MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS 
CONFERENCE 
MEDICAL ALLIED SCIENCES SECTION 
MAY 27 -28, 1948 
OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL CONTENTS 
Agenda for Conference on the Medical Allied Sciences Section 
of the Medical Service Corps 
Instructions For Career Guidance Patterns 
For Medical Department Officers ...... 1 • 14 
Medical Service Corps Career Pattern 15 
List of Medical Allied Science Specialties 16 - 21 
Pay and Advancement of Officers 22 
Average Salary Ranges for Laboratory 
Personnel 23 
List of Invitees Attending the Medical 
Service Corps Conference 24 - 26 AGENDA FOR CONFERENCE ON THE MEDICAL ALLIED SCIENCES SECTION 
OF THE MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS 
Chairman} Major L. R. Kuhn, MSC, Asst. Chief, Medical Service Corps 
and Chief, Medical Allied Sciences Section. 
MAY 27..19A8 - 9:00 A.M. 
I. EXPRESSIONS OF WELCOME TO THE CONFEREES. 
Maj, Gen, Raymond W, Bliss, The Surgeon General, U.S.Anqy 
Maj, Gen. Malcolm C. Grow, The Air Surgeon. 
II. THE ABUS OF THE CONFERENCE. 
Col, Tom F. Whayne, MC, Chief, Division of Preventive Medicine, SGO 
III. THE ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS, WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO THE 
MEDICAL ALLIED SCIENCES SECTION. 
Col. Othmar F. Goriup, MSC, Chief, Medical Service Corps, SGO 
RECESS 
IV. THE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM 
Col. William H. Amspacher, MC, Chief, Procurement Branch, SGO 
V. THE CAREER PATTERN PLAN. 
Lt. Col. Fred J. Fielding, MC, Chief, Career Management Branch,SGO 
VI. THE LABORATORIES AND SANITATION BRANCHES OF THE DIVISION OF PREVENTIVE 
MEDICINE. 
Lt. Col. Howard A. Van Auken, Chief, Laboratories Branch, SGO 
LUNCH 
MAY..27-1-194.8 -_2}Q0 P.M. 
VII. THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ARMY LABORATORIES IN THE THEATER OF OPERATIONS. 
Film. (Room 5A1070) Comments by Dr. Gustave J. Dammin, Consultant,SGO 
VIII. THE ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT RESEARCH AND GRADUATE SCHOOL. 
Col. Rufus L. Holt, MC, Commandant, A.M.D.R.G.3. 
IX. THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD, SGO 
Col. Don Longfellow, MC, Chairman, Medical Research and Development 
Board, SGO. X. THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD, OAS 
Col. Otis 0. Benson, Jr,, MC, Chief, Medical Research Division, OAS 
XI. THE ARMY MEDICAL NUTRITION LABORATORY 
Dr. Robert E, Johnson, Dir. of Nutrition Laboratory, Chicago, 111. 
XII. THE SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE. 
Brig, Gen, Harry G. Armstrong, MC, Commandant, School of Aviation 
Medicine. 
XIII. THE AERO MEDICAL RESEARCH LABORATORIES 
Col. Edward J. Kendricks, MC, Chief, Aero Medical Laboratory 
XIV. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORK. 
Col. John M. Caldwell, MC, Chief, Neuropsychiatry Consultants 
Division, SGO 
Lt, Col. Charles S. Gersoni, MSC, Chief, Clinical Psychology Branch, 
Neuropsychiatry Consultants Division, SGO 
XV. RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGY IN THE AIR FORCE. 
Lt. Col. Anthony C. Tucker, MSC, Chief, Psychology Branch, OAS 
XVI. THE ARMY INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE PROGRAM. 
Col. W. Ci Cox, MC, Chief, Army Industrial Hygiene Laboratory,SGO 
XVII. THE SPECIAL PROJECTS DIVISION. 
Col. James P. Cooney, MC, Chief, Special Projects Division,SGO 
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MAY 28. 19A8 - 9t00 A.M. 
I. A BRIEF REVIEW OF EFFICIENCY REPORTS, PROMOTIONS AND SAURIES. 
Col. Othmar F, Goriup, MSC, Chief, Medical Service Corps, SGO 
II. GENERAL DISCUSSION SESSION. 
Chairman, Major L. R. Kuhn, MSC, AMDRGS 
MAY 28. 19A8 - 1»00 P.M. 
CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION SESSION INSTRUCTIONS 
for 
CAREER GUIDANCE PATTERNS 
for 
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OFFICERS 
Medical Corps 
Dental Corps 
Veterinary Corps 
Medical Service Corps 
i 
Array Nurse Corps 
Women’s Medical Specialist Corps 26, MEDICAL CORPS 
a. PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTIVE CREDIT 
(l) Under the provisions of Public Law 381, 80th Congress 
approved August 7, each person appointed in the 
Medical Corps of the Regular Army shall at the time of 
appointment he credited with an amount of service equal 
to four years. This service credit is given as compen- 
sation for the additional years of education required 
for the degree of Doctor of Medicine and allows for an 
internship which is a prerequisite to such appointment. 
By reason of this credit each Medical Officer enters 
the Regular Array in the grade of First Lieutenant, 
h. PERIOD OF BASIC TRAINING 
(l) The period of basic training is fixed at three years, 
which brings the officer to the grade of captain. Dur- 
ing this period each officer will receive initially 
basic military-medical training at the Medical Field 
Service School, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam 
Houston, Texas. Those officers desiring to serve with 
the Air Force will also take the basic course at the 
School of Aviation Medicine, Randolph Field, Texas. 
Subsequent to the formal basic training, the officer’s 
potentialities for professional specialization will be 
studied and he will be given an opportunity to state 
his interests and preferences toward his entrance into 
a particular career pattern. At this time he may be 
selected for residency training in a particular pro- 
fessional specialty. Throughout the period of basic 
training, the officer will become acquainted with the 
Army and Army Medical Service. Officers will serve in 
general duty assignments either in the Zone of Interior 
or on foreign service with fixed or T/O general or station 
hospitals, dispensaries, or field units. He should be 
rotated on various professional assignments at his station 
and learn under supervision of senior officers such admin- 
istrative procedures concerned with patients and their 
> records as are consistent with his assignment. 
