AHSDiscussionAssignment1.pdf

ARMY HEALTH SYSTEM DISCUSSION

Purpose

To demonstrate an understanding of the Army Health System.

Background
Information

Discussion boards are an important tool in facilitating student learning in an
online environment. Your participation allows you to demonstrate
understanding and application of course material by contributing to an
ongoing discussion.

Discussion
Question

The transition to Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) brings with it a
multitude of challenges to the Army Health System (AHS). Awareness of
and attention to medical considerations related to LSCO is critical.

Identify your medical function and define which of the two warfighting
functions you support. Describe how your role in either Force Health
Protection or Health Service Support is preparing or is prepared to transition
to LSCO. Provide an example supporting your argument.

Resource
Requirements

AHS Lesson
AHS Smart Book

Expectations

1. You must submit an initial response to the discussion question. Your
initial response must:
-be a minimum of 250 words (We are looking for body content. Your
listed reference at the bottom of your post will not count toward this word
requirement)
-state your Rank, Name in the subject line (ex. SSG Jones, Avery)
-include an APA formatted reference and in-text citation to support your
post (use a reference other than the Army Health System lesson)

2. After you have posted an initial response, reply to three of your peers
(you must reply to their initial response).
Each reply must:
-be a minimum of 200 words (salutations and references are not included
in your word count)
-open each post with the Rank/Name of the student you are addressing
and close each reply with your Rank/Name
-each post must include a scholarly reference and in-text citation (both
must be in APA format, see the Writing Fundamentals Lesson for
examples of APA format)
-your first four posts (initial response and three replies) will be graded

All posts must be submitted by typing your response in the text box.
*This discussion will be evaluated on the expectations listed above and the

assignment rubric*