What two mission requirements does the Army Health System support?

• A. Force Health Protection and Public Health
• B. Health Service Support and Public Health
• C. Health Service Support and Force Health Protection
• D. Force Protection and Health Surveillance

Answer: (C)

The Army Health System is designed to keep Soldiers medically ready by both delivering care when needed and preventing illness and injury in the first place. The two mission requirements are Health Service Support and Force Health Protection. Health Service Support covers the full continuum of medical care for Soldiers and units: battlefield casualty care, surgical and clinical treatment, and medical evacuation to ensure those who are sick or injured can be returned to duty or evacuated as needed. Force Health Protection is the proactive side that preserves force readiness through preventive medicine, vaccination, disease surveillance, fitness and occupational health programs, and environmental health measures to minimize health risks before they affect operations. Together, they ensure immediate medical capability in the field and sustained health to keep the force ready for deployment.