» 
0. PROFESSIONAL GROUP 
(1) If selected for residency training in a particular special- 
ty in a hospital he will be assigned to that particular 
service for a one year period and receive training in that 
specialty as outlined in SGO Circular 5, 13 January 
This Circular was published for the purpose of standard- 
izing the details concerning the operation of the teaching programs to assure their continued acceptance by the 
various American Specialty Boards, and the American 
Medical Association. 
(2) After completion of one year of training the officer may 
apply for an additional year’s residency training with a 
view toward later certification by an American Specialty 
Board. Reappointments will he made upon a competitive 
basis. 
(3) Once an officer has been given a MOS by The Surgeon 
General who is the authority for the classification of 
medical officers he will be assigned in accordance with 
his MOS as long as professional competence is demonstrated. 
(*0 Between residency training periods it is contemplated that 
the officer will be assigned as Assistant Chief of sections 
or services at various size hospitals. He may have the 
opportunity for a course of instruction or residence in a 
civilian institution or a research assignment. The most 
promising officer will be given every opportunity by train- 
ing and experience to prepare themselves to be outstanding 
authorities in their particular professional field. 
d. MEDICAL COMMAND AND MANAGEMENT GROUP 
(l) During the period of basic training certain few officers 
will show a particular aptitude for administrative and/or 
command duties. Since vacancies in these duties are rela- 
tively scarce for Junior company grade officers, assign- 
ments will be planned on a rotational basis. The majority 
of time until these officers reach field grade will be spent 
in professional duties as a general medical officer. De- 
pending on the officer’s capabilities and choice he will be 
guided into two general channels - Hospital Administration 
and Medical Supply. An initial phase of this specialization 
is to function as an instructor at the Medical Field Service 
School; instruction in general to be in those subjects which 
are related to the officer’s field of interest. Initial 
specialization of this type will be followed by special de- 
tails in primary field of Interest and/or assignment as 
students to civilian organizations and institutions for 
courses in Supply Management, Hospital Administration and 
Personnel Administration. Selected individuals will be 
chosen for attendance at the Command and General Staff 
College and the Industrial College depending upon their demon1 
strated ability and upon their potentialities. 
e. STAFF GROUP 
(l) A few Medical Officers will demonstrate potentialities as 
medical staff officers early in their careers, and because this is such an important quality in an Army Officer, it 
is desirable that it be recognized quickly and fostered 
even though the age and rank of the officer precludes 
Independent assignment. During the years that this group 
are company grade the majority of their assignment will 
be in general medicine, but as many as possible will have 
tours in Array Ground Forces Units, Army Area Headquarters 
and Surgeon General’s Office. Formal training for officers 
interested in staff duties will be in service schools up 
to and including Industrial College of the Armed Forces 
or the National War College, and in selected civilian in- 
stitutions for training in Public Health, Personnel Man- 
agement, and Administration. 
f. GENERAL ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS 
(l) Because of the complexity of the professional duties of 
Medical Corps officers, rotation of assignments beyond the 
three year period of basic training will not be ordinarily 
followed. Officers must be assigned to duties commensurate 
with their specialty and degree of ability in accordance 
with their classification as given by The Surgeon General. 
The details of specific career patterns will be presented to 
officers during their initial foimal basic training. 
2? o DENTAL CORPS 
a. PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTIVE CREDIT 
(l) Under the provisions of Public law 38l> 80th Congress, 
approved 7 August 19V7, each person appointed in the Dental 
Corps of the Regular Army shall at the time of appointment 
be credited with an amount of service equal to three years. 
This service credit is given as compensation for the addi- 
tional years of education required for the degree of Doctor 
of Dental Surgery which is a prerequisite to such appoint- 
ment. By reason of this credit each Dental officer enters 
the Regular Army in the grade of First Lieutenant, 
b. GENERAL ASSIC2TMSNT INSTRUCTIONS 
(l) Because of the limitations of the specific field of Dental 
Surgery, rotation of assignments outside this field is not 
practicable. Until specialization within the field of Dental 
Science has been attained, officers will perfom duties of a 
general practitioner of dentistry. Subsequent to classifica- 
tion by The Surgeon General of an officer in the specialized 
areas of Dental Surgery assignments through the periods of 
specialized and general training should continue in the area 
indicated by the officers assigned classification. 28. VETERINARY CORPS 
a. GENERAL ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS 
(l) The pattern chart outlines types of assignments for Veterinary 
Corps officers. Rotation of assignments during the period of 
basic training will he within the field of Veterinary Medicine, 
Subsequent to classification hy The Surgeon General of an 
officer in the specialized areas of Veterinary activities, his 
assignments should continue in the area indicated. Because 
of the relatively small number of authorized Veterinary Corps 
officers in the Regular Army, each officer will consequently 
have a personalized career within his selected field. 
29. MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS 
a. GENERAL ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS 
(1) During "Period of Basic Training/1 newly commissioned officers 
in the Regular Anny will, during the first year of service at- 
tend the Basic Course of training for the purpose of orienta- 
tion. This will he followed hy training at the Basic Branch 
Course —MESS. This phase of training is designed to equip 
the officer with a fundamental knowledge of the Army and the 
techniques of his Branch of service. The ensuing years with- 
in scope of this period will he devoted to professional and 
practical training in respective specialties at Medical 
Department Schools and Medical Department Units and Installations 
(2) The "Period of Specialized Training" will vary in assignments, 
duties and training within each section, therefore, separate 
instructions for each specialized field are listed. During 
this period, attendance at the Advanced Branch Course will he 
required. The Tactical and Administrative Phase is mandatory 
for all officers. The Professional Phase, Hospital Administra- 
tion, will he given to selected officers. 
