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File: 970207_aadci_123.txtODS MEDICAL LESSONS LEARNED PERSONNEL CATEGORY PERSONNEL ISSUE NO. 13 SME Augmentation of 907X0 and 908X0 (SGHR ITEM NO. 192) BACKGROUND: IDMTs were utilized as augmentation by most deployed squadron medical elements (SMEs). On bases without an ATH there was also a need for BEE technicians and B technicians. DISCUSSION: Technicians assigned to SMEs are trained to work in field conditions but may require the assistance of an IDMT, EH technician, and BEE technician. Use of an IDMT was very useful at most locations. Patient workload management was improved when the IDMT could share patient responsibilities. Supporting base food, water, and environment inspections placed a great demand on unaided SMEs. RECOMMENDATIONS: For bare base operations with no ATH present, adding a SHE augmentation team that includes an IDMT, EH tech, and BEE tech makes good sense. For ATCs/SMEs collocated with ATHs, the medical commander should manage the IDMT resources whatever way best serves the base population. ACTIONS REQUIRED: Add IDMT, EH technician, and BEE technician augmentation to SMEs for bare base situations. ACTIONS COMPLETED: HQ ACC/SG has developed an SHE augmentation UTC that has been approved and is now included in the MANFOR. Theater planners have been apprised of this development and planning is underway-for inclusion in future OPlans as warranted. STATUS: Closed.
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