MEDCAN-GRO: Medical Capacity for African Nations - Growing Regional Operability A Case Study in Special Operations Forces Capacity Building

Melissa L Givens; April Verlo

MEDCAN-GRO: Medical Capacity for African Nations - Growing Regional Operability A Case Study in Special Operations Forces Capacity Building

J Spec Oper Med. 2015 Spring;15(1):105-12.

Authors

Melissa L Givens, April Verlo

PMID: 25770807

Abstract

Medical Capacity for African Nations-Growing Regional Operability (MEDCAN-GRO) is a framework for addressing healthcare engagements that are intended to provide sustainable capacity building with partner nations. MEDCAN-GRO provides SOF units with a model that can be scaled to partner nation needs and aligned with the goals of the TSOC in an effort to enhance partner nation security.

2015.

MeSH terms

Africa
Capacity Building* / methods
Capacity Building* / organization & administration
Humans
Military Medicine* / methods
Military Medicine* / organization & administration
United States