Stevens^s number..
Needle,knife, Knappi's do...*
Needles, assorted, full curved do
Probes, lachrymal. Bowman's, 4. in set. .sets. .
Scalpel, small .• number. .
Scissors, enucleation, full curved do
8oissor8,iris do
Scissors, tenotomy, Stevens's do
Scoop, "^ Oraefe's, hard ruM)er do
Spattua ana probe, one handle do
Speculum, Noyes's do
Spud, Dix's. on fixed handle do
Syringe, lachrymal, AneVs, all meUU, with S
tips ^-... number..
Tenotomy hook do
Test drum, with eannepin and Beudruche
skin,.. number..
12
915.
CASB, FORCEPS, HEM08TATICJ.
{In canvas roll.)
Hdlstead's curved number. .
Batstead's mosquito do —
JoTUs's straight number..
Note.— In the older iasues tbe forceps are contained in a leaiher case.
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916.
CASfi. OBNIBRAXj opbbattxq.
(In canvas roU, with two metal boxes as containers. Outline of instrumefUs stamped on canvas and names
written in metal box. )
Bistoury, curved, probe pointed iimnber .
Bistoury, curved, sharp pointed ao
Bistoury, straight, ^tarp pointed do
Bougie, filiform do
Box, suture, with S spools. do
Buttons, Murphy's, 8 in set sets. .
Catheter, silver, No. 18, French scale, rmmber. .
Catheter, staff, tunneled, QouUy's do
Chisel..,. do
Clamps, intestinal. Murphy's do
Director, grooved, medium do
Drills, bone, in handle, set of 8 sets. .
Earhook and spoon. Gross's number . .
Bievator and raspatory '. do....
Eye spud, Dix's do
forceps, boru cutting, flat blade, Lis-
ton's ..-....,«.. .jwfobeff.
Forceps, btdlet, long, Senn's do
Forceps, clamp, comjpression, Kdly's. . .do. . . .
Forceps, clamp, compression, Pean's. . .do
Forceps, clamp, stratght, 84nch do
Forceps, delicate, spring ,...ao^...
Forceps, dressing and bullet, Forwood's.do. . . .
Forceps, dressing, spring do. . . .
Forceps, hemostatic, curved, Hatitead's.^o
Forceps, hemostatic, Jones's, B-inch W^.do
Forceps, hemostatic, straight, small jaw. do
Forceps, mouse tooth do. . . .
Forceps, ro-ngeur and bone holdir^g, For-
wood's number..
Forceps, T-thaped, Pratt's do ... ,
Qag, mouth do....
Oouge do. . . .
Guide, filiform, Gouley*s dd. . .
Knife, amputating, large, 7-ineh blade. . .do. . .
KTitfe, cartilage do. . .
Mallet, FoTfffood's number..
Tfeedle,afieurism do
NeedU,helical ,....do....
Needle holder, Truax's or Riehier's do ... .
Needles, artery, blunt, right and left do. . . .
Needles, case for. do
Keedles, curved, assorted do
Needle, open^ed, Robinson's do
Needles, straight , round do
Needles, straight, triangiUar do
Pins, Wyeth's do....
Probe, aluminum do
Probe, doiMe, 84neh, sttver do
Razor, meUU handle do
Retractors, double ends, nested do ... .
Rongeur, De ViJJbiss's, with extra Uade. .do . . .
8aw,QmpuM^m,t'Jbme9 ^..do....
Saw, maaearpal. do
Saws, wire, sa of 8, with han^Ues sets . .
Scalpels, assorted number . .
Scissors, angular.., do
Scissors, curved on flat do
Scissors Jieavy , blunt do
Scoop, Ferguson's, with elevator (io
Silkworm gut colls..
Specula, ear, silver-plated, set of 8 sets. .
Sutures, horsehair, 100 strands in coil, .coils. .
Sutures, silk, 3 assorted sizes in pack-
Syrtnge, aspircUing, with 8 rteedles. .number . .
Tongue depressor, wire, foldifUf do
Trephine, De ViUHss's do....
Trocar and canula, silver, set of 4, in metal
box : ,. sets..
Tube, tracheotomy, sUvet number . .
Wire, silver, Nos. 21 and 24 yards. .
1
1
1
1
2
1
12
1
6
6
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
I
1
1
1
1
1
5
Note.— In the older issues tb« instroments are contained in a mahoganv or oak case with l^her pouch
and strap, and a case of slightly different pattern is listed under par. 460, M. M. J>., 1906.
917.
CASE. GENITO-rrRINART.
(In wooden case, or canvas roll with metal box for more delicate instruments.)
Bougies a bouUf, OHs's, metal, nkkO^plaied,
Nos. 8 to SO, inclusive, French scale,
number ,
23
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
12
<hMes, whalehone, Ota's nhmber . .
Meatotomes, Otis's. 2 sizes do
Sounds, Otis's, shorUheahed, steel, nickel-
plated, Nos. iO to 80, inclusive, French
scale number..
SouTids, tunnded, Ooulty's. ......... do
2
2
Catheters and staffs, grooved, Gouley's, with
stylets, assorted sizes number. .
Catheter, double current, silvdr do. . . .
Catheter, syringe, prostatic do
Dilator, Thompson's, moiUfitd by Oou-
ley number..
Director, silver do....
Forceps, urethral, TJiompson's do
Gauge, steel, American and French do
Guides, whalebone, GouZey's do
11
3
Tenaculum, Martin's do....
Urethrotwn6,dikahtg,Otis^8, straight, with 8
blades number . .
Urethrotome. MaisonneuvCs, No. 8, French
gauge, with B Ixodes, Mmform bougies and
1 extra tunneled tip for whaleboru guide,
number.
1
1
1
Note.— There are in service a number of oases of older models, which contain 33 instead of 23 bouses a
boule, 21 instead of 11 sounds, and 3 endoscopes, hard rubber, together with the other instruments listed.
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918.
CLASH, OTNSCOI.OOICAIi.
{In canvas case.)
Canvas ease, as instrument holder. . .number. .
Curette, dotMe, McLauren's do
Curette, Bolbrook's douche, set of S, with
handle sets..
Depressor, double end, Sims' s number. .
Dilator, tUerine, Wathen's do
Douche, plain, Leonard's do. . . .
Forceps, compression, 7i-inck, 1 straight and
1 curved, Pean's number. .
Forceps, dressing, Bozeman's .do
Forceps, tenaculum, Skene's do
Forc^, tissue, right angle i do
Forceps, traction, small, Collins' s do
NeedUs, S with handle, Peaslee's seta. .
FacKer, gauze, Cook's number . .
Probe, uterine, Sims's number..
Repositor, uterine, ElliotVs do. . .
Scissors, curved on flat, one point sharp, £|
inches, Sims's number..
Scissors, hawkbUl, Skene's do. . . .
Scissors, straight, one point sharp, 8^ inches,
Sims's. ., number. .
Sound, uterine. Simpson's do. . . .
Specula, Sims's, medium and large do. . . .
Speculum, urethral and cervical, Bru-
nage's number.
SpeexUum. vaginal, trivalve. Not^s do
Sponge holder, forceps, Kellp's do
Sponge holder .Sims's do
Tenaculum, Dudley's do....
919. CASE, INSTRUMENT, FOR MlSpiCAIi OFFICHR'S BEI<T.
(/n khaki-cotored canvas case.)
Bistoury, straight number. .
OorUainer, metal, for scalpel and bis-
toury number..
Forceps, artery and needle, A bbey's do
Forceps, hemostatic, Jones's do
Forceps, mouse-tooth, Listen's do —
NeedM, aneurism and grooved director com-
bined. number..
Needles, surgical, assorted number. .
Scalpel do
Scissors, straight do
Sutures, catgut, plain, sterilized, IS inches
each, 3 sizes in paclcage packages. .
Sutures, silk, braided, sterilized, 18 inches
each, 3 sizes in package P^^ '
12
1
1
1
1
920. CASE, MEDICINE; FOR MEDICAIj OFFICER'S BSI.T.
(A metal oase, with dips for five h. r. bottles containing the following tablets:)
Acetphenetidinum (Phenacetin) mgms.
Mistura glvcyrrhizae oomposita (par. 902) . .
Pilulae catnarticae compositae
824
Pulvis ipecacnanahae et opii .
Qulninae su^has
324
Note.— Any medical officer may make such substitutions in the contents of his own case as he may
desire.
921. CASE, MICROSCOPICAI. SUPPUBS, SUPPIiBMENTART.
(Hardwood case with lock and key; weight 47 pounds.)
Acid, acetic, glacial, in T. K. dropping
bottle ounces..
Acid, hydrochloric, o. p., in glass-stopper
bottle ounces..
Agglutometer(P.D. & Co.) number..
Alcohol, absolute, in T. K. dropping bot-
He ounces..
Alcohol, methyl, Merck's reagent, in gUuS'
stopper bottle ounces. .
Beakers, tall form, 3 in nest nests. .
BotOes, dropping, t-ounee T. K number. .
Clamp, Stoddart «k> —
Covers, glass, No. I, square, 2 mm. .ounces. .
Eosin, w. g., dry, Qruebler, 0.1-gm. tablets,
6 in tube tubes..
File, triangular^ small. 4 inches number. .
Fuchsin, Gruebler, 0.1-gm. tablets, 6 in
tube tubes. .
Funnels, glass, 1-ounoe number. .
Gentian violet, Gruebler, 0.1-gm. tablets, 6
in tube tubes. .
Gower's solution, 1-ounce bottles. .
Graduate, conical, 30 c. c number. .
Hemocytometer, zappert Ewing, with pi-,
pettesi number. .
Hemoglobinometer, Tallquist do —
Iodine and potassium iodide mixture .tubes. .
Methylene blue, Gruebler, 0.1-gm. tablets,
6 in tube tubes..
Normal saline solution tablets. In i-ounce
screw-top bottle bottles . .
Oil, aoaline, in glass-stopper bottle. . .ounces. .
Paper, filtering, 10 by 10 em., 50 sheets in
package packages..
Paper, litmus, red and blue .... vials. .
Paraffin, in seamless tin box ounces. .
Petrolatum, in seamless tin box do. . . ,
Fhaaol, in glattstopper battle do —
Pipettes, 1 c. c, graduated in Ibundredths,
in aluminum^pase number. .
Slides, glass, 3 oy 1 inch gross. .
Slides, glass, 3 by 1 inch, with one concav-
ity number . .
Syringe, glass, Luer type, 10 c. c, with g
needles, in metal case number. .
Test tubes, 5 in nest nests. .
Tubing, glass, large and small, in aluminum
case pieces . .
Tubing, rubber, A inch, in metal bot. .feet. .
Urinometer, smau number. .
ises. Syracuse, ground edge.do.. . .
stam, 0.0&-gm. tablets, 6 in
tubes.'.
15
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
6
2
24
1
8
20
12
1
15
Note.— This case is supplementary to the microscope, field, with accessory oase (par. ^'^'^(tIp
FOBMULAE, CONTENTS OF CHESTS, CASES; ETC.
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CASSk OPBaiATIK<a, SMAIjIj.
(In canvaw roll or wooden coie. )
Birtoury, curved, probe^nted number. .
Bistoury, straight, tharp^pointed do. . .
QUheter, male, plated do. . .
Chisel ,...do...
Director, grooved, with myrUt leaf do. . .
Elevator and tcoop do. . .
Forceps, hone, corrugated handles, scooped
out number. .
Forceps, bullet and dressing, combined, For-
wood's. number . .
Forceps, dissecting, mou8e4ooth do
Forceps, hemostatic do
Knife, ampuMttng number.
Needle, aneurism do . . .
NeedUholder do...
Needles, surgical, assorted dozen .
Probe, douUe, silver number.
Saw, amputating do. . .
Scalpels do. . .
Scissors, curved on flat tWUh CoUins'slock do. . .
Scissors, straight, with tklUins's loch, . .do. . .
Sutures, silk, 3 sizes in package... packages.
Sutures, silkworm gut coils .
923.
CASE, POCKBT.
{In canvas roU, with tneM hplderfor knivif, etc.)
Bistoury, curved, siharp pointed number.
Bistoury, straight do...
Catheter, plfted, male andfemaU tips . . .do. . .
Caustic holder and exploring needle com-
bined number.
Director, grooved, with myrtle leaf. .... .do. . .
Forceps, dissecting, mouse^ooth do. . .
Forceps, hemostatic and needle do. . .
Forceps, hemostatic^ long do. . .
Forceps, hemostatic, short number.
Needle, aneurism do . . .
Needles, surgical, assorted .do. . .
Probe, double, wiM silver tips do...
Scalpels do , . .
Scissors, straight , do. . .
Sutures, silk, braided, sterilised, 3 siees in
package
1
1
12
I
2
1
Note.— In the older oases of this type, the instruments are contained in a leather case, with buckskin cooer.
924.
CASE, POST-MORTEM.
{In canvas case, with metal box for knives, etc. Outliru of instrumerUs stamped on (he canvas and names of
contaitud instruments in metal box.)
Blowpipe number.
Cho^ and *oofc« do. . .
Costotome chisel do. . .
Enterotome do...
Forceps, dissecting .V do. . .
Hammer, steel ,..,.. .do. . .
Knife, ampu/tating, large do. . .
Knife, amputating, small number.
Kn^e, cartilage do. . .
Needles do...
Saw do. . .
Scalpels, assorted do. . .
Scissors, straight..., do...
Tenaculum do. . .
Note.— In the older cases the above articles are contained in a wooden case.
926.
CASE, TOOTH-EXTRACTING.
{In leatker-tovered'oasi, with lock anddouJble hanOe.)
Elevators, Nos.6and7 number.
Forceps, cowhom, No. BS do. . .
Forceps, lower bicuspid and canine. No. 91,
number
Forceps, lower inds&r and bicuspid. No. Si,
number
Forceps, lower molar. No. 16 number .
Forc^, universal root, No. 7 do. . .
Forceps, upper bicuspid and canine. No. 11
number
Forceps, upper front root. No. 1 . . .number.
Forceps, upper incisor and carUne, No. 13,
number
Forceps, upper rruilar. No. 18 number.
Forceps, upper wisdom, No. 10 do. . .
Lancet, gum do. . .
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MANUAL FOB THB MEMCAL PEPABTMBNT.
926.
CAMM, TRlAIi IjBKSBI
(/» mahogany or oak cMe.)
Disks number. .
One pla^ metal.
Two metal with stenopal6 aperture.
Two metal with stenopalc silt.
One with Maddox rod.
One with half-frosted disk.
Two blue glass, dark and light.
One red glass.
Three smoked glasses, different shades.
One plain glass.
Geneva lens measure number.
Lenses, cylindrical, concave pairs.
ZefWM, cytt«drica2, cofiMX pairs..
tenses, spherical, concave do
Lenses, spherical, convex do. . . .
Mirror, plain, retinoscopic, I^inch .number..
Prisms do....
One pair each of 1, 2. 3, 4.
One-half pair each of 5, 6. S, 10, 12, 15. 20.
Tape measure, small, spririg,! meter Mumher. .
Tnal frame, graduaUa.doubUceU do
Trial frame, graduatea, triple cell, outer cell
rotating, aojustable frame and hooksMvaiiha.
21
35
35
1
15
Note.— The spherical and cylindrical lenses are marked in both English and dioptric systems on the
case and in the dioptric system on the lenses.
927.
CHBST, AGK7f Y LiBUCB.
(Brass-bound chest, with hasp and button, weight p pounds.)
Packed in comers of chest:
Canisters, three<omered, for calcium carbide,
number
Coiled on top of generator:
Tube, distributing, rubber, 9-indh feet. .
Packed inside acetylene generator:
Bucket, water, with bail number. .
Burner tips, acetylene, extra, J-foot. . .do —
Can, metal, with lid, for holding extra parts,
number j
Carbide magazine, automatic-feed, screwed in-
side gas bell number. .
Clamps, tent pole, to support distributing ftipf)
number
Diaphragm, rubber, extra number.
Drier and filter, acetylene gas do. . .
Drop pipe, screw, metal, for operating cluster
fixture number.
Felt, extra, for drier and filter pieces.
Fixture OTid burner, ward, Ir«}Ui}>e(f. .number. .
Fixture and cluster of \ burners, operating
light , number.
Funnel, metal, for charging carbide feed maga-
zine number .
OasbeU do...
Heat deflector, for operating light fixturt,
number
Pincers, gas fitter's number.
Pips, dtstrtbuUng, metal, SHvay, wUk stop-
cock and tube clips number.
Pipes, distributing, metal, i-way, with tube
«^«,. .«......« number.
Reflector, metal.'. do. . .
Reflector support, with tube clip do. . .
Screw driver do. . .
Washers, extra do. . .
Water container, outside, with clips do. . .
White lead, in compressible tube tubes.
CHSST, COMMODE.
(Iron-bound wooden chest, ioith hirtged top, rcTnovable bottom, and hasp arid button, weight 6t pounds.)
Bedpan, white enamel number.
Chamber vol, white enamel do. . .
Paper, toilet packages.
Spit cup, white enamel number .
Urinal, white enamel do. . .
CHBST, OOOBZIKO XTTBNSILS.
(Iron bound chest, weight 1S4 pounds.)
Batter whip and mixer .number.
Biscuit cutter, rotary..^. . . , » do.. .
Bread board do. . .
Ctofce turrter do. . .
Can openers do. . .
Cleaver, butcher's do. . -
Clothesiine feet.
Cookbook, Army number.
Corkscrew and opener do. . .
Dipper do...
Dtshes, vegetable and pudding do. . .
fggwnisk do...
mergency Diet for the Sick, Munson. . .do. . .
Forks, flesh do. . .
Knife and saw, combination do. . .
Knae, butcher's do. . .
Ladie, soup .do. . .
Lantern do...
Masher , potato number.
Matchbox do...
Nail box, filled •. do...
Nutmeg grater do...
Platters, meat do. .
Pot chain and scraper .... * do. .
Sickle do..
Soap box do. .
Spice box, with 6 caru do. .
Spoons, serving do. . .
Squeezer, lemon do...
Steel, butcher's do.. ,
Tea steeper do.. .
Tea strainer do. .
Towels, dish do. .
Trays, serving do . .
Wire, annealed coils
Wire cutter and pliers number
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818
930.
CHB8T, vrmui XiABOratort, iro. i.
( Weight 90 pounds.)
Basketa, wire, for teti tnbu number. .
Balthf water ycopver...., do....
Bvi£}idfCanperJorraedia ;.do —
Burners, Bur^nn do
BurnerB, Bunaen, chimney support for. .do —
Case, for pipettes, etc do —
Pipettes, 1 c. c do —
Pipettes, 10 c. c. do
Rods, glass, large and small do. . . .
Thermometer, laboratory., do
Cotton, absorbent, in rolls pounds. .
Dishes, Petri number..
Pbper, filtering, MunkteU, No. 1, 20 sheets In
packase .packages..
Plate houiers. copper number..
Retorts, stana for, faring do —
Sterilizer, ArnoUL do....
Test tubes, 9 mm. by 6 cm .• do —
Test tubes, 15 mm. by 15 cm do —
Towels, hand do —
Tubing, rubber feet..
931.
CHEST, FIELD LABORATORY, NO. 2.
( Weight 87 pounds.)
24
1
2
1
1
75
226
12
12
Agar-agar, powdered, in 3-ounce tin tins. .
Beef extract . in commercial tins ounces. .
Book, record number. .
Battles, automatic stopper, do
Bottles, glass stopper, 4-ounce, for the fol-
lowing:
Acid, nitric, 10 per cent number. .
Acid, sulphanilic, 1 per cen( do
Acid, sulphuric, concentrated do
Diphenylamine, 0.2 per cent do —
Naphtyiamine, 1 per cent do
Silver nitrate, saturated solution . . do —
Sodium chloride solution do —
Box, for matches do —
Box, soap do —
Brushes, test tube do —
Cards, record do —
Oases, tin, for reagent bottles do
Colony counter .do —
Dextrose, in 3-ounce tin tins. . .
Funnels, agate ware, assorted number. .
Funnel, glass, 500 c. c, fluted do —
Funnel, glass, 6.6 cm do
Oasometer do....
Graduate, glass, 250 c. c do —
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
200
8
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
Jars, Kessler, SOc.c number. .
Lactone, in 12-ounce tin. * tins. .
Matches, safety boxes. .
Normal saline solution tablets, in ^-ounce
tin tins..
Paper, filtering. Mtinktell, 4-incb. .packages. .
Paper, litmus, olue and red vials. ,
FencilB, lead number . .
Pencils, wax do
Peptone, dry, in 3-oimce tin tins..
Racks, zinc, for test tubes. 6 in set sets. .
Scales and weights, metric- nmuber . .
Scissors...' do
Soap, Ivory cakes..
Soda, washing, in 12-ounce tin tins..
Sodium taurochlorate, in 12-oimce tin. .do
Stoves, alcohol number . ,
Stoves, alcohol, extra wicks for do. . .
Tags, cardboard do. . . .
Tanks for alcohol and mineral oU do. . . .
Tins, as containers do. . . ,
Tripod, iron, Bunsen do
Tubes, rubber, 0-lnch do
Tub€s,ruhber, stopcocks for do. . .
Water A nalysis, Damall do. . . .
1
24
2
3
2
2
50
2
19
1
2
932.
CHEST, MEDICAIi ANO SUROICAL.
{Weight 100 pounds.)
MEDICINES AND ANTISEPTICS.
Acetphenetidinum (Phenacetin), 324-1
tablets, 500 in 12-ounce tin tl
AdrenaliQ chlorid, 1-mgm. tablets, 20 in
tube ..tubes,.
Alcohol, 12 ounces in bottle bottles. .
Apomorphlnae hydrochloridmn, ft-mgm. hy-
podennjc tablets, 20 in tube tubes . .
Atropinae sulphas, 0.65-mgm. hypodermic
tablets. 20 in tube tubes..
Bismuth! subnltras, 324-mgm. tablets. 700
in 12K)unce tin tins..
Chloroformum, J pound In tin do
Cocainae hydrocnioridum, 10-mgm. hypo-
dermic tablets, 20 in tube tubes. .
Digitallnum, 1-mgm. hypodermic tablets,
20 in tube tubes . .
Emetinae hydrochloridum, 22-mgm. hypo-
dermic tablets, 20 in tube tubes . .
Foot powder (par. 902) tins. ,
Hydrargsrrl chlorid umoorrosivum, tablets
(antlsi^tic) (par. 902), 390 in 12-ounoe
tin tins..
Hydrargyri chloridum mite, 32-nigm. tab-
lets, 1,000 in bottle ^TTbottles. .
Hyoscinae hydrobromldum, 0.65-mgm. hy-
podermic tablets, ^ In tube. : tubes . .
lodum-potdssii iodidum do. . . .
Linimentum mbefaclens, tablets (par. 902),
200 in 12-ounoe tin tins..
Magnesii sulphas, 8 pounds in tin do
Mistura glycyrrhizae composita, 3,600 in 12-
ounce-tin. tins..
Morphinae sulphas, 8-mgm. hypodermic
tablets, 20 in tube tubes..
Nitroglycerin, 0.65-mgm. hypodermic tab-
lets. 20 in tube :.tabes..
Petrolatum, in 12-ounce tin tins. .
Phenol, crystals, ^ pound in bottle, .bottles. .
Pilulae campborae et opii (par. 902), 875 in
12-ounce tin tins..
Pilulae catharticae oompositae, 1,200 in 12-
ounce tin tins . .
Potassii bromidum, 324-mgm. tablets^ 500
in bottle bottles..
Protargol (or equivalent), 1 ounce in bot-
tle bottles..
Quininae hydrochlorosulphas, 32-mgm. hy-
podermic tablets, 20 in tube tubes. .
Quininae sulphas, 200-mgm. tablets, 1.000
in 12K)unce tin tins. .
Sodii salicylas, 324-mgm. tablets, 600 in 1^
ounce tin tins . .
Strychninae sulphas, 1-mgm. hj^>odermio
tablets, 20 in tube tubes..
Thymolis iodidum (Aristol), in spririkler,
number .'....:
Unguentum hydrargyri chloridi mitis, 30
per cent, i pound m wide-mouth bottle,
bottles
1
45
8
2
1
1
2
1
1
10
3
1
20
1
The tubes of hypodermic tablets are all in one 12-ounce tin.
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MAJN^UAL FOB THB MEDICAL DEPABirMBnn?.
Chest, 'medyaU and iurpica/--Coiitinuad.
MISCELLANB0U8.
Aprons. Tulfber ^ number..
Beg, rwberf kot'toater, and syringe do —
Bandages, gause, oomprwsed, 3 aixes . . .do
Bandages, plaster of Paris, In Individual
packets number..
Bandage, rubber. Martin do....
Bands, elastic, in pouch do....
BaainB.handfrvbber do
Book, Dlank, 8vo do
Bookf note, manifolding , 4 by 6 iruihes, binder,
number
Book, note, manifolding, 4 by 6 inches,
filler number. .
Boxes, folding, for tablets gross. .
Boxes, ointment, 3 in nest nests. .
BoXf soap, metal number..
Brushes, hand, fiber do
Case, forceps, hemostatic (par, 916) do
Case, operating, smaU (par. 922) % . .do
Case, iooth-extraeting, S forceps in canvas roll,
number
Catheters, flexible, 17, tO, U, French scale, in
Un number..
Corks, for 1-ounoe vials, 80 in bag bags. .
Corkscrew number. .
Cotton, absorbent, sterilized, 1-ounce pack-
age packages. .
Cup, enamel ware number. .
Qauze, sublimated, 2 half-yard lengths in
paclmge .packages . .
Otoves, rubber, in pouch, sizes 8 ana 9. .pturs. .
Inhaler, dUorttform, Esmardt, with drop bot-
tle number. .
Labels, for vials dozen . .
Labels, poison , .do
Matches, safety , boxes. .
Medicine glass, in wooden case number. .
Mortar ana perns, porcelain, Jem do
Pencils, hair. 1 dosen in vial vials. .
Pencils, indelible number. .
Pins, common papers..
Pins, safety dozen..
Plaster, adhesive, z. o., 6 yards by 1 inch,
spods
Pouch, far gioves number. .
Razor do
Razor, strop for do
Scissors. .: do. . . .
Soap, hand cakes. .
Spatula. S-indt number . .
Spoon, tea do
Sutures, catgut, ohromiclzed, sterilized^ 18
inches each, 3 sizes in package. . .packages.
Sutures, catgut, plain, sterilized, 18 in<£es
each, 3 sizes in package packages. .
Sutures, silk, braided, steriUzed, 18 inches
each, 3 sizes in package packages. .
Sutures, silkworm gut, 100 in coil coils.
Springe, hypodermic (par. 956) number.
Syringe, nypodermic, extra needles for,
number _
Tags, diagnosis books..
Thermometers, clinical number. .
Tins, enameled, as containers do
Tongue depressor do
Toumiguet and bandage, rubber do....
Towels, hand do
Tubes, drainage, 2 sizes, in tin with cathe-
ters pieces..
Vials, 1-ounce num ber .
933. CHEST, MEDICAL AND SXJRQICAL, SUPPLEMENTARY.
{Weight96 pounds,)
MEDiaNBS AND ANTISEPTICS.
Acidum boricum, 324-mgm. tablets, 700 in
12-ouncetiu tins..
Acidum salicylicum, 324-mgm. tablets, 400
in 12-ounce tin tins. .
Amylis nitris, 5-drop spirets, 12 in box,
boxes
Argenti nitras, crystals, 1 ounce in bottle,
bottles
Argenti nitras fusas, 1 ounce in bottle,
bottles
Argyrol, 1 ounce bottles..
Arsenii trioxidum, 1-mgm. tablets, 500 in
3-ounce tin tins..
Aspirin, 324-ingm. tablets, 500 in bot-
tle bottles..
CafTetna citrata, e5-mgm. tablets, 250 in
bottle bottles..
Capsicum, 32-mgm. tablets, 600 in 3-ounce
tm tins..
Chloralum hvdratnm, 324-mgm. tablets,
400 in bottle bottles..
Chloroformum, \ pound in tin tins. .
Codeina, 82-mgni. tablets, 600 in 3-ounce
tin tins. .
Collodium, 1 ounce bottles. .
Emplastrum belladonnas, 2 yards by 6
Inches, in tin tins . .
Emplastrum cantharidis, 1 yard by 6 inches,
in tin tins. .
Qlycerinum. ^ pint in bottle bottles. .
Heroini hyarochloridum, 5.5-mgm. tablets,
500 in 3-ounce tin tins. .
Hexamethylenamina<trrotropinX 324-mgm.
tablets, 600 in 12-ounce tin tins. .
Hvdrargvri iodidum flavum, 10-mgm. tab-
lets, 750 in 3-ounce tin tins . .
Ichthyolum, 3 ounces bottles. .
Morphinae sulphas, 8-mgm. tablets, 600 in
3-ounce tin tins . .
Normal saline solution tablets (par. 902), 150
in 12-ounce tin tins. .
01eumricini,3pintsintin do
Oleum terebinthinae rectiflcatum, 3 pints
in tin tins..
Oleum theobromatis, ^ pound in 12-ounce
tin. tins..
Phenylis salicylas (Salol), 324-mgm. tablets,
500 in bottle bottles. .
Pilulae aloini compositae (par. 902), 750 in
3-«ancetin tins..
Pilulae ferri compositae (par. 002), l,2db in
12-ounce tin tins..
Plumbi acetas, 130-mgm. tablets, 600 in 3-
ouncetin tins..
Potassii chloras, 824-mgm. tablets, 1,200 in
12-oancetin tins..
Potassii iodidum, 324-nigm. tablets, 500 In
bottle bottles. .
Potassii permanganas, 324-mgm. tablets,
1.200 in i2-ounce tin tins. .
Pulvis ipecacuanhae et opii, 324-mgm. tab-
lets, 700 in 12-ounce tto tins. .
Sodii bicarb.onas, 324-mgm. tablets, 1,000 In
12-ounoetin tins..
Sodii bicarbonas et mentha piperita, tablets
(par. 902), 1,000 In 12-ounce tin tins. .
