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Medical brigade

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In the United States Army, a medical brigade (MED BDE) is a unit providing command and control for assigned or attached medical units at Corps level. One MED BDE is typically assigned to one Army Corps and a typical Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment (HHD) for a MED BDE consists of about 65 personnel.[1]

Operations

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A MED BDE tasks and organizes its medical assets on the battlefield. It plans Health Service Support (HSS) operations and oversees logistical operations for the group's units. It serves as a radio control net for group units and performs medical regulation between group units. It also coordinates external support for group units.

Components

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Active Medical Brigades of the U.S. Army

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Smith, CPT Michael W. (2001), Medical Operations Handbook
  2. ^ "U.S. Army Reserve > Commands > Functional > 3rd MCDS > 3rd MCDSUnits".