(3) During the "Definitive Period," the most promising officer 
will he selected and given tours of duty in responsible assign- 
ments. Principal assignments will he --Repeat tours in the 
Department of the Array; Branch Chief Level assignments in 
The Surgeon General’s Office and Theater Surgeon's Staffs, 
Instructors at Command and General Staff College, Armed Forces 
Staff College, Industrial College of the Armed Forces or 
National War College, Supervisory duties at the Medical De- 
partment Schools and Laboratories and Branch Immaterial assign- 
ments. Officers who show particular aptitudes for highly re- 
sponsible over-all supervisory duty will he continued in as- 
signments training them for the highest supervisory level po- 
sition in the ZI and Overseas in time of war. b. PHARMACY. SUPPLY AND ADMINISTRATION 
(1) Officers will serve a normal tour of duty with fixed medical 
installations or field units. Upon completion of initial 
phase of on-the-job training, officers will be assigned 
duties commensurate with their grade and training at Medical 
Department Installations in the Zone of Interior and Overseas, 
to Posts, Camps, and Stations, duty with Civilian Components, 
i.e., National Guard ORC Instructors, etc. Assignments to 
Division, Corps and Armies will be made during this period 
as will a tour of duty in The Surgeon General’s Office, Air 
Surgeon’s Staff and Air Commands. 
(2) Officers selected to follow careers in Supply Administration 
will be given further training at Medical Department Schools 
for ultimate assignments to Medical Depots — Procurement 
Offices, Civilian Agencies, Special Assignments and to Med- 
ical Department Installations. 
(3) Selected officers with initial degrees in Pharmacy will be 
selected for further training leading to Masters and Ph.D, 
degrees in Pharmacy. Such officers will serve as Technical 
Instructors, Pharmacy officers in general hospitals, and in 
research projects, 
(*0 Qualified officers will be selected as instructors for 
various courses in the Medical Department Schools. 
(5) Further training will be given those officers qualified for 
acceptance at Civilian Schools in their specialized and 
selected fields. Selected officers will attend the Command 
and General Staff College. 
(6) Officers having completed the above applicable phases of 
training and have indicated by actual performance of duty a 
potentiality for staff positions will be selected to attend 
Aimed Forces Staff College, and the National War College 
or Industrial College of the Aimed Forces. 
o. SANITARY ENGINEERING SECTION 
(l) During the initial five-year period, officers upon completion 
of the Basic Training Course will receive training in the 
principles of environmental sanitation as it pertains to water 
supply, sewage disposal, insect and rodent control, swimming 
pool and Bathing place sanitation, garbage and trash disposal, 
food installations. During this period, he will receive also 
assignments to various posts, camps, and stations assisting 
the surgeons and sanitary engineers in carrying out the environ 
mental sanitation program. Supervision of others will be limited and officer will work under the direction of the 
unit surgeon. 
(2) During the ensuing period officers will be permanently 
assigned to Army Headquarters, overseas commands, ports of 
embarkation and engineering units. They will work in an 
advisory capacity and under the direction of the unit 
surgeon. They frill have greater latitude for independent 
thought and decision in matters pertaining to environmental 
sanitation. During this period, officers will attend 
Advanced Medical Service Schools and arrange to complete 
educational requirements for advanced degrees in Preventive 
Medicine and Public Health Engineering, 
(3) Continued assignments will be made to The Surgeon General’s 
Office, various Army Headquarters, Overseas Commands, and 
Air Surgeon's Office in Staff capacity. They will assist in 
developing policy, programs and standards and will be given 
responsibility for independent thought and action. They 
will engage in research covering the development of new pro- 
cesses in water supply, waste disposal, housing of troops. 
d« OPTOMETRY SECTION 
(1) The period of Basic Training will be applicable to all officers 
of the Regular Army (MSC) in this section. 
(2) Assignments will be made to General Hospitals, large Station 
Hospitals and to Camps, Posts and Stations with the population 
of over 15,000 troops for actual application of optometry. 
Certain officers will be assigned as instructors in Medical 
Department* Schools. Selected officers will be given advance 
training in Civilian Institutions. Skilled officers will be 
assigned a normal tour of duty in The Surgeon General's Office 
as Consultants in all optometry matters. 
e. ALLIED SCIENCES SECTION 
(l) GROUP I - Bacteriologists, parasitologists, serologists, ■bio- 
chemists, and Laboratory Officers General. 
(a) Career assignment and instructions for these officers will 
not he consistent inasmuch as requirements for commission 
as pertaining to degrees vary from a B.S. through the 
various Masters degrees to Ph.D, and possible D.Sc. It 
is therefore, naturally understood that the individual 
possessing a Ph.D and/or D.Sc. degree will not be required 
to undergo certain portions of training listed in preceding 
paragraphs and that immediate assignments to positions of 
responsibility and skill will be given. However, all responsibility and skill will be given, Howevwr, All 
newly commissioned officers will receive orientation and 
indoctrination training, 
(b) Initial assignments will depend to an extent upon the 
education and training of the officer, but in general, these 
officers will be assigned to Array Area and General Hosoital 
Laboratories where considerable supervision will be possible 
and the professional qualifeations evaluated by individuals 
with considerable experience. Following this period, ad- 
vanced professional training in Civilian Institutions lead- 
ing to a higher degree will be given to selected officers. 
Assignments to various research and teaching projects in 
the Arny Medical Research and Graduate School, Array Area 
Laboratories and to large overseas laboratories m 11 ordi- 
narily follow. In these assignments, officers concerned 
will be given greater responsibilities, 
(c) Officers not selected for attendance at Civilian Institu- 
tions will be assigned to the A ray Medical Department Research 
& Graduate School for further trai ning and experience, to 
overseas laboratories and to station hospitals, where they 
may function as Assistant Chief of Laboratory Service, Some 
of these officers wi 11 be assigned as Instructors at the 
MFSS, Brooke Array Medical Center, 
(d) During the ensuing years, these officers will be assigned 
to various laboratories to type depending upon their demon- 
strated ability to perform independently. Some of them will 
be given definite research projects. Others will be assigned 
as Assistant Chiefs of Laboratory Service in General Hospitals, 
Array Area and overseas laboratories. Conditions permitting, 
all officers during this period will be sent to Army Installa- 
tions for short periods for refresher training or to develop 
special skills in appropriate fields. Highly qualified in- 
dividuals will be available to head divisions in the Army 
Medical Department Research & Graduate School, assume 
direction of various schools and divisions in large labora- 
tories and to staff positions. In addition, officers will 
continue with professional work in the larger laboratories, 
on research projects, and in training younger officers. 
