1. POLISH ARMY MEDICAL INFORMATION 2. MISCELLANEOUS DATA ON MILITARY TRAINING

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
INFORMATION REPORT
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This material contains intormation adeoting the Wa^
tional >7etenas of the United hater within the mean.
inr of the 2p1oa99e Lawe, Title 11, U,d.C /eoe, 711
and 791, the traemNllon or revelation of which in
any manger to an unauthorl"d p/reon is prohibited
by law.
SUBJECT 1. Polish Army Medical Information DATE DISTL,
2. Miscellaneous Data on MilitarY '.Graining
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COUNTRY Poland
DATE DISTR. Deo*21,,'1954
SUB)ECT 1. Polish Army Medical Information NO. OF PAGES :19
2. Miscellaneous Data on Military Training
DATE OF INFORMATION REFERENCES:
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commission examined approximately 300 candidates for the Artil r
OCS in Olsztyn from about 15 August 1951 to 1 September 1951.
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a. Organization and Functions of Medical Examination Commission
The medical examination commission consisted of one presiding
med officer and seven medical officer members, 25X1
listed as: Eye Specialist, Ear, Nose and Throat Spec- `~,?~
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-officers ranged from cotenant to major. orlYl
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The examinations were conducted in four rooms of a building
at the Artillery OCS. The first room was used by the eye
doctor; the second room was jointly used by the ear, nose and
throat and dental officers; the third room by the dermatologist
and neurologist; sand' the' ifourth, room by the surgeon, internist
and the presiding medical officer.
all candidates were given
a color bljndness test s ara ; those candidates who wore
glasses had to have vision not less than minus 6-D (believed
to be 6 diopters) or were not accepted for OCS training or
for service in the army.
b. Examination Procedures
The candidates were both civilians and EM. Their ages aver-
aged from 18 to 22. completion of 25X1
seven years of schooling was necessary.
Prior to his examination, each candidate was given a Wasser-
mann test, chest fluoroscope, blood sedimentation rate test,
and a urinalysis at Military Garrison Hospital #103.
stated they had been se ected for OCS
an CO's against their
Several EM candidates
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Each candidate was asked whether he drank intoxicating
beverages and to what extent, in oer to determine alcoholic
tendencies.
Postures in standing and walking positions plus control over
arm and leg reflexes were also verified. Epilepsy was also
considered as disqualifying but none-of the OCS candidates
examined had ever had a history of epilepsy. 25X1
Reflex reactions tests included the eye pupils, nystagmus,
tendon reflexes, abdominal, cremastea,- knee and ankles. In
the abdominal test a'mtctal pin 25X1
across each can a e s sumach to check the flesh
reaction. each candidate was given 25X1
The candidates' heads were exai ned for .ars and depress-
ions.
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An equilibrium test was given in which each candidate had
to keep his feet together and close his eyes while attempt-
ing to maintain a steady balance.
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into which the medical officers wroterth
WW" ical eirmfindings. Thhes
presiding medical officer collected the medical records
from each candidate and on the basis of the medical
officers' findings, made the final decision on the phy-
sical fitness of each candidate.
if one of the medical officers found a 25X1
candidate not physically fit, the presiding medical off-
icer approved the findings and rejected the candidate.
If the candidate was physically fit but had a minor dis-
order such as poor hearing in one ear, lack of teeth, or
one varicose vein, the presiding medical officer decided
on his physical fitness for OCS training. If a candidate
had several minor disorders, the presiding medical officer
usually rejected him. When in doubt, the presid4np_ medical
officer normally consulted the surgeon, internist , or the
medical officer who made the finding in order to decide
the candidate's fitness for OCS training or his rejection.
The presiding medical officer had authority to grant some
waivers within limit.
When a medical officer was in doubt of his diagnosis, he
could send the candidate to Mfl.itary Garrison Hospital
#103 for laboratory tests or X-rays. 25X1
The only disqualifying factors
were the presence of several e varicose
sinusitis and epilepsy. 25X1
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very few. ere
i o r JUL oduring the
physical examination and carried th
The candidates walked naked from room t
Standards
Regulations Governing Standards
e or Health), which he explained as being Reg-
ulation #20 of 1991.a,Lpproved by the Ministry of Health. 25X1
These physical standards were often referred to
y me ca officers as "Zdr 20/51", (Zdr was translated
as Zdrowi
larger part of these reg ns were devoted to the heh -
sieal re uirements for pilots and pilot training.
