Operation Desert Storm: Full Army Medical Capability Not Achieved

ISBN-10: 0756713463
ISBN-13: 9780756713461
Series: Operation Desert Storm
Pages: 82
Language: English
Published: 2001-08
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Authors: Jr., Henry L. Hinton

Description

This report reviews the Army's effectiveness in deploying medical units to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, including about 23,000 medical personnel and millions of dollars of medical materiel. It provides a detailed examination of whether: (1) the Army had experienced problems in identifying, mobilizing, and deploying medical personnel; (2) medical units had their required equipment supplies, and transportation support; and (3) medical units were able to evacuate and direct patients to appropriate hospitals. The report contains recommendations to the Secretary of the Army for improving the readiness and operational effectiveness of Army medical units.