AFTTP3-42.7 — Aerospace Medical Contingency Ground Support System

AFTTP3-42.7 covers the Aerospace Medical Contingency Ground Support System and how AFMS supports aerospace expeditionary forces.

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  • Publication number: AFTTP3-42.7
  • Title: AEROSPACE MEDICAL CONTINGENCY GROUND SUPPORT SYSTEM
  • Date: 2013-10-10

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It addresses contingency medical support, chemical and biological threats, deployment, casualty care, communications, planning, logistics, and training. It describes an AFMS capability that must provide required medical support across deployed contingencies and deliver essential care to optimize warfighter performance.

Applies to: This publication applies to all Air Force military and civilian personnel (including Air Force Reserve Command [AFRC] and Air National Guard [ANG] units and members).

Topics covered

  • Aerospace medical contingency ground support
  • Chemical and biological threats
  • Air Force Theater Hospital modularization
  • Casualty care and management
  • Medical logistics
  • Command, control, communications, and computers
  • Expeditionary medical support training

Questions and answers

What does AFTTP3-42.7 say about its authority?

The doctrine in this document is authoritative but not directive.

What medical support capability must the AFMS provide?

The AFMS must be ready and capable of providing required medical support to the warfighters no matter the scenario.

What is essential to meeting the logistics requirements of the medical capability?

A robust medical war reserve materiel (WRM) program is essential to meeting the logistics requirements of this capability.

What is the Aerospace Medical Contingency Ground Support System's role for deployed AEF forces?

The Aerospace Medical Contingency Ground Support System represents the cornerstone of medical support to AEF forces deployed in any worldwide contingency.

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