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paysical standards for officers, career NCO' . l Xctees,
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following information on the regulations:
The regulations, which were classified as secret, were in
a book with dark-covered hard cloth covers which was
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approximately 8p-mm thick and 12 cm wide and 18 cm long.
The book contained four columns which were placed on the
right and opposite the various physical requirements.
Above each column was the title "Inductee" "OCS", "Career
NCO" and "Officer." In the column marked "OCS" and
opposite the requirement or ailment, appeared the letter
"Z meaning physically fit (zdolny) or the letter "N"
meaning physically unfit (niezdolny). In the remaining
three columns and opposite each ailment or disorder appear-
ed one letter, A, B. C, D. or E.
alphabetical letters and
their definitions as pertaining to categories of physical
fitness:
A - Fit for duty with front line units.
B - Fit for duty with front line units but exempt
from any strenuous duties. Unfit for OCS
training.
C - Unfit for duty with front line units due to a
te{npd ,ph 's: disorder. D - Fit for duty with service-type units.
E - Completely and permanently unfit for military
service.
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here were several other columns which 25X1
were entitled -"I~ntry", "Artillery", "Air Force",~"Armor",
"Medical Service", and "Quartermaster." In these columns,
opposite the physical ailment, appeared the plus or minus
sign. The plus sign indicated that an individual with
such a disorder could be assigned to that branch of service.
The minus sign indicated that the individual was not to
be assigned to that branch of service.
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used as a guide by all medical examining commissions con-
ducting physical examinations of individuals for military
service.
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meets and the letter that appeared in the OCS" column:
Varicose veins in the scrotum (varicocele). . .-. A
(but not fit for OCS training)
Vision - with glasses, stronger than .. . . . E
minus 6-D
Narcotism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E
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Chronic Alcoholism . . . . . . . . . . . . . E
Psychopathic . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . E
Neurosis with vegetative tendencies . . . . E or D
Psychiatric diseases or alienations . . . .. . . E
Previous illness but without recurrences . . B or D
Lack of part of cranium with pulsation in area. . D
Lack of part of cranium without pulsation. B
Feeble-mindedness . . . . . . . D or E
(dependent upon degree)
History of previous nerve disorders
without traces
. A
History of previous nerve disorders . . . . E
with evident traces
(Example: No feeling in muscles when squeezed
or weak movement of muscles.)
procedures
information on medical care and 2
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a. Duties of a Regimental Medical Officer
(1.) Administrative
A newly-assigned regimental medical officer was
supposed to be oriented on his duties by the outgoing
regimental medical officer. An inventory was to be
taken of the medicaments, drugs,
instruments and equipment plus the condition of the
dispensary, and signed by both medical officers.
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The regimental medical officer was to prepare a
monthly plan of his routine duties. He had no guide
but the plan had to be submitted to the division med-
ical officer for approval. It was to include the
medical officer's daily activities for the entire
month and was to show the number of hours allotted to25X1
for conferences as well as time for his own studies
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The medical officer also maintained a special note-
book with numbered pages, fastened with string, into
which he made notes or copied pertinent extracts of
regulations and orders issued by regimental and
division headquarters. This notebook was considered
a classified document and given to the unit's doc-
ument section at the end of the day. (Regulations
prohibited the keeping of any classified documents
after duty hours.) No further information.
(2.) Inspections
The medical officer was responsible for t h sical
condition of the troops in the regiment. 25X1
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tne effect that a regimental medical officer had no
time for his assigned duties because he was constantly
answering to the regime tal commander for some incident
involving the troops. ( 25X1
if an inspection showed that troops could not was
because of defective water faucets, the regimental med-
ical officer would be admonished for failing to check
on the regimental quartermaster and making certain that
the necessary repairs were made. If an EM sprained
his hand or injured his fingers on athletic equipment,
the medical officer would be admonished for failing to
check the condition of the equipment.)
a regimental medical officer 25X1
would be severely punished for an outbreak of a con-
tagious disease in the regiment, although he did not
know of any such actual cases.
the best policy for the regimental 25X1
medical officer was to maintain a friendly relation-
ship with the regimental quartermaster who was respon-
ible for utilities, maintenance and repair. This would
be advantageous to both, and protect them from constant
harassment and punishment by the regimental commander.
