MEDICAL REPORTING 14 AUG 90

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Subject: MEDICAL REPORTING  14 AUG 90                                    

Unit: 24TH ID     

Parent  Organization: XVIII CORPS 

Box ID: BX001433

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     APPENDIX 4 TO ANNEX X TO 24TH ID (M) FIELD SOP
     @DICAL


            (3) Personal effects and individual protective mask will be evacuated with
     the patient when the patient is evacuated outside division.

            (4) Individual weapons of medical evacuees remaining within the division area
     will accompany the evacuees and will be secured by the medical unit commander.
     Weapons of casualties to be evacuated out of the division through medical channels
     will be collected and returned to the G4 channels.

        I. United States civilians will be hospitalized only for emergency conditions     or
     as directed. Indigenous personnel will be hospitalized only when such actions can    be
     taken without sacrifice to troop service, and then only to prevent undue suffering.

        J. Allied military patients will be transferred to their own national
     organization at the earliest practical opportunity consistent with established
     evacuation arrangements and the welfare of the patients.

     5. LOCATION AND PROTECTION OF MEDICAL FACILITIES:

         a. Permanent buildings In the combat zone may be used as clearing stations or
     holding facilities if available.

         b. Medical facilities will locate, when possible, near a suitable helicopter
     ending site and along ground evacuation routes.

         c. Security of Medical Facilities:

              (1) The tactical commander will determine necessity and prescribe
     concealment necessary for medical facilities. When concealment is not possible,
     facilities will be marked with the Geneva Red Cross.

              (2) Defense of medical units and patients is the responsibility of the
     medical unit commander. Medical personnel will provide security,.ag required. to
     protect patients, medical equipment, facilities, and personnel. However, medical
     units should not be placed on the perimeter of a BSA, DSA since medical units do not
t a concerted attack.

         d. Medical support of DPRE's will be consistent with availability of medical
     assets and mission requirements.

      6. GENEVA CONVENTION.


          a. Medical personnel:

              (1) All AMEDD (Army Medical Department) personnel will poggeag a Geneva
     Convention ID Card (DD Forti 1934).

             (2) AMEDD personnel will be armed for the protection of patients, facilities,
     -nedical equipment, and personnel. Overall tactical plans will not require medical
      nits or personnel to take offensive action or defense of other than medical units.

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Box ID = BX001433
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Subject = MEDICAL REPORTING 14 AUG 90
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Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 19-JUL-1996