title: Civilian application of military resources.
abstract: This article outlines the procedures whereby military resources can be made available to aid civilian populations in the United States, the conditions under which these resources can be activated, and the organizational structures that must be coordinated to make such aid effective.
authors.affiliation: Trauma Services, Emanuel Hospital, 2801 North Gantenbein Street, MOB 130, Portland, OR 97227, USA. Lastizzy41@comcast.net
authors.forename: Seth
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Izenberg
mesh_terms: D004189:Disaster Planning; D004190:Disasters; D006077:Government Agencies; D006295:Health Resources; D006772:Hospitals, Military / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States