AIRCOMBATCOMMAND.doc

AIR COMBAT COMMAND CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE AIR TRANSPORTABLE HOSPITAL (ATH) Prepared by: THOMAS F. LANGSTON, Maj, USAF, NC Chief, Deployable Systems Requirements Reviewed by: GILBERT J. PILKINGTON, JR., LtCol, USAF, MSC Chief, Plans and Readiness Division Reviewed by: CHARLES H. ROADMAN II Lieutenant General, USAF, MC Surgeon General Submitted by: KLAUS O. SCHAFER Brigadier General, USAF, MC, CFS Command Surgeon Approved by: RICHARD E. HAWLEY General, USAF Commander 9 October 1998 OPR: HQ ACC/SGXL Langley, AFB VA  MEMORANDUM FOR: SEE DISTRIBUTION FROM: HQ ACC/SG 162 Dodd Blvd, Suite 100 Langley AFB VA 23665-1995 SUBJECT: CONOPS for the Air Transportable Hospital (ATH) This CONOPS has been approved and is forwarded for information and administrative action. The ATH represents the premier deployable medical system for the USAF. The ATH can deploy in increments to meet the needs of varied specific populations, bringing rapid delivery of life sustaining resources worldwide for any mission. The Chemically Hardened Air Transportable Hospital (CHATH) is a modified version of the ATH which allows for medical operations to continue in a contaminated environment. Philosophy of use, envisioned evolutionary changes, and configurations are discussed in this CONOPS. Distribution is intended to enhance awareness and provide a standard for all who use ATH assets. Comments and suggestions are welcome at any time. The attached critique can be used to facilitate feedback and should be mailed to HQ ACC/XPX. HQ ACC point of contact is Maj Thomas Langston, SGXL, DSN 574-1284. //Signed// KLAUS O. SCHAFER Brigadier General, USAF, MC, CFS Command Surgeon Attachment CONOPS for ATH, 9 Oct 98  TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT