U.S. Army FM 4-02 Military Force Helth Protection In A Global Environment: Handbook of Doctrine, Tactics, Procedures: Field Manual Guide Book on CD-ROM

From the manual: This field manual (FM) provides the keystone doctrine for force health protection (FHP) in a global environment (FHPGE) in support of the Force Projection Army. Force health protection in a global environment is the overarching concept of support for providing timely medical support to the tactical commander; it is executed by the health service support (HSS) system. It discusses the current HSS force structure modernized under the Department of the Army (DA)-approved Medical Reengineering Initiative (MRI) and Force XXI redesign initiatives. This publication further addresses future capabilities and requirements. As the Armys keystone FHPGE doctrine statement, this publication identifies functions and procedures essential for operations covered in other Army Medical Department (AMEDD) functional area and reference manuals. This publication depicts HSS operations from the point of injury, illness, or wounding through successive levels of care within the theater and evacuation to the continental United States (CONUS) support base. It presents a stable body of operational doctrine rooted in actual military experience and serves as a foundation for the development of tactics, techniques, and procedures manuals. It also provides information on homeland security, antiterrorism, and force protection.