Strokes to the history of military unit 41598 and its Moscow branch

Some facts are presented concerning the creation in March 1969 of the Research Institute of Military Medicine of the USSR Ministry of Defense (military unit 41598) and its Moscow branch. The main milestones of the activities of the specialized unit in the development of military medical equipment in the framework of reorganization changes of the military medical research complex in the period from 1964 to the present are stated. It is demonstrated on a historical example that an integral part of the work of a research organization is the preservation of personnel potential that ensures the multi-vector activity in solving the tasks being formed. The main efforts should focus on optimizing the scientific potential, creating a unique material and technical base, and organizing the coordinated work of various research teams. An important component of the work of a research team is the maintenance of a scientific school that ensures historical continuity.

history of military medicine, military medical technology, research organization