Sodii carbonas monohydratus, for sureical
use. I pound in 12-ounce tin tins. .
Spiritus ammoniac aromaticus, j^ pound in
glass-stopper bottle bottles. .
Spiritus frumenti, i pint in bottle — do....
Sulphur lotum, ^ pound in 12-ounce
tin tins.
Tinctura digitalis, 0.3 c. c. tablets, 800 In 3-
ounoetin , — tins.,
Tinctura opil, \ pound in bottle bottles. .
Trochiscl ammonii chloridi, 350 in 12-ounce
tin tins..
Unguentum hydrargyri, j pound In wide-
mouth bottle bottles..
Veronal, 324-mgm. tablets, IjOO in 3-ounce
tin tins,.
Zhici oxidum, powder, i pound in 12-ounce
tin tins..
Zinci sulphas, 324-mgm. tablets, 250 in 3-
ounce tin tins. .
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UILGELIJLNlSOtrB.
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Atomizer, hand-. Bumlner,
Bags, ruober, hot-water, and eyriv/ge do. . .
Bandages, suspeosory doaen..
Bongies, fUxible, Nos. 11, tS, 16, 17, «?, iB,
French scale, in tin toithciUhetere. .number. .
Catheters, flexible, Nos. IS, 17, 18, 90, 2$. H,
French scale, in tin toUh oou^iM.. .number. .
Corks, for vials, 60 in bag bags..
Corhscrew number..
Cups, enamel ware db
Eye shades, single do....
Graduate, glass, 100 c. c, incase do
Head mirror, in case do
Medicine droppers do
Needles, common, assorted .papers. .
Paper, litmus, blue and red; lOOstrips in vial,
of each vials..
PUltile,h,r number..
Specula, ear, set of S, sets..
Speculum, rectal number..
Splints, wire gauze for, 1 yard in roll . . .roils. .
Stethoscope, muble number. .
Syringes, penis, glass do —
Syringe, rectal, hard rultber, S-ounce do —
Tags, diagnosis books..
Tape measure f eO-inch number. .
Tfest tuoe^, 8 m nest nests. .
Thread, cotton spools. .
Tins, enameled, as containers number. .
Tubes, drainage, unperf orated, in tin with
catheters pieces. .
Tube, stomach number. .
Vials, 1-ounce dozen..
1
1
1
12
1
12
1
12
1
2
1
26
6
1
2
934.
CHBST, MSSS.
To serve 25 persons.
(Iron-bound wooden chest, weight tiS pounds.)
Batter whip and mixer number. .
Biscuitcutter, rotary do
Bowls, enamel ware or aluminum do
Breadboard do
Cake turner ,.., do
Can opener ....do....
Chopper, meat and vegetable do. . . .
Cleaver, butcher's,..,..* do....
Clothesline ,, feet..
Cookbook, Army number..
Corkscrew and opener ....,, do
Dvpper do....
Dishes, vegetable, enamel ware do, . . .
^g whisk do....
Emergency Dietjor the 8i«k, Munson. .do —
Forks, flesh * do....
Forks, steel, triple-plated do. . . .
KfUfe and saw. combination do —
Knife, butcher's do —
Knives, steel, triple^plated do —
Ladle, soup , do
Lantern '. do
Masher, potato do
Match safe number .
milbox,^aed do...
Nutmeg arater, patent do...
Pitcher, targe, enamel ware do. . .
Pitcher, smaU, enamel ware,.,":, do. . .
Plates, enama ware or aluminum do. . .
Platters, meat do...
Pot chain arid scraper do...
Saucers, deep^ enamel ware or aluminum,
number...
Shakers, glass, salt and peppet, of each. .do. . .
Soapbox...^ do
Spice box, with 6 cans do
Spoons, serving do...
Spoons, steel, triple-^ted do. . .
Squeezer, lemon do...
Sted, butcher's do...
Tea steeper do...
Tea strainer do. . .
Towels, dish do. . .
Trays, serving do. . .
Wire, annealed coils .
Wire cutter and pliers number.
25
935.
CHEST, STERILIZER.
(Weight 8i pounds.)
Aprons, rubber : number. .
Bands, rubber do —
Basins, rubber do —
Box, soap, metai do —
Brushes, hand, fiber do
Corks, extra, for 8-ounoe bottles do
FunndfOoateware. do
Gloves, ruober, sites 8 and 9 .pairs. .
Matches, safety . - boxes . .
Phenol, ^ pound, in bottle bottles. .
Pouches, for gloves number. .
Sapo mollis (green s^ap), J-pound jar in
case jars.
Soap, hand cakes.
Sponges, gauze, 1 dozem in box boxes.
Sterilizer .number.
Stove, alcohol do. . .
Tank for alcohol do. . .
Tool, universal do. . .
Towels, hartd do. . -
Trays, instrument, nested do. . .
2
5
40
1
1
1
1
24
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936. CHBST, TABIjEWABB.
iIrof^4Hmnd chest, veiffht 176 povtndt.)
BowUf enamd ware or aluminum, .number. .
Forks, 8Uei, triple-plated do
Knives, steel, triple-pkUed do
PitcJter,larife,ej»ameitDare do
Pitcher, small, enamel ware do
Plates, enamd ware or aXwn^nwm. .numb«r.
Saucers , enamel ware of aluminum do. . .
Shakers, glass, salt and pepper, oj each. .do. . .
Spoons, steel, tripU-platea do. . .
106
106
6
100
937.
C^HBST, TOOL, NO. X.
(In wooden chest with handles and lock, weight ItO pounds.)
Awl, scratch nnmber. .
Awls, brad, assorted do
Bit, expansive,^ to l^ inch do
Bit, screw driver do —
Bits, drill, assorted do
Brace, ratchet do
Brads and tacks, assorted, in tin box. .box^s. .
Chalk line, with reel and awl, complete,
number
Chisel, cold, i^nch number. .
Chisel, socket firmer, f-inch, with handle Ao
ChisdfSocket firmer, l-inch, with handle. 6o
Chisel, socket firmer. Much, withhandle.do
Chisel, socket firmer, lifinch, with handle
number
OourUersivk number . .
Dividers, 8-inch do
Drawing knife, carpenter% oval lOade, 10-
inch r number . .
FiU, flat bastard, 104neih, with handU,
numoer ..
File, round bastard (ral4aa), IMnch, wUh
handle number..
File, saw, taper, Z\4nch. with handle. . .do
File, saw, taper, A4nch. with handle do
File, saw, tajier, A\4nch, with handle. . .do
Gauge, marking do
Gimlets, wooden handles, assorted do
Hammer, nail, adz-eye do
Hatchet, shingling do
Level, spirit, pocket, iron top plate, japanned,
number
Mallet, carpenter^ s, round number.
Nail puller, large do. . .
Nail set, square, 4-inch do . . .
Oiler, zinc do. . .
Oilstone do . . .
Pincers, carpenter* s, steel jaw , S4neh, . . ao . . .
Plane, fore, iron frame, l&4nch do. . .
Plaru, hollow, woodenframe do. . .
Plane, jack, iron frame, 14-inch do. . .
Plane, rabbet, iron frame, 8-inch do. . .
Plane, rounding, woodenframe do. . .
Plane, smoothing, iron frame, 94nch do. . .
Pliers, combination, e4nch do. . .
Basp, wood, half-round, 104nch, with handle,
number
Rule, boxwood, brass4>ound, B-foot. .number.
Saw , hand, tO-inch do . . .
Saw , keyhole, 104nch do...
Saw, panel, le-inch do...
8aw,rip,£i4nch do...
Saw set do...
Screw, bench, iron, 14nch diameter do. . .
Screw driver, ratchet, 6-iruih do. . .
Screw driver, regular, 44neih^. do. . .
Screw, haTtdfliUnch,,^,, do...
Sjpokeshave,84nch.,. .do...
Tape measure, 60-foot do. . .
T-bevel, 8-ineh do. . .
Try square, rosewood. 9-inch do. . .
Wrench, monkey, lO^nch.. do. . .
938.
CHEST, TOOL, NO. 2,
(7n wooden chest with handles and lock, weight 5.5 jtounds.)
Bits, auger, -fs^nch, ^nch, l-inch, 14nch,
of each number..
Bit, screw-driver do —
Box opener do —
Brace.ratchet do —
Chisel, cold, e4neh '. do....
Chisel, socket firmer, i-inch do —
Chisel, socket firmer, l^-inch do. ,. .
File, e-iirich, mill bastard do
File, saw, 6-inch do —
Hammer, nail do —
Hatchet, claw do —
Nails, assorted boxes. .
Oilstone, Wa^Ua number . .
Plaru, smoothing do —
Pliers, combinaaon do ... .
Rule, boxwood, i-foot number.
Saw, panel, tO-inch do...
Saw, rip, it-inch do...
Screws, assorted boxes .
Spokeshave, S-inch number.
Stencils, brass, letters and figures sets.
Stencil brush number .
Stencil pot, black do...
Tacks and brads, assorted boxes.
Tags , shipping number .
Tape measure, 60-foot .do. . .
Tins as containers for Tiails, screws, and
stencils.. number.
Tool, universal do. . .
Try square, rosewood, 9-in6h do. . .
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
250
1
3
1
1
939.
CRATE, FIELD LABORATORT.
(Weight 8g pounds.)
Funnel, agateware..
Incubator, complete. .
.number. .
do....
Screw driver.
.number.
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940.
DOBKf FtB&D, NO. 1.
(a) 8TATIONBBT.
Bands. elastic, assorted sizes gross. .
Book, blank, 8vo, 150 pages ... — number. .
Books, notCf manifolding, 4 by 6 irtehea, bind-
ers number..
Books, note, manifolding, 4 by ft inches, fill-
ers number..
Envelopes, official, large do
Envelopes, official, letter do
Era8er,ruDber do
EraseTt steel do —
Ink, black, powder or tablets boxes. .
Ink, red, pnowder or tablets do. .. ,
iTik wdls number. .
Pads, prescription do
Paper^ blotting pieces. .
10
25
150
1
1
1
1
2
24
4
Paper, carbon, letter, 100 sheets in a box,
boxes
Paper fasteners boxes. .
Paper, writing, letter, 100 sheets in pad,
pads
Paper, writing, note, 100 sheets in pad,
pads
Paste, photo tubes..
Pencils, indelible number . .
Pencils, lead do
Penholders do
Peiis,8t^..« do....
Ruler do
Stamp* peTialty, rubber, with pad do. . . .
Tags, shipping do
6
1
3
24
4
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100
(h) POUCH FOB BLANKS.
PotbCh, canms4ined,^umUrproof^. . .number.
Ttibes, japanned tin, with close-fiuing covers,
nest of 4 * nests. ,
(c) MANITALS, ABMY BEGULATIONS, ETC.
.^irww Regvlations, number. .
Drill RegtUatUms and Service MantMl for
Sanitary Troops number. .
Equirment Tables, Q. M. Supplies do. . . .
t\ela Service Regulations do —
ManwU for Courts - Martial namlMr.
Manual Jot Medical Department do. ..
Manual Jor Quartermaster Corps do...
Rules of Land Warfare do. ..
Tables of Organization do. . .
All published changes in the above-named publications should be plaoed in tibe desk at the time of issue
ime '
from the depot.
(d) BLANK FOBMS, MEDICAL DEPABTMBNT (par. 961).
Nos. 17, 17c, 19, 24, 37, 48, 49ff, 69, 74, and 78,
of each number..
Nos 47a, 49, 50, and 56, of each do
Nos. 28, 35, and 53, of each number. .
Noe. 77, 82, and 83, of eadi do
Nos. 17a and 17&, of each do
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(c) BLANK FOBMS, ADJITTANT OENEBAL's DEPABTMENT (par. 962).
No. 370 W. D number. .
Nos: 489, 526, and 527, of each do. . . .
Nos. 3,. 15, 17, 21, 22, 25, 26, 30, 59, 66, 99, 135,
141, 143, 149, 196, 332, 339, 380, 383, 415, and
625, Of each number. .
No. 34 - number.
No. 29 do...
Correspondence Book do...
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(/) BLANK FOBMS, quabtebmasteb cobps (par. 963).
Nos. 366 "W. D. and 366a W. D., of each,
number :
Nos. 38, 218, 223, and 406 (small). Of each,
books •.
Nos. 69 and 70, of each number. .
Nos. 39, 160, 160a, 1656, 180, 204, 208, 213, and
213a, of each number. .
Nos. 8a and 41, of each. do
No. 201 do....
No. 166 do....
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1 To be used for carrying blanks, 'Stationery, etc., when conditions are such that the field desk can not
be taken.
^Gontainersfor stationery, etc.. in pouch. Sizes of tins as Ibllows:
One 2^ inches diameter and 11 inches long.
One 2 inches diameter and 10^ inches long.
One If inches diameter and 10 inches long.
One 1 Inch diameter and 9 inches long.
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UkNVAL FOB THB MEIHCAL BQECFABTBCBNa?.
(g) BLANK FORMS, OIQDNANCE BEPARTMBNT {pSiX, 964).
No8. 151 (pad of 30 sheets) and 1715 (pam-
phlet), of each number..
Nos. 18a and 19, of each do.:..
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2
Nob. 86, 94. and 386, of each
Nos. 18 and 152, of each
. . .number. .
do....
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12
(h) INSPECTOR general's DEPARTMENT (par. 96^).
4
No.lo
...number..
10
941.
DBSK, FTBIiD, NO. 2.
( Weiffht 35 pounds.)
(a) STATIONERY.
Bands, elastic, assorted sizes gross. .
Book, correspondence (issued by A. O.
Dept.) number..
Books, noUf manifdding, 4^y & irtcties, bind-
ers number. .
Books, note, manifolding, 4 by 6 inches,
fillers number..
Envelopes, official, letter do. . . .
Eraser, rubber do —
Ink, black, powder or tablets boxes. .
Ink weU number . .
Pads, prescription do —
Paper, blotting '.pieces.
1
Paper, carbon, letter, 100 sheets in a box,
boxes
Paper, writing, letter, 100 ah^ts in pad,
pads
Paper, writing, note, 100 sheets in pad,
pads
Paste^ ph oto tubes . ,
Pencils, indelible number..
Pencils, lead do. . ^
Penholders do
Pens, steel do
Ruier do. . . .
1
2
12
4
24
1
(6) MANITALB, ARMY REGULATIONS, ETC.
Army Regulations number. .
Drill Regvlaiions arhd Servieg MamuU for ,
Sanitary Troops number. .
Equipment Tables, Q. I£, Supplies — do —
Fidd Service RegvZations number. .
Manual Meikm Department do
Rules of Land Warfare do
All published changes in the aboTe-named publications shonld be placed in the desk at the time of
issue from the depot.
(c) BLANK FORMS, MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (par. 961).
Nos. 17, 17c, 24, 37, 47a, 49, and 50, of each,
number
Nos. 35, 56, and 78, of each number. .
Nos. 28 and 53, of each number.
Nos. 17o, 176, 77, 82, and 83, of each. . .do. . .
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942.
DISPEKSINO SET.
SaUmmUhbotaes,
Tincture homes.
600 gm number..
250 gm do....
125 gm do,...
60 gm i do....
60 gm number..
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28
22
23
4
1 liter .number. .
600 c.c do....
250 c.c..., do
125 c.c do
60 c. c * do
Tincture batties, amber colored.
11
9
21
6
18
SteepU4opjars.
..number..
10
125 c.c
Total bottles. .....:..
Totaljars
...number..
do....
do....
2
250 gm...
153
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819
843.
BQI7IPMBNT» aOBSB» ^aSPXTAI« CORFS.
{New model,)
BridUf Cavalry number. .
Carrier 9trap do —
CwAing strap do
Currycomb do
Feeabay do
Cfrairibag do —
Horse brush do
Lariat do
Picket pin number.
Picket^n carrier, special. do. . .
Pomrnei pockets pairs.
Hation bag retaining strap, special . .number.
Saddle do...
Saddle blanket do. . ,
Spurs pairs.
Spur straps sets.
Note.— With each equipment there is issued one halter and stjrap (or rope) for stable use, and one
horse cover for horse cover, blanket lined), when neoessarv. Spurs and spur straps are carried as personal
equipment by the Ordnance Department. They are included here and omitted from paragraph 865 as a
matter of convenience in accounting.
944.
FIRST-AID PACKHT.
(In metal case 4 by 2i hy 1 inch.)
Bandages, gauze, sublimated, 4 by 84 inches,
number.
•Compresses, gauze, sublimated, 3^ hj ^
incnes (one sewed to each bandage),
number.
PinSjSafety, No. 3..^ numhor.
Directions for application, printed do. . .
NoTE.—Direotloiis for applying first-aid pacloets are also given ta the Drill Regulations and Service
Manual for Sanitary Troops. For specifications for first-aid packets refer to Appendix: Firstraid packets.
946. • FIRST- AID PACKET, FOR INSTRUCTION.
(In a cardboard box; contents unsterilized.)
This packet consists of a cardboard box, with the same contents
as given for the metal case (par. 944), but of stronger, more durable,
and unsterilized material.
946.
FIRST-AID PACKBT, SHBXiIj-WOrrND.
(In tough paper, with directions printed thereon.)
Bandace, gauze, sublimated, 3 by 48 inches,
attached to a compress of sublimated
gauze 6 by 9 inches number..
Bandage, gauze, sublimated, S yards by 3
inches number..
Pins, safety. No. 3 do....
947.
FOOD, AMBUI^ANCX: BOX OF.
( Wooden chest wUh padlock and two keys, weight 96 pounds.)
Beef, soluble, liquid or extract, in 3-ounce
container number. .
Can opener do —
Cocoa, 8-ounce tin tins. -
Matches, safety, in tin box boxes. .
ICilk, condensed, unsweetened, 1-pound
tin tins. .
Pepper, black, 1 ounce, in dredge with screw
cap number.,
Salt, 3 ounces, in dredge wiih screw cap. do
Sugar, granulated, 4 pounds, in tin tins..
Tea, green or black pounds.
Note.— This box, with the special containers belonging to it, is ordhiarily issued empty,
expectatioa that food for the sick will be purchased from the hospital fund.
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948 . pooi>> noes. '0!p.
( Wooden box wUh padloek and ttoo leySf \eeight 90 pounds.)
Beef, soluble, liquid or extract, 3^UDoe
oontainer number . .
Can opener do...
Cocoa, 8-ounce tin tins . .
Coffee, ground, 2 pounds, in tin tins. .
Hard oread, ^ pound, in carton cartons. .
Milk, condensed, unsweetened, 1-pound
tin number. .
Pepper, black, 1 ounce, in glats shaker,
nimiber
Salt,table,4 ounoes,in glass ^Aajl^er, number. .
Soup, assorted, l-pound tin- tins. .
Sugar, granulated. 4 pounds, in tin ... do
Tea, green or black pounds..
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Note.— This box, with the special containers belonging to It, Is ordinarily issued empty, with the
expectation that the food for the sick will be purchased from the hospital fund.
949.
INDITIDUAIi DRBSldIKO PACKBT.
The contents of this packet are identical with those of the first-aid
packet (par. 944) , but they are inclosed in a nonmetal covering.
NoTB.— The directions for applying the first-aid packet, as given in the DrUl Regulations and Service
Manual for Sanitary Troops, are equally applicable to the individual dressing pacttot.
950. MICROSCOPE, FIBIiD, WITH ACCESSORY CASE.
( The mkrosoope cast and the accusory case are both contained in a harness-leather case tsUh handle.)
MICROSCOPE.
{In hardwood case with lock and two keys.)
Mtoroscope, with Abbe condenser and iris
diaphragm number..
Nose piece, triple do . . ,
ObjetOoes, Ms, Sand 6, and^inch oil tmmer-
sion,o/each number..
Oculars, Nos. 2 and 4, of each number. .
Oil, immersion, dott2e«f»CMe do
Staige, mechaniad .....,.., do
ACCECiaQRY CAJBB.
{Hardtoood case wUh lock and keg.)
Acid, hydrochloric, 1 per cent in 95 per cent
alcohm, in glass stopper bottle oimces. .
. Alcohol, B,}yafAxxt^,eo<i.c.laglasssiopperboUle,
bottles
Alcohol, methyl, 60 c. c. in glass stopper bottle,
bottles
Bottles, dropping, T. K.SOe.c number . .
Bottle^ glass stopper, for cover glasses in al-
cohol number. .
Bottles, glass stopper, for slides in alcohol,
number
Carbol-fucbsin, 0.1-gm. tablets, 6 in tube,
tubes
Covers, glass ounces. .
Forceps, cover glass, CornePs number. .
Forceps, straiglu, medium fine do
Forceps, straight, medium heavy do
Graduates, glass, 10 c. c. and 50 c. c. nested,
of each number . .
Labels, microscopical, square boxes . .
Lamp, alcohol number. ,
Lancet, blood do
Loop, platinum, with handle do
Medicine droppers, straight do
Methylene blue, 0.1-gm. tablets, 6 in tube,
tubes !
Needle, platlnam. with handle niunber . .
Paper, filtering, Munktel, No. 1 F. packages. .
Fendiflead number..
Pencil, wax do
Phenol, c. p. 30 c. c. in glass stopper bottle,
bottles.
Slides, glass dozen. .
Wire, platinum, extra cm. .
Wright's stain, 0.05-gm. tablets, 6 in tube,
tubes
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1
1
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1
1
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microscope:, post.,
(In hardwood case vnth lock and two keys.)
Microscope, with Abbe condenser and iris
diaphragm number..
Nose piece, triple do
Objectives, Nos. 3 and 6, and -^nch oil immer-
sion, of each number..
Oculars, Nos.iandL of each number.
on, immersion, bottle in case do. . .
Stage, mechanical do. . .
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821
969.
RBCBUITIXQ OUTFIT, BMBROBNGT.
(See par; 887.)
A9ti§mtaie dial, tfipU line number..
CUuHfieation ana Vse of Finger Prints,
Henry , number.
Container for tettcarit do...
Cotton, absorbent, in roll. pounds.
Head mirror. number.
Ink plate ....do...
Ink, printing, in i-pound tube tubes.
Pads,practloB ,... number.
Roller, irik, handle for do. . .
Roller, ink, mmmet number..
Specula, ear, Sin set sets, .
Speculum, nasal number.^
Stethoscope, double do
Syringes, glass, Luer type, Be.e do.. , .
Syringe, ^ass, extra needles for do
Tape measure, 60 inches, . . . ^ ^ • • 4.do. .*^,
Thermometers, clinical. do
Tongue depressor ,...^,..,,j,.do.,».
Vision test card, folding do. . . '.
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963.
SADDLE, PACK.
(Net weight, complete, 76 pounds.)
The Medical Department pack outfit consists of the packsaddle< '
proper and a number of accessory articles.
THE PACKSADDLE PROPER.
Paekframe, metal ^ number. .
Stretchers or spreaders for saddle pads, corru-
gated metal number. .
Saddle pads do
Owirter straps do
Quarter strap ring sets, complete, consisting of
B rings with leather union and t dncha
straps sets..
Cincha, horsehair, double do
Accessory leather straps number. .
Breast coUarstwps .ij . /^ . . « ..number.
Breast collar body piece do. . .
Breast collar neck piece_ do. . .
Breast coUar choke strap do. . .
Fork straps for turnback ..., do . . .
Turnback and crupper, complete do. . .
B reeehing hip strap do . . .
Breeching strap do. . .
Breeching body piece do. . .
Thongs, rawhide do. . .
ACCESSORY ARTICLES.
Rice frames, modified, Nos. 1 and i, of
each number..
Straps, leather, for attachment of frame to rear
dncha ring number. .
Load straps, web, long and short, of each, niun«
ber
Load dncha (belly piece), short, complete with
S dncha straps number. .
Load dncha (top piece), long, complete,
number
Mania, canvas, 6 by 6 feet, with tO rawhide
thongs number. .
SadMebianket. do
Blind, cupped, complete., do —
METHOD OF USING THE PACK OUTFIT.
To use the pack outfit, the saddle blanket is placed on the animal
and the packsaddle proper* over the blanket. The breast collar and
breeching are adjusted to the animal as required. The saddle is then
firmly cinched in position. To prevent undesirable moving about on
the part of the pack animal while the saddle and load are being placed .
in position, it is advisable to blindfold the animal by means of the
cupped blind.
To load the animal, place the No. 1 frame on the saddle followed by
the No. 2 frame (the number is stamped on the horizomtal bar of
each frame). Adjust the leather straps attached to the D rings on
the under side of each frame so that when snapped into the cincha!
rings of the saddle they will hold the frame firmly against the saddle
but not so tightly as to bend the frame. The boxes or other articles
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constituting the side^ loads are placed in the frames and secured bj.
the short load straps passed to the D rings on the horizontal bar of
each frame. The top load, if any, is then put in place. The long
l<>ad straps are now thrown over all, the rings in their ends slipped
into the hooks on the frames, and the straps drawn up tightly by
Eiieans of the buckles. If necessary, the load may be further secured
by the use of the load cincha.
, Experienced packers may find it an advantage to substitute for
the load straps a single length of f-inch rope with a ring, or loop, in
one end.
The boxes carried as side loads need no protection from the weather.
"When a top load is carried it is wrapped in the manta before being
Idui^d.
Great care should be taken that approximately the same weight is
carried on each side of the saddle, otherwise the load will carry badly
and the pack animal will be likely to develop sore back.
964.
StTROICAIi DRBSSINOS. AMBXJIiANGE BOX OF.
( Wooden chest. Weight £8 pound^.)
Bandages, gauze, compressed, 3 sizes,
number
Chloroformum, J-pound tins number. .
Cotton, absarbent, sterilized, in 1-ounce
package packages. .
Individual dressing packets (par. 949),
number
Gauze, sublimated, 2 half-yard lengths in
package packages. .
Hfdzar^ri ohloridum oorrosivum, tablets
(antiseptic) (par. 902), 350 in 12-ounce
tin tins. .
Iodine swabs, 6 in box boxes. .
Pins, safety dozen. ,
Plaster, adhesive, z. o., 5 yards by 1 inch,
spools
Spiritus ammonlae aromaticus, i pound in
glass stoppered bottle bottles. .
Vials, 4-ounce, with rubber stoppers,
number.., ,
955.
SUROICAIi DRBSSINOIS, BOX OF.
(Weight 93 pounds.)
Bandages, gauze, compressed, 3 sizes,
number ,...,
Cotton, absorbent, sterilised, in lK)uhoe
package packages . .
Iddiyid^al dressing packets (par. 949),
number : . . .
G>u2e, subUmated, 3 ha^^yard lengths in
package "... packages. .
Ioaum-pota^ii)odidum....< tubes. .
Pins, safety, 3 slzte dozen. .
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44
48
140
60
Plaster, adhesive, z. o., 5 yards by 1 inch,
spools
Sapo mollis (green soap), i-pound jar in case,
jars
gplints, wire gauze for^ 1 yard In roU. .rolls.
BpKnts, wood veneer number. .
Tags, diagiiosis. »., books.
Vials, '4-ounce, with rubber stoppers,
numb^,...,
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12
1
6
12
10
956/
SYRIN-OB, HTPODBRMIC"
This syringe, as now issued, has as accessories, besides two ineedles
and bxtra wir^8.(tbe needles and wires are expend^l^J^), one tube of
ea^h'ol the* following hypodermic tablets: . .: .
-P.X-
ApomtNTphlna^ hydrechjof Vium mems. .
Atropmae sulphas. . " . : do —
Cecbanae hydj-ocbloridum .do.. , ,
0.65
10.
Mprphinae sulphas. ... „ . .^ ^ ., .,.„.-
Nitroglycerin : ! i do
etrychninae sulphas ..,.,-•. —
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967.
THBRMO-CAUTERY, PAQmSUX'S.
. . (InimitatUi7i4e(Uherawer«de(U€.y
Apparatus, double buib, for supplying air,
number.
Cautery knife number.
OmOery point. ., do. . .
BandU, canulated, ebony number » i
Reservoir, for hydrocarbon do. . .
Tubft lengthening ....«<do.«*
Tttb<J, rubber
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ftnmd in some cases.
958.
VXa^EBEAI. PROPHT'I.AXIS TTNIT.
»
(7n pine box with hiriged lid. Weight 45 pounds.)
Basins, e. to. > member..
Fonn77,M. D do....
Graduate, glass, 120 c. c, in case. . . . ^ .do. . . .
HydfargjTT cmoridum oorrosivum, tablets
(antiseptic) (par.. 902), 350 in 12-ouncetin,
Frotargol, 2 gms. In ampui. ^ .ampuls . .
2ltX)
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Soap,Ivory ;»,.i.
Sponges, gauze, 1 dozen in box boxes. .
Springesj penis, k.r ^ niuQbff ;*
Towels, hand do. . . .
i;nguentum hydrargvri «hi9ddl' r^xh, 30
Eer cent, ^ poundm wide-mouth bottle,
Qttlea^ ♦. , . ^ , , -v. -.-.,-.,4
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KOTB.— List of contents and directions for administering the prophylactic are pasted on hisida of cover.
Cards, folding, test, for testing visual acuity,
number
Dial, triple line, asttgrnatic jQumber . .
Hye color disk, blue and brown do —
Fampbkt of insiructions for unng the vition
test set number. .
Test type card, Jaeger, indestructible. ...do
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960. In the following lists are included all Medical Department
formS; the War Department standard forms issued and used by the
Medical Department, and those forms of other staff departments
which are in common use by medical officers. These forms are sup-
phed as indicated imder each department, respectively, except that
in the theater of operations blank forms are obtained as indicated in
paragraph 551.
MEDICAL, DEPARTMENT.
961. Requisitions for these blanks for the use of troops under the
jurisdiction of a department commander will be made on Form 37,
on the basis of a six months' supply for posts or of a one month's
supply for troops in the field, and be forwarded to the department
surgeon, who will alter them as he deems appropriate and refer them
as approved to the proper medical supply depot for issue. Requisi-
tions for the use of troops under the immediate jurisdiction of the
War Department will be prepared in like manner and forwarded to
the Surgeon General. (See par. 661 b.) (G. M. M. 2?., No. 2.)
