AFTTP3-42.71 — Expeditionary Medical Support (emeds) And Air Force Theater Hospital (afth)

AFTTP3-42.71 governs tactics, techniques, and procedures for Expeditionary Medical Support and Air Force Theater Hospital unit type codes.

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  • Publication number: AFTTP3-42.71
  • Title: EXPEDITIONARY MEDICAL SUPPORT (EMEDS) AND AIR FORCE THEATER HOSPITAL (AFTH)
  • Date: 2024-09-17

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AFTTP3-42.71 covers EMEDS configurations, medical support capabilities, deployment operations, and command and control relationships. It updates personnel and equipment packages, incorporates technical updates, and requires records to follow Air Force records management requirements.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • EMEDS module personnel and equipment packages
  • Expeditionary ground medical support capabilities
  • Air Force Theater Hospital
  • Deployment planning
  • Command and control relationships
  • Medical threat environment

Questions and answers

Is the doctrine in AFTTP3-42.71 directive?

The doctrine in this document is authoritative but not directive.

What records requirements does AFTTP3-42.71 establish?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

Are there releasability restrictions on AFTTP3-42.71?

There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.

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