FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION (FHP)

FHP is part of the joint function of protection and promotes, improves, or conserves the behavioral and physical well-being of DoD personnel. For our purposes, tactical medical providers should understand the following FHP functions contained in JP 4-026:

Casualty prevention

Preventive Medicine (PVNTMED)

Comprehensive Health Surveillance and Risk Management

Biosurveillance 6

Process to gather, integrate, interpret, and communicate essential information related to all-hazards, threats, or disease activity affecting human, animal, or plant health.

Goals: