Quiz/final Flashcards
What is a health threat?
a composite of:
- ongoing or potential enemy actions
- adverse environmental, occupational, and geographic and meteorological conditions
- endemic diseases
- employment of CBRN weapons (to include weapons of mass destruction that have the potential to affect the short- or long-term health [including psychological impact] of personnel.)
What is a composite of ongoing or potential enemy actions; adverse environmental, occupational, and geographic and meteorological conditions; endemic diseases; and employment of CBRN weapons (to include weapons of mass destruction that have the potential to affect the short- or long-term health [including psychological impact] of personnel.)
A health threat
The health threat is analyzed during the planning process of an operation to develop the ______/_____ plan
HSS/FHP
List 5 types of health threats from the slides
Diseases Occupational/environmental health hazards Poisonous or toxic flora and fauna Medical effects of weapons Physiologic and psychological stressors
Define health service support (HSS)
Defined as all support and services performed, provided, and arranged by the AMEDD to promote, improve, conserve, or restore the mental and physical well being of personnel in the Army.
What are the three components of HSS?
Casualty care – Including patient treatment, hospitalization, the treatment aspects of dental care, neuropsychiatric treatment and clinical laboratory services
Medical evacuation – Including medical regulating and en route care
Medical logistics (MEDLOG) – Including all functional subcomponents and services
Health Service Support (HSS) – Defined as all support and services performed, provided, and arranged by the AMEDD to ______, _______, _______, or ________ the mental and physical well being of personnel in the Army
Promote, improve, conserve or restore
Define Force Health Protection
the measures to promote, improve, or conserve the mental and physical well-being of Soldiers. These measures enable a healthy and fit force, prevent injury and illness, and protect the force from health hazards and includes the prevention aspects of a number of AMEDD functions.
FHP is the measures to ______, _______, or ________the mental and physical well-being of Soldiers. These measures enable a healthy and fit force, prevent injury and illness, and protect the force from health hazards and includes the prevention aspects of a number of AMEDD functions.
Promote, improve or conserve
What five things does FHP encompass?
Preventive medicine (PM)
Veterinary services, including food inspection and the prevention of zoonotic diseases
Combat and operational stress control (COSC)
Dental services (preventive dentistry)
Laboratory services and support
What is the Army Health System (AHS)?
The all encompassing term to describe both the HSS and FHP aspects of AMEDD support.
What are the three phases of TC3?
Care under fire (CUF)
Tactical field care (TFC)
Tactical evacuation
What are the six principles of the army health system?
Conformity- the medical plan is conformed with the Operation plan
Proximity- medical assets are at the right place at the right time
Flexibility- able to shift resources to meet changing requirements
Mobility- assets remain in supporting distance to maneuver units
Continuity- moving the patient through progressive, phased roles of care
Control- ensure that scarce resources are efficiently employed
Define conformity as it applies to the AHS
Conformity- the medical plan is conformed with the Operation plan
Define Proximity as it applies to the AHS
Proximity- medical assets are at the right place at the right time
Define flexibility as it applies to the AHS
Flexibility- able to shift resources to meet changing requirements
Define mobility as it applies to the AHS
Mobility- assets remain in supporting distance to maneuver units
Define continuity as it applies ot the AHS
Continuity- moving the patient through progressive, phased roles of care
Define control as it applies to the AHS
Control- ensure that scarce resources are efficiently employed
Define the 4 roles of care
Role 1 BAS and below
Role 2 Medical company
Role 3 Field hospital
Role 4 Definitive care
The role one (BAS and Below) has what assets/responsibilities (AHS slide 13)
Immediate lifesaving measures
Self-aid, buddy aid, combat lifesaver
EMT / ATM
Medic, Physician, Physician Assistant
Medical evacuation
The role two (Medical Company) has what assets/responsibilities (AHS slide 13)
X-ray, laboratory, and dental support
Preventive medicine
Patient Hold
Advanced Trauma Management
Med Log
Medical Evacuation
Limited Pharmacy
The role three (Field hospital) has what assets/responsibilities (AHS slide 13)
Resuscitation, initial wound surgery, and postoperative treatment
Hospitalization
Medical regulating
Clinical services
The role four (definitive care) has what assets/responsibilities (AHS slide 13)
Full spectrum of definitive medical care
CONUS or OCONUS safe havens
What is a command surgeon?
