THE SANITARY SERVICE
The Sanitary Service is one of the Medical Services. Its object is to preserve the health of the troops, by looking after purity of water supply, and sanitation of camps.
The personnel of the Sanitary Service is provided by the R.A.M.C. It comprises a Sanitary Squad with each Unit, and on the Lines of Communication a Sanitary Section at the Base and Railhead, a Squad at each Post or Rest Camp, and 2 Squads at each Advanced Base.
The Section comprises an Officer and 25 men of the R.A.M.C., the Squad a Sergeant and 5 men.
In addition, a N.C.O. of each Cavalry Regiment, or Artillery Brigade, or Battalion, and 1 or 2 men of each Squadron, Battery, or Company, are trained for carrying out Sanitary duties with their Unit.
CHAPTER X
THE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (continued) SERVICES ON THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION
5. The Veterinary Service
The efficiency of the Veterinary Service is of great importance to prevent waste of horseflesh.