A Role for the Army Medical Specialist Corps in Nation Assistance

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Abstract:

Regional crises or conflicts are the predominant threat to U.S. national security in the future. Peacetime engagement as an emerging U.S. national policy is a coordinated effort of political, economic, and military assistance to promote stability throughout the world. Military medical efforts can be a cost effective strategy to achieve this goal. This study promotes a proactive role for the Army Medical Specialist Corps in nation assistance. Army Medical Specialist Corps specialties have been involved in ad hoc nation assistance activities since the 1940s. An historical review examines specific capabilities and contributions made by each of the specialties. The Army Medical Specialist Corps can make a difference to host nation medical infrastructure development through nutritional and physical rehabilitation support, general preventive medicine, as well as the medical education and training. Future Army Medical Specialist Corps nation assistance activities, in other than an ad hoc fashion, will require development and promotion of specified concepts, policies and programs regarding an expanded and proactive role.

Author(s):
Standage, L. S.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Study project,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA264864
Pagination:
0038

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY OPERATIONS, *NATIONAL SECURITY, *MILITARY MEDICINE, MILITARY STRATEGY, NUTRITION, PHYSICAL THERAPY, ECONOMICS, COST EFFECTIVENESS, POLICIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medicine and Medical Research, Military Intelligence, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
*ARMY MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS
Report Date:
1993 Apr 13