Fono
No.
Putposo.
(a) War Department Standard Forms.
14 Report of open-market purchases and procurement of services not personal exceeding 1100.
320 Account current (large size, 10 appropriations, 16 by 10^).
320B Account current (small size, 2 appropriations, 14 by 8).
322 Abstract of funds received from authorized sales of public property (exhibit to account current).
322A Abstract of funds received from sales of medicines to civilians (exhibit to account current).
325 Account of sales of public property at public auction or on sealed proposals (exhibit to account cui^
rent).
327 k^ii^^ii^^loi^' invoice of and cash receipt for funds transferred (voucher to account current).
829A Abstract of disbursements (medium size, 11 appropriations, 16 by 10}, exhibit to account current).
329B Abstract of disbursements (small size, 3 appropriations, 14 by 8, exhibit to account current).
330 Voucher to abstract of disbursements, for purchases uid services other than personal, inchidhig
laundry accounts (small size, lOi by 8).
330A Voucher to abstract of disbursements, for purchases and services other than personal, including
laundry accounts (long size, 14 by 8).
330B Voucher to abstract of disbursements, for tmrchases and services other than personal, extra sheet,
lOi by 8 (insert).
330C Voucher to abstract of disbuisements, for purchases and services other than personal (book form,
double sheet, 16 by lOi).
334 Voucher to abstract of disbursements, pay roll of civilian employees (including Army Nurse Ckxrps).
334A Voucher to abstract of disbursements, pay roll of civilian emplqvees, extra sheet.
336 Voucher to abstract of disbursements, personal services (individual i>ay roll of employee).
341A Voucher to abstract of disbursements, for job printing (small size, 14 by 8}).
352 Voucher to abstract of disbursements, for purchases of medicines on prescription.
353 Voucher to abstract of disbursements, personal services, medical attendance bv civilian phjrsidan.
354 Voucher to abstract of disbursements, personal services, examination and vaccmation of recruits by
civilian physician.
356 Voucher to abstract of disbursements, care and treatment by civil hospital.
356 Voucher to abstract of disbursements, personal services, civilian nurse.
365 Subvoucher, receipt for cash payment.
377 Voucher to abstract of disbursements, personal services, reimbursement of medical biUs.
(b) Medical Department.
12 Invoice of articles purchased (to accompany bUl for supplies).
16a Issue slip, expendable property.
166 Issue slip, nonexpendable property.
lec Creditslir
16d
17
17a
176
17e
18
Credit sup, nonexpendable property.
Exchange slip, nonexi>endable propertv.
Return of medical property, front, card.
Return of medical proi>erty, original.
Return of medical property, retain;
Return of medical property, back, card.
List of medical property expended (for supply depots only).
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No.
Purpose.
19
23
24
28
31
32
33
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
^4
44a
45
46
47
47a
48
49
49a
50
50&
51
51a
&lb
52
52a
53
54
55a
556
55c
55d
55e
55f
550
55A
55i
551
55m
65n
550
55p
559
55r
55«
55t
55u
56
57
58
59
60
60a
60b
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
72a
73
74
75
76
77
MSDicAL DsPABTXBNT— Continued.
Involoe of or receipt for medical property deliyered to Quartennaster Corps for transportation.
Invoice of or receipt for medical supplies, post.
Invoice of or receipt for medical supplies, field.
Invoice of or receipt for medical supplies (single sheet).
Invoice of or receipt for dental supplies.
Packer's list.
Requisition for post medical supplies, annual.
Requisition for post medical supplies, field medical supplies, or dental supplies, special.
Requisition for dental supplies, annual.
Requisition for blank forms.
Circular advertisement and proposal for supplies.
Circular advertisement and proposal for laundry work.
Abstract of proposals.
Contract for medical supplies.
Contract for laundry work.
Contract for services as nurse.
Contract with private physician (general form).
Contract with private physician (special form).
Contract with actingdental surgeon.
Return of medlcalcmcers, etc.
Return of the Hospital Corps,
Return of the Hospital CorpSj
Application for transfer to ue Hospital Corps.
Statement of the hospital fund, etc.
Employee's certificate of indebtedness for hospital service.
Monthly sanitary report.
Sanitary inspection report. Medical Department organizations.
Report sheet for report of sick and wounded.
Nominal check list for report of sick and wounded (sheet 1).
Nominal check list for report of sick and wounded (follow sheet).
Register and report card.^
Index to register of patients (card).
List of sick and wounded (used in the theater of operations only).
Surgeon's request for descriptive list.
Clinical record , brief.
Clinical record, family and personal history.
Clinical record, history of present disease.
Clinical record, subjective symptoms.
Clinical record, objective sjrmptoms.
Clinical record, objective symptoms, continued.
Clinical record, progress.
Clinical record, temperature, etc.
Clinical record, temperature, etc., graphic.
Clinical record, treatment.
Clinical record, operation report.
Clinical record, radiographic report.
Clinical record, report on urine.
Clinical record, report on feces.
Clinical record, report on sputum.
Clinical record, report on blood.
Clinical record, Wassermann test.
Clinical record, gonococcus fixation test.
Clinical record, typhoid report.
Clinical record, report on stomach contents.
Clinical record, laboratory report, miscellaneous.
Malarial register.
Report of dental work.
Report of surgical operations.
Report of examination for sergeant, or sergeant first class. Hospital Corpfl.
Certificate of proficiency. Hospital (}orps, field hospital or ambulance oompany.
Certificate of proficiency. Hospital Corps detachment.
Certificate of proficiency. Hospital Corps, Army Medical School.
Certificate of Identity (m books of 100).
Efficiency report, Army Nurse Corps.
Return of the Nurse Corps.
Morning report, Army Nurse Corps.
Dental engagement slip.
Record of assignment and pay, Armv Nurse Corps.
Certificate of graduation. Army Medical School.
Nivse's bedside notes.
Report of physical examination. Army Nurse Corps.
Chief surgeon's directory (cards).
Siu^eon's morning report of sick.
Morninff report of ward.
Consolioated morning report of wards.
Diet card.
Mess account.
Patient's property card.
Patient's property tag.
Venereal prophylaxis card.
1 When used for register of patients known as "register card"; for r^wrt of sick and wounded as ''report
card"; for transfer of patients as "transfer card"; for change of diagnosis as "change of diagnosis card";
fat correction of report card as "correction card." . .
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Form
No.
Purpose.
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
94
95
97
99
100
MEPIC^L DEPAATMENT—GoDtinued.
Syphilitic register.
Raeister of dental oatieats (card).
Efflclency report, Hospital Corps soldier.
Vaccination register.
Daily field report of sanitary personnel and transportation.
Daily field report ofpatients.
Consolidated daily field report of sanitary personnel and transportation, and consolidated daily
field report of patients.
Noneffective curve chart.
Report of chemical analysis of water.
Report of bacteriological examination of water.
Wassermann card.
Gonococcus fixation card.
Recruit depot Wasserman record.
962.
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT.
Requisitions for these fonns should be made January 1 and July 1
to the department adjutant general, except in the case of forms the
titles of which are printed in italics, which are supplied directly by
The Adjutant General's Office.
Form No.
Purpose.
370 W. D.
3
15
17
18
21
22
25
26
27
27a
29
30
34
95
99
135
140
141
143
149.
196
260
261
265
277
377
378
380
383
415
423
429
442
443
444
484
480
525
526
527
1-107
Final statement.
Notification of discharge.
Statement of service.
Certificate of disability for discharge.
Trimonthlv report of enlistments.
Muster roll, detachment.
Enlistment paper.
Descriptive and assignment card.
Field return.
Post return.i
Extra sheet to Form 27.
Descriptive list.
Return of detachment (with model}.^
Inventory of effects of deceased soldier.
Report of cases tried by summary court.^
Furlough,
Descriptive list of deserters.
Record of summary court. i
Report of physical examination (recruit).
Account of clothing issued to recruit.
Application for enlistment.
Medical certificate for leave of absence.
Return of casualties in action.
Report of survey.
Identification record card.
Photograph and negative jacket.
Monthly report of medical examination of applicants for enlistment.
Descriptive card of public animals.
Morning report, company or detachment.
Daily sick report.
Report of physical examination and test, field oflicers. ^
Report of physical examination and test, captains and lieutenants.
Designation of beneficiary of officer or enlisted man.
Requisition for books and blank forms supplied by The Adjutant General's Department
Report of death and disposal of remains .^
Preference card.
Efficiency report.
Reservist's enlistment paper.
Reservist's descriptive card.
Reservist's quarterly report card.
Report of board on disability of enlisted men.
Model remarks for muster rolls.
Honorable discharge from United States Army.
Discharge fi-om United States Army.
Dishonorable discharge from United States Army.
Report of soldier's transfer to Army Reserve.
Correspondence book.
Correspondence model.
(Interior Department) Medical certificate for insane persons.
1 For general hosnitals or other independent commands only. vjOOQlC
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963. QUiAlKTBRMASiraR CORPS.
The quartermaster at a garrisoned post is the source of sup-
ply for all organizations at the post requiring blank forms, of the
Quartermaster Corps. (For reference to complete list of Quarter-
master Corps forms see Appendix: Blank Forms.)
Form
No.
Purpose.
350
350a
39
41
42
69
70
160
160a
164
165
.165a
165b
180
180a
201
204
208
211a
213
213a
218
218a
223
227
406
(a) War Department Standard Forms.
OflSoers' pay account.
Reimbursement of traveling expenses (book).
Keimbursement of traveling exi)enseB (loose sheet).
Pay roll, enlisted men (first sheet).
Pay roll, enlisted men (insert sheet).
Soldier's or nurse's pay voucher (when entitled to commutation of quarters, heat, or light).
(6) Quartermaster Corps.
Advice of soldiers' deposits.
Soldier's allotment, original and duplicate.
Discontinuance of soldier's allotment.
Soldier's deposit book.
Certificate K>r commutation ofrations (individual).
Model remarks for pay rolls. ,
Instructions (pay roll).
Requisitions for supplies, general .i
Requisitions for supplies, general (extra sheet).
Directions for measuring for clothing of special sizes.
Individual clothing slip ^original and duplicate).
Individual clothing slip for Alaska (original and duplicate).
Statement- Of clothmg charged to enlisted men.
Abstract of clothing drawn on individual clothing slips.
Abstract of clothing drawn on individual clothing slips, in Alaska.
Invoice of or receipt for quartermaster property transferred.
Requisition for issue of stationery.
Statement of charges.
Requisition for fuel and bedding (for field use).
Requisition for clothing (in bulk}.
Requisition for clothing (in bulk) (extra sheet).
Requisition for forage (Dook).i
Requisition for special substitution forage.
Ration return (book).
Memorandum receipt.
Official telegrams (book, large and small).
964.
^ For general hospitals or other independent commands only.
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT.
Ordnance Department blank forms are obtained on requisition
forwarded direct to the Chief of Ordnance.
Form
No.
Purpose.
18
18-
cover
04
146
151
152
386
1467
1715
1719
1879
Return for organizations for which the unit accountability system is not prescribed.
I^For returns for which forms numbered 18 are used.
Return, individual officer's horse equipment.
Certificate of expenditures, material.
Statement of charges on pay roll.
Monthly report of ordnance charges on pay rolls.
Combination blank for issue of ordnance proi)erty (for invoice or receipt).
Transfer of ordnance property. (Thin pajwr in pads of 30 sheets each.) i
Invoice and receipt for transfer of ordnance property under Army Rogidatioins.
Hequlsition for ordnance and ordnance stores.
List of blanks, pamphlets, etc.>
Equipment, Cfavidry model of 1912: Description and directions for use and care of.«
Equipments, horse, and equipments for officers and enlisted men."
Price list of small arms, personal equipment of soldier, etc.*
1 Used only in time of war and will not ordinarily be supplied except for such use.
> Issued to organizations only.
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965. INSPECTOR GENERAIi'S DEPARTMENT.
Requisitions for these blanks should be forwarded direct to the
Inspector General of the Army.
Form
No.
Purpose.
_ Inventory and inspection report.
la Inventory and inspection report, inside sheets for.
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In the following pages an attempt is made to furnish medical
officers a reference to such general orders, circulars, bulletins, etc., as
contain information constantly needed in Medical Department admin-
istration. The list is not complete, and medical officers are advised
to make such additions thereto in their own copies of the Manual as
they may find useful. To get the best results from the list medical
officers should post necessary changes therein from time to time as
orders, bulletins, etc., are received. With that procedure in view
citation by number of any particular order is made as a rule but once,
cross references imder the various subject titles indicating where its
text may be found.
Administration and Supply:
See Mobile Army.
Applicants for Enlistment:
Eiiglish language, teets to determine knowledge of, G. O. 37, 1910.
Enlistments to be made by medical officers, when available, G. 0. 162, 1906.
General qualifications required, Cir. 1, Adjutant General's Office, 1915.
Identification records of, see Identification Records.
Information to be imparted to, Cir. 2, Adjutant General's Office, 1915.
Pli3r8ical qiialifications of, see Physical Eocanvinations.
Re^nlistment after dishonorable discharge, G. O. 44, 1913.
See also Recruits.
Army:
Mobile, see Mobile Army.
Reserve, Bui. 15, 1912; G. O's 11, 26, 1913; Bui. 33, 1913; Bui. 2, 1915; Par. Ill,
G. O. 4, 1915; not entitled to medical attendance, Bui. 18, 1915; transfers to,
G. O. 47, 1915; hospital treatment of those arriving at home ports on trans-
ports, Bui. 8, 1916.
Army Field Serrloe and Correspondence School for Medical Officers:
See Medical Officers.
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Army Nurse Corps:
Burial of deceased nurses, decision of Judge Advocate General, Bui. 50, 1914.
ArtMclal Besi^atloii:
' See First Aid.
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I ^H»ir*l^9 Ollloers*:
I 6ee Officets* Bagqagt,
Beddlay Rolls:
See Officers* EquipmmL
Beefy Inspeotton of:
See Subsistence Stores.
Blank forms:
Adjutant General's Department, List of Blank Forms and Books, Adjutant
General's Office, Mar. 8, 1915.
Quartermaster Corps, Appendix, Manual for the Quartermaster Corps.
War Department, Bui. 38, 1915.
Books and Manuals:
Destruction of by organization commanders, G. 0. 179, 1904.
For sale or issue by the War Department, list of, Bui. 12, 1916.
Bucket and Basin:
See Officers' Equipment.
Bulletins:
See Orders, BulleiinSy and Changes.
Cadet Candidates:
Physical examination of, see Physical Examinations.
Campaign Badges:
Extra allowance of bars and ribbons for, Cir. 82, 1908.
May be turned in when imserviceable, G. 0. 179, 1906.
Of deceased soldiers, see Deceased Enlisted Men.
To whom issued, G. O. 4, 1905; Cir. 27, 1907; G. 0. 129, 1908; Cir. 88, 1908;
G. O. 96, 1909; G. 0. 22, 1913; G. O. 61, 1914. Army of Cuban occupation, \
G. O. 40, 1915.
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Candidates for Commission:
Phycdcal examinatioii of, see Physical ExamiTiatUms,
CsTElry Sest:
Definition of, G. O. 29, 1911.
Certtfleste of Merit:
Badge to be issued for each certificate, Oir. 3S, 1908.
Changes:
See Orders, Bulletins, and Changes,
ClTlUan Employees:
Compensation act, for those injiu*ed, Oir. 68, 1908, and Oir. E, War Department,
Apr. 23, 1912.
Death of, action to be taken by senior medical officer present, G. O. 67, 1910.
Report of under "Compensation act," Oir. 68, 1908.
Entitled to time in which to vote at congressional elections, Bui. 4, 1915.
Lvue of fuel in kind to, Bui. 43, 1914.
Leaves of absence, Oir. A, War Department, Jan. 12, 1912.
Kation allowance in military hospitals, Bui. 8, 1916.
Ration returns of, G. O. 121, 1902.
ClTillan Physicians:
Attending officers or enlisted men on garrisoned posts, G. O. 160, 1905; Oir. 26,
1907.
Clothing and Equipment:
Badges and medals, see Badges,
Chevrons will not be issued to indicate service for which a campaign badge has
been given, Cir. 83, 1907.
"Clothing order,*' allowance in kind, articles issued without charge, money
allowance, prices charged when lost, etc., sizes of clothing, and allowance of
tableware and kitchen utensils, G. O. 22, 1915.
Deserter's, disposition of, G. 0. 15, 1915.
Field kits and surplus kits, G. O. 56, 1915.
Identification tags, see "Clothing order"; also Uniform Regulations.
Gratuitous issue of, when destroyed to' prevent contagion, Cir. 20, 1899.
Olive drab cot'ton cloth, directions for laundering, Cir. 59, 1910.
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Clothing and Equipment— Continued.
Overcoats, see ''Clothing order/'
Record of sizes to be kept by detachment commanders, Uniform Regulations.
Shoes, neats-foot oil for, Cir. 72, 1907.
Sweaters, issue and use of, see "Clothing order. -^
When ordered oversea, G. O. 206, 1910.
Clothing Order:
See under Clothing and Equipment,
Clothing Rolls:
See Officers^ EquipTnent.
Confidential Documents:
Responsibility of officers for, Cir. 78, 1967.
Continuous Service:
See Enlisted Men.
Contract Surgeons:
Entitled to admission to Government Hospital for Insane, Cir. 56, ISOd.
Forage for horses of, Cir. 61, 1902.
Quarters of, Cir. 32, 1905.
Cooks, Hospital Corps:
See Hospital Corp$,
Correspondence :
See Records and Correspondence.
Desths:
Of civilian employees, see Civilian Employees.
Of enlisted men, see Deceased Enlisted Men.
Of officers, see Deceased Officers.
Deceased Enlisted Men:
Action to be taken by senior medical officer present, G. O. 67, 1910.
Campaign badges, part of the effects of, Cir. 45, 1905.
Deceased Officers:
Action to be taken by senior medical officer present, G. O. 67, 1910>-^ t
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I>eiital Surgeons:
Acting, not officen of Army, Bui. 5, 1915.
How earned on the rolls, Oir. 33, 1905.
Quarters of, Oir. 32, 1905.
I>entlsts' Assistants:
See HospUdl Corps,
Descriptive Lists:
. See Records and Correspondence.
Discharge of Enlisted Men:
At isolated stations where there is no commanding officer, G. Q. 52, 1906.
By favor, iUegal, G. O. 31, 1914.
By purchase, G. 0. 31, 1914.
Circumstances under which boards should be convened, Cir. 18; 1909.
Discharge may be signed by staff officers of field rank, Bui. 52, 1914.
For inaptitude or bad habits, Bui. 16, 1915; Par. Ill, Bui. 24, 1915.
Onsuigeon's certificate. Army Regulations; G. O. 174, 1909, as modified by G. O.
191, 1909, Cir. 62, 1909, G. O. 11, 1912, G. O. 69, 1913, G. O. 82, 1914.
Porto Rico Infantry and Philippine Scouts, G. O. 174, 1909 does not apply, Cir.
62, 1909.
When one dependent parent has died since enlistment, G. 0. 31, 1914.
Without honor, when caused by venereal disease, G. O. 185, 1905; Cir. 93, 1908.
Efficiency Records:
See Officers.
Enlisted Men:
Clothing of, see Clothing and Equipment.
Commutation of rations, Bui. 8, 1916.
Continuous service, accomplished only by actual reenUstment within three
months, not by application, Cir. 3, 1908.
Credit at post laundries, see Laundries.
Death of, see Deceased Enlisted Men.
Debts of, policy of War Department, Cir. 47, 1910.
Discharge of, see Discharge of Enlisted Men»
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^ listed Men— Continued.
Identification of, see Identification Records,
Insane, see Insane,
line of duty, see Line of Duty.
Pay, loss of for "misconduct," Bui. 18, 1915.
Pay of, when held after expiration of enlistaient, Cir. 53, 1902.
Physical examinations of, see Physical Examinations.
Transferred from one arm to another, cost of, Cir. 45, 1906.
Travel allowances of, see Travel AUawanees.
Bnlistment PaiN»rs:
See Records and Corrtspondenoe.
Equipment:
"A," **B" and "0," G. O. 85, 1914.
Desks, regimental sanitary troops, carried on field train, G. 0. 35, 1914.
Of enlisted men, see Clothing and Equipment.
Of the Hospital Corps, see Hospital Corps, and Clothing and Equipment.
Of officers, see Officers^ Equipment.
Tables, Quartermaster Supplies, see Qugrtermaiter Supplies,
Unit accountability, G. O. 52, 1915.
Examinations:
For promotion of officers, see OSuxrs.
Physical, see Physical Examinations.
Feet:
Care of, G. O. 26, 1912; G. O. 30, 1913.
See also The Soldier's Foot and the Military Shoe, Munson.
Field Glasses:
See Officers* Equipment.
Field Service:
See Mobile Army.
Field Training^:
See Mobile Army.
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Field Trains:
Loading tables, G. O. 8, 1915.
Fire Extinguishers:
To be recharged annually, G. O. 5, 1914.
First Aid:
Artificial respiration, Schaefer, Bui. 37, 1914.
First- Aid Packets:
Description of, G. O. 84, 1906.
Issue and use of, Cir. 2, 1908; G. O. 44, 1913.
Fuel:
Issue and allowances of at military posts, G. O. 63, 1915.
Zones of equal temperature, G. O. 57, 1914; G. O. 40, 1915.
Hawaiian Department, Par. V, G. O. 65, 1915.
Funds:
Use of, for other purposes than those for which appropriated, G. O. 9, 1914.
General Hospitals:
Supplies for, see Supplies. •
Gifts:
To superiors forbidden, G. O. 77, 1909.
Hague ConTentions:
See Red Gross,
Hearing:
Method of testing, see Vision cmd Hearing,
Horse Equipment:
Hospital Corps, care of, see Hospital Corps,
Officers, see Officers* Horse Equipment.
Hospital Corps:
Clothing, see Clothing and Equipment,
Dentists' aaslBtants, Cir. 33, 1905.
Deitined for the Fhilippine Islands, equipment to be taken, Cir. 6; 1907.
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Hospital Corps — Continued.
equipment of, see Clothing and Equipment, and Manual for the Medical Depart-
ment.
Horses and horse equipment for their use will he cared for hy them; Cir. 92, 1909.
Instruction in equitation, G. 0. 169, 1911.
Memhers of, proficient in identification work, G. O. 8, 1910.
Quartermaster property transferred with, see Qtuartermaster Supplies,
Transfer to or from the line, is for the convenience of the Government, Cir. 81,
1909; G. O. 30, 1913.
Hospital Fund:
Retained statement of^ to constitute council book required by Army Regulations,
G. O. 67, 1914.
Ice:
Issue of, G. 0. 117, 1904.
Identillcatton Recoirds:
As testimony, Cir. 11, 1909; G. O. 9, 1916.
Electric light instead of magnesium ribbon, Cir. 79, 1908.
Finger jndnt system, adoption of, G. O. 68, 1906.
In the Philippine Islands, G. 0. 206, 1906; G. 0. 119, 1909.
Members of Hospital Corps, proficient in, Bee Hospital Corps,
Recording, forwarding, and technique of, Cir. 44, 1906; Cirs. 2, 75, 85, 1907; Cirs.
16, 51, 1908; Par. II, G. O. 85, 1914.
Identification Tags:
See Clothing and Equipment,
Insane:
Scheme for examination of, Cir. 12, Surgeon General's Office, 1913.
Those entitled to enter the Government Hospital for, Cir. 11, ^909
See also Officers, and C<mtra4A Svrgions.
ntehen Oars:
Employment of, G. 0. 218, 1909.
Fuel for cooking, G. 0. 34, 1910,
Ration to be iisued for use on, G. 0» 56, X910,
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Letters and Indonements:
See ReoordB and Corre$p<mdence,
Light:
Allowance of, to different buildings, G. O. 33, 1915.
Line of Duty:
Decisions of Judge Advocate General, Buls. 9, 14, 26, 1915.
Loading Tables:
See FieU Tram$.
Medals:
See Backet.
Medical Corps:
Physical requirements for candidates for appointment in, see Physical Examina-
tions,
Medical Officers:
Army Field Service and Correspondence School for, G. O. 128, 1911.
See Officers; also Medical Corps.
Medical Beserre Corps:
Status of officers of, on first joining, Cir. 13, 1909.
See also Officers.
Mllltla, Organized:
See Organized Militia,
MobUe Army:
Administration and supply in time of war, G. O. 35, 1913.
Equipment "A," "B," and "C," see EquipTnent.
Field training and practice marches, G. 0. 17, 1913.
Quartermaster supplies for, see Quartermaster Supplies.
Staffs of commanding generals of, G. O's. 30, 37, 1913.
Training of, G. O's. 17, 41, 1913.
See also Field Service Regulations; Army Regulations; Tables of Organization;
Manual for the Medical Department.
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Homing Reports:
See Records and Corrupondenee.
Mosquitoes:
Mineral oil lor deetniction of, Cir. 23, 1901.
Mounts, PrlTftte:
See Private MounU.
Muster Rolls:
See Records and Correspondence,
National Red Cross Soelety:
See Red Cross.
Officers:
Annual physical examinationfl of, see Physical Examinations.
. Annual test ride of, G. 0. 148, 1910.
May use flat saddle, O. 0. 197, 1910.
Of the permanent staff corps, G. O. 72, 1913; G. O. 77, 1914.
•Arrival in the United States, date determined by date of dockage of the trans-
port, Cir. 12, 1910.
Baggage of, see Officers^ Baggage.
Death of, see Deceased Officers.
Efficiency records of, Bui. 15, 1914.
Examination for promotion, G. O. 14, 1912; Section referring to medical officers
amended by G. O. 86, 1914.
Families of, on Army transports, Bui. 10, 1916.
Holding office under Philippine Government, G. O. 4, 1914.
luEane, accounts of, Cir. 54, 1902.
Ordered to Government Hospital do not receive mileage, Cir. 29, 1903.
Leave of absence from the Philippine Islands, G. O. 48, 1907.
Medical Reserve Corps, see Medical Reserve Corps.
Messes, clubs, etc., G. O. 54, 1909.
Over-sea travel, meals on transports, reimbursement for, G. O. 86, 1911.
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O ffleerfih-Oontiiiued.
Pay accountB of, must cover whole of salary for one or more calendar months,
G. O. 62, 1901. (See, however, Quarters^ Commutation o/and Private MounU,
Additional pay for,)
Peraonal effects, transportation of, for student officers, Bui. 4, 1916.
Physical eTaminifctiflitfi of, see Physical Bhcaminations.
Private mounts of, see Private Mounts,
Private property of, shipped on Government bill of lading, Cir. 14, 1910.
Special passports for field cheers only, Cir. 67, 1905.
Statement of preferences and other sources of information for Secretary of War,
Bui. 6, 1915.
To report to Commanding General, Western Department, on arrival in San Fran-
cisco en route to or from the Philippine Islands, G. O. 80, 1914; Par. IV, G. O.
25,1916.
Use of outside influence, G. 0. 18, 1902; G. O. 31, 1913.
When requiring use of transports must apply for transportation immediately upon
receipt of order, G. O. 196, 1907.
Officers' Baggage:
Allowance of, on railroads when destined over sea, Bui. 26, 1914.
Articles that may be taken within 50-pound limit, see Field Trains: Loading
Tables.
How packed for transportation in the field, G. O. 201, 1905; Cir. 42, 1906.
Loading tables, see Fidd Trams.
Officers' Equipment:
Bedding rolls for sale to officers, Cir. 22, 1909.
Canvas bucket and basin for sale to officers, G. 0. 136, 1911.
Clothing rolls for sale to officers, Cir. 3, 1910.
Field glasses n^y be purchased from the Signal Corps, G. 0. 178, 1910.
Identification tags, see Clothing and Equipment. /
Horse equipment, see Officers* Horse Equipment.
Busset leather, care of, see Ordnance Property.
Sleeping bags, G. 0. 11, 1912.
Trunk locker suitable for, see Officers* Baggage.
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Officers' Horse Equipment:
Claasification of, see Ordnance Property.
Included in personal baggage, Gir. 47, 1909.
Set of, what constitutee, G. O. 24, 1914.
To be issued by post ordnance officers, G. O. 25, 1912.
Officers' FrlTAte Mounts:
See Private Mounts.
OUre Drab Cotton Cloth:
Directions for laundering, see Clothmg and Equipment.
Orders, BuUetlns, and Changes:
Issue and preservation of, G. O. 231, 1910; G. 0. 11, 1912; Par. II, G. O. 50, 1915.
Ordnance Property:
Charged on muster and pay rolls, G. O. 59, 1907.
Classification of, Cir. 14, 1906; Cir. 90, 1909.
Reports of survey en, Cir. 92, 1908.
Requisitions f<Mr, Cir. 87, 1907; Cir. 16, 1910; G. 0. 100, 1911; G. 0. 15, 1912.
Russet leather, care of, Cir. 23, 1910; Bui. 10, 1912.
Saddle blankets, care of, Cir. 47, 1909.
See also Ordnance Property Regulations.
Organized Militia:
Acts to promote the efficiency of, G. O. 54, 1914.
Ambulance companies, minimum strength of, G. O. 51, 1914.
Expenses of inspecting officers, G. O. 75, 1914.
Field hospitals, minimum strength of, G. O. 51, 1914.
Medical officers, coune of instruction for, Par. II, G. O. 43, 1915; G. O. 9, 1916.
See also War Department Regulations for the Organized Militia.
Paratyphoid Ferer:
Diagnosis and study of, Cir. 11, Burgeon General's Offica, 1913.
Pasaporta for Offloera:
See Officii,
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Pajrmastera' Clerks:
Have the same status as officers and are entitled to medical attention and medi-
cine, G. O. 143, 1911.
Pension Bxunlnen:
Permitted to make investigations in military hospitals, Bui. 47, 1914.
Physical Examinations:
Applicants for enlistment.
In the Regular Army, (Rules for the Examination of Recruits) G. O. 66, 1910;
Gir. 1, Adjutant General's Office, 1915.
