first quarter of 1969 a one-day conference was conducted for the Chief Nurses of 68th Medical Group. During the first and second quarters monthly meetings of the Joint Civilian Nursing Committee were conducted. Those participating were nurses from the U.S. military, Vietnam Ministry of Health Bureau of Nursing, USAID Nursing Division and ARVN. The purpose of these meetings was to help upgrade nursing in Vietnam, both civilian and military. During the 3d quarter of 1969, the first conference for all Army Chief Nurses in Vietnam was conducted in Saigon. It was recommended that a conference be held at least once a year and preferably every six months. During inactivation and redeployment of hospitals, nurses who had more than thirty days remaining in-country were interviewed and, as far as possible, reassigned according to their preference. Several units were also relocated during the year. A sixty-day wearing test of the jungle hat for female nurses was conducted by 160 nurses. Almost 100 percent recommended that the jungle hat be authorized for wear. It was felt that the jungle hat was more attractive, did not blow off, protected the hair, and was more comfortable than the baseball style cap currently authorized. The results of the test were forwarded to Department of the Army. Continued improvement was made in the living quarters for Army Nurse Corps officers. Much of the improvement was made by self-help, but some air-conditioning was installed. Quarters at the 67th Evacuation Hospital and the 12th Evacuation Hospital were partially if not completely air-conditioned. First Lieutenant Sharon Ann Lane was killed by shrapnel from a 122mm rocket while on duty at the 312th Evacuation Hospital. One of eight U.S. servicewomen to die in Vietnam, she was the only one to be killed due to enemy action. Several nurses have received minor fragment wounds during mortar and rocket attacks. In all hospitals where Vietnamese Civilian personnel have been hired for Nursing service duties, intensive on the job training programs have been initiated._It was necessary to teach English classes and to teach basic nursing procedures. This was an excellent learning experience for the young nurses and clinical specialists. Participation in MEDCAP activities has continued to be of great interest to the nurses. They have participated in programs at schools, orphanages, hospitals, clinics, and leprosariums. Staff Dietitian Although only two dietitians were authorized in Vietnam, five were assigned in country at the end of