(3.) Examination of Recruits
One of the regimental medical officer's responsibil-
ities was to examine newly arrived recruits. A
standard printed medical record was prepared for each
EM and maintained at the dispensary: When the physical
condition of a recruit or soldier was in doubt, he was
sent to a military garrison hospital for a thorough 25X1
examination and possibly a discharge for medical
reasons.
(4) Mess Sanitation
designated a feldsher (Feldshers were
defined as persons who had some formal medical train-
ing but were not doctors) to conduct inspections of
kitchens, messhalls, to sample food, and to insect
latrines, urina7a, and living quarters of EM. ~~
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regulations required that mess-
sar
2k-hour p y _. ar
a period. The samples would be tested in
the event of an outbreak of dysentery or other ill-
ness,
halls and kitchens were to be a e ly xi:. in
addition, a sample of each item of food was to be
taken and stored in a cabinet at the dia en
Vegetables, meat, and fish were to be inspected
daily because of the ease with which they spoiled.
Kitchen utensils, such as pots.and pans, were to be
given a double rinse in boiling water and air-dried.
Kitchen personnel were to be examined for cleanlin-
ess, and were supposed to wear clean white aprons
and head coverings. Soap and towels were to be made
available for kitchen personnel at all times.
Fresh barley and peas were to be poured out on a
large table and carefully inspected to avoid their
being cooked with such items as cloth, paper, string,
dead mice or other foreign matter.
Kitchens were required to have several individual
tables to be used for raw meats, cooked meats,
macaroni, barley, peas, and other fresh vegetables.
hese tables were to have a permanent type of metal
leovering.
he menu was to be inspected daily to make certain
that the troops were being fed an adequate
g quantity
of food containing sufficient calories. The medical
officer was to make a notation into the food officer's
mess book to the effect that the food was examined
and found to be palatable and could be served to the
troops. Without aueh a nntaf:inn the food could not
The menu was prepared for a period of one week and
showed the type of food and the amount of calories
per meal. The menu was usually signed by the regim-
ental CO, mess officer and the medical officer, and
prominently displayed in the messhall.
The kitchen's food storage room was inspected for
cleanliness, method of storage, and the amount of
food in storage (which was not to exceed one day's
supply).
Kitchen personnel were to be examined once a month
for skin diseases and contagious diseases. A stool
examination was also made.
The medical officer was also to inspect the motor
vehicles being used to transport bread and fresh meat
from State bakeries and abbatoirs.
The EM living quarters were to be inspected frequen-
tly to insure that proper standards of sanitary con-
ditions were maintained. Latrines and urinals. were
to be inspected daily. Chlorinated lime was used as
a disinfecting agent in latrines and urinals.
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The regimental garbage dump was to be inspected fre
quently for proper disposal of waste.
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(5.) Water Sanitation
Water which was not drawn from a tested city
reservoir was to be. tested about once every two
weeks. Samples wee sent to the nearest military
laboratory.
b. 53d Inf. Regt. Dispensary at Muszaki
(i.) Description
The dispensary was in an uncamouflaged canvas
tent, approximately four meters wide, six meters
long, three meters high at the three center poles,
and l4.meters high at the four sides.
The tent was used as sleeping quarters by the
two regimental feldshers and contained four
wooden folding chairs, one small wooden folding
table, one wooden file cabinet for patients'
medical records and the dispensary sick book
(both standard forms), and two wooden drawers
for medical instruments and medicaments. One
wooden field chest had first aid supplies such
as bandages, gauze, adhesive tape, tongue depress-
ors, and splints.
(2.) Medications
some of the medica-
tions available at the dis ensary. They were
sulfanilamide (tablet form); aspirins; headache
powders (tablet and wafer form, 0.3 grams);
laxative powders; epsom salts; castor oil; bis-
muth; tanalbin; carbon; belladonna; menthol
(liquid); adonitis, tincture of valerian; con-
vallaria; coramin (drops and injections); met-
razol; caffeine; morphine; pantopon; opium drops;
and adrenalin.
1 cc glass ampules being used
for some drugs. The ampules were opened at one
end with a small saw or by striking the ampule
tip against a hard object.
