TC 8-13 — Tactical Hospital Infrastructure
TC 8-13 governs tactical hospital infrastructure, including medical materiel sets, nonmedical equipment, module complexing, and water and waste systems.
- Publication number: TC 8-13
- Title: TACTICAL HOSPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
- Date: 02/25/2021
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It describes deployable medical systems, hospital organization, shelter and support equipment, power generation, climate control, and module layouts. It states requirements for potable water, water distribution, wastewater removal, and medical and field waste operations.
Topics covered
- Deployable medical systems
- Medical materiel sets
- Shelter systems
- Power generation equipment
- Module complexing
- Water distribution systems
- Wastewater management
- Medical waste
Questions and answers
How is potable water delivered to tactical hospitals?
Current doctrine calls for bulk delivery of potable water by quartermaster units. (paragraph 5-3)
Who is responsible for water storage and distribution?
Users are responsible for storage and distribution. (paragraph 5-3)
Who is responsible for waste collection and disposal?
Waste collection and disposal, however, remain a unit responsibility. (paragraph 5-4)
How much hose can be carried to avoid injury?
To avoid injury, limit the amount of hose carried to 60 feet. (paragraph 5-25)
How many people are required to carry a water pump?
Two persons are required to lift or carry a water pump. (paragraph 5-24)