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 g. Equipment or supplies desired:
	(1) 6230-00-809-4284 Light, Desk 110 Volt
	 (2) 7520-00-162-7109 Numbering Machine -
  	(3) 7105-00-710-0210 Table Folding Leg Lab
	(4) Laptop Computer (286/386) w/Printer
 	(5) Laminar Flow Clean Bench (30 - 36 inch wide)
 h. Patient population served: deployed base population peaked at
 approximately 7,400. A second ATH shared this workload although due to
 relative locations of the facilities, the 31 Tactical Hospital pharmacy
 experienced a daily outpatient workload nearly four times that of the
 second ATH.

 i. Average number prescriptions filled: workload peaked at 125
 prescriptions per day as the base population rose above 5,000 people.

 i. Pharmacy personnel: four technicians were adequate and necessary
to provide a round the clock pharmacy coverage and security.

 k. Pharmacist in the ATH: a pharmacist was necessary for several
 reasons. In the absence of a logistics officer, the pharmacist performed
 supply functions. The pharmacist played a central role in planning
 therapeutic regimens for chemical and other battle casualties based on
 available pharmaceuticals. The pharmacist worked with the provider
 staff to insure maximum utilization of on-hand drug assets. This was
 accomplished via voluntary quantity restrictions and therapeutic substi-
 tutions. The pharmacist developed procedures for preparation of intra-
 venous admixtures to permit reallocation of nursing service manpower:
 At our particular ATH, the pharmacist also served as the evening shift
 hospital supervisor.

 1. Personal medications: Active duty troops deployed during Phase I
 of the buildup were fairly well prepared with personal medications. As
 these supplies ran out it created some significant logistics problems.
 Additional problems occurred during the second phase of the troop buildup
 in December and January. A significant percentage of these troops were
 reservists who arrived without adequate drug supplies and frequently had
 unexpected drug requirements e.g. Phenytoin, Digoxin, Sulfasalazine, and
 Levothyroxine. A great deal of time and effort was expended caring for
 these individuals.

 m. TA reevaluation project: Yes, I am available and interested in
 assisting with revision of the pharmacy TA.

 n. Resupply: Supply support was provided by an Army MEDSON. Due
 to the proximity of our base to the MEDSOM, it was relatively easy to
 physically go there and resolve supply problems. Pipeline times were
 generally reasonable. A resupply package was neither requested nor
 received.

 o. Pharmacy physical location: The pharmacy was located in the
 administration tent. This location was adequate. A separate IV
 admixture preparation area was established in the bulk supply tent. As
 the formulary expanded, storage space became a problem. Collocation
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