(2) GROUP II - Nutritionists, 
(a) Ihe General phase of Basic Training will be given to these 
officers where applicable. Assignments to Medical Nutrition 
Laboratories will follow for training and experience in 
Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition, and Nutritional Surveys, Training in Mess Management at the QM Food Service 
School 'Will be required*, Assignments to Army Area 
Headquarters and Major Theater Headquarters as 
Nutrition 'Consultants will be given, These officers 
will act as Consultants to the Surgeon in all matters, 
will conduct Nutritional Surveys and make Nutritional 
■Evaluation of Menus, etc,. Training in advanced 
education in Basic Biological Science (Biochemistry, 
Pathology, Physiology and Food Technology) will be 
given selected officers at accredited Civilian Schools 
and Colleges, 
'(b) Certain individuals will be assigned to Military Govern- 
ment Headquarters as Consultant to the Chief of Public 
Health Branch on Nutrition matters, Will suoervise 
Nutrition Surveys on Civilian population, advise on 
ration scales and supervise research on nutritional 
deficiency diseases, 
(c) Certain officers upon acquiring a degree of proficiency 
on nutrition matters will be assigned to SGO as Consul- 
tant on nutrition matters, will determine nutrition 
policies of the Army, advise the QM on nutrition matters, 
and coordinate Army Nutrition with Interested Civilian 
and Governmental Agencies, 
(3) GROUP III - Entomologist, 
(a) Individuals in this group entering the service without a 
PhoD, degree will follow the initial period of Basic 
Training, Followed by assignments to Array Laboratories, 
Medical Entomology Eield Units, and Posts, Camps, and 
Stations of 15*000 strength, Curing this period the 
officer will receive training and experience in Basic 
Array Policy and Procedure and in Medical Entomology as 
related to the Array, Close supervision by proficient entom- 
ologists will be given. Continued assignments will be 
to positions involving greater responsibility in Array Labor- 
atories and Medical Entomology Field Units, Officers will 
be assigned as instructors in Medical Department Schools, 
detailed as Staff Officers for Military Government and to 
liaison and research assignments. Attendance at Medical 
Department Schools and advanced Professional Training in 
Entomology and Public Health at Civilian Graduate Institu- 
tions will be made available to selected officers, 
(A) GROUP 17 - Psychiatric Social Workers, and Clinical Psychologists, 
(a) Officers in this group accepted for duty with the Army will 
be professionally trained, the psychiatric social worker 
having his Masters Degree in social work and the clinical psychologist having his Doctor’s Degree in Clinical 
Psychology, therefore, the period of basic training 
will vary to some extent; however, a thorough training 
in the basic subjects essential to orientation to the 
responsibilities and duties of the Regular Army officers 
as well as basic essential assignment in practicing his 
respective profession* Succeeding years will include a 
progressive series of duty assignments, where additional 
training and education may be obtained0 During this 
period, officers will be assigned to duty with neuro- 
psychiatric services in General H0spitals, Disciplinary 
Barracks, Station H0spitals, Training Centers, Induction 
Centers, Special Neuropsychiatric Units, Divisions and 
Array Headquarters* 
(b) The initial assignment in the actual practice of his pro- 
fession will be in the larger Neuropsychiatric Installations, 
such as the General Hospital, in which the officer can obtain 
a thorough grounding to the Military Psychiatric Program 
under professional supervision in his specialty which will 
be available at the larger installations* Following this 
initial assignment to the larger installation, the officer 
will be placed on duty with the Neuropsychiatric Services 
of a smaller installation, such as a Station Hospital or 
Special Neuropsychiatric Unit, where he will directly 
responsible, without professional supervision, for the pro- 
gram of his respective soecialty* This will give him the 
opportunity to develop and plan the program, coordinate the 
program with the other sections of the neuropsychiatric team 
and supervise and train the other staff members in his 
specialty* A variety and breadth of experience and back- 
ground will be provided for the officer by assigning him 
duty in disciplinary barracks, hospitals and induction and 
training centers* This variety of experience will prepare 
him for subsequent administrative and consultative assign- 
ments, 
(c) Duty with administrative and consultative responsibilities 
in The Surgeon General’s Office, Army Area Headquarters, 
Theater and Base Section Headquarters, and allied functions 
such as Selective Service Headquarters and Military Govern- 
ment* Such assignments should progress from the lower to 
the higher levels of administration and should progressively 
include increased responsibilities for policy forming and 
program determination* 
(d) Duty as instructor in Service Schools, such as, the Command 
and General Staff School and the United States Military 
Acadeny, and other service schools* After a thorough and 
fundamental background of practicing his profession in at least three different settings and being responsible 
for the administration and consultation duties on the 
larger headquarters, this officer, toward the end of 
this general assignment period should be well equipped 
to instruct in his profession at the service schools 
where his specialty is taught. This will not only 
include instruction in his field in classes designed 
primarily for his profession, but will include instruct- 
ion in his profession as an allied subject to courses 
primarily designed in other fields, 
(e) Duty in research with the Medical Research and Develop- 
ment Board and other research assignments. For the 
officer in each of these professions who is interested 
in, and has an aptitude for, research work, an assignment 
in the area of research in his profession would be extreme- 
ly profitable to the service, This chase of the total pro- 
gram is as important as any other chase and officers will 
be encouraged to seek assignments in this area. For the 
more capable and advanced officer, assignments will be made 
involving responsibility for the organization and direct- 
ion of the research program in his profession and for 
coordinating this program with other research activities 
of the service, 
(f) In addition to the duty assignments outlined in the fore- 
going paragraphs, assignments will be made to provide 
” advanced training and education in each of the two pro- 
fessions, Such assignments-will include advanced graduate 
professional training at Civilian Institutions so that 
the officer can obtain maximum recognition in his profession 
and can keep abreast of developments in his specialty. 
Attendance at special courses in related subjects in the 
Medical Department Schools will be provided for these 
officers to facilitate coordination of the professions with 
all other activities of the Medical Department, 
(5) GROUP V - Additional 
(a) The list of specialties required in the Medical Allied 
Section may be supolemented from time to time as the need 
would indicate. Determination of additional specialties 
required will be made by The Surgeon General and necessary 
assignment instructions will be issued. 
