Authorization of Medical Technologists as Commissioned Officers in the Military1945-05-08unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_047_1_6_49_0002The bill introduced in the 79th Congress, 1st Session, H.R. 3147, aims to authorize the appointment of qualified medical technologists as commissioned officers in the Army of the United States and in the Naval Reserve. The bill outlines the qualifications required for such appointments, including education and training in medical technology. The Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy are given the authority to determine the number of medical technologists needed for service in their respective departments.