Pharmaceutical Surge Requirements for the Prime Vendor Program-Europe in Supportof Military Operations Other than War

摘要

The U.S. military in Europe often provides medical support to military operationsother than war (MOOTW) due to unstable situations in that region of the world. This research was a qualitative, exploratory study using multiple case study strategy to identify the specific pharmaceuticals utilized in the initial stages of military operations other than war primarily peacekeeping, peace enforcement and humanitarian assistance. The operations chosen as the units of analysis were Operation Provide Promise (Croatia), Operation Support Hope (Rwanda), and Operation Joint Endeavor (Bosnia-Herzegovina). The results of the research show that some unique surge requirements exist for military operations other than war. Taking advantage of existing clauses in its Prime Vendor contracts, the military medical community in Europe can position itself to adequately support surges for MOOTW.