In the Porto Rico Provisional Regiment, Cir. 39, 1906.
Teeth of, requirements concerning, Gir. 60, 1906.
Visual requirements, Cir. 26, 1909.
See also ReeruiU,
Aviation service, G. O. 86, 1914; G. O. 20, 1915.
Cadet candidates, Cir. Adjutant General's Office, Aug. 24, 1914.
Candidates for commission in United States Army.
Cavalry, Field Artillery, Coast Artillery, and Infantry, Pars. 6, 10, 17, and 31,
G. O. 64, 1915.
Engineers, G. O. 8, 1916.
Medical Corps, visual requirements, G. O. 112, 1911.
Philippine Scouts, G. O. 195, 1908.
Porto Rico Provisional Regiment, G. O. 193, 1908.
Candidates for conmaiasion in the Volunteers, G. 0. 57, 1909; G. O. 54, 1914; G. O.
50, 1915.
Officers.
Annual, G. 0. 148, 1910.
For Mounted Service School, G. O. 69. 1913.
For promotion, see Officer9, Examination of for promotion.
Physical defects to be reported in detail, G. O. 104, 1903.
Post noncommissioned staff officers, G. O. 43, 1909.
Recruits at depots and posts, G. O. 154, 1905; Cir. 15, 1907.
Student candidates for military instruction camps, Bui. 23, 1915.
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Pliysleal Examinations — Continued.
Venereal inspections, see Venereal Diseases, Prevention of.
Vision, color sense and hearing, methods of testing, G. 0. 199, 1906.
Pliyslelans, Clyillan:
See CivUian Physicians.
Porto BIco ProTislonal Regiment:
Physical requirements for, see Physical Examinations,
Post Sxehange:
Regulations for, G. 0. 176, 1909, with amendments.
Responsibility of Council,. Opinion Judge Advocate General, Bui. 9, 1915.
Post Noncommissioned Staff:
See Enlisted Men; also Physical Examinations.
Priyate Mounts:
Additional pay for, where pay accounts are prepared in advance, G. O. 72, 1914;
while on leave of absence with half pay, Bui. 1, 1916.
Certificate to be furnished when shipped, G. O. 181, 1910.
Additional when shipped to Philippine Islands, Bui. 2, 1915.
Descriptive card to accompany, when shipped. Par. II, G. O. 6, 1915.
Duties of commanding officers regarding, G. O. 125, 1908; G. O. 9, 1916.
Must be maintained at officer's station, Cir. 69, 1909.
Must be used in annual test rides, Cirs. 57, 59, 1909.
Must meet specifications or no forage or additional pay can be drawn, Cir. 88, 1908.
Salt and vinegar for, Cir. 33, 1909.
Six monthsiallowed for training, G. O. 34, 1914.
Specifications for, G. O. 29, 1911; G. O. 46, 1913; G. O. 33, 1914; G. O. 9, 1916.
Stabling for, rent of, par. 9, G. O. 34, 1915.
Stallions as mounts, Cir. 78, 1910; G. O. 9, 1916.
Transportation of, for officers attending service schools, Bui. 4, 1916.
Property:
Of retired soldiers who die in Army hospitals, Bui. 46, 1914.
Retained papers, disposition of, see Records and Correspondence.
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Property — Continued .
' Unit accountability for, see Equipment.
See also Or€h^ance Property and Qvwtermaster Supplies,
Publle Animals:
HoiBes, altering shape of mane or tail prohibited, G. O. 112, 1903.
Malldn test, Cir. 74, 1909.
Records to be kept, G. O. 252, 1909; Cir. 54, 1909; Bui. 19, 1913; Bui. 20, 1915.
Quartermaster Corps:
Duties of the several grades of enlisted men, G. O. 40, 1912. ,
Quartermaster Supplies:
Equipment Tables, Q. M. Supplies, 1915, G. O. 39, 1915. Title authorized Bui.
35, 1915.
Loading tables, see Field TVains.
Loan of, prohibited, Bui. 32, 1913.
Method of marking and packing, G. 0. 10, 1914.
Ovens, field, G. O. 29, 1914.
Pyramidal tent, method of folding, Bui. 9, 1913.
Table ware and kitchen utensils, see Clothing and Equipment.
Transferred with enlisted men, G. O. 65, 1915.
Quarters:
Commutation of, for commissioned officers, acting dental surgeons, pay clerks
Nurse Corps, G. O. 35, 1915; G. O. 5, ,1916.
Where accounts are prepared in advance, G. O. 72, 1914.
Rental of, G. O. 34, 1915.
See also Enlisted Men, Contract Surgeons, and Dental Surgeons,
Rabies:
Treatment of suspected cases, Cir. 9, Surgeon General's Office, 1912.
Railroads:
Inferior equipment, Cir, 47, 1907.
Kitchen cars, see Kitchen Cars.
Land grant and bond aided, G. O. 41, 1907, as amended.
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Rations:
See StibtUtence Stores.
Records and Gorrespondenoe:
Communications sent direct to The Adjutant General, G. O. 24, 1912,
Correspondence book system of correspondence, G. 0. 109, 1906; Bui. 4, 1914.
Descriptive lists to be accompanied by authenticated copies of summary court
trials and official copies of sentence by other courts, G. O. 137, 1909.
Disposition of useless records, Bui. 8, 1916.
Enlistment papers of those who have been dishonorably discharged from a pre-
vious enlbtment, G. O. 78, 1914.
Letters and indorsements, G. O. 23, 1912; Bui. 24, 1912; briefs prohibited,
G. O. 53, 1913; not to be addressed tkrough The Adjutant General, Cir. 8, 1909.
Morning reports, G. 0. 194, 1909.
Muster rolls, corrections of, to be sei^t direct to The Adjutant General, G. O. 24,
1912; separate roll required for each company of the Coast Artillery Corps,
Cu-. 3, 1903.
Record card system of correspondence, G. O. 92, 1909, Cir. 92, 1909.
Retained property and money accounts, disposition of, G. O. 71, 1914.
Telegrams, addresses to be used, G. O. 63, 1914.
Telegraph, instructions for use of, G. O. 14, 1913.
Typewriters, use of, in preparing, Cir. 41, 1910.
Recruit Depots:
Supplies for, see Supplies,
Recruits:
Disinfection of clothing of, Cir. 37, 1906.
Duties of boards of officers when convened at depots and posts, Cir. 15, 1907.
See also Applicants for Enlistment,
Red Cross:
Geneva Convention of 1906, and Hague Convention of 1907, Bui. 6, 1913; also
Rules of Land Warfare.
National Red Cross Society, regulations for and organization of when employed
with the land forces of the United States, G. O. 170, 1911.
Russet Leather:
Care of, see Ordnance Property, f^ t
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Saddle Blankets:
Care of, see Ordnance Property.
Salyarsan: '
Method of administration, Cir. 14, S. G. O., 1914.
Sanitary Units:
History of services to be kept, G, 0. 1, 1905.
Shoes:
See Clothing and Equipment.
Stables: j
Fires in, G. 0. 1, 1912.
State Department:
Medical officers to examine certain candidates for appointment in, G. O. 64, 1910.
Steam Heating Plants:
Caie of, Cir. 1, 1902.
Subsistence Stores:
Beef, fresh, instructions for inspection of, G. O. 27, 1904; G. O. 28, 1906.
Charged against enlisted men, Cir. 79, 1907.
Rations, savings not allowed at maneuver camps. Par. II, G. O. 7, 1915.
Supplies:
For general hospitals, G. 0. 11, 1912.
For recruit depots, G. 0. 11, 1912.
See also Mobile Army, Qtuartennaster Supplies, and Ordnance Properly.
Surgical Operations:
Refusal to submit to, par. 220, M. M. D., based on G. O. 43, 1906.
Surplus Kits:
See Clothing and Equipinent.
Tableware and Kitchen Utensils:
See '^ Clothing order' ' under Clothing and Equipment.
Telegrams:
See Records and Correspondence.
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Transports:
Liquors not allowed on, G. O. Ill, 1911.
Meals on, reimburaement for, see Officers.
Surgeons to go on board with first troops, G. O. 48, 1908.
See also Army Transport Service Regulations.
Typhoid Feyer and Paratyphoid Fever:
Diagnosis of, Cir. 11, Surgeon General's Office, 1913.
Typhoid Prophylaxis:
Instructions for administration and keeping records of, Cir. 16, Surgeon General's
Office, 1916.
To whom administered and records to be kept, G. O'a. 4, 23, 1915.
Typhus Fever:
Diagnosis and prevention of, Bui. 10, 1916.
Unit Accountability:
See EquipTnent,
Yacclnation:
Antismallpox, G. O. 30, 1914. Method prescribed, Bui. 30, 1914.
Antityphoid, see Typhoid Prophylaxis.
Venereal Disease:
Discharge without honor because of, see Discharge of Enlisted Men.
Loss of pay because of, G. O. 31, 1912; G. O. 13, 1913; decision regarding mean-
ing of word "misconduct," Bui. 43, 1914.
Prevention of, G. O. 17, 1912; G. 0. 13, 1913.
Tlslon and Hearing:
See Physical Examinations.
Visual Acuity:
Medical reports on, Cir. 5, 1908.
Tolunteer Forces:
Act concerning, Bui. 17, 1914.
Physical examination of candidates for commission in, see Physical Examinations,
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INDEX.
(Numbers refer to paragraphs.)
AlwBdoBmeBt pi PMtit
DiBpositlon of medical property on, 511.
Records and reports, 425.
Field supply tables, 862.
Begister of dental patients, 465.
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Appliances issued to discharged patients,
220.
Army Medical School, property, 141.
Articles destroyed to preyent contagion,
230.
Hospital fund, 252, 253, 260, 262.
Medical property, 220, 880, 501 to 503.
Proceeds of sales of medical property,
500, 510.
Public property brouglit In by patients,
227, 804.
Returns of property, 141, 380, 407, 501,
508,
AceooBts :
Hospital laundry, 271, 272, 274. 277, 278.
Ice. 264.
Mess, 234, 236, 237.
Proceeds of sales of miedicines to civil-
ians. 243.
Proceeds of sales of other medical prop-
erty, 500, 510.
Subsistence charges^ etc., Army and Navy
General Hospital. 330, 331.
Subsistence charges, etc.. Fort Bayard,
330 to 342.
Supplies purchased, 377, 476.
To be paid by disbursing officers. 377.
Acetylene Chest t
Contents of. 027.
Aetlnr eooUt
Provisions concerning, 37, 38.
See also Hospital Corps.
Acting Bental SargeoMi
General provisions, 21 to 25.
See also Dental Corp0.
Acting Hoifltal Stewards!
See Hospital Corps.
Administration of the Sanitary ServlMt
Division. 716 to 750. (See also Divi-
sional Sanitary Bervice.)
Objects of, 530. 628.-
. B6sum6 ofp in war, 6&1 to 641.
AdminlstrttiTe Zenei :
In time of war, 528, 520.
Advance tfBdieal Snpf ly Defa|4
Issues from, 562, 780.
Maximum and minimum limits of stock,
788.
Operating equipment. 805.
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Advance Sedlcal Sopply Depot— Ccmtlnued.
Purpose of, 701. i
Becords, reports, and returns,* 563, 576,
788.
Beplenishment of issues, 780.
Requisitions from, 700.
Shelter for. 703.
Supplies to be kept at, 788, 702.
Advance Hedlcal Sapply Bepot Kqaipaient:
Operating equipment, 702, 805.
Supplies for issue, 788, 702.
Advertising!
Hospital laundry, 272, 273.
Aid StaUens:
Closing, 640, 650.
Combination with dressing station, 670.
Defensive engagements, 726.
Diagnosis tags applied, 640.
Duties at, 642, 645, 647, 640, 650.
Effects of patients, 640.
Equipment of, how carried,. 633, ,866
notes, 867 notes. 868.
Equipment table, 866, 867.
Establishment of^ 642, 645, 646.
Evacuation of, 642, 650, 655.
Loading table for mule. 868.
Location. 64^
Moving, 640, 650.
Number to be opened, 645.
Offensive engagements, 727. .
Opening, 645, 740.
Personnel, 647.
Rear-guard Actions, 730, 739.
Shelter, 646.
Supplies for, 866, 867. .
Transportation of wounded to and from,
642, 647, 650, 674, 670, 680.
Treatment at, character of, 640.
With mounted commands, 740.
Aid, Tolnvtary:
Medical Department in the field, 535 to
541, 810.
Allowances, Personal:
Acting dental surgeons, 20.
Candidates for Medical Corps, 8.
Civilian employees, 108, 106 to 107, 117.
Clothing, Hospital Ck>rps, 47.
Contract surgeons, 53, 54.
Dental surgeons, 20.
Hospital matrons, 265 to 269.
Hospital stewards, 33.
Medical Corps, 2.
Medical Reserve Corps, 8, 14.
Militia medical officers at Army Medical,
School, 145. . >
Nurse Corps. 66.^Q,.to^^|.@Qo^^|g
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AmbalAMe Box of Food:
Contents of, 947.
'AmIniUiee Box of SoryicAl Drefglngit
Contents of, 954.
AmbolABeo Coapaiiiet, Peaee OrgsBlMtlon:
Certificates of proficiency for men under
instruction, IW, 165. ^
Commanding officer, 159, 160.
Discipline, 160.
Duties of permanent personnel, 158.
Instruction, courses of, 161 to 165.
Law authorizing, 33.
Organisation, 158.'
Personnel, 158.
Records of class work, 168 to 165.
Use of, in instruction of Hospital Corps,
157.
See also Hospital Corp%\
Ambalanee Companies, War OrghnltaUoB :
Commanding officer, 534, 660.
Designations, 667.
Dressing stations, see that title.
Duties, general, 671 to 673.
Duties, in camp, 672.
Duties, in combat, 674 to 690.
Duty, to furnish supplies durfiig combat,'
551, 633.
Duty, to guard field hospitals, 550.
Law authorising, 38.
List of sick and wounded, 562.
Personnel, 670.
Rear-guard actions, 730, 739[ '
.Records, reports, and returns, 562, 57^,
684.
Report after each engagement, 662.
Senior medical officer^s title, 534.
Station, on march, 6^7' to 641, 678, 720.
Supply table, 874 to' 877. ,
Wagons, station of in combat, 685, 728.
With Cavalry divisions, 741.
See also Artibnlance Companv Equipment
and Dressing Btatiohs.
Ambnlanee Company Birecton: ^ •
General provisions, 652 to 656.
See also Directors of AmhuUmoe Com-
panies. • •'
Ambalanee Company Bqidpmeiit:
Articles kept in store, 874.
Articles not kept in »tor^,'875.
Articles supplied by camp quartermas-
ter, 877.
Cubic measurements, as stored, 874. ' '
Loading table for mules; 8T8.
Rail transportation for, 876. '
Requisitions for, 874, 875. '
Supply table, 874, 876.
Vehicles, how marked, '668:
Weight, as stored, 874.
Weight for pack animals, 878.
Ambalanees :
Marking of, 668.
Not to be diverted from Medical Depart-
ment, 549. , ' . '
With regiments on the march, 637* to 640.
See also Transport^Um.
Ambalaaees, Motor;
For camp hospitals, 886.
AmbolaneoB^ Hotor — Continaed.
For evacuation ambulance companies, 806.
For evacuation and base hospitals, 891.
American National Bed Cnm:
See Red Cross.
AaalyalB of Water:
Provisions concerning, 356 to 360.
Antitoxin:
At depots on line of communications,
891 note.
Purchase of, 843 note.
Requisitions for, 843 note.
Apparatus:
Compressed air, 903;
Improvement of, medical officers' to sug-
gest, 474. .
Restraint, 904.
Applianees:
Improvement of, medical officers to sug-
gest, 474.
' Issues and sales to civilians, 242, 243.
Issues to dlschkrgied patients, 229.
Tran^fcri-ed wlttJ i>atfents, 228.
Applleants for Enlistment:
Examination, physical, S9i.
Identification record, 392.
Register 6t patient^, 438.
Appointments:
Acting dent«a surgeons, 20 to 25.
' Civilian employees, 103, 104, 106, 108 to
ill, 113, 114, 118.
Civilian employees. Army and Navy Gen-
eral Hospital, 318:
Contract surgedns, ' 51 to '54.
Dental surgeons, 26 to 31.
Medical Corps, 2 to 9.
Medical Reserve Corps, 8, 14 to 16.
Nurse Corps, 56, 57, 62 to 67.
Sergeants first class, Hospital Corps, 34
to 36.
Sergeants, H<>epifal Corps, 34 to 36.
Appropriations:
" Replacing Medical Supplier," 510.
Arms:
Guards, .sanitary formations, 550.
Sick on the march, 640. .
Wounded on the field, 64^.
Army and Navy General Hospital, Hot Springs,
Ark.:
Administration, .848.
Admissions, 320 to 3^7. .
Charges fov subtistenoe, Z2» to 332.
Commutation of rajtwns, 328. .
Discipline of patients, '383^
Diseases for which suitable, 319.
Law estaUlBlil^g, iad7. . r .
QpganiA&tion,. 318. -: .
Reports of cawUtlon of patleikts, 287.
Subsistence, 328 to. 332. ;
' Army Field flfOntse Virt 4$«rrespon4emM Sehool
for Medical Officers :
' Provisions conberniilg, 147.
Army Medical BotfM: ' '
Examinations by^ candidates for Medi-
cal Corps, 4, 6, «.
' Law establishing, 2.
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Administration, 139 to 141.
Candidates fpr Medical jCorpis, to attend,
8, 143.
Certifiicates e£ gzadiia1;lonr.l43<
Ciyilian employees, 136.
Commandant, 137, 138, 189.
. Coarse of instructioxi, 143, 144, 145, 146.
Duties, 136.
finlisted men». H. a,!l36, 142, 146. .
Faculty, 138.
Graduation, 143. ... »
Jnstructoray 136, 137.
Medical officers of the Army, 142, 144.
Medical officers of the Ocirani«ed Militia,
142, 145.
Personnel, 136.
Professors^ 186 to 138.
Property officer, 141.
Records, 140.
Reports, annual, 139,
Special professors^ 136, 137.
Army Tramport Serrlee:
Duties of medical sape^lnteadents and
surgeons, 381.
Medical superintenden^t^, reports of, 4^4.
Seamen of, 1^ Army hospitals, 250.
Surgeons, ports of emtafkatiop,, as super-
intendents, 610.
Aspirating Case:
Contents of, 910.
Attending Surgeons:
Assignment, 375.
Correspondence record and document file
system, 402, 404.
Duties of, .375, 376.
Antoaioblles :
Impressed, for evacuation of wounded,
629, 823.
Atlatlon Serriee:
Physical examinations . for, 389, .395.
Badgv:
Nurse Corps, 93, 97.
Bag, Obstetrical:
Contents of, 905.
Bands :
Assignment to sanitary service, 643. ,
Base Bental OntAt:
Contents of, 855.
Base Hospital Equipment:
Ambulances, motor^ 891 npte.
Blank forms, 891 note.
Cubic measurement of medical supjplies,
801.
Medical supply table, 891.
Not strictly limited to supply. table, 859,
889.
Quartermaster supply tfible, 892., ;
Weights, 891, 892. ,, ,,, ...
Base Hospitals:
Blanks for, 891 note.
Base Hospitals — Continued.
Closing, 765.
Convalescent camp branches, 766.
Pesignation of, 758. . '
Evacuation of, 762.
Function of, 762. j
General, , provisions . concerni^ig, 757 ^o
765.
Location of, 759^
Not strictly limited to, SHpply- table, 859,
889.
Number to be established, 153, 759,
, Personnel of, 760. ..•.,.^ i- i
Records of sick «,nd wounded at, 575.
Regulations for interior administration,
761. . , , • . ,..'.
Supplies, for, 891, 892. ,,. ,
Surgeon, base grpup,, to c^ear befpre bat-
tle, 819. , !. .
See also Base Hospital Equipment, '
BJMe Medlelal Sapply Depot ^qalpment: .. '
Operating, equipment, suggestiyp, . $94.
Supplies for issue, 872, 893.
Base Hedleal Sapply Depots :
Blanks, requisitions for, 551.
Commanding officer, duties, 732. .
I Establishment of, 782.
General provisions concerning^ 782' to,
786.. "*"
' Issues from, 652. , ^, ^ . i
Operating equipment, 894, " ./.'
Purchases for, 786.
Records, reports, and returns, '563, k7G,
782. ■' -' " ■•
Replenishment of issues, 7183.
Requisitions for Supplies, 551, 783 tor t89. '
Supplies, maximum thd minimum list o^,
782, 787. ">-i
Supplies to be kept at^ 782) 801« . =
See also Medicta -^Siipplif Depots aaid
MeOioal Smpplv Offleers.
Battle:
See Cwnbiit^
Bayard, Fort:
See Fort Bayard GeHeiral H9ap%tai.
Bed Capacity:
Amount necessary in war, 152.
Bedding:
Care of, in squM rooms, 279.
Care of, in storerooms^ 523.
Care of, in wards, 279.
Disinfection fji, in wards, 270^ ;
Laundering of, 266 to 278.
■ Repair of, 266, 267.
Use of, by Hospital Corps, 523.
Bed Linen:
\ Disinfection of, 279.
'Bed Pans, Box of:
Contents, 906.
Belt, Hospital C#rpB« . , .
Contents of, 907.
Belt, Hedleal (MiseC^: ,
Contents of, 864. . ,
Instrument case, coxi^tents of, 919.
Medicine case, contents of, 920.
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For cultureg, 191, 352. ' .
Birthi:
Record of, on reports of sick *ttd %diEitlA-
ed. 459.
Reports to Director of CehsuS, 4^1.
Reports tO municipal and State health
authorities, 401.
Blaakete:
Airing and tare of, 279', {^23. '
Disinfection of, 279.
Laundering of, 266 to 278, !62S.
Blank Formgx
Adjutiant GSenerars Department, list 6if,
Base hospitals, 891 note.
Division surgeon's eiQergency i^pply, 88t>.
Evacuation hospitals, 891 note. '
Field desks, 940, 941. , ' '
Inspector General^s Departtaeht; tfst; of,
966. ■ . . ^ • , • i . •'' . ..;
Medical Department, list of, 961.
Ordnance Department, list of, ^64.
Quartermaster Corps, \ist'bl!,' 963. '* ;
Re<luisltion8 for, 960 to 965*. '
Requisition^ for, in the theatfe'r of oper-
ations, 551. i
BIdod: • '
For diagnostic purposes, 191, 352:'
Boards of Health:
To be notified of appearance of Infec-
tious disease, 203. '
Boards of Bevlew:
Law establishing, J?, — > , . ..,
C;ontract/9 for laundry work, 276..,,
Books: .i ', .. ,
Dental, reiiaisttldns-for, 494i
Medicaiy box of, ©08. . o
Medical, dispositioa, > on a.baado!nmettt of
posts, 511. : .; » •
Medical, removal from hospital, <513.'>
Boogies: ,• f .> . »
Preservxtlos of, 525. ) - . ,. \
Boxes: . . •• ■ < -• •
Bed pans, <Kni tents of, 908. "• '
Books, contents of, 908. • "' ^'"*'
Food, ambulance, contents' of, 94T. ■ ^
Food, contents of,' 948. '
Pack mule, descripMon of, -909.
Surgical ^essings, ambnlance,' contents
of, 954.
Surgical dressings, contents of, 955.' '
Boxes, Packing:
Field supplies, 863. : -.. ? a
Water for analysis,- *a59.
Brassards: :....«.-.
Red Cross personnel, 536.'
Sanitary service, 542 to'044. ' •
Brigades:
Duties of senior medical' JoAeer;66S{'74&.''
Bnildiags, Hospital: ' '
Provisions conc^ernfng^ 24?^, 246: ' ' ' .
SeesilBoMospitaZBtiUdings.'' ' '
radets and Gadel CandldalMI * ' ' - ' '
■ Examinatloiis, physical, 382, 883.
Subsistence chargsi"^ af th^ ' Army and
Navy muma H^ftpital, 880.
Caaip Haspllal E^pment: ' '" (i ' i<>
Ambulances, motor, not' Inf^ltided in ship-
ping weight, '886 iwjte.
AtnbuiaDceS,' motdr^ -not ^ept in st6re, 886
note.
Articles fut^ished- "b:^ ^krap qi^artermas-
ter, 888. ' •
• Cubic measu^ments, 886.- '
Fi^ld hospital * e(iui^fent as a nneieus,
604, 886.
Not strictly limited t<^ mip^ly table, «04,
859. '
Recruiting outfit for, 887. •
Regimental hospital ' equipment as a
nucleuis, 604i'A86.
Supply table, 686.
Weights, 886.
Camp Hospitals:
For concentration 'camps, 660i
For mobilization camps, 596.
General provisions, 602 to ^606.
Not strictly limited 't6 supply table, 869.
Records of Sick and wounded, 427, 675,
583. "•"■• ■■ '
fransffer'of piitt^'ts ftom, 683.
Camp Infirmaries:
Assignment of; 6S9. ' '"
: Command of/ 666, 66^, 66*.
t>€«ignation Of ; 661'. "' ' '
I Dispensary service for t^^mental organi-
zations, 633.
Duty to furnish supplied hi C6mbat, 651,
Evacuation of, 672.
'. Forage for' ariitoaW, ' 660, 870 note. • *
! Function of, 662.
In combat, possible nse of, 666.
Number allowed, 657, 658. •' " '
^ei*sdnnerof , ^59, 660. ' •
' Property, accountability for, 659, 664.
Rations for personnel, 660.
i Sefvic^e of, 663,' 666. '
Shelter and camp supplies for, 870 note.'
I Station on the march, 72B, 724.
With mobilized divisions, 658.
With regiments, 857.
Camp Infirmary Eqaipment: "^
AccountaMlity for, 659, 664.
Articles kept in store, 869. ' ' '' ^
Articles not kept in store, 870.
Camp infirmary reseJ»te, 871v
Cubic space occut)ied, 869:
Distribution of, In time of peace, 604
to 606.
For station for slightly wounded, 666.
Supply table, 869, 87iy.
Wagon/how mkrkied; 661.
Weight carried by wagon, 873.
Weight 'of, as btored, 869.
Camp Infirmary Reserve:
Cubic space occupied, 871. • ' ••
Loading table, 873.
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Supply table, 871. o.
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When furnished, 871.
Casual, 773. (See also Casual ,0amp8.) i
Concentration, 598 M- .601- : »'^Se^ :ia«o
ConcentraMpMr eamp$.i
Convalescent, 607, 608. (See ^\m 4lm-
(,"> va^8owt-0.am»9.) . ,, i
Hospitals for, 596, 600, 608.
M^dieal 9er¥ic« ^U 693 ^, $97,!599 toi601.
.:,,Mob41laation.,592 to 697.. (iSeeraJsq.A^o-
"t^Mzaiioi^ Campa.) > . .
Camp Surgeons- ... • .il
, Coneentraldon: cajD|ip8y599 to QOl, •;
Mobilization camps, 593 Ito 695, 697.
T© report 40flci«»<#« lu.ieQuipment,. etc.,
• -SS?*. , . -•..••,.
Caadidatet ior €em«MMl««>
EKamin^tions, physical, 384, 386. ■. i
Medical Corps, 2. to .9. 142, 143.
j.ee« also D«»*a> Cows, Mediot^f' Corps,
and Medical Reserve Corps,
CaBTM for Litton» i
Washing and replacingf, 620.; i
Casefy.ConlfiHtfr.ofi •- ■ .;/
Accessory, microscopical, 950. -.^..j
Aspirating, 910. ,.,.,. _ ;
Dental, post, 911. ^ ., . .
Ear, nose, and throat, 912. * ' '
Emergency, 913: ' *' ' '
Eye, 914. ' • '
Forceps, hemoitatfe, Vi6.
' Genera! o^p^^ating, 916. >
Genito-urinary, 917. " ■ '• ■
Gynecological,' 9l8v
Hemostatic forceps, 916.
Instrument, medical officer's b«lt, 919.
» Medicltte, medical officer's belt, 92^1
Microscopical, accessory, 960, .
Microscopical sspplles, sappleneaAary,
■ ©21. ■■ '•• -
Operating, general, 916. •
Oi^eratfng, nlMll,. 922. . < i i
Po«ket, 928.
•Post-mortem, 924«
Small operating, 922. ~ .
Tolotlihcxtmeibing, 925. i
Trial lenses, 926.
CMval CampH fdt Sanitary Troops s
Establishment and functions" of, T73.
iiirie of communicatlonB "unit,' 766.'
Relation to Medical Department organl-
"' zatiori in campaign, 681^.' '
Casualties In Aetlon;
Estimate of, 162. - " '• - ' ^
(Catalogue Index:
Library, Surgeon General's Office, 132.
Catheters:
•.. J'reservation of, 525.
Caotergr*. PaqpiellB'sj ,. * ' .
. Contents of, 957.
CBTalry Division t <
Sanitary service c^T^Ui?^ .. i
CaTltlet In Tee^t ,.-,;. . ,,..,,. i,..i •. ■ ,; j
Classification of, 471.. ^.; {., . „.:.,.. /,
Cerel>rMpliial..][^,nlngitiB r
. Eeport of iMpi^earancei.of, 201. {
Certlfleates : , ,,
.Qiadnatlop ;txqm Army. M/b41?M Sq^pol,
143. ■•• , ::. ... -I
Identity, 642 to 544. .
I^^ntlty, tor Bed. Cross personn^,536.
ProWenfiy, Army Medtol ^chooJl, 144,
146, 44fiw . ' ..;, ., ...... ^
Proflclpiicy, jposp^tal Cprps,. . 146, , ^64,
165, 178. . J .,, ]
Change of .mngflHUi flardat • . /
Proyifii(tn^^6ncetni<i|rj ^09^ i211v 212, '213.
Chests, Contimti Mt • ' '
Acetylene, 927.
tfoinmodfe.'Sai. "
Cookhig utensils, 929.
Field laboi'atory Ko. '1, 930.
Fl«lfl laboratory Nb'. 2, 981. =
. Medical and surg^feal, 932. ' '
Medical and surj^Ical,sulipl€Jmeiitary,1>33.
