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Military Health Emergency

Date of Publication:

4/14/2016

Definition:

An occurrence where the medical treatment capabilities needed for caring for casualties of the armed forces resulting from a major military operation, disaster, significant outbreak of an infectious disease, bioterrorist attack, or other significant or catastrophic event that exceeds DOD and VA medical capabilities.

Source of Definition:

Last Updated: December 16, 2022
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