Operational Support: The Vital Need for Casualty Receiving and Treatment Ships

Abstract

An increasing number of unstable regional events may necessitate the involvement of US combat troops. Sailors and Marines Operating from amphibious ships, may find themselves increasingly involved in these regional struggles and in conflicts with limited objectives. Once marines are sent ashore from amphibious ships, certain of these platform become Casualty Receiving and Treatment Ships. The presence of these platforms to support the fighting forces is essential for the provision of timely medical care and in the sustainment of morale and motivation of the troops. This paper examines the importance of these ships to the operational commander as he plans various missions. It suggests avenues that will allow the commanders to avoid issues which might hamper optimal effectiveness in their utilization. This includes the (1) early access of medical planners to the commander; (2) continued refinement of the medical augmentation planning system; and (3) aggressive inclusion of medical staffs and planners in fleet exercises, and wargames.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 17, 1994
Accession Number
ADA283711

Entities

People

  • James R. Hoffower

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amphibious Operations
  • Combat Casualty Care
  • Combat Operations
  • First Aid
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Marine Corps
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Hospitals
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • Navy
  • Patient Care
  • Therapy
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Trauma or Military Medicine