30, ARMY NURSE CORPS 
a, GENERAL ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS 
(1) The limitations imposed by the composition and training of 
officers of the Array Nurse Corps preclude their assignment out- side of the specific field of Medical Department Nursing 
Service. Officers who become specialized within areas of 
the nursing service as indicated by their assigned classi- 
fication should have duty assignments commensurate with their 
classification and ability but may also be given duties out- 
side their specific field when required by the work-load 
at their assigned station. 
31. WOMEN'S MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS 
a, DIETITIAN SECTION 
(1) Upon the acceptance of their commissions, all Dietitians will 
be assigned to the Basic Medical Department Female Officer's 
Course at Brooke Array Medical Center, Upon the completion of 
( this course, these officers will be assigned to Army general 
hospitals for experience in Administration, diet therapy, and 
teaching, 
(2) After an officer completes two years of this experience, she 
will be eligible for overseas duty. Attendance at the Advanced 
Hospital Mess Administration Course (one month), conducted at 
the Brooke Amy Medical ‘Center, will be required for all 
officers between the third and sixth years, 
(3) Upon the completion of three years of military experience, 
specialization may begin. Officers who are adept in administra- 
tive procedures may be selected to attend civilian courses in 
Personnel Management and Institution Foods, or may attend the 
Food Service Supervisor's Course, conducted by the Quartermaster 
Corps, U.S. Array, Upon completion, the officer may be assigned 
as an Assistant Food Service Supervisor in a large general 
hospital or as a Food Service Supervisor in a smaller general 
or large station hospital, 
(4.) The officer desiring to specialize in Diet Therapy may be 
given graduate work in Advanced Nutrition, She may be assigned 
as a Therapeutic Diets Supervisor in a general hospital. 
Those interested in training may be given an opportunity to 
receive additional graduate work in Education and Personnel 
Management, At a later date, one of this group may be selected 
as Educational Director, Department of Dietetics, Medical Depart- 
ment Field Service School, 
(5) Dietitians will also be needed for assignment to out-patient 
clinics. Officers desiring to enter this field may be given 
graduate courses in Advanced Nutrition and Civilian Food Clinics, 
(6) Officers who have demonstrated outstanding administrative 
ability may be assigned to the Office of The Surgeon General or 
to the office of the Surgeon, Headquarters, Army Areas or over- 
sea Commands. After nine years of service, an officer so qualified will be selected to attend the Command and General Staff 
College, 
(7) Assignments of individual officers will be made on a planned, 
rotating, and progressive pattern through station and general 
hospitals in accordance with demonstration of increased ability 
and acceptance of responsibility* 
b, PHYSICAL THERAPIST SECTION 
(1) On entering the military service, all Physical Therapists will 
attend the Basic Medical Department Female Officer’s Course at 
Brooke Attny Medical Center. Upon completion thereof, all officers 
will be assigned to general hospitals where they will obtain 
additional experience in the administration of all types of 
physical therapy. Upon the completion of a year’s experience 
in a general hospital, officers in the administration of a small 
physical therapy section, and/or when practicable, to a normal 
tour of duty overseas* 
(2) Specialization should not begin until after the completion of 
four years of military exoerience. However, it may be initiated 
in selected cases upon the completion of three years of service. 
An officer’s professional experience during this period will 
progress from general application to highly specialized techni- 
ques and, in some instances, to clinical research, 
' (3) Officers who have demonstrated outstanding administrative ability 
may be assigned to civilian institutions for graduate training 
in personnel management and administration. Those who have 
demonstrated outstanding ability in the Advanced Professional 
Training Course and in specialized application, may be selected 
for graduate training in civilian institutions in Physical 
Therapy and such subjects as anatomy, physiology, neurology, 
biophysics, kinesiology, and the fundamentals of experimental 
research. The Technical Director of the Physical Therapy Train- 
ing Program at the Medical Department Field Service School^ 
Brooke Amy Medical Center, will normally be selected from 
among officers who have completed some of these courses* 
(4) Officers who have demonstrated outstanding administrative 
ability will be assigned to the Office of The Surgeon General 
or to the office of the Surgeon, Headquarters, Arny Areas or 
oversea Commands, After the completion of twelve years of 
military service, the most promising physical therapist will 
be selected to attend the Command and General Staff College 
(5) Assignments of individual officers will be made on a planned, 
rotating, and progressive pattern through station and general 
hospitals in accordance with demonstration of increased 
ability and acceptance of responsibility. Go OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST SECTION 
(1) On entering the military service, all Occupational Therapists 
will attend the Basic Medical Department Female Officer’s Course 
at Brooke Army Medical Center. Upon completion thereof, these 
officers will be assigned to general hospitals where they will 
obtain supervised experience in the administration of all types 
of occupational therapy. Upon the completion of one or tw© 
years of experience in a general hospital, officers will be 
assigned to station hospitals where they will have exoerience 
in the administration of a small occupational therapy section, 
and/or when practicable to a normal tour of duly overseas, 
(2) Advanced Professional Training will be available at any time 
following completion of the basic training period, and will 
include such subjects as peripheral nerve injuries, amputations, 
infantile paralysis, tuberculosis, and neuropsychiatrie 
diabilities. Study in civilian rehabilitation institutions 
may be given to selected officers for advanced practice, 
(3) Upon the completion of five years of military service, Occupa- 
tional Therapists who have demonstrated ability may be select- 
ed for graduate training civilian institutions in occupational 
therapy, including such subjects as anatomy, physiology kinesio- 
logy, tests and measurements, administration, and personnel 
management, 
(4) Officers who have demonstrated outstanding administrative 
ability will be assigned to the Office of The Surgeon General 
or to the office of the Surgeon, Headquarters, A my Areas and/or 
oversea Commands, After the completion of twelve years of 
military service, the most promising occupational therapist 
will be selected to attend the Command and General S+aff College, 
(5) Assignments of individual officers will be made on a planned, 
rotating, and progressive pattern through station and general 
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* M AN DATORY ASSIGNMENTS 
u — RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGIST (2251) 
Plans, formulates, supervises, or conducts psychological research 
pertaining to a wide variety of military problems, such as procurement, 
selection, classification, assignment, and training of personnel; de- 
sign and use of training aids and military equipment; measurement and 
evaluation of performance and achievement; measurement and control of 
morale; and surveys of opinions and attitudes. 
