Army Medical Center of Excellence
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Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) is the U.S. Army's primary institution for educating and training medical personnel, ensuring readiness, and advancing medical doctrine to support military operations. Located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, it plays a crucial role in preparing soldiers for medical challenges in combat scenarios.
Mission
The mission of the Army Medical Center of Excellence is to envision and design responsive Army Medicine capabilities and structure that support the fielded and future force. It is committed to developing adaptive medical doctrine, training, and educating medical personnel to ensure the Army's medical readiness and to conserve fighting strength.
Parent organization
MEDCoE is under the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), which is responsible for training the Army's fighting force, developing leaders, and providing doctrine.
Legislation
MEDCoE's establishment does not directly correlate to a single piece of legislation but evolved from the U.S. Army Medical Department's organizational history, with significant restructuring noted in 2015 when it became known as the Health Readiness Center of Excellence before its current designation.
Partners
- Academic institutions for collaborative research and education.
- Other federal agencies for medical research and development.
- International military medical forces for joint training and knowledge exchange.
Number of employees
MEDCoE has approximately 10,001 employees, including military personnel, civilians, and contractors.
Organization structure
MEDCoE is structured into several key components:
- 32d Medical Brigade oversees the training of enlisted medical personnel.
- Medical Professional Training Brigade (MPTB) focuses on officer training.
- AMEDD Noncommissioned Officers Academy (NCOA) for NCO education.
- Directorate of Training and Doctrine (DoTD) for doctrine development.
Leader
The organization is led by a Commanding General.
Divisions
The divisions include:
- Medical Capabilities Development Integration Directorate (CDID) for shaping future medical capabilities.
- Fielded Force Integration Directorate (FFID) for supporting current medical forces.
- AMEDD Personnel Proponent Directorate (APPD) for personnel management.
List of programs
- Combat Medic Specialist training. - Medical Strategic Leadership Program for international medical officers. - Expert Field Medical Badge testing.
Last total enacted budget
Specific budget details for MEDCoE alone are not publicly available as it's part of the larger Army budget.
Staff
MEDCoE employs around 10,001 staff members, including military personnel, civilian educators, and support staff across its various training and research roles.
Funding
Funding for MEDCoE comes from the Department of Defense budget, specifically through allocations to the U.S. Army and TRADOC for training and doctrine development.
Services provided
MEDCoE provides comprehensive medical training, education, and doctrine development. It supports the Army in preparing medical personnel for deployment, conducts research, and develops new medical practices and technologies for battlefield medicine.
Regulations overseen
MEDCoE does not oversee regulations but is subject to military medical regulations and standards set by the Department of Defense and Army policies.
Headquarters address
3630 Stanley Road, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA
History
MEDCoE traces its origins to the Medical Field Service School established in 1920 at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. It has evolved through various name changes and restructurings, culminating in its current form in 2019 as the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, focusing on Army Medicine modernization and training.
External links
- Official Website
- wikipedia:United States Army Medical Department Center and School
- U.S. Army Official Page for MEDCoE
- LinkedIn Profile