§ 31.1 Meaning of terms.

As used in this part, the term:

(a) Act means the Public Health Service Act, approved July 1, 1944, 58 Stat. 682, as amended.

(b) Service means the Public Health Service.

(c) Surgeon General means the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service.

(d) Medical relief station means a first-, second-, third-, or fourth-class station of the Service.

(e) First-class stations means a hospital operated by the Service.

(f) Second-class station means a medical relief facility, other than a hospital of the Service, under the charge of a commissioned officer.