Special staff officer that plans and monitors execution of the AHS mission
Ensures all Medical Functions and medical operational planning factors are planned and synchronized in operation plans and orders
Has technical supervision of medical operations within the command, but is not a commander (may recommend policy and procedures, but can not give orders to subordinate units except through unit plans and orders)
The Command Surgeon ______ and ______ execution of the AHS mission.
Does he/she give direct orders to subordinates (command)?
Plans and monitors
No, they may recommend policy and procedures, but can not give orders to subordinate units except through unit plans and orders
What are the three levels of MEDLOG?
- Strategic Level
- Operational Level
- Tactical Level
Describe MEDLOG activities at the strategic level
Determination of material requirements
Acquisition, assembly, and fielding of medical supplies and equipment
Management of strategic programs for medical force modernization and material readiness
What are the 5 MEDLOG strategic level units?
US Army Medical Research and Material Command (USAMRMC)
US Army Medical Material Agency (USAMMA)
Prime Vendors
Installation Medical Support Activity (IMSA)
Medical Logistics Support Team (MLST)
Who centrally manages army MEDLOG programs?
US Army Medical Research and Material Command (USAMRMC)
Who is subordinate to US Army Medical Research and Material Command (USAMRMC) and is responsible for AMEDD’s strategic MEDLOG programs and initiatives?
US Army Medical Material Agency (USAMMA)
This agency has a wide range of strategic roles involving centrally managed MEDLOG programs, Army supply Class VIII cataloging and set assembly, medical equipment maintenance planning and operations, and Army Force Generation integration and synchronization.
The ______ (same organization) has operational oversight of medical materiel acquisition programs and serves as the agency responsible for fielding new medical equipment sets (MES) for Army operational forces in support of force projection, sustainment, and redeployment.
US Army Medical Material Agency (USAMMA)
Acquire CL VIII from industry and deliver to IMSAs and TLAMMs via military or commercial transportation
This describes what strategic level source of class 8
Prime vendors
Describe Installation Medical Support Activity (IMSA)
Provide CL VIII general support to installations and geographic specific areas.
Who provides CL VIII general support to installations and geographic specific areas.
Installation Medical Support Activity (IMSA)
What does Medical Logistics Support Team (MLST) do?
Issue Army Prepositioned Stock
Who issues army prepositioned stock (Class 8)
Medical Logistics Support Team (MLST)
MEDLOG support at the role 1 involves what systems, support and task?
Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) Customer Assistance Module (DCAM) (automated system)
Medical Materiel Mobilization Planning Tool (M3PT)
Budget Management
Serviceability of Equipment
Ambulance Backhaul resupply method
Senior Line Medics
What is DMLSS?
Defense medical logistics standard support
What is M3PT?
Medical Material Mobilization Planning tool
MEDLOG support at the role 2 involves what systems, support and task?
BMSO (DCAM)
Pharmacy
Medical Maintenance
Blood Management
Quality Control
Budget Management
Regulated Medical waste
MEDLOG support at the BCT SPO involves what systems, support and task?
70K CPT
BDE Medical Logistics Plan
SPO MED LOG works in conjunction with BDE Surgeon and BDE S4
CL VIII Budgeting
MEDLOG support at the Role 3 involves what systems, support and task?
DMLSS
Medical supply supports hospital ONLY (NOT ROLE II from notes)
-68J – 5 PAX (ALL Enlisted)
Medical Maintenance
-68A- 6 PAX (1 X CW2 ; 5 Enlisted)
Oxygen Resupply
MEDLOG support at the MEDLOG company involves what systems, support and task?
