Operation Desert Storm: Problems with Air Force Medical Readiness
Abstract
Broadly stated, the Air Force medical mission during Operations Desert Shield and Storm was to provide in-theater combat medical trauma care and aeromedical intra- and inter-theater evacuation. In addition, as the lead service for joint regulating, the Air Force was to provide a communications system that regulated the movement of patients to appropriate medical facilities. Tasking requirements for Air Force participation in Operations Desert Shield and Storm were based on casualty estimates provided by the U.S. Central Command Surgeon's staff. To set these requirements, the staff considered factors such as the nature and duration of the operations planned, expected combat intensity and casualty rates, estimates of disease and nonbattle injuries, evacuation policy, and types and capabilities of medical units available. Specific tasking was forwarded to Air Force commands and agencies, which in turn determined how personnel would be mobilized and deployed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- AD1167392
Entities
People
- Mark E. Gebicke
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office