Employs available tests, rating scales, Questionnaires, and other 
devices which will aid in the solution of these problems. Develops 
various types of psychological measuring devices, such as written and 
performance tests of aptitude and proficiency; personality inventories; 
rating scales; standardized interviews; and questionnaires. Develops 
experimental apparatus or equipment needed to conduct necessary re- 
search, Employs experimental and statistical techniques; collects 
data relevant to the specific problems, such as test scores and personal 
data; prepares reports and recommendations. 
Must have experience in experimental psychology, developmental 
psychology, social psychology, physiological psychology, psychometrics, 
statistical methods, or related branches of applied psychology. 
Must have a Doctor's degree based in part upon a psychological dis- 
sertation conferred by a graduate school of recognized standing or must 
have been certified in a field of professional psychology by a specialty 
board acceptable to the Department of the Army. 
Note. This MOS will not be used for personnel who do not meet the 
specifications of the preceding paragraph. See MOS PSYCHOLOGICAL 
ASSISTANT (2239) for psychological personnel having lesser qualifications. 
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (2232) 
As a member of the neuropsychiatric team in any station dealing with 
the problems of military personnel having disabilities of a psychological 
nature, performs one or more of the duties described in the following 
paragraphs. 
Applies psychological principles and techniques as aids to the 
diagnosis and treatment of individuals; administers and interprets pro- 
jective and other psychological tests, including those of personality, 
intelligence, motor coordination, achievement, vocational aptitude, and 
interests. 
Carries out remedial therapy in cases of aphasia, speech, hearings, 
visual, habit, and motor defects; counsels on educational and voca- 
tional problems, and on changes in military occupational specialty for 
military personnel having neuropsychiatric or other psychological dis- 
abilities; assists in or carries out psychotherapy under neuropsychiatric 
supervision. Performs experimental research as related to the evaluation of 
current and proposed methods of therapy and diagnosis, and dynamics 
of normal and abnormal behavior and problems of personality development. 
Provides instruction and training in the principles and practices 
of clinical psychology to appropriate members of the neuropsychiatric 
staff and others; assists in the program of orienting officers and 
enlilted men in personal adjustment problems. 
Recommends revision of policies to improve use of clinical psychol- 
ogy personnel; serves as liaison officer in clinical psychology between 
other military and civilian agencies. 
Must have a Doctor’s degree based in part upon a psychological 
dissertation conferred by a graduate school of recognized standing or 
must have been certified in clinical psychology by a specialty board 
acceptable to the Department of the Army, 
Note; This MCS will not be used for personnel who do not meet the 
specifications of the preceding paragraph. See MOS PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSIS- 
TANT (2239) for psychological personnel having lesser qualifications. 
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANT (2239) 
Assists a PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGIST (2230). RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGIST 
(2231), or a CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (2232) by performing selected as- 
pects of those military occupational specialties under direction of 
such a specialist, or when not so supervised, undertakes simpler duties 
of a psychological nature requiring limited professional judgement and 
training. 
Must have completed a full 4-year course in a college or university 
of recognized standing, which has included or been supplemented by at 
least one course in each of the following fields* general, educational, 
or dynamic psychology; psychological statistics, or group tests and 
measurements; experimental or physiological psychology; test construc- 
tion, educational research methods, or individual psychological testing. 
Notei This MOS will be used for personnel who meet the specifica- 
tions of the preceding paragraph but #10 have not attained the standards 
required for an MOS as PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGIST (2230), RESEARCH PSYCHOLQGIST 
(2231), CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (2232). 
BACTERIOLOGIST (3307) 
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Forforms and supervises diagnostic bacteriological operations, such as 
making microscopic examinations, isolating and classifying bacteria from 
mens of blood end discharges, Conducts and directs research studies in tho 
etiology and control of infectious diseases. Collects, maintains and studies 
stock cultures of bacteria noting significant variations from established de® 
scriptions of species* Conducts special and routine serologic tests, performs 
bacteriological water and food analyses, prepares vaccines and sera, submits 
reports of laboratory studies, Kay investigate special problems such es tho 
significance of possible etiological agents in ill-defined infections, the 
mechanisms of resistance to infectious diseases and the investigation of anti~ 
rens for the production cf more effective vaccines. Must have had at least 4 years' training or experience in medical 
diagnostic bacteriology acquired in the Amy, at a hospital, medical 
school, research agency, or governmental health agency. 
Must be university or college graduate with specialization in 
bacteriology and minor study in chemistry. 
BIOCHEMIST (5509) 
Performs chemical analyses of body fluids including blood, urine, 
pus, and other exudates and transudates. Makes blood sugar determi- 
nations; determines blood nitrogen levels; makes blood, urine, and 
spinal fluid studies; determines concentrations of drugs such as sulfona- 
mides: performs milk and water chemical analyses; identifies poisons 
of animal, vegetable, and mineral origin, in toxicology, in connection 
with the analysis of body fluids, foods, and unknown materials. May 
direct and perform research studies in the field of biochemistry. 
Must have haa at least 4 years' training or experience in biochemistry 
acquired in the Amy, at a hospital, medical school, research agency or 
governmental health agency. 
Must be college or university graduate with specialization in chemistry 
or biochemistry. 
FAHASITCLOGY (3310) 
Makes surveys for parasites and vectors. Examines diagnostic 
material by clinical laboratory methods, identifying gross and micro- 
scopic specimens and forwarding diagnosis to attending physicians; 
maintains insect colonies for laboratory study and instruction pur- 
poses; prepares antigens for parasitological treatment inoculation. 
May teach parasitology and entomology to enlisted and commissioned 
personnel by lecture and demonstration. May prepare instructional 
aids such as pamphlets, lantern slides, specimens, and histopatho- 
logical sections. 
Must have had at least 4 years' training or experience in medical 
parasitology or entomology acquired in the Army, at a hospital, medical 
school, research agency or governmental health agency. 
Must be a graduate of an approved college or university with speciali- 
zation in natrual sciences. 
