Assessment of DoD Wounded Warrior Matters -- Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Abstract

We assessed whether the programs for the care, management, and transition of Soldiers in the Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB), Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, were managed effectively and efficiently. Specifically, we evaluated the missions, policies, and processes in place to assist Warriors in Transition with their return to duty status or transition to civilian life, and the DoD programs for Service members affected with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). We identified several initiatives implemented at both the WTB and Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) that we believed to be noteworthy practices for supporting the comprehensive care, healing, and transition of Soldiers. We also identified a number of significant challenges that we recommend the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Assistant Secretary of the Army, Manpower and Reserve Affairs; Commander, Human Resources Command (HRC); Western Regional Medical Command (WRMC); Commander, United States Army Medical Department Center and School; Warrior Transition Command (WTC); MAMC and WTB leadership address, and which if resolved, should increase program effectiveness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 31, 2013
Accession Number
ADA581041

Entities

People

  • Kenneth P. Moorefield

Organizations

  • Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Brain Injuries
  • Casualties
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychiatry
  • Rehabilitation
  • Students
  • Therapy
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Warfare

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