]zinc ointment, vaseline,
black salve, icthyol, hydrogen peroxide, calcium
hypermangium (crystal form), magnesia (powder
form), quinine tablets, DDT powder, protargyrol,
cod liver oil ointment and "Unguent Wilkinson,"
Neither penicillin nor any other antibiotics
were available.
The dispensary did not have a refrigerator nor
were any drugs stored at specific temperatures.
(3.) Care and Treatment
the strength of the 53d Inf Regt
at ,0 o cers and EM. Approximately 80 EM
reported to the dispensary daily.on sick call.
He knew of no officers in the regiment who ever
reported on sick call.
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Approximately 15% of the patients complained
of boils, attributed to unclean- 25X1
liness. Treatment consisted of an application
of a salve or ointment containing sulfanilamide
or icthyol. Soie patients were given gradual
injections of from i to 7 cc of pasteurized
milk in the buttocks over a period of several
days. The milk was supplied in 10 cc bottles.
Other patients were given an intra-muscular
injection of 2 cc of "Delbet" vaccine.
Approximately 10% of the patients had athlete's
foot. The usual treatment for it was to soak
the feet in a solution containing from 1 to 2%
of formaldeyde for about five minutes.
About 10% of the patients complained of arthritis.
The common treatment consisted of a massage
with methylene salicylicum (methyl salicylate).
If such treatment failed to give the patient
any relief, he was referred to the Military
Garrison Hospital #103.
Approximately 5% of the patients complained of
backaches considered to be caused 25X1
by colds.
The remainder of the patients usually complained
of tooth ailments, tonsil infections, sore throats,
diarrhea and minor ailments.
In July 1951, one company of the 53d'Inf Regt
was quarantined for approximately two weeks
because of six cases of mumps (which were referred
to the Military Garrison Hospital #103 for treat-
ment). The personnel of this company gargled
their throats daily with a solution of "Chinoeol",
ate last, and thoroughly rinsed their own mess
gear while under quarantine,
about five EM had contracted
onorr ea and were sent to Military Garrison
oepital #103 for treatment.
(During July 1951, a mobile X-ray unit, mounted
in one vehicle, -rayed the 53d Inf Reat's troops.
(14.) Medical Equipment
instruments at e spensary:
medical
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Toothed dissecting forceps Sharp spoon
Non-toothed dissecting forceps Sponge holding
forceps
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Grooved director
Straight scissors
Scalpels
Mayo Oschner's forceps
Splints, various sizes
Tweezers
Syringes and needles
Suturing equipment
Needle holder and needles
Clamps for cuts
Three hand-stretchers
Tracheotomy tube
o. 53d Inf Regt Medical Unit
the regimental medical unit
medical officer and an assistant regimental
medical officer), two feldshers (one was a warrant
officer and the other a senior sergeant), and
about five aidmen who were lower ranking EM. In
addition, about 15 men from the regiment were
assigned to the medical unit for practical train-
ing as aidmen.
Each battalion had one aidman whose duties were
to inspect garbage disposal; disinfect the shower
floors, and urinals and latrines with chlorinated
lime. Battalions did not have their own dis-
pensaries.
in time of peace. each
in time of war, the regimental medical
orricer would at his discretion assign additional
aidmen to each battalion and its respective com-
panies.
(l.) Sick Call Procedures
EM who desired to attend sick call reported
to the company senior sergeant who entered
their names into the company sick book.
Regimental sick call was usually held between
1900 and 2000 daily, at which time the EM and
the company sick books were sent to the dis-
pensary. Emergencies could be treated at
any time.
The regimental medical officer entered such
data as the EM's name, diagnosis, treatment,
and date, into the regimental sick book and
signed it. He also made similar entries
into the company's sick book and included the
patient's duty status and whether the patient
was exempt from drill and/or PT or referred
to the Military Garrison treatment
The company sick
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book was also signed by the medical officer
and then returned to the company. Patients
referred to the hospital were usually trans-
ported in a regimental vehicle. Patients with
dental complaints were referred to the division
dispensary for treatment.
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(2.) Transportation
The regimental dispensary did not have any
ambulances or other type of vehicular. trans-
portation. Vehicles were Usually requested
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division had about four ambulances which were
to be used for emergency purposes only.
(3.) Water Supply
Each regiment obtained its water-supply from
an artesian well by means of an electric pump.
