text: Chapter 3
  CLOTHING
  3-73. Adequate supplies of clothing, underwear, and shoes must be provided to POWs free of charge. If
  available, uniforms of the armed forces to which POWs owe their allegiance should be made available to
  clothe them. POWs who work shall be provided clothing consistent with their work, to include protective
  items. Clothing must be suitable for the regional climate (GPW art. 27). Uniforms or other clothing may
  contain markings denoting the individuals as POWs to help prevent escape, but the markings may not be
  humiliating or degrading (DOD Law of War Manual, 9.13.4.1).
  CANTEENS
  3-74. Canteens are similar to a base or post exchange for POWs. They should be established in all permanent
  POW camps within a reasonable period of time, such as after more basic camp facilities have been established
  for U.S. forces in the area. The purpose of the canteen is to permit prisoners to purchase items, at a cost not
  greater than local market prices, for daily use that the detaining power is not otherwise required to provide.
  These may include, but are not limited to, items such as correspondence materials, foodstuffs, personal
  hygiene articles, tobacco, soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages, and reading materials (see GPW art.
  28). U.S. practice has been to provide these materials to POWs free of charge before a canteen can be
  established (see DOD Law of War Manual, 9.17.1.1).
  HYGIENE
  3-75. POWs may only be interned in premises affording every guarantee of hygiene and healthfulness. POW
  camps must have sanitary measures that will ensure the cleanliness and healthfulness of the camps and that
  will prevent epidemics. POWs interned in unhealthful areas, or where the climate is injurious for them, shall
  be removed as soon as possible to a more favorable climate (GPW art. 22).
  3-76. POWs shall have for their use, accessible day and night, toilets that conform to the rules of hygiene
  and are maintained in a constant state of cleanliness. Where feasible, toilets should be appropriate for the
  culture of the POWs. In addition, bathing and laundry facilities with sufficient soap and water are to be
  provided. Individuals must be provided reasonable opportunity to make use of these facilities. Toilet, bathing,
  and laundry facilities must be kept clean (GPW art. 29). POWs may be assigned cleaning duties. The
  detaining power, however, has the ultimate responsibility for the camp’s sanitary conditions.
  MEDICAL CARE AND INSPECTIONS
  3-77. POWs should be disinfected and receive medical examinations on entry into the POW camp. They
  should receive any necessary inoculations and individuals suffering from infectious or mental disease should
  be quarantined for the protection of other POWs (GPW arts. 30, 31; see DOD Law of War Manual, 9.11.5.1).
  3-78. Every POW camp will have an adequate infirmary where POWs, including those undergoing
  punishment, can receive medical care they require, as well as an appropriate diet. If necessary, isolation wards
  must be established for those suffering from contagious or mental diseases. POWs with serious diseases or
  requiring special treatment must be admitted to any military or civilian medical unit that can provide
  appropriate treatment. As necessary, specialized medical treatment will be made available for treatment of
  serious disease or injury. Imminent release and repatriation or transfer does not relieve the detaining power
  from this responsibility (GPW art. 30).
  3-79. POWs who are not members of the medical services of their armed forces but who may be medically
  trained, may be required to provide medical care for their fellow POWs who belong to the same group.
  Retained medical personnel should be permitted to perform their respective duties. The detaining power,
  however, always retains responsibility for prisoner health and medical care. If available, POWs must have
  access to medical care from personnel of the power on which they depend and, if possible, of their own
  nationality (GPW art. 30, 32).
  3-80. Required medical treatment cannot be denied POWs, and all medical treatment should be documented.
  The detaining power must bear the cost of medical treatment and of remedial aids such as dentures, crutches,
  artificial limbs, or eye glasses (GPW arts. 15, 30).