to all units directing them either to submit their funds for review and authorization by the brigade headquarters or to dissolve their funds immed­iately in accordance with established directives and regulations. On 28 August 1968 the first other sundry fund in the brigade was approved and by 25 November, twenty-five approved other sundry funds were in operation in facilities from Phu Bi in I Corps to Can Tho in the IV Corps area. The remaining unauthorized funds were liquidated. The brigade safety program underwent major revisions beginning on 4 September 1968 when strong command emphasis was given to the expeditious reporting of accidents to ensure that adequate corrective actions were taken to prevent recurrences. Through liaison with USARV, many safety handouts and posters were obtained and distributed throughout the brigade as part of a vigorous safety program. In November 1968, follow-up actions were taken during command inspections. Utilizing a brigade safety checklist, particular attention was focused on vehicle, fire, weapons, and water safety. Having been given awards authority up to the Bronze Star Medal in August 1967, the brigade awards program peaked during 1968. Through the use of streamlined filing and processing procedures, an average of 200 awards per week were processed. These awards ranged from the USARV Certificate of Achievement to a recommended Medal of Honor for Major Patrick Henry Brady. Decorations Awarded by Month (Note 1) Included in these figures are Purple Hearts awarded by hospital commanders to patients (Note 2) Abbreviation: AM=Air Medal; ARCOM=Army Commendation Medal; BSM=Bronze Star Medal; w/V=awarded for Valor The 222d Personnel Services company provided personnel support to approximately 165 separate medical units, processing an average of 800-850 individuals in and out of Vietnam each month during 1968. The total number of records maintained at any given time during the year Was slightly less than 10,000. The 222d headquarters at Long Binh Post controlled four separate teams located at Long Binh, Nha Trang, Qui Nhon, and Da Nang. Each team provided support to a medical group plus those separate units reporting directly to brigade headquarters which were located within the area of responsibility of the medical group. The AG section, administrative section, and machine branch, which included a Univac 1005 computer, were also located at Long Binh. Unit strength was as follows: The increased strength was dictated by the mission and the dispersal of the unit to provide decentralized support. The commander of the