Final Stage of Medical Reengineering Initiative Completed at Sierra Army Depot (SIAD)

Abstract

Operation Desert Storm revealed many weaknesses in the medical capabilities of U.S. forces. In response to these problems, DoD and the services embarked on initiatives to correct shortfalls in wartime medical capabilities and improve medical readiness. Shortly after Desert Storm, the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) began its Medical Reengineering Initiative (MRI). This initiative addresses medical unit restructuring so that AMEDD can fulfill its mission to "conserve the fighting strength." One of MRI's final stages is taking place at SIAD where the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency (USAMMA) is overseeing Reserve Component Hospital Decrements (RCHD) downsizing. With a combined effort between SIAD and USAMMA, the 32 RCHDs under SIAD's care will be condensed down to 21. SIAD's mission is to "provide worldwide expeditionary logistics support for the defenders of our Nation through long-term storage, maintenance, care of supplies in storage, reset and container management." SIAD is demonstrating many of these key initiatives as it strives to fulfill a significant role in supporting USAMMA's RCHD Reconstitution Program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA492332

Entities

People

  • Megan Barr

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Containers
  • Cycles
  • Hospitals
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Inventory
  • Lessons Learned
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Support
  • Maintenance
  • Military Hospitals
  • Organizational Structure
  • Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Warfare

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  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.