ne complications. In view of the dose received, further exposure to radi- ation cannot be justified. Based on the concept that the recovery period should correspond in time with the permissible dose for accumulation; it is recommended that these patients not be exposed to radiation except for essential diagnostic or therapeutic radiation for a period of six years. It is further recommended that they be retumed to the U.S. and sent to a medical center for a complete and detailed medical workup. prior to retum to duty. For consistency and uniformity, it is felt that all patients regardless of service should go to the same medical facility and that the Walter Reed Amy Medical Center is the agency best suited to perform the examinations. Detailed clinical records will be available to be forwarded to the medical center. d. BAL Americans from the Bairoko and Philip. iar Approximately 38 cases of radiation bums have developed among the personnel of these two ships. Film badges indicate that whole body radiation received was less than 10R, No subjective systemic symptoms have been noted. All patients are in good condition and the bums are healing causing no discomfort and requiring no treatment. are being documented by history, photography, and biopsy. These cases It is not indicated for them to undergo extensive investigation by Project 4.1. No other follow-up is recommended. Notation will be made in their medical records of the amount of radiation received, and the write-ups of their case histories will also be incorporated therein. It is recom~ mended that CTG 7.3 make the clinical records and documentation available to Project 4.1 to be included in the overall report of radiation injuries to Task Force Personnel. bligefMeupr Colonel, (MC) USA Staff Surgeon