AR 40-1 — Composition, Mission, And Functions Of The Army Medical Department
AR 40-1 governs the composition, mission, functions, and responsibilities of the Army Medical Department and its corps.
- Publication number: AR 40-1
- Title: COMPOSITION, MISSION, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
- Date: 05/24/2019
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 40-1 covers AMEDD organization, command positions, corps chiefs, and corps-specific branch proponent officers. It sets requirements for officer utilization, rating schemes, routing, and staffing.
Topics covered
- Army Medical Department composition
- AMEDD command positions
- Medical Department corps
- Corps chiefs
- Corps-specific branch proponent officers
- Rating schemes
- Routing and staffing
Questions and answers
What corps make up the Army Medical Department?
Specifically, these special branches are the MC, DC, VC, MS, AN, and SP. (paragraph 1-6)
What does a regional health command oversee?
An RHC is a regional command element that oversees the day-to-day operations of MEDCENs; MEDDACs; Army health clinics, DHCs; PHRCs; PHAs, and numerous clinics throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. (paragraph 1-6)
What are the common duties of AMEDD corps chiefs?
Serves as principal advisor to the TSG on all matters concerning their corps. (paragraph 3-9)
Who selects corps-specific branch proponent officers?
The corps chief will select the CSBPOs, who will be of the following rank or grade: for each of the officer corps, a colonel; for the EC, a sergeant major; and for the CC, a senior civilian in grade GS15 or equivalent. (paragraph 4-3)