SER0L0GIST (5311) 
Prepares, standardizes, and supervises production of diagnostic 
antigens and sera. Performs and supervises examination and interpretation of serological tests; maintains record of serological reactions; 
maintains or supervises maintenance of stock culture collections of 
bacteria; makes research studies concerned with production and testing 
of experimental vaccines, as for cholera. May teach serological tech- 
niques and interpretation and performance of clinical laboratory tests. 
Must have had at least 4 years' training or experience in serology 
or immunology acquired in the Army, at a hospital, medical school, re- 
search agency, or governmental health agency. 
Must be graduate of an accredited college or university with special! 
zation in serology and bacteriology. 
CLINICAL LABORATORY OFFICER (3314) 
Supervises and performs clinical laboratory procedures in hematology, 
bacteriology, serology, biochemistry, parasitology and other phases of 
diagnostic laboratory work; instructs personnel in laboratory procedures; 
supervises preparation of reports of tests and findings; maintains records 
May serve as chief of a section in a hospital laboratory. 
Must have had experience in medical laboratory work in a hospital, 
public health institution, or accredited private laboratory and hold at 
least a Bachelor's degree. 
ENTOMOLOGIST (3315) 
Serves as consultant in matters pertaining to health and sanita- 
tion from the standpoint of insect and vermin control. Makes regular 
entomological surveys; identifies medically important insects; recom- 
mends control measures based on knowledge of the ecology, life cycles, 
and habits of the insects under consideration and follows through on 
adopted policies and procedures; acts as liaison between the medical 
officers and others on matters pertaining to the maintenance of health 
standards from the viewpoint of the control of vermin, mosquitoes, and 
other insects; supervises subordinates and assistants, maintains records, 
conducts correspondence, and prepares reports and recommendations. 
Must have at least 4 years' experience in medical entomology acouired 
in the Army or in the employ of a city, county, or state health depart- 
ment, the United States Public Health Service, the United States Depart- 
ment cf Agriculture, an approved college or university, or other agency 
specializing in medical entomology. 
Must be graduate of an approved college or university with a major 
in entomology. Graduate degrees in entomology may be substituted for 
one year of experience. NUTRITION OFFICER (3316) 
Advises the surgeon on matters pertaining to food and nutrition 
affecting the health of all personnel within the command. Studies 
rations and mess operations, including the selection, distribution, 
preparation, and service of food, as they affect the health of troops; 
makes recommendations for the correction of defects or deficiencies, 
and on the need for inclusion of vitamin concentrates as an article 
of the ration; prepares da+a on food preparation, nutritive value of 
foods, and adequacy of rations; studies adequacy of the food consumed 
by the soldier through nutritional surveys of messes and individual 
mess analysis; cooperates with the Quartermaster Corps in an advisory 
capacity on nutritional matters; assists in instruction of officers 
and enlisted men with regard to nutrition and the attainment of ade- 
quate dietary standards; prepares reports and makes recommendations 
on nutritional matters. 
Must be a graduate of a college or university and have 3 years’ 
experience in the field of nutrition or in the nutritional aspects of 
one or mere of the following fields; physiology, biochemistry, food 
chemistry, hold degree of Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Science, 
or hold a certificate indicating completion of work for such degree 
from a recognized college or university. 
AVIATION PHYSIOLOGIST (532?) 
Directs and supervises the altitude training program of an Army 
Air Forces unit or air base. Under technical supervision of the surge:; n 
at the station to which assigned, instructs personnel in the physiolog- 
ical principles related to high altitude flying operations; in cooperation 
with the unit oxygen officer, instructs in car© and employment of 
oxygen and related ecuipment; supervises operation and maintenance of 
the altitude training chamber. May collect various data required for 
the solution of physiological problems. 
Must be a graduate of the course in aviation physiology at the 
School of Aviation Medicine. 
Must hold a Doctor of Philosophy degree, or its equivalent, in the 
biological sciences. 
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER (3605) 
Directs or supervises the psychiatric social work in a hospital or 
clinic. Develops a social service program and establishes social work 
policies under supervision of the psychiatrist; assists psychiatrist in 
the coordination of the social work activities with those of the clinical 
psychologist, the Red Cross, and related services; supervises, through reading of records and conferences, the social case work activities of 
the enlisted psychiatric social workers; plans, with the psychiatrist, 
on-tho-job training for psychiatric social workers and for psychiatric 
assistants, and takes part in appropriate instruction; undertakes 
social work treatment of such special cases as may be assigned by the 
psychiatri st. 
Must have completed academic requirements and supervised field work 
in an accredited school of social work, with a,major in psychiatric 
social work; or have completed academic requirements and supervised 
field work in an accredited school of social work, with a major in 
social case work, plus at least 6 month's supervised experience in a 
psychiatric agency. 
TOXICOLOGIST (7516) 
Examines water, chemical and drug samples for toxicity and physio- 
logical action, and supervises enlisted and civilian technicians in 
conduct of similar examinations. Instructs officers and enlisted stu- 
dents in toxicological and biochemical laboratory procedures; records 
effects and composition of samples tested, identifying samples through 
interpretation of effect or reaction; prepares reports of activities 
and findings. 
Must have biochemical laboratory experience. 
Must be graduate of an accredited college or university with special 
ized training in biochemistry, toxicology, and related subjects. 
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST (7450) 
Assists in establishing a system of principles or rules for the 
promotion of health among industrial workers. Inspects industrial 
environment of arsenals, depots, and other plants for industrial health 
hazards; evaluates conditions and recommends corrective measures to 
promote sanitation and health; determines ventilation adequacy and re- 
quirements; makes analyses of and evaluates mists, vapors, dusts, gases, 
and materials to determine health hazards and to recommend appropriate 
control measures; recommends selection, procurement, and maintenance 
of protective devices such as respirators, masks, gloves, goggles, and 
clothing. 
Must have at least 2 years’ appropriate experience in industrial 
hygiene engineering work. 