' iifessv'9i4;' • •'■ '«•■'• •'
Sterilizer, 935.
Supplementary, 933. ' ' ' • ' '^
Tableware, 9S6l • " '
Tool No. 1, 9^37.
Tool No. 2, 938. " '
Chief Nnrsies't " '.",
!^'ssistant8, 315. . '/' . ' ,
Duties of, 811. ^ . .,.
General .provislonis concerning, 6^' 'tb' ^1.
Laiw authbrizihg, fe^,, !
Pay, 78, 79. ' '; j. ;;.\.^j^
Quarters, 80.
' Rations, 81. . ,
To prepare efficiency reports, 9€i.* ^
3ee also Nurse Corps.' ' ,
Chief Surgeon, tteld Arihy s ' * , • »
Duties, general, 828 to 8^0.
puty to act as' surgeon, bas^ grbtip', Wiien,
829. _ ' '■_
Equipihen't pt office, 901.
Report on campaign, at concliif^ioh ' of,
.» -ggj^ '■ .........
Supplies to be kept on line' of communl-
'" cation^, 782, 830.' " ^'^ . '■'
Title, 634. '
Voluntary aid," Indlvldtial, ihay accept,
637.
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ClTUInn l!>ni^If!M,r . . , ,
Allowances pt^ 103, W; to l67, 1:^7. 289.
Appointment of, 103 to lOj^, l,08i .tp .,;i;i,
,- _ii3,.uvn,^ 31^:/ .V •.. '. ''r •
Army and Navy General . Hospital, ap-
pointment and discharge, 318. , ^ .„|..
AssignmentvilOS, ,H;^.,. . , ...,.,,,.
Changes of statio?;i and stat^usi 116, il9.
Classified, 102, li3, 116. 117.. , . .., .
Deati^of, 118, ;30, 21§, 219, 226, 459.
Depot and office. emi^loy^es, .108 to 11^7.
Discharge of, 105, 106,". jtlO, ,113» 116.
116, 118, 126, 818. . . .,,, . .
Efficiency ir^^oftii ot,J.20 to 1^8*. ,
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CMUaM KmployeM — Continued. '
Employment by surgeon, iMise groxip, 819.
Expenses In chansinsr «tfttfon, 1X7. '
Expenses 'proceeding to place of employ-
ment, 103.
Hospital «mplo^eeB, IM to 107, 200,818.
In general hospitals, 290.
Injuries of, 130.
Issues and tiales to, of appliances, dress-
ings, medlcltteff, etc., 242 to 244.
LalK>rers, unskilled, 103, 106 io llfi.
Labor regttlatlonU, 108, 109, 111.
Leaves of absence, 129.
Number allowed,^ 104^ llfig U8. i
: Pay; 108» 106, 106, 110, 113, 117. . .
Post exchanges, medical imd honpltal.
care, 340.
Prescriptions for, to be Icept on serrate
file, 240.
Promotion of, 113 to 118, 125.
Qualifications of, 1P3, 104, 109, 113, 114.
Quarters of, 103, 107.
Rations Oif, 105, 106.
Reduction of, 105, 106, 110, 113, 116 to
118, 126.
Sanitary squads, 775»
Subsistence, 103, 105, 106.
Subsistence charge at Fort Bayard, .841.
Suspensions, 116.
Transfers, 113, 117, 118, 119. ^
Transportation and expenses, 103, 117.
Vaccination of, 186.
^HjIUjib Hospitals:
Employment of, to clear field hospitals on
the march, 700. '
CiTllian PhyiieiaMX
Practicing on military reservations, 348,
349.
Red Cross, 536.
Volunteers for fleJ4 fiorvioe, 537 to 641,
CiTilians:
C^re of, at Fort Bayard, 341, 342.
Issues and sales to, of appliances, dress-
ings, medlcine«, etc^ 242 to 244.
. On register of patients, 438. !
Physical examination of, preparatory to
;, field service, 589.
Reports of sick and wounded, data con-i
ceming, 459. |
, . S^e also Inhabitants of Occupied Terri-\
tory.
CiTll-Senrlee Bales:
Application to appointtnent of 'civilian
employees; 108, 113, 114.
ClesBfag Mixtures :
Issue of medical prSi^erii tor, prohib-
ited, 518.
Clerlu: ' ' '
Civilian, 103, 108, 118, 117. J
See also Civilian Bmploj/ees.
Clinical Beeords: •
:Brlef used as admis^idn card, ' v^.
Disposition of, 211, 279. !
FfleB for', 844." '
General hospitals, 29^
General t)rovlslon^, 407 to 41 i ' '
Cllilcal Ukn M B ■ C biitttitwfl.
List of blanks, 061.
Patients transferred from ward to ward,
211, 408.
Patients transferred to general hospital.
216.
ClUdeal TkenHMietvn:
Requisitions fof, 849 note.
Oloflkfaqrt
Disinfection or destriietlon of, 222, 230,
279.
Hospital- Corps, aUowances, 47, 865.
Hospital Corps; White duck, to be worn
when, 47.
Hospital, repair of, 266, 269.
Hospitality be marfted as hospital prop-
erty, 228. '
Hospital, to t)6 woi^ by patients, 228.
Laundering of, belonging to enlisted at-
tendants in hOspHfal, 47, 266 to 278.
Laundering of, belonging to Medical De-
partment, 266 to 278.
Laundering of, belonging to patients, 222,
266 to 278.
Laundering of, nnifonns' of Nurse Corps,
96, 266 to 278.
Repair of. Medical Department, 266.
Coal:
Requisitions for, 486.
Color Seiset ' ,
Examinations for, 397.
Combat:
Aid stations, 642, •46>to 660.
Ambulance companies* function of, 671,
674 to 690.
Bands, assistance of, 643.
Base hospitals in, 769.
<3amp Infirmailea In, 666.
Care of wbanded devolves on sanitary
troops, 644..
DIagaosisitags, use of, 567 to 674.
Director of ambulance companies, duties,
655.
Director of field hospitals, 692, 694.
Divisional sanitary service in, 724 to 742.
Division surgeon, duties CMiieernlng, 724
to 742, 744.
Dressing stations, -estabUshment of, 674
to 684, 690.
Evacuation ambulance companies func-
tion of, 807, 809 to 812.
Evacuation hospitals, function of, 795,
798, 801.
Field hospitals, function of, 699, 701 to
709.
First-aid packets, use of, 644.
Objects of Medical Department in, 530,
531, 6^8, 629, 754.
Regimental medical service of, 642 to 650.
Replenishment of supplies, 561, 633.
Reports and returns after each engage-
ment, 558, 562, 56T to 574, 579. '
Stations for slightly wounded. Til to 716.
Supplies for troops on thcr line, replenish-
ment of, 56li 638.
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Surgeon, adTance groum dattes 6f, 822
to 825. t
Surgeon, base group, < dntiei of, 819.
Gonliat Bqilpnest, BegldieiriAlx • ' <'
Table of, 866, 8«7» •
Sc^e also Regimental Oomhtti Bq0ip*iient.
Gtnnaode Chest:
Contents of, 928. •■ ' • '
CommntatloB of Htstlons ; -
Army and Navy General Hbspital, 328, 1
Hospital matrons, 265.
Nurse Corps, 81, 232, ^48. .;'
Patients in hospital, 232, 248. * ' ' "
See also Rations in Kiiid and SiiiHsiat-
ence.
CompUeatlong r . . .
Record of, on register of patients and re-
ports of sick and wounded, ^49, ,462.. .
Compressed-Alr Apparatu :
Contents of, 903, , / . . ;
CoBMBtration Camps:
Camp hospitals foJ!,'/600L. . » u. .. .. '
Definition. Qf, 5084, ■ .. ^
Equipniient p( troopft at» 599k
Instruction. at,. 599^ j . .
Physical examinations, at; ^99.
Sanitarjr service . aet, coatrol . of, 599. -'
Sick call, supplijes for, 6QXi
Surgeons of, 699.
Vaccinations, at, 599. .., v.. , . .., . ; . , '
^ CoBtagions DItease Hospitals :
In the field, 586, ,756, 767, *768.
Records of sick and wounded at, 575*
Contagions IMseases:
Boards of health to be notified of appear- ■
ance, 263.
See also Diseases, Infectious,
CoBtraet Deiital SnrgeoBS : ,
General provisions, 21 tQ 25. , .
See also Dental Corps. - >'.,
CoBtraets: <
Bonds for contracts for laundry work,
27'6. ' ,
Laundry work, 274 to 276.
Contract SvrgeoBs:
Allowances of, 53, 54.
Annulment of contracts,. 5)2^. :534
. Appoisitment, 14, 5X to 54.
Compensation, 51 to 54« . '.
Contractsi wttl^« 52 to 54.
Deaths of, reports, 219.
Discharge «of, 52, ^3,
Duties, 53, 54. . ,
Empioymept ol, by surgeon^ base .group,
819.
Enlistments not to be made by, 40.
Examinations for employment as, 53.
Expenses of applicants, 53. .
Law authorizing employment, 51..
Number allowed, 51. .
Pay, 51, 52. ...
Personal reports, 55^
Qua'liflcations for employment, 53^
Quarters, 53, 54. '
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CoBtrlbntloBg, YolnBtaryt
-'burgeon, base group, may recJBive, etc.,
819. •
COBTaleseeBt Camps;
Branches' of general hospitals, 289, 766.
EstabUshmemt of, 766.
Line of cotamtmiciltlons unit, 756." ^
Records of sick knd wounded of, 608;
Relation to'Medi<*al Department organi-
zation in campaign, 586.
Cooking rtemlli, -Chest -of!
Contents, 929.
Cooks, Acting:
General "provisions, 37, 98.
See also Hospital Corps.
Cooks; 'Hospital :
Civilian, 103 to 106.
GraltnltleB to,'255.
Volunteer, for field service, 537 to 641.
See also Acting CdoTcr.
Corporals, Bospltal Corps:
General provisions, 39.
See also Hospital Corps.
Correction Cards: - >■
Reports of sick aa»d wounded, 463, 464.
CorrespondcBce :
Attending surgeons, 404.
Books, 405, 962.
Channels in the field, 557, 744, 828.
Convalescent camps, 607.
Correspondence book system, 403.
Department surgeons, ^69, 402.
Dli*6ct6r8 of field hospitals and ambu-
lance companies, 652, 692.
Disposition of retained Records In the
field, 566.
General hospitals, 402.
General orders' governing, 4^6.
Hospitals, 403.
Indelible pencil may be utod In the field,
565.
' In the field in time of war, 556, 557, 560,
564 to 566.
Line of comihunlcations, 557.
Medical supply depots, 402.
Mobilization camps, 595. '
Mobilized divisions, 557.
Record caTd system, 402, 405.
Records of, 402 to 406.
Correspondence School:
For medical oflScers, 147*
Cosmetics :
Issue of medical property for, prohibited,
518.
Crate, Field Laboratory:
Contents of, 939.
Cratches :
Transfer of, with patients, 228.
Curtains, Window:
Requisitions for, 845 note.
Dead:
Diagnosis tags applied to, 558, 567, 570.
Disposition of, 279, 300.
Effects of deceased patients in hospital,
225, 226.
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Acting dental surgeons, reports of, 219.
Civilian employees, reports of, lift) 130,
218.
.. Contract surgeons, reports of, 219.
Dental surgeons, reports of, 219.
fiSnlisted men, reports of, 218.
Hospital Corps, reports of, 49.
. Medical officers, reports of> 219.
Nurses, reports of, 100.
Officers, reports of, 218, 219.
Patients' effects, disposal of, 226, 226.
Patients en route, 584.
Record of, on list of sick and wounded,
576.
Record of, on register of patients, 428,
460.
Record of, on reports of sick and
wounded, 401, 469.
Reports to Boards of Health, 401.
Reports to Director of Census, 401.
Sergeants first class, Hospital Corps, re-
ports of, 219.
Dental Assistant t
Provisions concerning, 42.
Bental Catet
Contents of, 911.
Dental Casern
Record of, on register of patients, 430.
Dental Coif 9 :
Allowances, 20.
Appointments, acting dental surgeons, 20
to 25. .
Appointments, dental surgeons, 20, 26 to
31.
Authority of, 20.
Contracts, acting dental surgeons, 26.
Deaths, reports of, 218, 219.
Discharge, acting dental surgeons, 26.
Enlisted assistant, 42.
Examinations for appointmen;ti 22 to 24,
25 to 80.
Expenses of candidates, 21.
Grades in, 20.
Law estahlishing, 20.
Number allowed, 20.
Part of Medical Department, 1, 20, 633.
Pay, 20.
Personal reports, 32.
Promotion, 26.
Rank of dental surgeons, 20.
Retirement, 20.
Status, acting dental surgeons, 20.
See also Dentists^
Dental Patients t
Register of, 466 to 472.
Dental Property!
Returns of, 608.
Dental Svpfllesi
Accountability for, 601 to 503.
Articles furnished by surgeons, 491, 852.
Expendable articles estimated for six
, months, 651.
General provisions, 849 to 868.
Dental Bapf ttes-^Conttnoid.
Plate ifork, 862.
Requisitions for, 491 to 496, 898.
Supply table, 854 to 866.
Dental flnpply Taklei
Additional supplies, 856,
Base outfit, 865.
Portable outfit, 854.
Dental flvrgeoast
General provisions, 20 to 32.
See also Dental Corpa,
Dental Works
Reports of, 473.
Dentists t
Accountability for medical property, 501
to 603.
Issues of post supplies to, 491, 852.
Returns of medical property, 507, 508.
See also Dental Coirpn,
Department Hesfltali:
Provisions concerning, 282.
See also Oeneral Hospitals and HospUol
Bervioe,
DepaitMent Laberttirletr
Containers for specimens, 856.
Material for identiflcatioh, 863.
Packages sent by mail, 866.
Purpose of, 361.
Secretions, excretions, and tissues, 362.
Special media supplied, 864.
Water, 366 to 360.
DepartMSBt Sanitary laspeeton:
Duties of, d71.
Inspections by, 3T2 to 374.
Reports, 372 to 874.
DepartsMBt Sargeoast
Correspondence, record, and document sys-
tem, 869, 402.
Duties of, 364 to 370.
Hospital fund, duties respecting, 267, 260.
Instruction, Hospital Corps, duties re-
specting,' 176.
Laundry of hospitals, authority over, 269.
Mobilisation camps, to furnish program
for instruction, 694.
Nurses, transfer of, 77.
Provision of camp hospitals, 003.
Reports and papers, 868 to 870.
Reports, annual, 870. -
Reports of sick and wounded, duties re-
specting, 461.
Reports of surgical operations consoli-
dated, 420.
Requisitions for supplies, action on, 481,
487, 489, 492.
Sanitary inspector, assistant to, 871.
Deposits t
Proceeds of sales of medicines to civilians,
248.
Proceeds of sales of other medical prop-
erty, 609.
Depots, Medleal Svpply:
See Advance Medical Supply Depots, Base
Medioai Supply Depots, and Medical
Supply Depots,
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Copies of» to be forwarded to the Sur-
geon Geneml in cases of men trans-
ferred, to the Hospital Corps, 41^
Medical property Jn possession of men
transferred, to be noted on,. 49«
IHseriptiTelilrtst
Camp Infirmary personnel, 659.
Copies of, to be forwarded to the Surgeon
: General, in cases of men .transforred
to the Hospital Corps, 41.
Medical property in possession of -men
transferred, to be noted on^. 49.
Proficiency of Ho^ltal Corps men tmns-
ferred, to be noted on, 46, 17.9.
BesertwBrt
Effects of patients who desert, 226,;
Physical examinations of, .393.
Besertlonst
Hospital Corps, reports of, 45.
Record of admission from, on register of
, patients, 445.
Record of, on register of patients, 450.
Desks, Held:
Contents of No. 1, 940.
Contents of No.. 2, 941.
Dlagnof Is :
" Change of diagnofds " carda, 211* 212,
213.
Change of, entry as to U&e of duty, 449.
Change of , upon admission of patients by
transfer, 446,
Changes of, on register, to be reported tO;
* Surgeon General for correction of re-
port cards, 462. i
Nomenclature to be used in recording,,
555, 556.
Record of, on register, attevations in, 436..
Record of, on register of dental patients,
472.
Record of, on. ,r^|Elater of patients, 446,'
455, 456.
Dlagnoils Tsgit
General provisions concerning, 558, 567
to 574.
Use of, at, aid, stations, 649.
Use of, at dressing stationSr 684.
Use of, at stations for slU^htly wounded,
713.
Use of. on the march, 639.
Diet Cards:
Use of, 235.
Diet Kltelieast
Provisions concerning, 239.
See also Meea Manoffenkent.
Diet of Sick:
See Meas Management,
Diphtheria:
Antidlphtheritic serum,: procurement of,
843 note, 879, 891 note!
Report of appearance of, 201.
Director of the Ceasss:
Reports of births and deaths to, 401.
Dtreetori of Ambalsnee ComysalM:
Command camp infirmaries, . 656.
Duties, general, 602, 653, 656.
Dlreefton of AmUmhm* Oosisanles^^Continuqd.
Duties ia combat, 655, 676.
Duties on the march, 639, 654.
Records and files, 652.
Relation to organization of Medical de-
partment. In campaign, 586.
Station on the march, 654.
With cavalry dlvtaioas, 742,
Dlreeton of Field Hofpltals:
Duties, general, 692 to 694.
Duties in combat, 692 to 694, 701.
Records and files of, 692.
Relation to organization of Medical De-
partment in campaign, 586.
Station on the marchk 603.
Directory of Medleal Penaastslt
To be kept by department surgeons, 369.
DhbaiveBientst
Hospital fund, division surgeons to au-
dit, 365.
Mess bllla to be settled promptly, 23^.
Dlfbanlng Offleen:
Duties of, 377 to 379,
Proceeds of aal^, how to, acooiint for,
509, 510i
Dlwdwrged Soldiers s
At Army and. Navy^. Genorsa Hospital,
327, 329.
At Fort Bayard, 385, 357.
On register of patient8» 488.
iDlieharBesi ,
Acting dental surgeons, 22.
CivtUan employees, 105, 106, 110, 113,
115, 116, 118, 126.
Civilian. employees, Army and Navy Gen-
eral Hospital, 318.
Contsact surgeons, 52, 53.
Enlisted men, for refusal of . .surgical
treatment, 220.
Enlisted men, physical examinations for,
394.
Hospital Corps, reports of, 46.
Hospital matrons, 268.
Medical Corps, 2.
Medical Reserve Corps, 8, 14, 143.
Nurse Corps, 56, 57, 60, 68 to 73, 86, 100.
Record of, on register of patients, 427,
431, 450.
. Studenjts at Army Medical School, 143,
145.
Dlteipliae of Pstleatsx .
At Army and Navy General Hospital, 333.
At Fort Bayard, 344.
In hospital wards, 279^
Dliesset:
Nomenclature, dental, 470.
Nomenclature, general, 455.
To be treated at Army and Navy Oen-
eral Hospital, 319.
Diseases, Epidemic:
Duty of civiUan practitioner on military
reservation respecting, 348, 349.
Reports of, 201 to 203.
Diseases, Infectious:
Civilian physician disco verlng*- ^uty re-
specUng, 348, 349.
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pIsMiei, IsfecllM»*«^oiitliitied.
Bzaminati6ns of perftonnel tent, befoM go-
Ing oA field service, 589» 594.
General provisions, 18S to 20a
Malarial fever, 19& to 197.
Paratyphoid fever, 184 to 191.
Reports of, 201 to 208.
Smallpox, 192 to 194.
Sypbilis, 200.
Typhoid fever, 184 to 191.
Venereal diseases, 198 to 200.
BlilnfMtlons
Bed linen, 279.
Beds, 279.
Clothing, 230, 279.
Rooms, 843 note.
fHsmlSMl:
Record of, on register of patients, '481,
460.
Dispensary Managenent:
Provisions eoncemlng, 240 to 244.
Dispensing Set:
Bottles and jars of, 942.
l>istfl1i«llOB Of Held «npp1lei:
Regimental, for field operations, 682, 633.
Regimental, in time of p^ce, i04 te 606.
DIstrllNitlon of flsnltiry troefs:
Of division, 716 to 742.
Of Medical Department in campaign, 572.
DlvUlonal Sanitary ServiM, Admlnlstnitles of s
Aml^ulance companies on the tiuufldi, -721.
Battle order, 732 to 789.
Camp Infirmaries on the march, 728, 724.
Cavalry division, 741, 742.
Defensive engagements, 726, 786.
Division surgeon's orders, 78^, 735, 738.
Information required by eots^tant
troops, 738, 786.
Information required by i^gimental sur-
geons, 734, 735.
Offensive engagements, 727 to 72©; 737.
Rear-guard actions, 730, 739. ;
Rencontre engagements, 781.
Sanitary train, control of, Tl7 to 720.
Sanitary train in camp, 719;
Sanitary train iii combat, 726, 726.
Sanitary train oii the march, 718, 7S^ toj
724.
See also Division ffnrg^on» Atsd Division
Sanitary Inspectors,
DlTlsion Sanitary InspeetoA'^ ' ' '
Assistant to division surgeon, 746. -
Duties of, 746 to 750. ' '
May be authorised to correct idefe<^s di-
rect, 749.
Reports of, 747, 748;
Sanitary squads, 780i
Divisions, TaciUealf
Administration of sanitary servliee, 716!
to 742.
Reserve supplies for, 890, 891.
See also Divisional Sanitary Service, Di-^
iHsion Sanitary inspectors, ' &nd Divi-
sion Surgeons, . ' '
Division Sargeons:
Correspondence records and paper work,
557, 560, 744.
Division StffMmii-^^oHtliiiiMi
Diagnosis tags; dlspositioftt of, 573.
Duties, general, 74S, 74(4.
Duties in combat, 725 to 742.
Duties on mar«h, 720 to 724.
Bquipment of<yffiee, 684.
Field hospitals, duties in t^es^eet to eatiit>-
lishmeiit of, TOl, 702.
List of Bi«k ladd wounded, 578.
'Pliper woiflt^ iftethod'^of ^ondactSng, 560,
744.
' Provlsleta of camp hospttala, 608.
Red Cross nnits^ command df, 743.
Reports on ^mpiaigti,- at conelusloii of,
561.
Reports to chief surgeon, field tunny, 7#4.
Rep6rt to division eommander after each
engagemeiit, 744.
Requisitions from divisional units-, action
on, 652.
Sanitary fnspeetions, 744.
Sanitary train, control of, 716 to 724,
• ■74»;
Station on march, 744.
Title, 534. •
Transfer of supplies between sanitary
formations, 551.
Voluntary Aid, individual, may accept,
537.
See also DM^Umat Saniitiry Service,
Division Sargeon'r OIIm B«al|nient :
Blank forms, emergency iiupply, 885.
Cubic meaisureotieht, 864. -
Other sttppMte, «64f note. '
Supply table, 884. - »
Weight, 884.
Doenments :
Files of, 402, 408, 405, 406, 564.
Obsolete^ dispositlbn of, 426.
Retained, in theater of operations, 566.
Dressing Pa^et, IndlvMaxl:
Contents of, 949.
Dressings, Snrgleal:
Ambulance bo± of, contents of, 954.
Box of, contents of, 955.
Civilians, issues and bales to, 242 to 244.
First-aid packets, contents of, 944 to 946.
Individual dressing packet, contents of^
949.
Replenishment of, in combat, 551, 63^3.
Shell-wound, 946.
Dressing Statioas:
Bearers, 670.
Closing, 690.
Combination with aid station, 679.
Defensive engagements, 726.
Departments of, 6^1.
' Diagnosis tags, use of at, 682, 684'.
' Effects of patients, 649.
Equipment table, 874 to 878.
Establishment of, 676, 677.
Evacuation of, 680, 682, 685 to 690.
General Jirovisions; 875 to 684, 690.
Location of, 676, 678, 679.
Moving, 690.
Offensive engagements, 727.
Opening, 676, 677.
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Snntit StotlOBi — Contltiiied:
Bcar-gnard actions, 730, 739.
Records, number of {MtleiitB^ etc., to be
noted, 684.
Shelter from fire, 678. •
TjMUiq>ortatlon of wonnded to> and f Mm,
689.
Tredtment at, chtiiNicter of, 688.
BnaMe PMVwtrt
Dispositions^, 369.
Purchase of, 269;
Return of, 200, '262; '
Transfer of, 261. ■'- ' t
See also Ho9pitat"Fiind. >t
Record of, on daily sick report, '207.
Record of, on register ef • imtieBtBi 448,
449.
Haty, Betam tot
Record of, on register of patients, 450.
Surgeon to decide . when ■ patients fihall,
281.
Ear, Note, and Thrdal Csset
' Contents of, 912.
EdaeatioB and Training:
. :Oeneral provisions concerning, 131 toil81. .
Efeets of Dead and of'Pitleiitat
Infected clothing,. 230.
In . hospitals, 221 t<» 226, £79.
In general hospitals, 293, 301, 308.
Effleleney Reports t
Civilian employees, 120 to 128.
Hospital Corps, 46.
Nurse Corps, 99.
Electric Batteries: '
Dry cells, : recharging of, 845 note.
Electric Correat:
Requisitions for, '486.
Emblem of Sanitary Scrrlae:
Personnel, formations, and matteiel, 642
to 646.
Emergeney Case:
Contents of, 913.
Emplpyees:
Civilian, 103 to 130.
See also Civilian Etuployeet. , •
Enlisted Men:
Deaths, rei^orts of, »218, 219, 279, 300.
Discharge, physical' examlnAtions ¥o^, 39^.
Identiffcation records of, 392.
Laundry of clothihg of, 267^.
Surgical treatmeift, t«fafi&l'o¥, ^0.' *
Valuables of patients, f6rbldden U re-,
ceive, 221, 279.' • '
See also Rmpital Cdrps- " ' '
EnUstments:
While in hospital, feffect of, on register
of patients, 431. |
See also Hospital Corp^. 1
Epidemic Diseases: ' \
Civilian practitioners treating on mili-
tary reservations, 348, 349. ,, '
Reports of, 201 to 203. I
S«BipmeBt:
„. "A," " B," i^nd ." C " defined, 860. -
Eqaipmeni — Continofld.
Field, ' suggestions for improvement of,
474.
Horse equipments, 943.
Hospital Corps, transfer of, 48, 49. -
Sick and wounded in the field, 640, 649.
Wheel transportation for equtpment **A"
o^ly, 860.
Eqaipment Tables :
Advance medical supply depot, 895.
Ambulance company, 874 to 878.
Base hospital, 891, 892;
Base medical supply depot, ^94.
Camp hospitals, 886.
Camp infirmary, 869, 870, 878.
Camp infirmary reserve, 871, 878.
Chief surgeon, field army, oflice, 901.
Division surgeon, blank forms, 8^ 885.
Division surgeon's office, 884.
Evacuation ambulance company, 897.
Evacuation hospital, 8#1» 892.
Field hospital, 879 to 883.
Field laboratory, 896.
Hospital Corps, horse, 948; > - -
Hospital Corps, individual, 666.
Hospital sdiip, 898.
Hostiit&l train, 899, 900.
Medical officers, indlvtdiiia, 864.
Medical reserve unit, 891.
Regimental combat 'equipment, 666 to
86ft*
Regimental hospital, 872, 873. «
Surgeol^, base group, office^ 901.
Estimates, Coastenetiom tad Bepalr of Hos^talt :
General provisions, 246.
ETaeaatioB Imbalance Companies:
Commanding officer, duties, 805.
Defensive engagements, 726.
Designation of, 804.
Duties of, 808 to 812.
Emergency supplies for, 552.
Equipment, 806.
Function of, 807.
General provisions concerning, 804 to 812.
Increased transport for, 809.
Location of, 810.
Motor ambulances for, 806.
Number of, allowed, 804.
Personnel, 806.
Records, reports, and returns, 562, 581.
Relations to Medical Department organi-
zation to' campaign, 586.
Report after each engagement, 562.
Rest statioiis established by, 781.
Supplies for, 806.
UracoatloB Ambulance Company Equipment:
Motor ambulances for, 806.
Pack mules probably unnecessary, 806.
Reserve dressings probably unnecessary,
806.
Similar to that of an ambulance company,
806, 897.
ETaenatloB Hospital Equipment:
Ambulances, motor, 891 note.
Blank forms for, 891 note.
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BTMBstloB HetplUl ]fi4»lpM0v^'-€o]itiBue4.
CnUe meftsnremeBt of medloal supplies,
891.
Medical supplies, 891*
Not strietlj limited to supply taUe, 859,
881^.
QuAFtersiaster supplies* 882.
Weight, 891. 892.
ErseistioB Hofpltsli:
Blanks for, 891 note.
Buildings to lie used when aTailahle, 796.
Commanding oi&cer^. dotiea of, 799.
Defensive engagemeskts, 726.
Designation of, 793.-
Bmergency supplies for, 662.
Bvacnatioii of, 801.
Function of, 795, 799.
Line of communications «nits, 793.
Location of, 795, 797.
Mwlng, 797, 798.
Not strictly limited to supply table, 869,
889.
Number allowed,. 798.
Opening, 798.
Personnel of, 794.
Records, reports, and returns, 676, 803.
Relation to organisation of liedieal De-
partment in campaign, 680.
Supply tables, 891, 892.
Transportation for evacuation of, 802.
Treatment of wounded at, character of,
800.
See also Evaeuaiion Hospital Equipment.
. Braeaation of Side sad Woandedt
Additional transport for, 629, 687, 809,
828. :
Chief problem of Medical Department,
530, 627, 754.
Line of communications, 754, 819, 825. *.
Selection and classification of patients
for, 628, 826, 839.
See also under the several field units.
Examlnatiomi :
Acting dental surgeons, for appointment
and promotion, 20, 21 to 24, 26 to 30.
Chief nurses, 59.
Contract sucgeons, for appointment, 53.
Dental Corps, for appointment, 26 to 30.
Field appliances and chests, 516.
Hospital Corps, sergeants first class and
sergeants, 33^ 85, 30.
