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Phase II Build 
 
	After our medics arrived and were established, during Phase II, we tasked them to 
do several things. First, they were to maintain their tactical readiness. This meant 
sandbagging and doing all things necessary to protect their personnel and assets. Second, 
they were to exercise and train regularly, conducting at least two exercises per month. 
Some ATHs were particularly creative by coordinating with each other and with the 
aeromedical personnel to meet each others' goals. Notably, the 836th at A1 Minhad UAE and 
the 363rd at A1 Dhafra arranged two "mass cars" in which on one weekend the 836th 
provided 50 casualties while the 363rd responded. Located a few hours drive from each 
other, they coordinated C-130 lift and aeromedical involvement. The next 
weekend they swapped roles. Both played the scenarios realistically to our anticipated 
casualty reception plans. 
 
	Additionally, hospitals conducted routine in-service training. USCENTCOM arranged 
several classes in medical management of CW casualties, which our ATH and SME staff 
attended. The CENTAF Surgeon's Office sponsored a conference for commanders and admin-
istrators, and later, conferences for mental health officers, surgeons, and chief nurses. 
 
	During Phase II our medics were concerned with force sustainment issues -- need for 
specialty care beyond our capability, referral for same within theater, specialized 
laboratory services including drug urinalysis and blood alcohol tests, additional 
 
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