5 NZ Field Ambulance MDS Operating Theatre (2 IPP tents) For the operating theatre in Italy in a modified form either two IPP tents or two rooms were used. The staff consisted of:
1 sergeant alternated as assistant to surgeon and in supervising the sterilisation and preparation of trays.
1 corporal alternated as assistant to surgeon and in supervising the sterilisation and preparation of trays.
2 orderlies who alternated as theatre assistant and steriliser orderly.