Infectious diseases, examinations of
troops for discovery of, 589. . ■ .
Instruments, month;Ur» 510.
Laboratory specimens, 352 to 355.
Medical Corps, for appointment and pro-
motion, 2, 10, 11.
Medical property, annual, 512.
Medical Reserve Corps, for appointment,^
14 to 17.
Nurse Corps, by superintendent, 57. . '
Nurse Corps, chief nursesj 59.
Nurse Corps, for appointment, 56, 63 to
65.
Red Cross units, by medical officers, 536,
Pathological specimens, 352 to 36'6.
EzamlaatloM — 0o«tiiiiied»
Physical, 882 to 397. (8ee also PhvBical
B9aminatiim9m)
Water, 366 to 360.
BxaMialag Boards :
For acting dental surgeons, 22 to 24.
For contract surgeons, 53.
For Dental Corpa, 22 to 24, £6 to^ 30.
For Hospital Corps, sergaanta first ctase
and sergeants, 83, 86^ 30.
For Medical Corps, 2 to 9.
For Medical Reserve Cotus, 15 to 17.
Exehanget, Pott:
Dividends from, M8.
Medical and hospital eare 9t ^BD^loysas
of, 34C
ftcyeasss af Mm:
Medical property, 609.
ExpeMM, TraTsliag:
Acting dental surgeoits, candidates for
employment as, 21w
Civilian employees, 104 to 117.
Contract surgeaaa^ 68. « '••
Medical Corps, candidates for appoint-
ment In, 3, 8.
Militia officers, while atten<Bns Army
Medical fichaoV lil6. .. >
Nurse Corps, 56, 72, 78, 82 to 86.
Red Cross penKmnel, 686.
Eye Csss:
Contents of, 914.
Families:
Definition of, with respect to Biedical at-
tendance, 345.
Feces: .•.•«.,•
For diagnostic purpjofea, 191, 362.
Feaule Nanest
See Nurse Corps and Nmrses.
Field Army, Chief fhirgeo»t
General provisions, 828 to 830.
See also Chief Surgeon, Field Army.
Field Chests:
Contents of, 927 to 938.
Field Desks:
Contents of No. 1, 940.
Cqntents of No«^2, 941. . ^
Field EQBlpmeat:
See Equipment, and MQu^pn^et^t TabUs.
Field Hospital Birestors:
General provisions, 691 to. 694.
See also Directors of Fiel^ ff^spitm^s.
Field Hespital jEftalpmeatj ..
, Articles kepli in store,. 879. -
Articles not Icept in atore^ 880.
Articles supplied by camip\ quartermas-
ter, 882. • ., . .
As .a, nucleus for qampv -hospital equip-
ment, 604, 886. .
Containers f or, . how ^ma^^ke^ 879 note.
■ Cubic measurements as ,sjl;ored, 879.
Grain, 1 day's in jockey box, 883 note.
Loading table for wagons, 883.
Rail transportation required, 881.
Requisitions for, 87^, 880.
Supply table, 879, 880. *' " ^
Tentage, directions for loading* 883 note.
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Field Hetpitol Eqilfttiealr-rContlii^iiM.
Wagons; how marked, e06.
Welgtat as tatried on wagons, 883.
Weight as stored, 87&.
Field Hospitals, Peace OrgftBisationt
Certificates of proficiency for men under
instruction, J.64, 165.
Commanding officer, 159, 160.
Discipline, 160.
Duties of permanent personnel, 158.
Ins^xuction, courses of, 161 to 165.
Law authorizing, 3$.
Organization, 15^.
Personnel, 158.
Records o^ class work, 169( to 165.
S^.4ilso Bospitai Oorps*
Field Hoipilais, War Orgaalzattont
Blanks fajr, 879, 940,
Ciyil hospitals, transfers to^ 700.
Clofehig, T08, 709.
Collecting points lor sick» 700.
Commanding officer, .607.
Defensiye enptgemeats^ 726.
Departments of, 703, 704*
Designations of, 695.
Diagnosis tags; um of, (72. /
Dressing' stations, replacement ^, 701«
Duties, general^ 699 to 709*
Duties, hi combat^ 701 to 707,
Duties, on the march» 79Q» . .
Establishment of, 701,
Evacuation of, 689^V09» 70i» 706 to 708.
Function of, 699...
General provisions concerning, $9$ io 7p9«
Guards, 550.
Immobilization of, to be prevented* 603,
700, 797. '
Law authesialagr 88« .
Location of, 701.
Moving, 708, 709.
Number to be established, 701,
Offensive engagements, 729.
Opening, 700- to 702f 7Q9.
Personnel, 698.
Rear-guard actions, 730, 789.
Records, report, and returns, 562, 704.
Report after each engagem^t, 562.
Station, on march, 722.
Supply tables, 879 to 882. ,
Treatufflit at,. character of, 705,
With cavalry divisions, 741.
See also Field Hospital Equipment, .
Field Laboratorlei :
Establishment and ^fUn^tion-wf,' 778.
Records of sick and wounded at, 575.
Relation to Medical Department orgattiza*
ti6n in cami>aign, -5864
Supply table, 896, .•• , . .
Field Laboratory Chefti:
Contents ofl^o. 1, 980.
Contents of No. 2, 981.
Contents of crate, 989. ,
Field Hedleal Sapplies:
Base supply depots, OA |iMd a,t» 782.
Containers for, 863.
Field Medical Bapplles — Continued.
Delivery of, in the zone of the advance,
655.
Department sanlta^ im^ectoifs duties
regarding, 371.
Department snrgedn'b iMties regairding,
366.
Distribution of, in tbne of peace, 604
to 50«.
- Equipments "A", " B ", and ** C '* de-
fined, 8<M).
Hospital Corps man may aooempany,
654.
Inspections of, 016;
Litters, replacement of canvas, dSfk
Mazimom and mtoimnm list of, 782^ 788,
830. '
Not to be used at posts, 616.
Packing of, 863.
Replenishment, hour often* 868.
Replenishment in combat, 651^
Requisitions for, in peace, 489, 499.
Requisitions for, in war, 661 to 663.
Returns of, 607.
Tables of, 857 to 901.
Transportation of, 549, 654..
Wheeled transportation for "A" sjippUes
only, 860.
See also Equipment and Equipment
Tables. ' •
Field Mleroteope wltli Aeeetsery Cases
Contents of, 950.
Field ProMems for Hedleal Offieem
Casualties in action, 152.
General - provisions concerning, 148 to
163.
Medical personnel required In war, 163.
Field Safely TAlest
General outline, 857 to 901.
See also Equipment Tables,
Fires
In hospitals, 279, 300.
Flresnag:
Guards for sanitary formations, 660.
Wouhded on tte field, 640, 649.
I'lnt Aid:
Instruction in, 131, 165, 162, 170, 594,
634.
First-Aid Paekets:
Contents of, 944 to 946.
Issues of, to line troops, 845 note.
Personnel provided with, 632, 688.
Wounded to apply, when, 644.
Flags:
Sanitary service, 545.
Floors:
Hospitals, oiling, painting, etc., 246.
Food Boxes:
Contents of ambulance box, 947.
Contents of box, 948.
Foot Powder:
Issue of, to troops, 843 note.
Foreeps Case, Hemostatlet
Contents of, 915.
Fonttaldehyde ;
Gas, rule for generating, 843 note.
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FonuHlvs
Uifcofficial compound mediciiial prepara-
tions, 902.
Fort B«yu4 C«eB«nl Hoppltol:
Admissions, 334 to 338, 396.
Discipline of patient^. 344.
Examinations, physical, for admission,
396.
General provisions, 334 to 344.
HospiUl charges, 339 to 343.
Navy patients, 335, 341. '
Transfers to, 334, 336.
FraetuTM %
Record of, on register of patients, 456,
Fvel!
Requisitions for eoaJ, gas, and oil, ,486.
Fvnd, Hospital:
General provisions, 248 to 262.
See also Hospital FuncU
Fnrloofflis :
Hospital Corps, 45. • ^
Record of, on register of patients, 400.
Gardener, Hospital:
Gratuities to, 255.
das, as Fnel:
Requisitions for, 486.
General Hotpltals:
Additional in tim^e of war,. 606.
Adjutant, 290, 292, 297, 301.
Administration division personnelt, 290.
Admissions to, 288, 301, 307.
Assistants to officer of the day, 298, 301
to 306.
Augmentation of, in war, 5S7, 606.
Capacity of those of standaord sise, 289.
Chaplain, 290.
Chief of medical service, 290, 307, 310.
Chief of surgical service, 290, 307, 310.
Commanding officer, 284, 290, 201.
Commanding officer, detachment Hospital;
Corps, 290, 296.
Commanding officer, detachment of pa-
tients, 293.
Consulting board, 316.
Control of, 284.
Convalescent camp, 290.
Dental service, 290.
Enlisted men under treatment three
months, 287.
Executive officer, 292.
Expansion of, plans for, 289.
Fire in, 300.
Function of, -283.
Guards for, 300, 305, 306.
Hospital Corps detachment, 290,..;296^.
Hospital fund, 295.
Hospitals, ports of- embarkation, as
branches of, 609.
Laboratory, 290.
Matrons on duty at, 266. . .
Mess, 290, 295, 300.
Money and valuables of patients, 293,
301.
General HotAlia]f<— Continued^
Nursing serviw, i90, 311 to 315.
Officer of the day» 290, 297 to 302.
Officer of the guard, .290.
Officers under treatment three months.
287.
Patients* eiffects, 293, 301, 303.
Patients under treatment three months,
287.
Personnel of, 290.
Plans and specifications for, 28^.
Professional division . personnel, 290.
Public property at, 294, 304.
Purposes of, 283. '
Quartermaster, 290, 294.
Quartermaster Corps men, 290.
Red Cross, use of, in time of War, 290.
' Registrar, 296; 2^8.
Report on cases under treatment throe
months, 287.
Reports and returns, 28T, 292, 293.
Return to duty of those under treat-
ment, 285.
Supplies for, how obtainei!^ 286.
Temporary, 289.
Voluntary aid, acceptance of, 539 to 541.
Wards, 279, 290, ^08 to 310.
Ward surgeons, 290, 307 to 310.
Watchmen, 300, 305.
See also HOspitnV Service,
General Operating Case:
Contents of, 916. ".
Geneva ConfenHon «f iVMe
Provisions of, 543, 547 to 649.
Genlto-lTrtnary Caser
Contents of, 917.
Gonorrkea:
Provisions concerning, 198, 109.
GoTenment HosplUl for the Iwame i
Examinations, physical* for transfer to,
396.
Transfer cards of cases sent to, 216.
Grataltles:
To cooks and gardeners, 255.
Guards :
For general hosjiltals, 806.
Sanitary service, in the Held, 550.
Gynecologleal Osse:
Contents of, 918.
Health, Boards of:
To be notified of appearance of infectious
disease, 203.
Hearing:
Examinations of, 897. • •
Hemostatlo Fnveepd Csso:
Contents of, 915.
Hentai:
Record of, on register of .^tieats, 466.
History, Hedleal, of Posts:
General provisions,. 412.-
See also MedieolMiatorjf af PosU,
Hone EqvipmeiitB:
Hospital Corps, 94®.'
Hospital Boats; <
See HoapitatBhipa, '
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H6q»ltolBilIdlB8i:
CoDstmction end repaid Qf»;^5,'204,866.
Floors, 246. ' ^ . ^ ^
Qnmrters «6 serseant' ftest olaas,: fioBfritiil
Corps, 246, 365.
Repair of, 246, 865. ' >
Reports of progress of fMcrk «ii,,845. '
Hmipltsl ChftTfMi
Army and KaVjr General Hospital, 82f9,
330.
Port Bayard, Sfefr'to 843.
Hetpltal Corpe: , , .. ,
Acting cooks, H, 38. "
Acting hospital. stewards, 33.
Assignment to duty, 44.
Bedding, use of by, 523. .
dertlficates of proficiency, 146, 164; 178.
Changes of station or status, reports of,
45, 46, 47.
ClothiJig, allowances* 47.
Clothing, si^s of, 41.
Clothing, white, wb^n to he worn, 47.
Constitution of, 33. ,
Cooks, acting, 37» 38.
Corporals, 39,
Deaths, reports of, 45, .219*
Dentist's asi^lstant, 42.
Descriptive and a«(siignment <:ards, 41, 49.
Descriptive lists* .41, 4*^,, 49, ^79.
Desertions, 45.
Discharges, 45.' . .
Duties, general, 33, 43, 279, 298j
Duties in general hospitals,' 301 to 306.
Efficiency reports, 46.
Enlistments In, 40, 41, 45.
Equipment, method of packing, 865 note.
Equipment table, 865.
Equipment transferred with, 48, 49.
Field kits, 865 note. .
Furloughs, 45.
Horse equipments, 943,
Hospital stewards, 33.
Instruction of, 131, 156, 167 to J.8(L, .296.
Instruction of dental Assi^.tAAt^ 42«
Lance corporals, 39.
Laundering of white clothing, 47^ 267.
Law establishing, 33.
Noncommissioned officers, duties, 43.
Number allowed, 33.-
Personnel for general hospitals, 290.
Return of, 50, 180.,
Sergeants ^^rst class and' sergeants, 33,
34 to 36.
Service kits, 865.
Sickness, report 'of, 45.
Surplus kits, 865 note.
Transfers of, to other stations, 44 to 49.
Transfers to, 38, 40; 41.
See also Anibukmce V^mptmiea and BH4ld
Hospitals. • •
Hospital €orp8. Belt:
Contents of, 907. • .
' Medical <)fflcers mdy make chknges In con-
tents, 907 note.
Transfer of, 907 »>te. ''
Hospital CoameXlMi
To audit hospital fund, 256.
Hospital BmplayMlt*^
•See CflHUmi Smpiaveetk
Haspltel AiBds
AccountaUUt^ for, 253, 260 to 262, 295.
Audit of , 258, '865.
CMnpan^ifttnd, equtralciit to^ 251.
Custodian of, 252, 263^ 260, 261, 295.
D^nu^ment snrgeoft^ action of,. 255, 257,
269, 260, 366.
DnraMe ppoperty bought With^ 259 to 262.
Expenditure of, 251, 254» 256^ 866.
General hoBpitsas, 296»
Gratuities* 256.
Liquors, purchase restricted, 256.
Mess accounts, 287. >
Proceedings of icounciiy 258. r .
Purchases ^ with, 231, 256.
Receipts to be tak^i, 254.
Sources of, 248, 249, 331,. 348.
Statements of, 260 to 262, 366.
Transfer -of, 257 to 261.
Hoipltal Garden t
Products of, 231, 248.
iHofpital Gsrdemar:
Gratuities to, 255: ' .
Hospital Laandry:
General provisions, 265* to 278*
See also Laundry, UoapWa.
Hospital Hstroas:
Allowances «f, 266 to 269.
Discharge, 268.
Duties, 266 to 269.
Farming work forbidden, 268.
Law attthorleing, 265.
Leave of absence, 268.
Pay, 265 to 269i
Rations, 265 to 269.
Statement of work done by, 278.
Hofpltsl Bales:
iRefervtvoee are ta guf^seeHons of para-
graph £79.)
Absence without leave, a 14.
Arising, hour of, a 7.
Bedding, squad rodm, «are of, a 9^
Bedding, ward, care of, 6 18, '
Beds, squad room, arrangement and care
of, a 8, a 9, a 10.
Beds, ward, care of, h 13.
Borrowing from patients, a 16.
Clinical records, h 10.
Clothing, disposition of, a 8;
Deaths, .» 5.
Diet orders, ft 2-
Duties of senior noncommissioned officer,
■ O 1. !• ■ . .....
Duties of those ki charge of departments,
a 6.
Emergency squads, a 17. •
Equipments, disposition of, a^ 10.
Fire, a 18, a 19.
Forihiitionsi tall to bo.ptrese:it at, a 6.
Gambling, * 14.
General ruiett, a.
Inspections, a 15, a 18, a 19..
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Hotpttal Bales — Continued. ' -
Kitchen and bmbs attendants, a 7.
Ldghta, unauthorized, a 18, • 19.
Idqnoni, precautions coneeminir» 54, 5 14.
Noncommissioned officer in *■ chaigv ot<
quarters, « 17, a 18y • 19.
Patients, care of, a 1, 5 8.
Patients, dlsolpUne of, h 1, b 14, h 1».
Patients* effects, & 2, ft 9.
Patients, gi'vtng information regardiii^,
prohiMted, h 11.
Patients to he mads aoqnalntsd with
ward rultes, ft 6.
Personal cleanliness, a 12;
Poisons, precautions concerning, 5 4.
Police, a 16.
Prescriptions and medicines, 5-2> 5 S.
Profanity in wards, 5 14.
Public property, care ot « 2, a 3v a 4, 5 2.
Squad rooms, care of, a 11.
Uniform, o 13.
Visitors, .5 12.
Wardmaster, dnttes of, 5 1 to 5 15.
Ward records, 5 8, 5 10.
Ward rules, h.
Wards, cleanliness of, d-2«. . <
Watchmen, o 18, a 19.
Hospitals X
Army and Navy General, 817 to 383.
Base, 757 to 765.
Camp, 602 to 605.
Contagious disease^ 767, 768.
Department, 282.
Evacuation, 793 to 80®.
Field, 695 te^ 709.
Fort Bayard General, 334 to 344.
General, 283 to 316.
Port of embarkation, 609.
Post, 280, 281.
Prisoners of war, 611.
Regimental, 632.
See also under the ahoTe seTeeal heads.
HospiUl Safe:
Combination of, 247. :
Hospitals, ClTlllan: .^
Transfer of patients to, h» the jaeld,760.
Hospital Berries:
Admission and distribution of patlenis,
209 to 211.
Bedding, hospital, to be used only In
hospitals, 528i
Buildings, 245, 246.
Change of dla^osls cards* 212, 218.
Ciyilian employees, post exehanges, 346.
Ciyilian patients, charges tor medicine,
242.
CiTilians, issues to prevent suffering, 244.
. Correspondence record and document file
system, 402 to 406. (See also Corre-
spondence,)
Deaths, 218, 219, 225. (See MiaoDeatha.)
Diet kitchens, 239. «« .
Dispensary management, 240 t» 244b
Durable property, 259 to 262.
Effects of patients, 221 to 226*
Gratuities, 255^
Hospital Serrtes — Contmned.* -
Hospital fond, 248 to 262. (flee also
Hoapitai Fund,)
HospittL mles, 279. (See aieo HtmpiUa
RiOea.)
Hospital safe, 247.
Ice f<»r, 968; 964.
Infected property, destruction of, 980.
. Laundry, 266 to 278. (See also Z^omftdry.)
Matrons, 265 to 269.
Medicine, issued or sold to dyUJans, 242,
243. ,
Mess management, 281 to 239. (See also
Meas Management.)
Patients, admission and distribution off
209 to 211.
Patients, appliances transferred with,
228.
Patients, civilian, charges for medicine,
242.
Patients, clinical records of, 209, 279.
(See also OUnical Records.)
Patients* clothing, disinfection of, 222. '
Patients* clothing, laundering of, 222,
267.
Patients, clothing to be worn by, 228.
Patients, duties to be performed by, 281.
Patients* effects, 221 to 226.
Patients, transfers and transfer cards of.
209 to 211,214 to 217.
Prescriptions, 240 to 244.
Property brought in by patients, 227, 304.
Property, infected, 230.
Property, use and care of, 512 to 526.
Regulations for interior .administration,
?79.
Sales of medicine, diaposition of proceeds,
243.. .
Seamen, Army Transport Service* 260.
Sick call, 206 to 208.
Ward morning reports, 211.
Ward rules, 279. (Gtee alto Hospifol
Rulea.)
See also General HdapitiOa' nnd Post Boa-
pitals.
Hospital Ships:
Command of, 623.
Equipment and supplies for, 622, 898.
Insignia of, 542. ,
Line of communications, 769, 772.
Not to be diverts from Medical Depairt-
ment, 549.
Personnel, 621.
Records, reports, and returns, 582, 584«
625.
Bed Clross, 628.
Register of patients oq, 5$44
Relation to oiganisatiiM& of Medical De-
partment in campaign, 586.
Report after each trip,. 562. . .
Service of thp interior, ^19 to 625.
Ships for patients, 619 to 625, 769 to
772. '
Use and operation ef, 624. ,
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Hoipltolg, PMti of ]
Control ot 609.
BBtabllshment of, 609.
-Miiy be branches of general hospitalB,
609.
Hetpital TralMt
Command of, 616.
Equipment and supplies for, 615, 800
Line of communications, 769 to 772.
Litter fittings for box cars, 900.
Not to be diverted from Medical Depart-
ment, 549.
Personnel, 614.
Records, reports, and returns, 562, 582,
584, 617.
Report after each trip, 562.
Register of patients on, 584.
Relation to Medical Department organi-
sation in campaign, 686.
Service of the interior, 613 to 617.
Trains for patients, 618 to 617, 769 to
772.
H/glenet
Instruction in, 181, 154, 594, 684.
Hypodenale Sytlngei
Accessories, 966.
leet
For hospitals, 268, 264.
IdeaUiestlOB BeeoHst
Of recruits, 892.
IdentlieatiOB SvppUeit
Ice, 264.
Requisitions for, 486, 847 note.
Supply table, 847.
Ideatiieatiea Tsgst
Provisions concerning, 221, 227, 808.
Ideatity, Oertliestes aft
Provisions concerning, 542 to 544.
Index Oilalegaei
Library, Surgeon General's Office, 132.
ladex MsdtoMt
Library, Surgeon General's Office, 132.
Index to Beglster ef Pstieatit
How made, 432.
IndlTldaal DrMtlng PMkets
Contents of, 949.
IndlTldaal Tolvnlary Aldt
General provisions, 587 to 541.
Percentage of, that may be used in war,
153.
Infantry DlTiiloni
Administration of sanitary service of,
716 to 750.
lafeetod Clothing and Property:
Treatn^ent of, 230..
lafeetloBf-DlBease Hotpltalsi
See Contagious DUeaae HospitaU,
Infeetioai Discasei:
General provlsionB, 183 to 200.
See also Diaeaaes, Infectious,
Ininaary, Cavpt
General provisions, 667 to 066.
See also Camp Inflrmariea,
Inhabltanti ef Oeevpled Terrlteryv
Relief of dlstreHs and safferlng, 765.
Sanitation among, 681, 764.
934400—17 U
Physical examinations of, 896.
Transfer cards' of, 216.
Iwlgnia:
Brassards, 542 to 644.
Flags of sanitary service, 546.'
Sanitary materiel, 646.
Sanitary personnel, 642 to 544.
Sanitary units, 545.
laspectloM I
Ambulance companies, by directors, 653.
Divisional units, administrative, 747.
Divisional units, sanitary, 744, 746.
Equipment, at mobilisation camps, 594.
Field appliances and chests at posts, 516.
General hospitals, by officer of day, 300.
Hospitals, daily, 279. '
Instruments, monthly, 519.
Line of communications, administrative
and sanitary, "827.
Nurse Corps, by superintendent, 67.
Posts, by sanitary inspectors, 371 to 374.
Posts, by surgeons, 182, 414 to 417.
Red Cross, by medical officers, 536.
Regiments, by surgeons, 634.
Service of the interior, by sanitary inspec-
tors, 626.
Troops, before going in field, 689.
Troop trains, 690.
Venereal, 198.
See also Sanitarif InspecUona.
laspeeton, Sanitary x
See Sanitanf Jnapeoion.
lastrvetlont
Army Field Service and Correspondence
School, 147.
Army Medical Museum, 134, 136.
Army Medical School, 136 to 146.
Field problems for medical ofleeps, 148 to
168.
First aid, 181, 166, 162, 170, 604, 634. r
Hospital Corps, 181, 166 to 181, 296.
Hygiene, 127, 164, 604,. 684.
Library, Surgeon General's Ofllce, 132,
188.
Mobillcation camps, 594.
Frofeosional ' training, military services,
131, 283.
See also Armp Field Service and Ver-*
respondence School, and Army Medical
School.
lastmment Case :
Medical officer's belt, 919.
iMtmmeatti
Cases of, receipts for, 498.
Bxaminati<ms of, monthly, 519. /
Meteorological, 527.
Removal from hos^italr 513.
Repair of, 521.
Rust, prevention of, 520.
Inteiesrrent Diseases:
Record of, on register of patients and
reports of »idk and wounded, 446, 449,
462.
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Articles purchased, 878, 476.
Articles transferred, 496 to 499, 503, 65i.
Ab requisitions, 783.
Broken packages, 503.
Nomenclature, 473.
To conform to supply tables^ 475.
Unserviceable articles, 499.
Kits, 8ervlee:
Hospital Corps, 865.
Labwatories, Departaeat:
General provisions, 351 to 360.
See also Department tidboratoriet.
Labmratories, Fleli:
General provisiomi, 778, 779.
See also Field Lahoratorie».
Laboratorlet, Hoipltal:
Supplies for, 846.
Laboren:
See Civilian Employees
Labor BegalatloM :
See Civilian Employees.
Lavee Corporals:
Appointment of, 39.
See also Hospital Corps.
lammBarjf Hospital:
Accounts for, 271, 272, 274, 277, 278.
Advertising for proposals for, 272, 273.
Bedding, 266, 523.
Blankets, 523.
Bonds for contracts tov, 276.
Canvas for litters, 526.
Contracts, 274 to 276.
Cost of, 269.
Definition of what comprises, 267; • *
Bzcess, not done by matron; 269, 270^ 278.
Matron to do not lest thata 500 pieces,
266. ' . '
Nurses' quarters, linen from, 80.
Nnntes' .uniforms, 96, 267.
Patients' clothing, 222, 267.
LesTes of Abtenes i
Civilian employees* 1^.
Matrons, hospltaU- 268i
Nurse Corps, 56, 76, 89 t» 92.
Record of, on register of patients, 428,
450.
Sick leaves, offlcew, pkysieal iezamltia'
tlons for, 388.
LeMM, Tvial, Case of:
Contonts of, 026. ■
Library, Sargeon Geaerari Office:
General provisions, 132, 133.
Part of educatijonal system, 1^1^,
Line of CommnnlcatioBs :
Administration of sanitary service of,
813 to 827.
Advance section, 752, 815. ' '■'*
Base section, 752.
Description of, 529, 751 to 768.' .1
Divisions of, 753, 756. "'
Inhabitants of occupied territory, 754,
755. • -.' .. '•• .:. -!..'■
' Intermediate section, 752, 815v> :■ <
May adt in- the aode of the Advanee, 726.
752, 809. . . '
lilwof €m
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Medical Department units en, 756.
Medical service of, 761 to 827.
MiMlan of tke saiittary aarrlee of, 628.
754, 755, 826.
Relation to other xones, 580(.
What constitates, 751.
Line •! Drityi
Record ot on daily sick report, 207.
Record of, on regbrter of patients, 448.
449. /
LlfBon:
In storerooms, 514.
PrescrlptiflaB ftNc; to be kept en separate
file, 240.
Purchase of, with hospital fond, 256.
List «f Side aa« Weuisdt
Cases to be entered on, S76, 577, 579.
Casualties insctlott, nntiiod of entering,
579.
Dispositioil of, 678.
Evacuation ambulance companies, 581.
Hospital trains and hospital ships, 582,
Numbetf «f. -copies required, 578, 579.
Stations for slightly woimdftd, 580.
Use of, in making nodrihal list of pa-
tients transferred, 583.
Use of, in making xetums of casualties,
579.
Use of, .to check list of BOldiers reported
as missing, 579.
" With the command," meaning of, 577.
Utters:
Canvas for, repairing and washiiis of,
526.
Fittings for freight icars, 900.
IssuTe of, to line troops,' 645. ndte, 86«
notei ......
Number issued to different «rma of serV- 1
ice, .8681'
Transportation of, on the .maccb^ 866;
Adte. ' .
' Wounded on, when- to be jramotfed fcoai«
689.
Loading of Hales and;1lligmwi.
Camp infirmary, 873. t..
Camp infirmary resttTe^ fi7& :
Dressing, stgtlqp,; «78.
I . Field hospital* 883.
Regimental combat equipment, 868.
Regimental hospital, 873. • r
Halariia BegiBtert
Provisions concerning, 195 to. 197.,
HaUagering: • ^ ••:'♦. ..• ). :
Record of, on register of patients, 456.
Marine Corps:
Patients at Army and'i^avy General hos-
pital, 325, 327. ?29.
Patients at Fort Bayard, 335, 341.
Harriages: . .^: \ .- . r
Record olV ,0P reiK>^s of fiick and wound-
ed, 459. ,. .
Matrons, HoBpl^l^'f: (•«-••)>. *
General provisions, 265 to ^^R,
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MeulMt
Beport ol appeaMoce of, 201.
Medteal aid Sirsteal ChMtt
Contents ift, 932. ' < '
Medleal and Snrgleal Cheit, Snpplfmentan^
Contents ot 93:3.
Modleal AttendAvee:
Ciyillan employees of post exchanges, 346.
Families of ofl&cers an4 enlisted men, 34^5.
Inbabltants of occupied territory, 755, •
Marcb, on the, 638. , . ,
Nurse Corps,. 56, 86 to 88.
Private practice of medical olOlcers, ^,7^
Befusal of treatment, 220.
' Seamen, Transport Service, 250.
Medieal Bookp, Bax 9U ,
Contents,. 908^
Msdleal OorpB:
AUowaiiees»' 2.
Appolntmetriia'iia, 2 t«<^.- .. . .< t-
Army Medical School, qualified candidates
to attend,, d. •. . . r
Candidates for, pay and allQwanjOe^» 8. -
Constitution of, 2. .,rf
Discharges ,£rom, 2.
BixamlnatlonB for appointment In, prelim-
inary and.inal,.2 to 7, 0.
.Examinations for piromotlon ln< 10, 11.,
Elxpenses. of. candidates foi; ftppototnent,
3, 8. 1. ; ■ ■ I
Law establishing 2. . >
Pay, 2., ...
Promotions, 2, IQ, 11. <
Qualifications for appoioiment Uh 8»
Ranlc, 2. , .r
Retirements 2.
