Abstract
Expertise in combat healthcare planning, operations and technology translates well into domestic and international humanitarian health relief. The US military medical services have extensive daily activities in public health and medicine that are integrated with civilian organisations, and are related to health research, prevention of disease and healthcare rather than to combat operations. These activities are authorised by US law, and they support, rather than supersede, civilian authority. On US soil, the National Guard and Northern Command have specific responsibilities in disaster response. All of the services conduct international activities, including humanitarian medical missions and disaster relief. Besides direct public health and medical services, relief includes support such as airlift and logistics. These activities are effective instruments of diplomacy, creating the hope that military medical operations other than war can be instruments of peace.
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