Force health protection (FHP) is the Army Medical Department’s (AMEDD’s) mission in the protection warfighting function and is comprised of the medical functions of preventive medicine (PVNTMED); veterinary services; area medical laboratory (AML) services; and the preventive aspects of the medical functions of dental services and combat and operational stress control (COSC). It falls under the overarching concept of providing Army Health System (AHS) support, which encompasses both health service support under the sustainment warfighting function and FHP missions.
This publication focuses on FHP support to unified land operations. The FHP doctrine presented in this publication is based on Army policies
The principal audience for ATP 4-02.8 is all commanders, their staffs, command surgeons, and all medical personnel in support of the FHP mission as a guide to understanding their roles, responsibilities, functions, and duties.
This book is a “Mini” (half the size of a piece of paper).
A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading. The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.
The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.
(A BIG size version (8 1/2 inch by 11 inch, the same size as a regular sheet of paper) is on this website too)