Must be graduate of approved college or university, with major in 
mechanical, chemical, industrial, or ventilating engineering. Post 
graduate work in these fields desirable. PAY AND ADVANCEMENT OF OFFICERS 
Officers of the Medical Service Corps are on the same 
promotion schedule as the balance of the Army, i.e,, three 
years to 1st Lieutenant, four years as 1st Lieutenant to 
Captain, seven years as Captain to Major, seven years as 
Major to Lt, Appointments to Colonel are made 
by selection from Lt. Colonels who have had at least one 
year of service. 
PAY 
Grade Monthly Base Pay 
SCHEDULE 
Rental* 
Subsistence* 
TOTAL 
Colonel 
356.67 
$120 
$ 42 
$528.67 
Lt Colonel 
320.83 
120 
63 
503.83 
Major 
275.00 
105 
63 
443.00 
Captain 
230.00 
90 
42 
362.00 
1st Lieutenant 
200.00 
75 
42 
317.00 
2nd Lieutenant 
180.00 
60 
42 
282.00 
* With dependents 
In addition, a 5 per cent increase in base pay is given for 
each 3-year period of active duty. Medical service is fur- 
nished. Retirement is provided after 30 years of service at 
three-fourths base and longevity pay. 
(l) These are the maximum periods. Promotion may be made 
after shorter periods of service if vacancies exist. 
48 9053 AVERAGE SALARY RANGES FOR LABORATORY PERSONNEL 
(From the American Journal of Public Health, Jan. 194-8) 
POSITION 
NUMBER 
OF STATES 
REPORTING 
AVERAGE 
ANNUAL 
SAURY RANGE 
Laboratory Director 
• 
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A2 
$5,220-16,384 
Assistant Director 
• 
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19 
4,152- 5,088 
Principal Bacteriologist 
• 
• 
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13 
A,080- 5,016 
Associate Bacteriologist 
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38 
3,192- 4,056 
Senior Bacteriologist 
• 
• 
• 
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3A 
2,544- 3,216 
Junior Bacteriologist . 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
37 
2,148- 2,712 
Principal Chemist 
• 
• 
• 
• 
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A 
3,960- 5,124 
Associate Chemist . 
• 
• 
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1A 
3,636- A,656 
Senior Chemist 
• 
• 
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U 
2,968- 3,588 
Junior Chemist , 
• 
• 
• 
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9 
2,2AA- 2,968 
Laboratory Assistant , 
• 
• 
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• 
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35 
1,752- 2,268 
Laboratory Helper , , 
• 
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. 
32 
1,316- 1,824 
48 0020 CIVILIAN SCIENTISTS INVITED TO ATTEND CONFERENCE 
SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVESi 
American Association for Advancement of Science 
Walter A. Bloedorn, M.D, 
Dean, The George Washington University School of Medicine 
American Association of Economic Entomologists 
Ernest N. Cory, Ph.D, 
Secretary, Am. Assn, of Economic Entomologists 
S. A, Rohwer, President 
American Association of Economic Entomologists 
American Association of Psychiatric Social Workers 
Margaret Hagan, President 
Imerican Association of Psychiatric Social Workers 
Myron J. Rockmore, M.S.S.W. 
The New York Psychoanalytic Institute 
2A5 East 82d Street 
New York, New York 
American Chemical Society 
Hans T. Clarke, Sc.De 
Department of Biochemistry, Columbia University 
0. G. King, Ph,D. 
Scientific Director, The Nutrition Foundation, Inc, 
American Institute of Biological Sciences 
W. 0, Fenn, Ph.D. 
Prof, of Physiology, School of Medicine and Dentistry 
University of Rochester (New York) 
Leland W. Parr, Ph.D. 
Professor Bacteriology, School of Medicine, Geo. Washington University American Institute of Nutrition 
£. M. Nelson, Ph.D, 
Chief, Vitamin Div. of the Food and Drug Administration 
American Physiological Society 
S, R. M. Reynolds, Ph.D, 
Research Associate, Dept, of Embryology, Carnegie Inst, of Washington 
Milton 0. Lee, Ph.D; 
Exec. Sec., American Physiological Society, Washington, D. C, 
American Psychological Association 
Dael Wolfle, Ph.D. 
Exec, Sec, of American Psychological Association 
Laurance Shaffer, Ph.D, 
Chairman, Dept, of Guidance, Columbia University, 3ew York 
American Public Health Association 
Francis B, Elder, M.S.P.H. 
Engineering Associate of Am. Public Health Assn. 
William Levin, M.D. 
Director of Laboratories, State Health Department, Portland, Oregon 
American Society of Biological Chemists 
Otto A, Bessey, Ph.D. 
Dept, of Biological Chemistry, University of Illinois 
Wendell H. Griffith, Ph.D. 
Dept, of Biological Chemistry, St, Louis University 
American Society of Parasitologists 
Gilbert F. Otto, Sc.D. 
Assoc. Prof, of Parasitology, John Hopkins University 
American Society of Professional Biologists 
Norman Laffer, Ph.D. 
Dept, of Bacteriology, University of Maryland The Entomological Society of America 
Herbert H. Ross, Ph.D. 
Secretary, Entomological Society of America 
Paul W, Oman, Ph.D, 
United States Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine 
Society of American Bacteriologists 
Leland W. Parr, Ph.D, 
Prof. Bacteriology, George Washington University 
Stuart Mudd, M.D. 
Prof, of Bacteriology, University of Pennsylvania 
OTHER CIVILIAN SCIENTISTS INVITED* 
Jorgen Birkeland, Ph.D, 
Department of Bacteriology, Ohio State University 
Emory C. Cushing, M.S. 
Consultant in Entomology 
Gustave J. Dammin, M.D,, Consultant 
Dept, of Pathology, Washington University, St, Louis, Missouri 
William R. Duryee, Ph.D. 
Carnegie Institute, Washington, D. C, 
William Hunt, Ph.D. 
Dept, of Psychology, Northwestern University 
Robert E, Johnson, Ph.D. and M.D. 
Dir. of Army Medical Nutrition Laboratories, Chicago, Illinois 
James G. Miller, M.D. and Ph.D. 
Dept, of Psychology, University of Chicago 
Arthur Stull, Ph.D., Consultant 
Laboratories Branch, Div. of Preventive Medicine, USA 
Joel Warren, Ph.D. 
Virus Section, AMDR&GS, Army Medical Center, Washington