title: Medical Logistics Lessons Observed During Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
abstract: Medical Logistics (MEDLOG) is a function of the Army's integrated System for Health that provides the medical products and specialized logistics services required to deliver health protection and care under all operational conditions. In unified land operations, MEDLOG is an inherent function of Health Service Support (HSS), which also includes casualty care and medical evacuation. This paper focuses on a few key lessons observed during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom with direct implications for the support of HSS in future operations as envisioned in the Army Operating Concept and the Joint Concept for Health Services. It also examines a few key enablers that helped mitigate these challenges that are not yet fully acknowledged in Army Medical Department doctrine, policy, and planning.
authors.affiliation: Headquarters, US Army Medical Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: Mark J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Dole
authors.forename: Jonathan M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Kissane
mesh_terms: D055826:Afghan Campaign 2001-; D006296:Health Services / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D054542:Iraq War, 2003-2011; D008887:Military Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008889:Military Personnel; D009934:Organization and Administration / Q000592:standards*