USAFAI41-102 governs emergency medical standby support for approved events, including risk-based staffing, medical oversight, and athlete physician coverage.
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The instruction addresses emergency medical manpower, event risk assessment, contracted ambulance support, and the assessment of care rendered. It requires defined staffing, qualified medical personnel, and physician coverage for competing athletes.
Applies to: This instruction applies to all active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, USAFA Cadets and civilian medical components when and where USAFA event activities are performed.
Based upon the assigned risk category (HIGH/MODERATE/LOW) the 10 MDG/CC will determine medical emergency standby support manpower requirements. (paragraph 2)
10 MDG/CC will determine if the FRT will be activated for an event, and will determine the team size and composition in coordination with the FRT Chief, see Figure 2. (paragraph 2)
If a privately-sponsored event occurs which requires medical standby, yet coverage is beyond the capabilities of the 10 MDG, the sponsor may be required to obtain and financially cover the cost of additional support. (paragraph 5)
Medical care rendered by contract ambulance services during events will be assessed by the EMS Medical Director or an assigned physician alternate. (paragraph 6)
A Team Physician should be a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with specialized formal training in sports medicine and a working knowledge of trauma, musculoskeletal injuries, and common conditions affecting athletes. (paragraph 7)