Provide direct support for medical materiel, medical equipment maintenance, and single and multi vision optical lens fabrication and repair to BCTs and EAB medical units. (**ROLE 3 does not support ROLE 2… THIS COMPANY DOES)
Builds and positions CL VIII to support BCTs and EAB medical units
Field and Sustainment level medical equipment maintenance
Forward Distribution Teams (FDT)
Forward distribution teams are found in what MEDLOG support unit?
Medical logistics company
MEDLOG Automated Information Systems support what core business functions?
Acquisition, accountability, maintenance, and distribution of materiel and equipment.
Use, maintenance, and repair of facilities supporting the AMEDD medical
Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care (MC4)
DMLSS Customer Assistance Module (DCAM)
Medical Materiel Mobilization Planning Tool (M3PT)
Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS–A)
Theater Enterprise-Wide Logistics System (TEWLS)
Theater Blood Application
Joint Medical Asset Repository
Patient Movement Item Tracking System
These are examples of what?
Automated information systems
List examples of AIS for MEDLOG
Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care (MC4)
DMLSS Customer Assistance Module (DCAM)
Medical Materiel Mobilization Planning Tool (M3PT)
Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS–A)
Theater Enterprise-Wide Logistics System (TEWLS)
Theater Blood Application
Joint Medical Asset Repository
Patient Movement Item Tracking System
This offers deployable medical units a wide range of integrated applications that bridge tactical and sustaining base information management and information technology health care systems.
Medical communications for combat casualty care (MC4)
What is the primary MEDLOG IS module used by deployed units?
DMLSS customer assistance MODULE (DCAM)
DCAM Allows the electronic exchange of files back and forth between two separate DCAM devices to facilitate the transfer of automated information between Roles ___and ____ MTFs.
1 and 2
DCAM Permits users to view the suppliers’ catalog and provides capability to perform basic customer-level medical supply functions such as ordering, receiving, managing due-ins, and inventory control.
True
This MEDLOG information system is a
Web based application which FORSCOM has mandated all medical units utilize to inventory MES. It is aligned to UIC.
Medical material mobilization planning tool (M3PT)
What is the M3PT
Medical material mobilization planning tool
Web-based application
FORSCOM mandated all medical units utilize to inventory MES
Accounted aligned to UIC
Global combat support system -army (GCSS-A) is utilized for equipment _______ and _______
Does all medical equipment need to be put into this system?
Why?
Accountability and maintenance
Yes
Allows for proper requisition of parts to fix equipment
Medical platoons are organic to what units?
Maneuver battalions
Cavalry squadrons
Field artillery battalions
The medical platoon in the combat battalion falls under what company?
Headquarters and headquarters company (HHC)
The medical platoon in a combat battalion consists of what sections and squads?
HQ section
Treatment squad (teams A and B)
Ambulance squad (section designation/2 dots)
Combat medic section
Who are the personnel within the Headquarters section of the Stryker BN medical platoon?
1 Field Medical Assistant (70B)
1 Platoon Sergeant (68W40) *also serves as the ambulance section sergeant
Describe the treatment squad composition personnel of a Stryker BN medical platoon
Eight personnel in two treatment teams
Team A MD (62B* also BN surgeon) 68W30 - E6 w/ the surgeon for experience 68W10 68W10
Team B PA (65D) 68W20 68W20 68W10
Describe the equipment fielded to a treatment squad in a stryker BN
2 TCMC sets (40DNBI/40 trauma casualties each)
2 chemical agent treatment sets (60 casualties each)
1 chemical decontamination set (60 casualties)
How many treatment teams/hmmwv’s does and FA battalion have?
1
Describe the evacuation section of a Stryker BN medical platoon
4 stryker MEV (medical evacuation vehicle) ambulances Each vehicle has 1 each Emergency care SGT Emergency care SPC Ambulance driver
Describe the combat medic section of a Stryker BN medical platoon
14 total combat medics (68W)
3 will be SGT (68W20)
Rest will be 68W10
What are the responsibilities of the HQ section of a medical platoon?
