Accession Number:

ADA279555

Title:

Medical Regulating in a Theater of War: What Does the CINC Need

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI DEPT OF OPERATIONS

Personal Author(s):

• Kelly, Patrick J.

Report Date:

1994-02-08

Pagination or Media Count:

42.0

Abstract:

Current medical regulating doctrine and practice is analyzed by comparing medical regulating in the Korean War years with a possible Korean War scenario today. An analysis of service specific medical treatment capabilities and medical regulating doctrine and how these compliment joint doctrine is examined in the context of the CINCs Operational Plan for Korea. The evolving role of USTRANSCOM in integrating medical regulating and patient transportation systems is examined. The ultimate goal, directly benefiting the supported CINC, is better use of airframes and a higher rate of return to duty patients. This integrated system assists the CINC in meeting his moral responsibility to provide the best medical care possible and to conserve the combat power of his fighting force. Seven specific recommendations are drawn from the research.

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY MEDICINE
• *AIRLIFT OPERATIONS
• *AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION
• SCENARIOS
• TRANSPORTATION
• WARFARE
• COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS
• THEATER LEVEL OPERATIONS
• INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
• THESES
• OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
• JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES
• AIRFRAMES
• CASUALTIES
• WOUNDS AND INJURIES
• PATIENTS
• KOREA
• MEDICAL SERVICES
• HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
• MILITARY COMMANDERS
• REGULATIONS
• COMBAT AREAS

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
• Escape, Rescue and Survival

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE