MEDICAL READINESS ASSESSMENT GROUP OPERATION DESERT STORM MEDICAL LESSONS LEARNED.

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                                   DESERT STORM
                             MEDICAL LESSONS LEARNED
                          MOBILITY/MOBILIZATION CATEGORY
       
        ITEM NO. 22 MEDICATION CARRIED WITH DEPLOYED PERSONNEL
        (SGHR ITEM NO. 196)
       
        DISCUSSION: There was a problem procuring prescription drugs for some
        Individuals. Some came with the required sixty day supply, others did not.
        established policy not followed.
       
        RECOMMENDATION: Personnel processing procedures need to reflect the need to
        provide Instructions to all deploying personnel that bring prescription drugs
        to have a 60 day supply.
       
        ACTIONS REQUIRED: None. Follow established procedures
        ACTIONS COMPLETED: N/A
        STATUS: Recommend closure