The water was stored in a raised tank holding
approximately 2,000 to 3,000 liters. Water
tests were taken about every two weeks. This
water was considered potable only after boil-
ing. Water used for washing was pumped from
a nearby lake and was not potable. No further
information.
(A.) Sewage Disposal
Each regiment had its own cistern for sewage.
This was a pit of unknown dimensions, filled
with brush and sand and covered with wooden
boards, into which the sewage was drained. The
camp area was sandy and had a clay subsurface,
which made drainage rather difficult.
(5.) Garbage Disposal
garbage was thrown into
a shallow pit dug about 100 meters from the
camp area. Trash was also disposed of in the
same manner. There was no system of marking
garbage pits.
(6.) Toilet Facilities
each regiment had three
latrines accommodating a maximum of 16 persons.
The latrines were wooden buildings about 4 x
8 x 2j m in size. They were cleaned and dis-
infected daily with chlorinated lime. Urinals
were V-shaped troughs constructed from wood
and lined with tar paper. No further details.
Division Dispensary at Muezaki
one me ical
officer, one dentist, and about 15 beds being
available for patients undergoing treatment.
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e. 53d Inf Regt Dispensary at the Caserne In Ostroda
(1.) Description
The dispensary was located in a two-story
brick building, approximately 8 x12 m, and
oontained-a waiting room, treatment room,
pharmacy, medical officer's office, and a
sick ward, which was partitioned into several
sections for patients having ordinary complaints
(scabies, dysentery, diarrhea) and suspected
cases of typhoid or other contagious diseases.
(2.) Capacity
About 15 beds were available to accommodate.
patients up to five days but never longer than
ten days. Patients who were seriously ill and
required prolonged hospitalization were usually
sent to Military Garrison Hospital #103 for
treatment.
(3.) Medications
Medical supplies were received from the medical
service of the Warsaw Military District every
six months and based upon a requisition sub-
a current inventory was kept on every em, show-
ing the amounts issued and supplies on hand.
witted by the pharmacy.
f. Military Garrison Hospital #103, Olsztyn
(1.) Description
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to the Military District Hospital in Warsaw.,
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(2.) Capacity
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the hospital had abo" nEW4
beds. About were usually unoccupied. 25X1
The hospital had four wards: (1) Surgery --
containing about 35 beds, (2) Internal Diseases -
about 35 beds, (3) Skin and Venereal Diseases -
about 25 beds, and (4) Other Contagious Dis-
eases - about 15 beds.
(3.) Medical Staff
The hospital's medical staff consisted of about
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,23 male medical officers: 13 doctors, two
dentists, two pharmacists, four administra-
tive medical officers, and two feldshers.
Officers' ranks ranged from lieutenant to
major; the feldshers were a warrant officer
and a captain,
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were two surgeons, one eye, ear, nose and throat
specialist, three internists, , one neurologist
(source), one gynecologibL, one X-ray special-
ist, one laboratory analyst, one oculist, one
medical officer, who was the senior member of a
permanent medical examining commission, and a
hospital commandant.
One medical officer was detailed daily as medical
officer of the day, and he remained on duty for
a twenty-four hour period. All medical officers
were normally on duty at the hospital six days
per week, from 0800 to 1500 hours. Several
medical officers worked in State dispensaries
after normal duty hours in order to supplement
their income.
(i4.) Nursing Staff
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nurses were assigned to each of the four wards.
Three nursing shifts were employed, each shift
was on duty for eight hours.
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early twenties, not very efficient, nor well-
trained.
(5.) Medical Library
The hospital maintained a small medical library,
which contained about 100 medical textbooks.
No other data could be recalled concerning these
books, which were for the use of medical officers.
The library also received various types of
Polish magazines concerning, surgical operations,
treatments, and medicines.
one monthly magazine called the Nil ar Doctor
(Lekarz Wo skow
(6.) Medical Supplies and Drugs
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an adequate amount of various medical supplies
and drugs
penicillin
in powder form and/or oil base was available.
Penicillin was stored in small glass tubes, each
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containing 300,000 units. The glass tubes had
rubber stop ers through which the needles were
inserted. a supply of bromide 25X1
solutions; ca a ne, solution or ampule contain-
ing 0.1 cc; phenobarbitol, and sulfanilamides.
