Military medicine in operations other than war part I: Use of deployable medical systems facilities to assist in urban crises and enhance reserve medical training

Abstract

Navy medicine is challenged to provide ongoing and realistic training for medical personnel who will be deployed to provide battlefield care. Current events in this country suggest that the need for realistic training could be met while simultaneously providing support to civilian communities with great need. Deployable Medical Systems hospital modules could be set up in areas where the medical care system is overwhelmed and provide real patient management on the deployment platform. This innovative approach to providing 'mutual support' to our own citizens will also enhance the cooperation between the civilian and military sectors should a civil disaster occur.