An Integrated Approach to Warfighter Readiness
The Department of War has resources to help every service member reach peak performance. To support the goals of the DOW's Warfighter Performance Optimization—Total Force Fitness initiative, the Military Health System offers:
- Preventive healthcare screenings
- Programs to support your long-term health and wellness
- Special services for injured or ill service members
- Healthcare at home and during deployments
- Advanced medical research that drives new ideas
Below you'll find trusted resources, articles, and educational materials that support your medical readiness:
Improve brain health by focusing on:
- Prevention technologies
- Quality clinical care
- Research
- Skills sharpening
Visit the Warfighter Brain Health Hub.
Promote physical fitness by focusing on:
- Injury prevention
- Health education
- Nutrition
- Cutting-edge research
These help service members build readiness through strength, sustainable habits, mobility, recovery, and healthy body composition.
Visit the Health Readiness and Combat Support Hub.
Support mental and emotional well-being. Enable individuals to adapt to stressors, sustain performance, and seek care early when needed.
Visit the MHS Mental Health Hub.
Programs & Resources
Human Performance Resources by CHAMP: This team of specialists turns scientific research into practical tips. They help service members and their families perform at their best and achieve total fitness.
Rx3: This guide helps service members and veterans recover from bone, joint, and muscle injuries. It also helps improve overall health and fitness.
Operation Supplement Safety: OPSS provides facts about dietary supplements. It helps service members, their families, and leaders make safe choices to perform at their best.
Warrior Heat- and Exertion-Related Events Collaborative: WHEC is a team of experts. They help healthcare providers prevent and treat heat-related illnesses in both service members and civilians.
Go for Green®: This program makes it easy to choose healthy foods and drinks. It helps you improve your fitness, strength, and health.
Military Nutrition Environment: MNE refers to all the food, drinks, and supplements you can find in military settings. Use these resources to boost your physical fitness.
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Last Updated: November 04, 2026