Medical Civic Action Programs, U.S. Foreign Policy Tool

Abstract

In the future, the U.S. Government will face many challenges trying to achieve the goal of global security. Humanitarian tragedy can threaten international peace and security at any moment. U.S. military medical civic action programs (MEDCAPs), an element of humanitarian assistance and U.S. foreign aid, can be used to advance U.S. interests worldwide. A MEDCAP adds another dimension to the United States ability to shape the international environment. In some cases, this program may be the only interaction the U.S. has with smaller, underdeveloped countries. Historically, medical civic action programs have improved the quality of life for civilians in other countries, provided training opportunities for U.S. personnel, and helped to promote regional stability. A military medical civic action program is another tool the President of the United States can use to promote U.S. interests worldwide.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 16, 1999
Accession Number
ADA363851

Entities

People

  • William C. Johnson

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Central America
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Foreign Aid
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Therapy
  • United States
  • United States European Command
  • United States Pacific Command
  • United States Southern Command
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies