PREFACE
Purpose and Scope
The purpose of this manual is to provide doctrine and tactics, techniques, and procedures for medical units and personnel operating in a nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) environment. This manual is intended for all echelons of health service support (HSS). It discusses the operational aspects of the following HSS activities: Medical treatment, medical evacuation, health service logistics, combat stress control, and preventive medicine, veterinary, dental, and medical laboratory services.
Use of Trade Names or Trademarks
The use of trade names or trademarks in this publication are for illustrative purposes only. Their use does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense.
Users Comments
The proponent of this publication is the US Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S). Send comments and recommendations on DA Form 2028 directly to Commander, US Army Medical Department Center and School, ATTN: HSMC-FCD, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234-6100.
Standardization Agreements
This manual implements North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Standardization Agreement (STANAG) 2866, Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation. It is also in consonance with the following NATO STANAGs and Quadripartite Standardization Agreements (QSTAGs):
TITLE |
NATO STANAG |
QSTAG |
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Warning Signs for the Marking of Contaminated or Dangerous Land Areas, Complete Equipments Supplied and Stores |
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2002 |
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Emergency War Surgery |
2068 |
322 |
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Commander's Guide on Nuclear Radiation Exposure of Groups |
2083 |
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Reporting Nuclear Detonations, Biological and Chemical Attacks, and Predicting and Warning of Associated Hazards and Hazard Areas |
2103 |
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Friendly Nuclear Strike Warning |
2104 |
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Radiological Survey |
2112 |
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Friendly Chemical Attack Warning |
2398 |
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Dosimetry and Dosimetry Readings |
2423 |
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Concept of Operations of Medical Support in Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Environment (AmedP-7) |
2873 |
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Principles of Medical Policy in the Mangement of a Mass Casualty Situation |
2879 |
816 |
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Training of Medical Personnel for NBC Operations |
2954 |
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Gender Statement
Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns do not refer exclusively to men.
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