Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations - Historic Naval Ships ...

Logistics PlanningHEALTH SERVICE SUPPORTPLANNING CONSIDERATIONSGOALProviding for the health of the command and evacuationand hospitalization of sick and woundedOverall mission of the force andthe supporting medical missionPolicies of higher commandersLanding area characteristicsPhysical, biological, andpsychological threats topersonnelLines of communications andevacuationEvacuation policies andproceduresMedical supplies requiredBlood and colloid requirementsCasualty estimatesMedical personnel available andstatus of their trainingFigure VIII-3. Health Service Support Planning Considerationshospitalization afloat within theoperational area, and initial casualtyreporting for the ATF, LF, and otherforces assigned.•• Establishment of HSS requirementsfor the civilian population in the objectivearea, when not prescribed by higherauthority.•• Coordination of HSS for the civilianpopulation with nongovernmentalorganizations (NGOs) and coalitionforces.Planning Must Consider:Supporting medical facilitiesand forces outside the objectiveareaMedical needs for civilianpopulation and enemy prisonersof war, if authorizedNeed for service medical unitaugmentationRequirements for casualtyreceiving and treatment shipsAircraft and landing craft toprovide ambulance facilitiesMedical augmentationrequirements for common-usershippingOther medical facilities availablewithin the objective area• The CLF identifies and coordinates LFHSS requirements with the CATF. Oncecommand is passed ashore, closecoordination with the CATF is stillrequired. The CLF is responsible forpreparation of plans, taking into accountthe following.•• Providing HSS to LF personnel beforeembarkation.•• Assistance to ship’s HSS departmentby providing HSS personnel to care forLF personnel while embarked.•• Positioning and employment ofhospital ships within the operational area.•• Development, in conjunction with theCATF, of the evacuation policy for theoperation.VIII-9