ATP 4-02.42 — Army Health System Support To Stability And Defense Support Of Civil Authorities Tasks
ATP 4-02.42 governs Army Health System support to stability and defense support of civil authorities tasks.
- Publication number: ATP 4-02.42
- Title: ARMY HEALTH SYSTEM SUPPORT TO STABILITY AND DEFENSE SUPPORT OF CIVIL AUTHORITIES TASKS
- Date: 06/09/2014
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 4-02.42 covers stability tasks, medical support functions, contingency planning, transition, and joint operations. It also addresses defense support of civil authorities, national emergency management, interorganizational coordination, and federal response resources.
Applies to: This publication applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Stability tasks
- Medical capacity building
- Civil-military operations
- Preventive medicine
- Medical evacuation
- Defense support of civil authorities
- National Disaster Medical System
- Interorganizational coordination
Questions and answers
How are stability tasks conducted across military operations?
Stability tasks are typically conducted throughout all phases of conflict and across the range of military operations in permissive and nonpermissive environments. (paragraph 2-1)
What does Army Medical Department support to water resources include?
The Army Medical Departments role in support of this task does not include providing physical security or protection of hostnation water resources, but ensuring purity and sanitation for consumption and use by the deployed force, unified action partners, and the host nation, when directed. (paragraph 2-24)
What preventive medicine measures must commanders emphasize during stability tasks?
All commanders must be prepared to counter the health threat by focusing leadership and command emphasis on water discipline programs, physical training, immunization/chemoprophylaxis, personal hygiene, and field sanitation. (paragraph 3-88)
What must field sanitation teams do during stability tasks?
Field sanitation teams are the eyes of the commander; therefore, they must maintain close coordination and must accurately report on any potential health threats. (paragraph 3-88)
What is critical for Army medical personnel participating in joint medical operations?
Prior coordination and training is critical to ensure mission success. (paragraph 4-18)