Mission command
Manages the battalion’s evacuation assets (to include coordinating MEDEVAC)
Manages the battalion’s medical logistics
Manages the platoon’s maintenance program
Develops the battalion FHP/HSS plan
Normally co-located with a treatment squad to form the Battalion Aid Station (BAS)
What are the capabilities of the HQ section of a medical platoon?
Maintain mission command (MEDEVAC, Situational Understanding, FHP Planning) thru BFT, FM radio, Telecoms, MIRc
FHP Reporting (DNBI, Class VIII)
Conduct MDMP thru coordination with TF Logistics Officer (S4) and Operations Officer (S3, FHP Planning)
What are the responsibilities of a treatment squad in a medical platoon?
Provides Role I Medical Care: Triage, Emergency Medical Treatment (EMT), Advanced Trauma Management (ATM), Sick Call Services. Limited PM and COSC support is provided.
Establish & Operate Battalion Aid Station (BAS) in direct support of battalion units.
The chemical agent decontamination kit is located with what team of the treatment squad in a medical platoon?
Team A only
A non stryker treatment squad in a medical platoon will consist of what personnel?
A = Doc , 68W3, 20, 10
B = PA, 68W20, 10, 10
**Look at the stryker slide which is similar but includes
A = Doc, 68W30, 10, 10 B = PA, 68W20, 10, 10
What are the responsibilities of the BN surgeon?
Provides Role I Medical Care: Triage, EMT, ATM, Sick Call, Combat Stress Control (As supervising physician).
Advises the battalion commander in regards to the health of the command and medical threats
Coordinates and oversees all medical training to include: CLS, 68W Sustainment, and Medical CEUs (Continuing Education Units).
Operates Battalion Aid Station (BAS) in direct support of battalion units
Assumes the role as the Medical Platoon Leader as needed
Oversees field medical record maintenance
What are the responsibilities of the BN PA?
Provides Role I Medical Care: Triage, EMT, ATM, Sick Call, Combat Stress Control (Assists physician).
Assists Surgeon in overseeing all medical training to include: CLS, 68W Sustainment, and Medical CEUs.
Operates Battalion Aid Station (BAS) in direct support of battalion units
What are the responsibilities of the Evacuation section of a medical platoon?
Provides medical evacuation from Casualty Collection Point (CCP) and enroute care to the BAS
Provides medical evacuation and enroute care on an area basis within the battalion AOR (Positioned at the BAS)
Works with the Line Medics/Trauma Specialists to assist company FHP/HSS plan
Conducts Class VIII Re-supply from BAS to maneuver companies
Maintains mission readiness of their ambulances
Describe the task organization of a treatment platoon in a role II/medical company
Treatment HQ Medical Treatment squad Medical Treatment squad (area) Area support squad Dental, lab, radiology, physical therapy sections Patient hold squad
Who are the personnel located in a treatment platoon HQ in a medical company?
Field medical assistant (70B)
Platoon SGT (68W40)
Patient ADMIN SPC (68G10)
What are the responsibilities of the treatment platoon HQ in a medical company?
Provides mission command of the platoon and platoon attached assets
Directs activities of the clearing station and monitors Class VIII supplies, blood usage and inventory roles
Tracks patients and coordinates evacuation to higher roles of care
Field Medical Assistant acts as platoon leader in garrison; generally retains position and responsibilities while deployed
Describe the personnel located in a medical treatment squad in a medical company
Team A = MD, 1 68W20 and 2 68W10
Team B = PA and 1 68W20 and 2 68W10
1 each team: TCMC kit/ vehicle
Also another 68W30 and 68W10 with a hmmv
What are the functions of a medical treatment squad in a medical company?
To reconstitute and reinforce treatment squads of the Battalion Aid Stations (BAS)
Provide emergency and routine sick call treatment to soldiers assigned to supported units
Can operate for up to 48 hours while separated from their parent unit
How long can a medical treatment squad in a medical company operate while separated from its parent unit
48 hours