MedlMl DepirtmAift)
Constituents of, 1, 582.
Distribution In campai8rn/586, 586. ■
Duties, educational, 131. '< ••
Duties in «be^eld, 146, 681, 627 to 620.
Duties of, general, 1, 148. ' - •'
Organisation, field; 685, 586.
■ OifgsAiifiitl^n; general, 1.'
Personnel, 153, 582, 633. (Stoe alio B<mi-
tary Personnels). . «, '
Purpose o^ in war, 530. - . /.
Medleal Hlitory of Post:
Binder for, 8^4. . • i
General pyoyj^slons, 412. .
Punch for perforating leaves of,. 844/"
Sanitary report filed in, 414!
Sick and wounded, report Shek; llKd 1:ii"
460. "'•■ ■•■ . •
Medieal Iiiip)»«l«nig: :>.- : . i.
See Inspections. " •
Medleal Inspeeton : ''-'-''
See Sttnitary iHsp^aioh.'
Medieal Offleers:
Accountability of, for medWftl'^iNftrtyi
601 to 603, 507, 608. '
Administrktive capacity, 861, 392.
Advisory capacity, 361, 363. -< •- :•' :'
Army Medical Scbool» i».attiedidaxioe mt,
148 to 146.
Medleal Offleen — Continued^ • < i . ' *
Changes of station or statas, . reports of,
12, 13. < ' ^
i Deaths of, reports ot 218, 219. <
Dlabutfidng offloears. '(See* Dislmning Of-
ficers.) • ^■
Duties of, general, 361 to 363.
' Equipment table, 864^
Field problems for, 148 to»163.
I Field service and correspondenco scIkodI
for, 147. . '. r ...
Personal reports ot 12, 13, 18, 19.
' 'Private practice of,' 347.
Reports and returns by^ 898w
. i BesponsibUity o^ . for, onsanltary cona-
tions, 362. ' <
Sanitary duties, 182.
Titles of, 534.
. Training of, 148, 157, 288i
Transport aiurvlce».381.
Volunteer, 14. ! . • ,» |. . ; fi
See also Dental Corps, Medio^ (Jorps,
and Medical Reserve Corps. ..;
Medleal OffleerTii Beltr
Contents of, 864. .
instrument case,, contents ^, 919-
:'MedleiDa«€ase.. eontento nf. 920. . '^
MedlealOOeen^ OrgMrised MUlftto:
At Army Medical School, 142, 145« .
iHedleal Bcopfffivs
Abandonment of posts, disposition of, 611.
Accountability for, 380, 497^ 6C(1 -tp. 5[Wr
: 638. . ; ■ ; . . ' M , w
Appliances Issued to or traqsferreid with
patients, 228, 229.
Army Medical School, 141.
Bedding, use of by liospUal Corps, 623.
Blankets, airing. Inspection, ai|d laundry
' of, 623.
BookS' loaned to medical officers, ,134,:$13.
Bougies, preservation. o£, 626.
Canvas for litteffSj washing and replac>
ing, 526.
. Care of, 512 to 626... >,
' Catheters, preservation ot 525. .
'Cleaning mixtures* 618i.
Cosmetics, 618.
t- Examlnatlons.pt annual^ 512.
Exchange with drugglsta, 517,
Field appliances and ohesitE^ iQsp^ctiAps
. '. of, at posts* '616.
' Field equipment will not bOwUsedtat posts,
515. .! ;t • . . • ■• .
Furaltaee, Bepair «f, JK;22Ut t. .
Instruments, n^onthly .examl«atlfiAS :ot
619. • V
Instruments, preventiOQ of rust^ 620. -
Instruments, repair of, 521. , • /
Perfunsery, 518; '
. Removal tvem, poets, 613; . >
. .BAturna of,. 607, 60^. (See sdaoltetuffis
' of Medical PrQper*jr*>,
Sales, 609, 510. -
Typewriters, pacjcing ot 524.. .
.Unserviceable, 499, 610« 511.
See also Field MediQol^u^^plies and/Afedi-
cal Supplies.
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Medical Beterre CorHt
Addressei, changes of» iiiactlvv, 19*
Allowances, 8, 14.
AppolntmeatB in, 8, 14 to 16.
Amignment to actiye duty, 9, 14, 17.
Authority of officers of, 14.
Discharge, 14, 143.
Forfeiture of commission, 14.
Law establishing, 14.
Pay, 8, 14.
Pension, 14.
Personal retorts of, 18, 19.
Physical examination upon asslgnraent to,
and relief firom^ actlTe duty, 17.
Qnallflcations for appointment In, 14
to 16.
Rank of officers of, 14.
Relief from active duty, 14.
Retirement, 14.
Use of personnel of, in war, 687.
MMlleal Beserre Unit:
Composition of, 891.
Definition of, 890.
Number at advance depdt, 788; '
Number at base depot, 782;
To be kept In store In time of peace, 890.
Medical Saperlntendents, ktmj Traaspevt ServMe :
Surgeon, port of embarkation, to act as;'
610.
To report Medical Department penionHel
on transpovtH, 424.
MeOcal SapHlMi
Accountability, 380, 497, 501 to 508, 633.
All necessary articles for military service
included in supply tables, 474.
Allowances of, see Supply Tables,
Apparatuib and appliances, improvcfment
of. 474.
Care and use of, 512 to 526.
Card liecessary in receipting for cas^s,
chests, etc., 498.
Defects ih quality, quantity, and pa<!kiBg
to be reported, 500.
Dental surgeons, issues of post supplies
to, 491.
Distribution in the 2000* of the advance,
655.
Distribution of field supplies In time of
peace, 504 to 506.
For general hogpitalsiy 286.
General provisions concerning, 474 to 527,
651 to 655.
Improvement of, 474.
In combat, repleaisUmetit of, 661, 868.
Maximum andmlnim'iiin list of, 782, 788,
830.
Ne^ remedies, 474.
Nomenclature, 476. ; . • 1 •
Packing, methods and defects, 600, 863.
Purchases of, 476. ( See also Purc^M^. )
Bequtsltlohs for, 477 to 495, 551 to'668.
(See also Re^tuieititms.)
Transfer of, 496 to 500.
Transportation -of, 649, 664.
See also Field M^dioai euppHe$i Mtdieal
' Prap&rttf, and Supplv Tahle$.
Medical Sapply DepoUt
Additional, to bo established te time of
war, 612.
Advance medical supply d^pot, 787 to
792. -..;..
Augmentation of, in war» SSt.
Base medical supply depot, 782 to 786.
Correspondence record and document fll^
system, 380, 401, 405, 406, 564.
Purchases at, 476, 488, 786.
Records, reports, and retnrns, 663.
See also Advance Medicai Supply Depots
and Base MedUial Supply Depots.
Medical Sapply Olllcertt
Action on approved requisitions, 488,
652.
Duties of, 380, 476, 488, 782 to 792.
See also Medicai Supply Depots,
Medical Sapply Tal^lest
See Equipment Tables and Swpp%y TaM/es,
Medicinal Preparatfo»» HoMliciai
Formula of, 902* • '
Medicine Gaie, Medical Offlcer^it
Contents of, 920.
Medicines t
Alcohol and alcoholic liquors; 240, 241,
614.
Exchange of, with dragglMs; 617.
FormuliB of n(molll<4al comipounds, 902.
HaMt^-fonUng drags, 240, 241, 614.
Issues and sales to civilians, 242 to 244.
Liquors, 240, 241, 614. -
Method of accounting for, 240, 514.
Poisons, 240, 24i; 514.
Prescriptions fok*, 240.
MCMt
Kitchen and mess attendants,' 279.
Provisions concerning, aM, M% ^37.
Men Clhestt
Contents, of, 934.
Meesengens
. Employment of, 1«)8,. 108, 113.
Mess ManagesMntt' '
General hoitpltals, 296.
Provisions conoerilin«, 281 to 280, 256.
See also Uvupittd Fund.
Meteorologleal Obserratloae:
Apparatus for and reports' of, 527.
Metric System : • / ■
To be used in prescriptions, 240.
Microscope, Field, irlth Accessory Case:
Contents of, 950.
][|irQScepe,.Post: ...
Contents of, 951. , .
Microscopical Supplies, SappleviaaiU^:
Contents of case, 921. . • . /
Mllltia OfflccTst
At Army Medlcal^B^l^ooU allowances, ex-
penses, graduation, etc.,. 145,
MUHia P«tf^Btsi ;
Record of, on logister. of patients, and
repftfrt of, sick, and woupd«4* .488
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Department sonltaYy inspeetpr's duty re-
garding. pUas for, 871.
Department surgeon's duties regarding,
366, a70.
Medical, Deportment at camps ot 094.
Of the Organized MlUtla, 592 ito 094,
832.833.
Of the Regular Army^ 831« 888.
HoblllzaiIoii.<C;iimpB< ...
Camp hospitals for, 696.
Definition of, 582. • > !
Duties of <}epartment .surgeons concern-;
ing. 366.
Equlpme»t t(n% 596<
Equipment of individuals and cwganifla-
tlons at, 094. • > !
Instruction at, 594. .■ » '
Letters and reports; 595.
Physical examixmtlons «t^ 59^.
Sanitary serrice at, control of, 093*
Sick call, supplies for, 597*
Surgeons of, 698, 597.
Vacclnatif^ns. at, 594.
Honey of Dead and of FaUanlat .
See Effects of Dead and of PaUtmUf > ,
Horning Beporti of Slekt i
ProYlslons concerning, 20i&.
Horning Beporti of Waadtt ....
Provisi^s concerning, 209 to 211«
HnlM, Paekx
Directions for loadlnn;, 868,, 878, 958.
Hosenm, ArmT Hedleal:
General proYlBloap, 134, . 135. •
See also Armp Mediotfi Mummm*
Hatlonal Bed Cron t .
See Red Oron.
HaTys • ,' • ■ ) •
.< Patients at Army and Navy QoAteal Hos-
pital, 325, 327, 329.
Patiente at Fort Bayard, 335* 841. .
]l««enelal«r« of mieafess
For register of dental patients, 470. >
For register of patients, 456.1 .
Nomenelatnre of Supply Tablet r
To be followed. on /supply papecs, 475,;
484... . • I . . '
. Noainal Cheek liftst
With repoirts of sick an^- wounded,. 457,
460,..
NOMlnal LlftBS. •
Of patients transferred, 688« 584^.. . t
.|i«se»Kar, an4.Throiit CMei. .^ <•. '
Contents of, 912.
Nine Cerpii • : i'
Allowances, 56, 80 to 90. .
Appointments, 56, 57, 62.. to 67. : •.
Assignments, 57, 74 to 77. . .<
Badge, 97.
Changes i of. station or status, reports of,
76, 100. . :
Chief nurses, 56 to 61, 78 to 60^ 811.
Chief nurses' assistants, 815* . . '
Commutation of quarters, 56. >
Commutation of rations, 81, 328.
Constitution of, 56* .
Nnne Cerpt — Continued. ■•♦
Deaths, reports «r, 100. .
Dletists, 289, 290. .
Discharges from, 56, 57, 60,< 68 to 73,'
87, 100.
Discipline, 57. . tl ..•
Duties, 311 to 314, .
Efficiency reports, »9»' • • •
Examinations, candidates for appoint-
ment and promotkm,'*56^ 67, 60, -63,
64, 396. '
Head nurse, 313. ' '•:•'
Inspections hy superintendent, 67.
Laundering of uniforms, 9%' 267. ' <'
lAw establishing^ 66.
Leaves of absence, 56; '76, '89 to M.
liOtter. of appointment^ indoraement^ on,
76. 79, 88.
Medical attendance to members of, 66,-.8NS.
Mess, 81. •
Misconduct, 60, 68, 69, 71, 78i
Pay and payments, 66, 61, 78, 79.
Personnel for general bospltals, 289.
Physical examination ott Urst' joiBing', 1^.
PromotioDsi to chief atme, 57 :o 6^| 61.
Qualifications for appointment, 60,- 62 to
64, 67.
Quarten, 56^- 80; 311«
Record of assignment and l^y, 76.-
Reports and returns^* 60, 75, 76, 98 to
100. . .. ..u
Reserve nurses, 50, 102.
Resignations, 68, 70, 71k
Sickness of nurses, to be Mported to
surgeons, 811. ' i .• . ■
Stations and tours of dttty, 74 to 77.i
Subsistence, 56, 81, 828.
Superintendent, 56, 67. • = «
Superyitilng ofl^ht aUrse, 812.
Surplus nurses, 76. • >
Transfers of nurses, 67, 70; 77, 99, 100.
Transportation and trayellng ' ekiietMelfi,
56, 72, 73, 82 to 86.
Uniforms, 93 to 97, 267.
Vacclnatioti of, 88.
Nnnest ,,...?..:,. .y.
Female (act In Nurse Corps), 103 to
107. ^».H
Hospital Corps privates to do duty as,
33. • : •
Male, 103 to 107.
Red Cross, 536. . > •• '
Reserve, 102.
Volunteers for field service, 637 to fi41.
See alao N^rae CSorpe.
Obstetrleal Bag:
< Contente of, 906.
Offieen:
At Army and Navy General Hospital,
see Army and Navy General Beepital.
' At Fort Bayard, see Fort Bayard,
Deaths of, reports of, 218,^219.
Line or staff, detailed with Medical De-
partment, 532. '
MedicaU see Medical OfftoerB,
Militia, see Militia Omo9r$. -
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Offleen — Continued.- «; . » .
Physical examlnAtions of, 884, 385» 386
to 890, 896. (See also PhvMcal Ex-,
anvlnatUiiM,)
Sick in quarters, 850.
Oil, Mlaenl: '
Requisitions for, 480. '
Operatinf Case, fienemls
Contents of, 916.
. Operatlnff Case, Peeket:
Contents of, 923.
Operatinf Case, Small t
Contents of,. 922.
OperaticpM, 9»ntalt
Abbreviations for, 471. .
Operattona, Sarglealfr
I . Becord of; on negister of ^tatUntaj 449.
Reports of, 418 to 420..
lOplom;
Precautions regarding, 240, 241, 514.
Ordnaiwe DepairtvieBt PvapevlT: ^
Brou^t in by patients* 227v 640, 649.
Reportft and returns, 227» B98.
.^rdaance Pepartvent Sapplleat
Horse eauipments for Hospital Corps,'
943.
See also Equipment Tahlea. .
Orsaalsatlon of Medical Dcpaytaeati
In ttme.of war, 686^ ■
s fiee,a)so. Jf ediooIDeportment
OrgaalKed HillUat
At mobilization eampe, 592 to 697.
Mobilization of, 592, 832.
I Physieal examinations of, 396.
Paek-Aaimal Eqalpment: : '
Bo^as tor, 909. .
Saddle and accessories, .958. '
Paekers, ClTillan:
Employment of, . 103, 1<))8, 118*
Packers* Lists:
Use of; 496, ...
Paekaaddles
Boxes for use with, 900. '
Directions for use of, .958). •
Saddle and accessories, .958.
Paqvelln's Thermoeaatery : :•../-
; Contents iOf, 967* . ■...•. '
Paratyphoid Ferert
, Diagnosis of, 190.
Reports of, 201 to 203.
Study of, 190.
Patkologieal Specimens i
See 8peoimen8.
Katlents:
Arms and equipment, disposition c^, on
the field, 649. < >
Arms and equipment, disposition of, on
the march, 640.
: Diisposition of I on the march^ 688, 639,
.641.
Eflfeeta of, 221 to 226. (See; also' Ef-
fecta of PatienU.)
.Horses, disposition of, 640. .<
•See also Hospital Rules, Hospital Serv-
ice, and Medical Attendance.
Patients, Dental Begister oft
RFjles for keeping, 465 to 472.
Patients, Begliter oft
General provisions, 427 ^0*456.
See also RefHster «/ FtftietUs,^
Candidates for Medical Corps; 8.
CiTliian employees, 103, 105, 106, 110,
' 113, 117.
Contract surgeons, 51, 52. ■• "
Dental CorpSy 20.
Hospital matrons, 265 to 269L
Medical Corps, "2.
Medical Reserve Cotpb, 14. ■
Nvrse Corpa, 56^ '61, 7%; TO.
Perfamery:
Issue of medical property for, « 618.
Pevsonal BevorCse
Acting dental surgeons,' 82. >
Contract surgeons, 66. '
Dental surgeons, 32.- ■
Medical' Cori)% 1«, 18.' '
Medical Reserve Corps, 18, 19.' '
Personnel, SaaNaryi
In time of war, 158, 832.
See also Sanitarf Pereonmet '
Photographic SaMAleK --' > '• *• '
Ice^'264. ».
Requisitions for, '489. •• : • '
Supply tabW, 847;
Physical Bxamlna«l««»t
Acting detital surgieons, for- contract,' 24.
Applicants for enlistment, 8#1^ •
Af hiy ■ and Navyf ' General Hospital, for
admission, 396. • .r; >
Army , comxhisslons ift, ' 864. " t
At conoentratlsn cailips, 590.
At mobilization camps, 604. '*■
Aviation service, 389, 396.
Cadets at Military Academy, 383.
<Cfvtll«n8j prepair&tofy* to ' fiifld^ service,
589,594. .'.
Color sense, ftston, and hearing, 397^
Contract surgeons, 'feMS|)pieifitnietot, 63.'
D^tal Otyr^Ni,' candidates >fsr cdmbiis-
slon, 28.
Deserters, 89Sii' « ••• • . '
Enttsted mcn^ • aviation ' sewlte) 395.
Bnllsted men, for discharge, 394.
Enlisted men, identification 'i«^drd, "892.
Fott Bayftrd» for admissti^ii," ;S96.
Hearing, color sense, and visiouy 397.
Hospital Corps, for sergeants fiMt «la'ss
and sergeants, 36/
Insane, for admission ' <td'> Qoverninent
Hospital, 396.
Medical Corps, candidates tf^ Commis-
sion, 6, 9. '
Medical Corps, for promotion, 11.
Medical Reserve Corps, candidates for
commission, 16.
' Medical Reserve Corps, ou first assign-
ment and upon discharge, 17.
Military Academy, cadets, 388.
Military Academy, candidates, 882.
Nurse Cort>s, for appointment,! 63.
Nursie Corps, on first asslgiitoefnt, 74.
Officers, annual, 890. i ' < '
Officers, aviation service, 889.
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887
Fli^Blei^l ExiimiiiAl4oiii-::Ppntinued«
OjScers, promotion, 386. . . .
Officers, retlren^Qnt, 387^ . , ,
Oflicers, sijck leave, 388,' , .. ,
Organized Militia,' 396, 594, >
. Troops, preparatory to fl,eld service, 51^9,
' ■ Vision,' feoloir 6ense, andlidarlng, 397. '
Volunteers, commissions .in, 385. '"
Plaster, Adhetlrc :
Issue of, to liiie troops) B4t not^.
Poeket Case :
' Cfontents of, 923. '
PolsoBlng: ' ' , ■ '
Record of, on register of patients, 4o6.
Polvoiks:
' PrecHutibiis concerting, 240, 241," '279;
514.
Portable Denfal Outfit i'
Contents of, 'B54. . '" \-'.\ '.',
'"Post Exchanges: ; • -r « -• (.:
Dividends, 243,,24SJ. .'; J ''* ;
Medical and Hospital care of civilian' em-j
ployee^ of, 346. ' . ' ;
Post fiardens: 1
Pividends, 248. ' , /. ' V '
Grartulties to gardener, 25^.' . * ".
Post HoBplUls: r :
Augmentation itf^'itt "War, test. • ' ^'
Patients may be given ligHt! etojJloy-f
ment, 281. • " ..ii .
Reports and.tetums,. 281, 3ft8i. ;. , •• i
Surgeon's duties, 281. . , > j j
. ,, ^UijgeoA's relaUon . to , |^oa$,i .commander,.
" 28i. " . ■ ,- .^"/. " !
..,_ Bee, 9,lao ^oapital ^ervici^f ,' :
Post Medical Supplies: ; , , . '
Based pn populatibp, 8.4^. ,:.:,■,••.• :
Identification supplies, 847, '.. ;,.'.. ,
Laboratory supplies, 846.
MGdlclnes. and, .antiseptics, 843^, ,.,. i
Miscellaneous supplies, 845. . ,,. '
Requisitions for, 477 to 48$. ". *. ".
Stationery, 844. .' /
X-ray ewipplies, 848,. ,:, ,
See also Medical Supplies, ^eguiait^ne^
and Returns of Medical .Property »i
Post-Mortem .Case : ,. .i . :• . ;
.Contepts of, 924. !,,'; . ;
Posts, Abandonment of:
Disposition of ija^ical property, 511.-
Records and reports, 425. ,. !
Posts, Hedleal l^istorles of: .. ;
General provisions, ,412, .,,.... ,., . .^
See also MedicaX History of PosL,
Posts, Supplies for: .. ,
Table, 842? to 848.
Bee also Post Medical Supplier,, . i
Prescriptions :
Books for, filing, 844. ...
Provisions concerning, 240 to 242., ..
Prisoners of War:
Captured sanitary personnel, 547, '
Hospitals tor, 586, 6li. ....
Private Praetlee:
•Of , civilian . praciitionjBra on m^l).tf?:y res-
ervations, 348 , r , ,
Of medical officers, 347.
Private Property; ,., f
Of patients. in. l^oi(pltal«, and en route to
hospitals, 221 to .^26„ 276, ,293, .301,
; 3Q3. ., . . , . ' . . '
PriTates, and Privates First Class* . HosplUl
Corps:
Promotioii^ , •.^^,■. .[ :,
Civilian employees, 113 tp li8i 125.
Dental Corps, 20,, 2A..... i V . ..• . ,,
. .Afeaical ;Cprps,..2, . IjO,' 11. , ;
Nurse Corps, 57 to 59, 61. . .
Physical examinations of-o^eeca ^Vi 386.
Property Cards :, ! . . «
How used, 221, 227, 303. ., ^
Property, Denial)
Returns of, ^08. . . . , -
Property* Darable;
General provisions, 259 to<2^< .. •
, ^al?a of, 248. ., \, , '
Bee Silao Hospital Fund, ■.,...■.■•: s..J'
Property, MedleaU . ,
See Mediool Property.. . .
Property* Prjvatei ' .
See Private Property i. . /
Propertyk.PnMle: ...
See Public Property.
Property Betams: . , ;}
S^ ^^^m» and J^fi^tna of. Medical
:■ Property*
Prophylaxis Unit, flfjiereals .
C<?nfeenta of, ©5^,
.J«bBfe«tlO»i« " ^.. f,: .' ... ' .• «, . ..?
ArtiH«8« fw; .4a»'. i- - • '» -f
Public Health Sfervlee! /
Admission of officers of, to Army and
Navy General Hospital, 326^
Pnhlic Property:'
Arms and equipments of patients sepa-
rated from, their. commands, 640, !849.
Care of tn hospitals, 279, 512 to 5^6.
, Destroyed to prevent contagion, 2.30.
Disinfection of, 235.
T.ran^erred with Hospital Corps inen,
'48,49. ■,.'..
With patients adniittea tp iiospltais, 227,
279, 3b4. , .. .....
See also Medical Property and Returns of
Prjopertp.
Purchase^:
AntitQxina, 843.?w^e. . ,
Army and Navy General Hospital, sub-
sisteiiQe stores, 332. ■
, Army Me^dic^l . ^chopl, 141.
Authority for, 476, 786.
Base medical supply depots, 786.
Depote^ iT% 48^, 786.
Du^Tfible. property, 259.
. Hospital, fund, ,231, 256, 259. .
Ice, 264.
Invoioea-of Articles purchased, 377, 476.
Local and, post, 476.
Serums, 843 note. .
SurgeoAr ba^ gT^QUQ, to authorise when,
. ,' ,T86, 819. . . . -
Unauthorized, 476
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Laboratory examination of, S62.
Qvart^rmatter Gorptx
Allowance of men for genera! hospitals,
289.
Duties of the several grades, 289.
QaarteniiMt«r Corps Bev^rts aatf Betarait
From Medical Department units In the
field, 558.
Qaartermast«r Property s
Brought in by patients. 227, 304, 640,
649.
QvartenuMtens
Of general hospitals, 290, 294.
Qoarters:
Civilian employees, 103, 107.
Nurse Corps, 56, 80, 311.
Sergeants first class. Hospital Corps, 245.
Bailway Cutt '
Capacity of different classes of, 876 note,
BsUons in Kindt
Civilian employees, 105, 106.
Hospital matrons, 265, 266.
Hospitals, when to be Issued, 232.
Nurse Corps, 81.
See also Commutation of RationB and
SuhaiBtence.
Beeeipts :
For hospitm-fund payments, 254, 261.
For medical supplies transferred, 475,
496 to 500, 508, 661.
For meteorological Instruments, 627.
Beeords, Beporti, and Betnmg from tJi« fevcfal
Medical OAeet and aorgaalsaitlons :
Ambulance companies, 163, 165, 562, 680,
684.
Army Medical School, 139.
Attending surgeons, 375.
Base medical supply depots, 563, 782.
Chief surgeons, field army, 830.
Convalescent camps, 608.
Department laboratories, 360.
Department sanitary inspectors, 373, 374.
Department surgeons, 365, 369, 370.
Detachment commanders, 40, 41, 45 tol
47, 49, 50. 178.
Directors of ambulance companies and
field hospitals, 652, 654.
Disbursing officers, 379.
Division sanitary inspectors, 747, 748.
Division surgeons, 561, 573, 744.
Bvacuatlon ambulance companies, 562,
583.
Evacuation hospitals, 562, 803.
Field hospitals, 163, 165, 562, 704, 709.
General hospitals, 287, 295, 298, 294,
296, 299, 802.
Hospital ships, 562, 583, 684, 626.
Hospital trains, 662, 583, 584, 617.
Medical superintendents. Army Transport
Service, 424.
Medical supply depots, 380, 563.
Medical supply officers, 380, 782.
Post hospitals, 281.
Ships for patients, 562, 583, 584, 625.
Stotions for sUgbtly wounded, 680, 713.
B«aerdi, Beporti, and Betarai, ete<— Contd.
Surgeons, base gronp, 661, 788, 819.
Surgeons of posts, 281.
Trains for patients, 562, 583, 584, 617.
See also Gorrespondenoe.
Beeordi, B«porti, and Betant, fienaral Pio-
tIbIods :
Abandonment of posts, 426.
Authentication of, 400.
Births, 401.
Channels throogh which forwarded. In
the field, 657.
Deaths, 401.
Disposition of old records, 426, 566.
Disposition, on abandonment of posts,
425.
Field commands, 556 to 584.
General article on, 398 to 473.
Indelible pencil, nae of, in preparation
of, 566.
List of, those required in war, .558.
List of, usually required from posts, 398,
399.
Marriages, 459.
Special reports and articles for publica-
tion, 421 to 423.
Beeraithg Oalit» Mmngtftmjt
Contents of, 952.
Beeralts :
Identification record, 892.
Bed CroH!
Application fbr services, by Secretary of
War, 5686.
Brassards and certificates of identity for,
5360^ 542 to 544.
Character of employment, 636d.
Constitutes part of sanitary service, 532,
586a.
Director general to superdse, 636/.
Discipline, 636<^ 686/.
Kmblem, 546.
Bqulpment, 5369.
Field columns, 153, 536X;, 5861.
Flag, 545.
Forage, 536«.
General provisions, 535, 536.
Hospital columns, 153, 290, 536X;, 536m.
Information bureau sections, 536fc^ 536o.
Insignia, 542, 545, 546.
Medical officers to command, 536/.
Medical officers to inspect, 636^;^ 536p.
Not to establish Independent institutions,
5860.
Nurses, reserve, 102.
Personnel, classes of, furnished, 5367i.
Personnel, classification of, for training,
586<.
Personnel, for general hospitals, 289.
Personnel subject to military laws and
regulations, 536c.
Personnel, tran^>ortatlon and subsist-
ence of, 536r.
Personnel, use of In war, 687.
Protection afforded by, 647 to 550.
Quarters, 536^
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Bed CMM-^Contliilied;
Register in Sergeott' Oeneral^ Office,
5S6p.
Regulations, 586. .
Reserve noi^ses, 102.
Supplies, transportation et, 536f. ■■
Supply columns, 536fc^ 586ii;
' Training ^f, 5d6i.
Uniform, 5369.
Bedoetion:
Chief nurses, 57, 60.
dvilian employees, 105, 106, llO, 113,
116 to 118, 126. ^ -
BegimenUl Aid BUtion:
General • provisioiiB, 683, 642 ,to 660.
See also Aid Station, i
BegimenUI AmUvladecis ; .
Statkm on mardi^ 637 to 639.
BeglmeaUil UbiAst latlymeatt
Articles kept in store, 866.
Articles not kept in store, 86T.
Distribution of, in peace, 504 to 506.
How carried, 683, 866 nbtei^, 867 notes,
868. ' '
• Loa^ng taMe for mule, 868. ' '
Supply table, 866, 867. t
Use of, except in combat, t>rObiUted, 633. |
Weight carried by i^ack animal, 868. I
Weight of, as stored, 866. |
Begimental Hospital Eqniplaent:
As a nucleus for camp hospital, 604, ^86.-
Camp infirmary equlpmetit as a nucleus,
'872:' ' • ■ ; ' , ■ ■
t!ubic measurement as stored, $Y2. '
Distribution of, in time of peace, 504 to
506.
One equipment "A** to be kept In each
medical reserve unit, 801 note.
Supply table, 872.
Weight carried by wagon, 873.
Weig'ht of, as stored* 872.
Begimental Hedleal Berriee : , .
Aid stations, 642 to 650,
Disposition of sick on the march, 637!
to 641,
Duties of r^lmental sanitary detach-,
ment, 635, 642, 643. / ,. .
Duties of regimental surgeons, 634, 647.*
Equipment, distribution pt, in peace, 504.
to 606.
Equipment for, 632, 633.
In camp, 634.
In combat, 642 to 650.
On the march, 635 to 641.