The hospital maintained an unknown quantity of
medical supplies, drugs and equipment in perm-
anent storage, which was to be used in the event
of mobilization. The hospital commandant was
the only person authorized to enter the mobil-
ization medical supply storage area located at
the hospital. Further details were unknown,
and enlisted personnel plus the dependents of
officers and career NCO's. The officers and EM
(7.) Care and Treatment
Hospital patients were Polish military officers
came from various military units located in the
area of Olsztyn.
Average time spent by the patients at the hospital
amounted to 10 days and any-longer period was
frowned upon by the hospital commandant. If
this was not possible, the patient was referred
to the Military District Hospital in Warsaw.
The hospital was capable of performing appendec-
tomies, stomach operations, hernia, and bone
operations, in addition to treating patients for
various minor types of ailments.
Dependents of officers and career NCO's were
entitled to free medical and dental care.
Maternity and other cases requiring hospital-
ization, however, were not accepted at Garrison
Hospital #103. These were referred to a State
hospital or possibly the Military District
Hospital in Warsaw.
in come cases,
treatment consisted of milk injections, aspirin
and narcium salicilicum for those patients com-
plaining of sciatica.
Bed. patients were visited once each morning by
a medical officer. Afternoon visits were also
made, but only in cases of emergency.
Nurses on duty in the ward administered the
medical officer's prescriptions to the patients.
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the overall medical care seemed
to e aequa a and that the medical officers were
competent.
(8.) Medical Equipment
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The laboratory contained. various types of equipment
but did not have the equipment necessary for
conducting bacteriological tests.
The dental unit had two dental chairs in addition
to the equipment and'instruments required by the
dentist.
instruments included a,
s e escope, percussion hammer and a spinal needle.
All the medical equipment appeared to-be rather
old and worn but in fairly good condition; however,
a number of medical officers frequently stated
that the hospital lacked modern eauinment_ F -
(9.) Water Supply, Power and Heat
The hospital's water supply was furnished by the
city and was considered potable throughout the
entire hosital.
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power from an unidentified city power plant. The
hospital did not seem to have its own electrical
power supply units to be used in eases of emergency.
Radiators were installed throughout the hospital
and heat appeared to be furnished from a central
heating plant.
(10.) Transportation
two ambulances assigned to the
hospital for-emergency use. The military units,
however, provided the vehicular transportation
for patients to and ital.
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several roue s a targets approx inately four kilometers
away. The targets were wooden houses and a cemetery.
poor in tnat they failed to strike the designated targets.
used to identify the 53d Inf Regt when using the field
the code name of "Stag" (Jelen) being
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"Rose #2" was used to identify the 18th Inf Div Hq at
the caserne in Olsztyn.
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;Military GarrisonHosspiital #103, Olsztyn Allenstein
This sketch is not complete
available for service.
Approximately two ambulances were
1. Entrance - Approximately 4 m wide, leading to a smooth macadam
road.
2. Guard Booth - Also contained entrance into hospital. One-story
concrete building, approximately 2t m square. Sentry on duty.
Unoccupied Building - Three-story red brick building, approx-
imately 10 x 30 m. it was used as
a school for aidmen.
4. Metal Picket Fence - Approximately 2 m high.
5.
Hospital Commandant's Hq - Three-story red brick building,
approximately 15 x 40 m. Contained offices of hospital's
executive officer, administrative offices, classified document
section, analysis laboratory, visitor's room, dental office
and pharmacy.
6. Autopsy Building - One-story, red brick building, approximately
brick building, approximately 10 x 20 m.
Hospital Ward -'One-story red brick building, approximately
hex 20 fil For patients with contagious diseases.
ly m square.
BOQ. - Two-story red brick building, approximately 10 x 20 m.
Medical Duty Officer's Office and Dispensary - One-story red
10.. Hospital Ward - One-story red. brick building, approximately
10 xk0.m. For patients with skin and venereal diseases.
11. Kitchen, Meeshall and Laundry - One-story red brick buildings
approximately 10 x40 m.
12., Vehicle Parking Area
13. Hospital Surgical Operation Rooms and X-ray Department - Two-
story brick building, approximately 10 x 40 m. Second floor
contained internal diseases ward.
14. Uniforms, Clothing and Medical Supplies - Two-story red brick
building, approximately 10 x 15 m. Also contained unknown-
quantitie's of medical supplies for use in the event. of a
mobilization. .
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