A photographic record made with the cooperation of officers
and enlisted men at 236th Field Hospital, the above dramatic drawings explain a few simple methods used to maintain health and fitness where an absolute minimum of conveniences are available. Men of the 236th have in effect constructed their own
obstacle course to speed up fundamentals in field training.
Reading from left to right, the first illustration shows an elevated, screened food storage box which is simply and quickly constructed but provides protection from ground animals and insects. Next is an "ice box"; it uses no ice except the insulating
qualities of Mother Earth, which effectively protects perishables. The "water jump" (third photo) is used in getting physical fitness. Fourth, with a raised platform, old barrel, spray nozzle and (we hope) water, an effective shower is built. The next pictures portrays what is called a "Serbian barrel.” Some call it delouser. Water is heated in the low end of the can. producing steam brought in direct contact with clothing to be cleansed. The lower right photo shows an incinerator designed for
field use. which can be constructed wherever rock and gravel are available. The Field Hospital tent (right center) has a normal capacity of 20 beds and is used for training purposes by men of the 236th. Cooperating in the field workout for the Sentry series
were the following enlisted men; T/5 h Kenneth Bolton. Harry Rvan. Duncan Rigney, Arthur L. Johansen. CpIs. Robert E. Green, Leo F. Ilammersky, Russell Jensen. Pvts. Louis E. Austin. Peter l.odato. Lew Arkin. Herman P. /Adams and Pfc. Milo Kuhn.