Personnel for, 631. . ^
Sanitary squads prohibited, 777. ' ' , ,
Stations of sanitary persojinel in com-<
bat, 636.
Stations of sanitary j^ersonnel on tliei
march, 636. '
With cavalry divisions, 7*42. _ !
Beglster, Halarlal :
Provisions coxicerning» 195 to. 197. ,
Begigter of Dental Patients t
Rules for keeping, 465 to 472.
Beflster <^ IMlratot
: Additions to and ailtemtionB of, 436.
Admission, cause of, 446, 455, 466.
Admission, date of , 433«
Admissidn, sonree of,- 445.
Age Of patients, 439.
Applicants for enlistment; description
of, 488.'
Authentication of, 435. . •
Capture of patient, record of, 460. '
Cards to be continued until ca'sds are
completed, 433. j
Cards to be miade, when, 208, 209, 210,
217, 431, 432.
Cases to be catded, 217, 428 to 431.
Cause of admission, 446, 465.
Cause of admission, special require-
ments concerning, 466.
Change of status, patients in hospital,
new cards riB<itilred when, 431.
Civilian patieirti^, dfescrlptlbn of, 438.'
' t^lassification of cards, 453.
Company of patient, record of, 488. '
.Completion of caiSe, wliat constitutes,
450. '
Complications, i^e^el®, etc, recprd. of,
449.
Corps of patients record of, 438. ■
Corrections of, 486.
Deati^ oit patient, record of , 428, 460..
. Dental oases,, whon to be carded >on, 430.
Description of patient, 438.
Desertion of patients i!ecord,«f, 450. •
DiagBosis» change'ot 211 to 218, 44a
Diagnosis, record of, 446, 455, 466.
Disabilities, rule for recording, 455, 456.
Discharged soldiers, description of, 438.
Discharge of patient, record of,. 450.
Diseases, nomenclature of, 446, 465*
Dismissal of patient, record of, 481, 450.
Disposition of patient, record of» 433,
460,451.
Duty, line of, 448, 449;
- Duty» retnrn to, of patie»t, 450L . . . j
Entries on, how made, 434.
. Extension slips^ 484^ • i
Files. 432.
Furlough Of patient, iiiecord of; 460. ■
Index to, 432.
Intereurcent diseases, cecord of, 446» 449.
Leave of absence, of patient, record of,
428, 469^
t Length of service of patient, 442. •
Militia patients, description of, 488.
Name of patient, reoord of, 437.
Nativity of patient, reoord of, 441.
Place of treatment, quarters or hospital,
: 447» .
Place of treatment, ward, 210.
Race of patient, 440.
Rank of patient, 438.
Regiment of patient, 438.
Register numbers, 432, 443.
Resignation of patient* record of, '460l
Retirement, of patient, record of, 450.
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Boffbter of Pattesti— CoDttnueOi ,
S«Bior medica) offloer responsible / for, .
436.
Blgnatnres to, 435.
Supplemental cards, 436, 464.
Surgical operatiooB, raeord of, 440. <
Transfer of patient, record of* 210, 450.
Treatment, days of, table, 4544
Befflflter, SypUUtieft
Proyisions concerning, 200.
Bepalrs: , I
Furniture, 522. , i
Hospital bedding and clothing, 266, ^69,
523. '
Hospital buildings, 245, 246.
Instruments, 521. ,
'< BepUeing Hedleal SoppUea ** :
Appropriation, 510. ,
Beporti and BetarsB: , ,,
List of those require4 i|i peace, 398.
List of those required In war, 55^. .
See also Recorda, Beportp, and Retvfns.
Beports, MlscellaneQns : ,
Births and deaths, 401.. ; ,
Civilian employees, see Civilian Em-
ployees.
De&ths, 218, 219, 401. = = '
Dental work, 473. ' '
Docum€iitB, tiseless; 426. ' ■
Epidemic diseases, 201 to 203. ' '
Bxahiinittg bolirds, contract: erorg^onsi 53.
' Examining boards. Dental Corps, 29,i 24, :
30.
Examining boai>dSi Hospital Corps, 35.
Ektminihg boiVds, Medical Corp«, 6.'
Examinbig boalrds, Medical Reserve Cdrps,
16i 17. '
General hbspitala, condition of patklnts, i
-287. .>....-,.
Hospital buildings, or quarters for ser-
• ^eantB flret ' class. Hospital • Corps,
• progress of work on, 245; "
Hospital Corps, changes of statMns or,
status, 45, 46, 47, 219» I
Hospital Corps, rinstmctioB, 164, 178,.
180. . i
Hospital safe, change <^f combination,
247.
Inspections, sanitary, 373, 874, 626, 747,'
748, 827. . ? '. i ;
liist -of aiek and wounded, 575 to <684w i
Meteorological,, 527. '
Morning reports of sick, 208. ' '• |
Nurse' Corps, 60, 67, 69, 75i 76, '9$ to
100. ' !
Patients, daily, in the field, 558. ^ |
Personal, see Persamal ReportB, ■
' Posts, abandonment '<^, 426. •• -
Sanitary personnel and transporlittion in!
the field, dally, 558. . [
Sanitary personnel on transports, 4^.
Special, 421, 422» . • ■ . -i
Surgical, 418. to 420
Bee aIbo Records 9ind Jtetuma, .
tepo!rt8 of 8iek and WoUmdeat • . >
AHeratiOns of, 400; 463, 464. '
Authentication of, 460, 463, 464.
Beports off SIek and WowMM--Contiaued« ,
BirthB» reeord <^ .459«
Commands, from what required* 458.
Correction cards, 463, 464.
Corrections, 460, 462 to 464. .
Deaths^ record 0^.-459.
Department surgeon's aetlon, 461.
General provisions . ooncemlpg* • 457 tm
464. . ..
Marriages, record of, 459.
Signatures, 459.
.Transmittaa of, time and dMinnel, 468.
See also List of SicJb^jan^Woun^edL
BeqnlsltioiiB : . it i.' ••.
Annual regaisidons, pest aupplles, 477 to
481.
Base medical suppiy>d00ola^€51'»
Blank forms and books, 960 to iMtS.
Blank forms iA.,the.,ti^ea;(^]; c^;Qp^x|ktlcm^,
551. . „ .' ; , . , /
Clinical thermometers, 845- ^pte.
goal, 486. ... /: ,. ...
. Cymbot, repleniplonentdnidSl. .
Dental supplies, 491 to 495.
Department sur9^opS|,.act;|on<of, 481, 487,
489, 492. .. . . ; .
. .Piirisio^al troops,. 552.
Division .surgeon^ action of, 552.
Electric current 486,,. , .
Emergency, requisitions, 485, 487, 495. .
.. B^ac\;iatiQp ambulance companies, 552.
Evacuation hospitals, ^^2.
. Field medical supplies, 489, 490, 504.
Field organizations,,^ general provisions,
, .551 to 553.
Gas, 486.
Identi^cation supplies, 486.
Line of 9o^q;)unicatioi)S, 551, .552. ,
Medical supply officers, action of, 488.
Meteorological instruments, 527.
Mineral oil, 486.
Nomenclature, 47T5.
Photographic appaMtuS, ^86. "'
Post medical" supplies, anritial and spe-
• cial, 477 to 488. ' \
Service of the interior, troops in, 553.
• Special requisitions, field supplies', 490.
Special requisitions, post supplies, 482
to ^88, V
Subposts and eainps, 48'6.
Surgeon, advance group, action of, 552.
Surgeon, base group, action of, 552.
Theater of operations, troops in, 552.
Unserviceable property, replacement, '486.
Window shkdesi 845 note. /
Beterre Narse^:
Geners;r provisions, 102.
'See also Nurse Corps,' \
Best Stations:
' Duties oi, 7^6, 78i. '
Equipment for, 781. ^
line of comhiunlcatibns,'t80,' 781.
Location, 618, 781. . •/ •
Personnel of; 618, T80, 781. '
Service of Interior, »618i • ■ "
Bestraint A|»p^ralQ»r> . < •. • . "Ji
Contents of, 904.
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B^mn^ of fh* SaBltsry Scrrlee In Wurs > - .
Combat 886. / . .
Concentration eamps, «883.
Equipment of troops, dSlf 882*
• E^mexk&tU>n of i^ounaed, 835 t«> 889.
Line of communications; •:833^.f ' >• ;
Lines of aid, 886 to 839. '
MobUization, Orgaldsed Billitia^ '832^ I
Mobilization, Regular Mm^, 861* . '
Physical :ezainlliatioBS,: 881, 682. . ;•
Prophylactic meavores; 6^1; 883.
Replacement of losses^ MO. ■ . • -• '
Supplies for the' tnatt^ .'836, '888, 84SL. ;
• Training at ouicentratk» campn, 888.
Training at mobollzation camps, 832.
SSone of the adyancevifiS&.d ; . ,
Retired Offleen aad EnUOeil J|«b:
Assigned to active duty>» iaiid.'oii« reg|tet«r.
<tf patieafisfy 4484 . . • ; ■••■'.
Treatment at Army and Navy Generall
Hospital, 321, 822 to>32^, .829.
Treatment at Fort Bay»id»4^3li>id88. .. |
Betlmnevl;!
Dental surgeons, 20.
Medical Reaerye ^^orps^ 14. .
. Physical. examlAttioos .for, 387^ )
Record of, on register of patients and
teporta of fli«k<and wounded, 428, 431,'
450. V . * ,
Retnnn: I
Casualties, 558, 579. ... .- •. '
Dental pxioperty, 508. .. . \-
Field supplies, 507., [
Hospital Gorps, 50, 180.= i
Hosftttal fund property, 260 toj^i;
List of those required* in pBaee, 388.^ . -r '•
List of those T^quioed. in war, 553. ,
Medical property, general proytaioos,
(507, 508. ,,CSee ,al«io,fi«*iim« 0/ Medi-
cal PropcrJjR.')
Meteorological instruments, 527, .j .: r
Nurse Corps, 98. »
Ordnance property, 398. . .!
'Quartermaster Corpti pfoperty* 898* i558.:
See also Records, Reports, and&fiiurfuj
Retnns of Medical Property^ . . ■■.,- '
Army Mfidioai School* 141..
. Broken packages, 503.
Complete tranitfers^ 507. , .
Complete transfersr to»bei veccipted. for on
return, 497.
Dental snppUes, 608.
Destroyed to prevent > contagion; » 330.
Directions for preparing, 476..-. « '.
Expended, lost* or destroyed, 6Q2.
Field supplies, 507. . . . . •
Field ' BuppUei on i:ni«morand«m reoelpt^
504. M. .. -
Found at. 90fit, 50d.w.
Issued for personal use, 507. . \
Medical supply ioffieeffS^ SfiO.: : . '
Portable dental omtftty aimnally, 507.
Received with! patients^. 227. . .. -
Surgical appliances with mBn dtecbaarged
from service, 220, . .
Review, BiMlEdt of:
Law establishing, 2.
Saddle, Pteke . ; . T:
AcNiessories, 968.
Boxes for use with, 909;
Safe« BotiHtols ■■■ .
Combination of, 247. '
Sales: • ■ • .. ' • -s
Accounts of, 509, 510.>
CiviUiuls -aad^ clvtilan: empioyves, niedi'
cines'fdr, 242lo-!244.
CivUtans In.' hospital, aibandoned' effects
of, 226. :-
< H-Mpt$A]l Aiad ^property, 248, 269. '
Sanitary Establishments and JPennalioas;
Guards for, -660;' -
Insignia 0*, «4«. . \
Se« al0o SumUary Per99imel nod ' iSani-
' ta*if v8feH><««; ai«o for llhi. several
kinds -4^ formations, thetr' tespective
designations. ■ •>'' '..•».:'•
-SaMtary 'Inspeetfenst
Divisions, 744, 746.
Line of communication uAl^v''827;- '
Posts, hy sanitary Iftsptectors, »l^ >
i»6sts, by 'Surgeons, 182,414 to '417.
Regiments, by eiiiige6ns, 694. '
Service of interior *nits, 1126. '••• "
Troop trains, 690.
SikHlHtfy'IiMpeetont ''
Department, 87f to( S74. - :
Division, 746 to 750. ■
Line of ^OterilunldatlOns,' 827. - < '
Service of the int^ior, ©26; '
SaaiUry Materiel : , ^ > < . . .
Captured;- 5#8. . . . "
•rn^ltnltt of, 546.
' StfetUB of itf war, 648, 649.
"See *l80 SfedicidV SuppUe8.' '
Sanitary Personnel:
. Oooduet of , itoiiiintfe imnmaity, &t7< (^
Distribution of in war, 153. • ,. .
General > enumeration . ^kf . ^2. . « . .
IjBmi]Oitie8>l& war, 647. >
Insignia of, 542. , ■,.-.,'
Number of, allowed* 585.
Required in war, 153. '. ^
Status qf, 547. . . ' :
Training necessary, 148, 149^ 627.
See also the several u^lts under their re-
spective designations.
Sanitary Reports: ^ . .
By department sanitary Inspectors, 373,
374.
By division saijLltary inspectors, 747,, 748.
By surgeons of posts or commands, 182,
198, 202, 412, 414 to 416.
Sanitary ^rriee in War:
Correspondence, reports, returns, and rec-
ords, 556 to 684.
Duties of department surgeons, 366, 593,
594.
Duties of the Medical Department, ^dSl.
EfflWency of; 148, 149, 627 to 629.
•Fitid.««rrio«,ibra]i£s|i«AOt 628, 629.
Guards for, 550.
Individual- voluntary aid,. 637 to 641.
Insignia of p^rj^onnel, fopm^tlons and ma-
teriel. 542 to 546.
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Baaltanr Serftee la Wsr — Continued.
Line of communications, 751 to 827.
Medical supplies, 561 to 555.
Objects of Medical Department, 5S0.
Organization in war, 585, 586.
Organized voluntary aid, 535, 536.
Personnel of, 532.
Besum^ of operations, 881 to 841.
Service of interior, 587 to 626.
Status of sanitary personnel and mate-
riel, 547 to 549.
Theater of operations, administration of,
828 to SSa
Titles of medical officers,- 534. .
Zone of the advance, 630 to, 750.
See also Sanitary Personnel and the sev-
eral Medical Department organiaations
under their respective names.
Saaitary S«udis
Provisions concerning, 586, 760, 774 to
777.
SaBltaiy Trains
Ambulance companies on the march, 721.
Camp infirmaries on the march, 723, 724.
Command of, 651, 716.
Composition of, 651.
Control of, 717 to 720.
Distribution of elements. of, on themaroh
and in camp, 717 to 724.
Division surgeon's relation to, 716.
Field hospitals on the march, 722.
In combat, 725, 726.
Sanitary Troopf :
Persons included by the term, 532.
See a.lao Sanitary Peraonnel and SanUary
Service; also the several Medical De-
partment units under their respective
names.
Sanitary Troops on Baty with Line Orvaalza-
tlong :
General provisions, 631 to 650,
See also Regimental MeOioal Service,'
Sanitation:
Direct responsibility of commanding offi-
cers, 362.
Duties of medical officers in regard to,
182, 183. '
' General provisions concerning, 182 to
203.
Infectious diseases, 183 to 200^
Medical officers to act as sanitary ad-
visers, 362.
Mobilization camps, 504.
Sanitary detachments, 634.
Sanitary squads, 750, 774 to 777.
Schools ;
Army Field Service and Correspondence,
147.
Army Medical, 136 to 146.
Seamen, Transport Serrlee-:
Allowances in Army hospitals, 250.
Sergeants, and Sergeants Vlrst Clan, fiospital
Corps:
General provisions, 84 to 36.
See also Hospital Corps,
Bemnis: (
Allowances, see Supply Tables.
Purchase of, 843 note^
Requisitions for, 843 note.
To be kept at depots on lino of eomnuini-
cations, 801 note.
Serriee Kits:
Hospital Corps* 866.
Serriee of fiDtpitali! ..
General provisions, 206 to 279.
See also Bsispital Benfiee,
Serriee of the Interior:
Description of, 628, 520.
Coeval proivMoDS conceraing, 587 to
591.
Shell-Wonnd Dresshigi
Contents of, 946L >
Ships for Patients:
Provisions concerning^ 61^ to 625, 769,
772.
See klBo Hospital SMpe.
Sick and WOandeds
Bed capacity, necessary in wat^ 166«- •>
Care in handling of, 689.
ClassiflcatioA of, 628, 762, 826. '
Disposition of, on tlie msrch,. 638^ 641,
700. ^ ...
Estimated number tn war^ 152, 153.
Records of, in peace, 427 to 464.
Records of, in war, 567 to 684.
Siek Call:
At concentration camps, 601.
At divisional camps; 665.
At mobilization camps, 597.'
PMvislons concerning,; 206 to 206.
Siek Beporti Bally:
Diseases due to misconduct,- 207. *
Snallpoxt
Report of appearance of, 201 to 203.
Yaccination for, 88, 192^
Soldiers: . i'
See Enlisted Men. . . i ' • ■
Soldiers* Home: ' . . >
Beneficiaries of, treatment «t Fort .Bay-
ard, 337, 34a ^
Special Reports s •' «
General provlsiotas concerning, 421 to
423.
Patients in general hospitals^ 287. '
Speeimens, Laboratory:
Containers for, 355.
Preservation and transportation of; ' 135,
191, 852, 856. .
Spinal Floidi
For diagnostic purposes, 852. : ..
Spntnm:
. Laboratory examination <kff, 362.
Sqoads, Sanitary:
Provisions concerxiing,. 686, ' 750, 774 to
777. ■,-.'■
Statements of the Hospital Fund: *
Provisions oonceenlngr 260 to 262. :
Stations for SUghtly Wonnded:.
Closing, 715.
Defensive engagements, 726«
Diagnosis tags, use of, at* '^lUi' . > " n
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BtstloiiB for Slightly Woaided— Co&tliitted.
Bquipment and supplies for, 666, 710.
Bstablishment and number o£» 712.
Eyacuation of, 714.
Function of, 711, 718.
General provisipng concerning, 710 to
715.
List of sick and wounded at, 580, 713.
Location of, 712,
Marking of, 712. .
Offensive engagements, 727*
Opening, 712.
Personnel of, 710.
Bear guard actions, 730, 739.
Records, reports, and returns, 580, 713.
Sick to hjs assembled at, before battle,
727.
Treatment at, character of, 713.
Statlov, Beit:,
Provisions concerning, 618, 780, 781.
StertUier Chest t
Contents of, 936.
Stomaek GoBlemti:
Laboratory examination of, 352.
Svbtittevee :
Army and Nayy General Hospital, pa-
tients at, 828 to 332.
Bayard, Fort, patients at, 339 to 843.
Civilian employees, 103, 105, 106.
Hospital matrons, 265 to 269.
Militia officers at Army Medical Scbool,
145.
Nurse Corps, 81, 328.
Red Cross personnel, 686.
Seatn^ of Transport Service, 250.
BvlMlfteBee Stores:
Purchase of, at Army and Navy General
Hospital, 832.
8«^rlBt«ii4«at, Ifme Covpts
General provisions, 57.
See also Nurse Corps,
Sappleaental Curds:
For register of patients and reports of
sick and bounded, 436, 464.
SnppUeSy BobMI:
Supply tables 849 to 856.
See also Dental Supplies,
SqppUet, itoMml HosplUlir
Provisions concerning, 986.
SappUes, Hedleali
See Medical Propertp, Medical Supplies,
Banitarp MnHSri^, and S^plv TaMes.
SappUes, Qaartermaster:
See QUorterm4isier Supplies*
Sapply OAeen:
General provisiom, 380,
See also Medical Supply Officers,
SMpply Table, llental:
. Additional supplies, 856.
Base outfits, 855.
ChestSt 849.
Portable outfits, 854.
Rapply Tahlo, Slelds
Abbreviations explained, 862,
Advance depots, 895.
Ambulance companiea, 874 to 877.
Sapply Table, l!leld->*Coiitlniied.
Base hospitals, 891, 892.
Base medical supply depots, 894.
Blank forms, emergency stq^ply, 886.
Camp hospitals, 886.
Camp infirmarleft, 8169, 870.
Camp infirmary reserve, 871.
Chief surgeon, field army, 901.
Division surgeon's office, 884, 886.
Dressing statfons, 874, 876.
Evacuation ambulance companies, 806.
Evacuation hospitals, 891, 892.
Field hospitals, 879 to 882.
Field laboratories, 896.
Horse equipments. Hospital Corps, 948.
Hospital Corps, indlTidual equlpiaent,
865.
Hospital ships, 898.
Hospital trains, 899.
Medical officers. Individual equipment,
864.
Quartermaster supplies, BquliNnent Ta-
bles, Q. M. Supplies will go^m, 861.
Quartermaster supplies, reasons Cor in-
cluding, 861.
Regimental combat equipment, 866, 867.
Regimental hospitals, 872.
Reserve medical unit, 891.
Ships for patients, 898.
Surgeon, base group, office, 001.
Trains for patients, 898.
See also Field Medical Supplies,
Sapply Table, Foit»
Antiseptics, 843.
Disinfectants, 848.
Identification supplies, 847.
Laboratory supplies, 846.
Medicines, 843.
Miscellaneous, 845.
Nonofflciat compound medicinal prepay
rations, formulie of, 902.
Population, official, for compvtlnfir aUowr
ances, 842.
Stationery, 844.
X-ray supplies, 848.
SargeoB, AdvaBce 6ronp:
Duties of, 823 to 826.
Function of, 821, 822.
Relation to surgeon, base group, 820.
Requisitions for medical supplies, action
on, 552.
SnrgeoB, Base 6rovp:
Civilian employees, may engage, 819.
Contagious disease hospitals* establish-
ment of, 767. .
Duties, general, 817 to 819.
Duties when battle is impending, 819.
Equipment of office, 901.
Hospital ships, supervision of, 760.
Hospital trains, operation of, f69.> .
Red Cross, control of, 819.
Report on campaign, at coneluslon of,
561.
Reports to chief surgeon, field army, 819.
Requisitions for medical supplies, action,
on, 552, 784, 790, 819.
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SorgeoB, Bate Gtomp — Continuedj
Status of, 817.
Supplies at adrance depot, 7S8.
Supplies, local purchase of, 786, 819.
Title, 534.
Voluntary aid» indlyldual, may accept
and direct, 537, 819.
Voluntary contributions, may accept and
expend, .819.
Borseoiui, Ports of Embarkatiloa:
Duties of, 610.
Bvrgleal DrenliigB;
Contents of ambulance box of, 954.
Contents of box of, 955,
Replenishment of, In comba;t, 551, 633j '
Snrgioal iBstmnirafts:
See Instruments.
Sargioal Operatlov:
Record of, on register of patients, 449J
Reports of, 418 to 420.
Sorsieal Treatment:
Refusal of, 220.
SyphHltle Regtotert
Required, 200.
Tableware, Chest of:
Contents, 936.
Teeth, Classllieatlon:
For reports of dental work, 471.
Tentage :
Directions for loading on wagons, 883
note.
Tetanus:
Antitoxin of, requisitions fo^; 848 note'.
Theater of Operations:
Administration of, 828^ to- 880.
Description of,- 528, 529. -
General provisions, 927 .to 629.
Thermo-Cautery, Faqnelln*g:
Contents of, 957.
Thermometers, Clinical:
Requisitions for, 845- note.
ThaciuA^ Ear, aad Nose* Instrament Casefov^'
Contents of, 912.
Tlssaes:
Laboratory examination of, 852.
Titles:
Medical ofBcers, 534.
Tool Chests:
Contents of No. 1, 9»7.
Contents of No. 2, 988.
Tooth-Extracting Case:
Contents of, 925. •
Training:
Of Hospital Corps, 156, 157.
Of medical officers, 148 to 153, 157.
Red Cross, 536. •
Responsibility of medical officers ooncerfa-
ing, 148, 156; 363.
See also Pnstruciion*
Trains t9t Patients: >
Litter fittings for boxcars, 900.' - : ?
•Provi»i<m8 concerning,. W.3tot617, •769*. to
771.
See also Hospital Trains. •
Trains for Troops:
Medical inspection of, 590.
Trains, Hospital:
See Hospital Trains.
Transfer Oatds:
ProvlsiObft concernios, 200, 215 to 217,
583, 584.
Transfers:
ClYilian employees, 113^ 117, 118,
• Hospital Corps, 5*6 to 49.
Malarial cases, 197. «
Medical suppHeB, 496 to' 500.
Meteorological instruments, 527.
Nurse Corps, 74 to 77.
Patients, 214 to 2tT, 688, 684.
Syphilitic cases, 200.
Vaccination, incomplete dises of, 187, 193.
Venereal cases, "whether x)t tiot on sWk
report, 198.
Transportation, Medical Department:
Allowance of, for field unit», 585.
Authority over, 549.
Immunity from capture, 549.
Impressment of, 629, 823. .
Increased provisions of, for evacuation
of wounded, 629, 809, ^^. . ,
Not to be diverted, 549.
Rail, inspection of, 590.
Temporary, after tattle, etc, 629, 823.
Use of, for medical supplies, 549.
See also Ambulances, Hospital Shipfi,
Hospital TraAns, Ships for Patients,
and Trains tor Patients.
Tiansport^Uon of Hedloal Property. and Sai^
plies:
Capacity of railway cars, 876 note.
Hospital ships, may be used, for, 624,
Medical Department traASfiortation. to be
used for, 549, 554. : . • .
• Railway <ars requiried f Qr an ambulance
company, 876.
Railway cars re^pirtd for a.r&eldohosfiiir.
tal, 881.
, Specimens for Army Medical Museum,
i 135.
Wheeled tranwQrti^tlon provided for
equipment "A" only, 860*
Transportation of the Sick and.lMnndeds
Additional transport required, 629, 687,
809, 823.
Chief task of field medicat' admiaistpB^
tion, 580, W(,
• From the aid stations, 679, «8D.'
i Prom' the base hospitals, 768^ 763.
From the battle field ix> the «ld stations,
645, 647. • * ' '^ • ••
From the dressing utatlons, 671, 682,
685, 686, 690. : »
From the evacuAtton. hospltahii 801, 802,
819, 826.
Prom the field hospithaB* «99;i700, 704,
706 to 708, 744,. 807, 808, 811, 812,
822.
i From the station for sllgbtigr wounded,
714. .»■..'-.
On lines of communlcfttloii, ^4, '804^,
822, 823.
. On the march, 638, 630. •
Service of the InteHor, S»8. ^ ' '
See also Ambulances and Tra/nsportation,
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Tnuport Serriee:
Duties of medical superintendentB and
surgeons, 381.
Medical superintendents to report Medi-
cal Department personnel on, 424.
Seamen of, in hospital, 260.
Surgeons, ports of embarkation, as medi-
cal superintendents of, 610.
Trareling Expenses:
See Expenses, Traveling,
Trial Lenses, Csse of:
Contents of, 926.
Troop Trains:
Sanitary inspection of, 500.
Toberealin :
Use of, 334.
Toberetlosls :
Treatment of, at Port Bayard, 334.
Typewriters :
Packing of, 524.'
Ribbons, requisitions for, 845 UQte.
Typhoid Peyer:
Bile medium for cultures, 191, 362.
Blood for diagnosis, 184.
Care of, 184, 186.
Diagnosis from paratyphoid, 190.
Release of cases, 185.
Reports of cases, 189, 201 to 203.
Vaccinations for, 88, 186 to 188.
See also Vaccination.
Urine :
For diagnostic purposes, 191, 352.
Tacelnatlon, Antlsmallpox.
At concentration camps, 599.
At mobilization camps, 694.
Civilians, 192.
Enlisted men, 192.
Method of performing, 194.
Nurses, 88.
Officers, 192.
Records of, 193, 594.
Tseclnatloii, Antityphoid:
At concentration camps, 599.
At mobilization camps, 594.
Civilian employees, 186.
Enlisted men, 186.
Method of administration, 186.
Nurses, 88.
Officers, 186.
Records of, 187, 188, 594.
See also Typhoid Fever.
Taeelnes :
Requisitions for, 843 note.
TalnsMes of Patients:
Provisions concerning, 221 to 226, 279,
293, 301, 303.
Tenereal Diseases:
Care of, 198.
Daily sick report, marking of, 207.
Inspections to detect, 198.
list of cases to be kept, 198.
Orders concerning, 198.
Records of, 198, 199, 200.
Syphilitic register, 200.
Tenereal Prophylaxis Ualtt
Contents of, 958.
Tlsion:
Examinations of, 397.
Record of errors of, on register of pa-
tients, 456.
Tlsion Test Set:
Contents of, 959.
Tolnntsry Aid:
Individual, 153, 537, 541.
Organized, 153, 535, 536.
Tolanteer Medical OAeen:
Appointment of, 14.
Tolanteers :
Physical examinations for commissions
in, 385.
Use of, in war, 587.'
Ton Plrqnot Beaetion:
Use of, 334.
Tonehers :
For hospital laundry, 271, 272, 274, 277,
278.
For purchases, '378, 476.
Seamen, Transport Service, subsistence
of, 250.
Wardnssters:
Duties, general, 279.
Duty, to list effects of patients, 221.
See also Hospital Rules.
Ward Horning Beports:
Provisions concerning, 210, 211.
Wsrds:
In general hospitals, 308 to 310.
See also Hospital Rules,
Watehnea:
Duties of, 279, 305, 306.
Employment of, 103, 108, 113.
In general hospitals, 305, 306.
Water, Examination of: t
Bacteriological, 358.
Chemical, 359.
Collection of, 356 to 359.
Reports concerning, 356, 360.
Wster Bapply:
Inspection of, on tralni^ for troops, 590.
Supervision of, by sanitary detachments,
634.
Weights and Meastres:
Metric system to be used on prescrip-
tions, 240.
Supply tables to be followed, 475.
Window Shades and Flxtares:
Requisitions for, 845 note.
Wounded:
See Sick and Wounded.
Wounds :
Record of, on register of patients, 446,
456, 456.
Zone of the Advanee:
Classification of the sanitary service of,
630.
Description of, 529.
Mission of the sanitary service of, 628.
Replenishment of supplies, 858.
Zone of the Line of Communleatioas :
See Line of Communications.
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