Abstract
All conventional military combat forces incorporate some form of simulation into their policy, doctrine, infrastructure, training, and curricula. The Health Services of the Australian Defense Force (ADF) formally and systematically began this process in 2001. At that time, five independently administered “intermediate-fidelity” mannequin systems were already in operation in the ADF. These independent systems were instigated by “early adopter” personnel at Defense health establishments, catering to the local education and training needs of their Commander and the enhancement of individual course curricula. The role of simulation was identified as part of a broader process exploiting opportunities to identify and incorporate technologies to enhance the provision of health care during the conduct of military operations. This 13–14-year project, divided into three phases including health simulation, has the wider focus of addressing contemporary advances in clinical treatment, surface and air evacuation, disease and injury prevention, health information management, and deployment flexibility. The overall intention of the project is to enhance military-deployable health capability utilizing the structure of the ADF-defined fundamental inputs to capability, which are categorized as collective training, command and management, facilities, major systems, organization, personnel, supplies, and support. The practical outcomes expected of Defense's health services of this strategic implementation include maximizing the number of personnel who were fit in all respects for operational duty.
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