BRITISH ARMY MEDICAL CATEGORIES 1914
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Medical exam c.1914
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Assessments were made by medical officers as to the suitability of men to perform military duties. A system of lettering and numbering was devised to enable a mans abilities to be quickly noted. The following is a list of categories used by the British Army in 1914
. A |
Able to march, see to shoot, hear well and stand active service conditions. Subcategories: |
Al |
Fit for dispatching overseas, as regards physical and mental health, and training |
A2 |
As Al, except for training |
A3 |
Returned Expeditionary Force men, ready except for physical condition |
A4 |
Men under 19 who would be Al or A2 when aged 19 |
B |
Free from serious organic diseases, able to stand service on lines of communication in France, or in garrisons in the tropics. Subcategories: |
Bl |
Able to march 5 miles, see to shoot with glasses, and hear well |
B2 |
Able to walk 5 miles, see and hear sufficiently for ordinary purposes |
B3 |
Only suitable for sedentary work |
C |
Free from serious organic diseases, able to stand service in garrisons at home. Subcategories: |
Cl |
Able to march 5 miles, see to shoot with glasses, and hear well |
C2 |
Able to walk 5 miles, see and hear sufficiently for ordinary purposes |
C3 |
Only suitable for sedentary work |
D |
Unfit but could be fit within 6 months. Subcategories: |
Dl |
Regular RA,RE, infantry in Command Depots |
D2 |
Regular RA,RE, infantry in Regimental Depots |
D3 |
Men in any depot or unit awaiting treatment |
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