Accession Number:

ADA528926

Title:

Medical Dimensions of Joint Humanitarian Relief Operations

Descriptive Note:

Journal article

Corporate Author:

NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV WASHINGTON DC INST FOR NATIONAL STRATEGIC STUDIES

Personal Author(s):

• Randolph, Jr, Leonard M.
• Cogdell, Matthew W.

Report Date:

1996-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

9.0

Abstract:

As missions shift from major war to regional conflict, the medical structure is also adopting jointness and a different posture in support. A significant humanitarian focus has been given to regional affairs, and health care plays an important part in it. This analysis examines joint medical operations during Provide Relief, Restore Hope, and support for UNOSOM II.

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY MEDICINE
• *JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES
• *HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
• *MILITARY OPERATIONS
• HOSPITALS
• MILITARY PLANNING
• IMMUNIZATION
• PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
• TUBERCULOSIS
• AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION
• SOMALIA
• LOGISTICS
• TASK FORCES
• LESSONS LEARNED
• REPRINTS

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE