ARMY HEALTH SYSTEM ASSIGNMENT (AHS)
Purpose To demonstrate an understanding of the AHS Medical Functions.
Background
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Topic The Army Health System (AHS) is a component of the Military Health System
(MHS) that is responsible for operational management of the Health Service
Support (HSS) and Force Health Protection (FHP) missions for training, predeployment, deployment, and post-deployment operations. AHS includes all mission
support services performed, provided, or arranged by the Army Medicine to support
HSS and FHP mission requirements for the Army and as directed, for joint,
intergovernmental agencies, coalition, and multinational forces (FM 4-02)
Resource
Requirements
AHS Doctrine Smart Book 2022
AHS Lesson
FM 4-02 Army Health System
JP 4-02
Assignment
Expectations
The AHS is a complex system of systems that is interrelated and interdependent
and must be meticulously and continuously synchronized to reduce morbidity and
mortality and to maximize patient outcome. The systems which comprise the AHS
are divided into ten medical functions which align with medical disciplines and
scientific knowledge.
This assignment is composed of two parts:
Part One: Short answer
In your own words and in one paragraph describe the main purpose of FHP and
HSS missions. In two separate paragraphs describe the purpose of the medical
functions Combat and Operational Stress Control and Medical Evacuation. Your
assignment will be no more than two pages written in APA 7th Edition Format:
– Font: Times New Roman
– Font Size: 12 point
– One reference and one matching In-text citation
Part Two: Test on Knowledge – Multiple Choice
To clearly delineate which medical functions are grouped under which warfighting
function, the Army is aligning with the joint Services (according to JP 4-02) in
grouping these ten medical functions. In this assignment, identify the category
(FHP, HSS, or Both) of each Medical Function.
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The main purpose of the FHP mission in the Army Health System (AHS) is to protect the health of the force and to maintain the readiness of the force by preventing and controlling the spread of disease and injury. The main purpose of the HSS mission is to provide medical care and treatment to soldiers, veterans, and their families in order to maintain their health and well-being.
The medical function of Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC) is to provide psychological and behavioral health support to soldiers in order to prevent and treat combat and operational stress injuries. This includes providing mental health assessments, counseling, and interventions to soldiers before, during, and after deployment.
The medical function of Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) is to provide transportation of patients from the point of injury or illness to a medical treatment facility. This includes providing air and ground transportation for patients, as well as providing medical care and treatment during transportation. MEDEVAC is critical in ensuring that injured or ill soldiers receive timely and appropriate medical care.
Part Two: Test on Knowledge – Multiple Choice
Combat and Operational Stress Control is a function of:
a. FHP
b. HSS
c. Both
Answer: a. FHP
Medical Evacuation is a function of:
a. FHP
b. HSS
c. Both
Answer: c. Both.
