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pencils, disposable razors, enterostomal supplies, external
 fixation devices, oxygen monitors, electrically powered
 ventilators, and pulse oximeters.
 (c) ER/Wards/Post-op: Lack of regulated oxygen
 delivery system for postoperative patients and inadequate
suction. -
 (d) Dental: Supplies for routine dental care.
 (e) Mental Health: In general, the TA fails to
 provide; tentage, equipment, or supplies for a Mental Health
 Clinic or ward
 .
 (3) Recommendation: TA deficiencies reported by
 deployed ATM's should be reviewed for possible revision of
 TA. .

 B Title: ATH Pre-hostilities care capabilities
 (1) Observation: The medical capabilities of an ATH
 do not adequately provide the services to care for a large
 .heterogeneous population for an extended pre-hostilities
 period.
 (2) Discussion: The ATH did not adequately meet the
 peacetime medical requirements of the population-served. In
 general, the facility was not well suited for a range of
 primary and specialty outpatient care. Sick call and 
 outpatient clinics were conducted in the ER which is the
 primary thoroughfare for movement within the ATH and has
 limited provisions for privacy. Also, there was considerable
 need for GYN and optometry services. The Pharmacy is not
 stocked for extended high volume outpatient services. As
 previously mentioned, the Dental Clinic TA does not provide
 sufficient supplies for routine dental care, and no space is
 provided for a Mental Health Clinic.
 (3) Recommendation: Ensure TA, staffing, and 
 facility layout are consistent with ATH employment doctrine.
 C. Tile: ASF Chain of Command
 j Observation: Dividing command and control of
 aeromedical evacuation assets among TAC MTF's and MAC
 confuses lines of communication, complicates supply lines,
 and conflicts with operational control requirements.


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