title: Preparation for overseas movement: lessons learned.
abstract: Preparation for overseas movement (POM) screening was conducted in Aschaffenburg, Germany prior to deployment of 3,574 soldiers to Operation Desert Shield. Despite being a well equipped, highly trained brigade, numerous problems were encountered in conducting medical screening of deploying personnel. These problems were to a great extent avoidable, and involved both medical and administrative deficiencies. The POM guidelines themselves also caused some confusion. Attention to these problems should lead to a more fit and mobile force.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Buttz
mesh_terms: D001211:Asia, Western; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D008889:Military Personnel; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States; D014857:Warfare