Summary. This publication provides implementing instructions to Department of
Defense activities to prepare for and respond to a smallpox outbreak. This document
amplifies and implements the Smallpox Response Plan & Guidelines issued by the
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). This DoD Smallpox Response Plan
provides for response to smallpox outbreaks on military installations and contingency
operations around the world, as well as military support to civil authorities. This
publication applies to uniformed departments of the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine
Corps, and Coast Guard (Active and Reserve), nonmilitary persons under military
jurisdiction, selected Federal employees, and family members and other people eligible
for care within the military health care system. Technical revisions will be issued by
DASG-HCA. Send comments and suggested improvements to DASG-HCA, 5111
Leesburg Pike, Suite 401, Falls Church, VA 22041.
Defense activities to prepare for and respond to a smallpox outbreak. This document
amplifies and implements the Smallpox Response Plan & Guidelines issued by the
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). This DoD Smallpox Response Plan
provides for response to smallpox outbreaks on military installations and contingency
operations around the world, as well as military support to civil authorities. This
publication applies to uniformed departments of the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine
Corps, and Coast Guard (Active and Reserve), nonmilitary persons under military
jurisdiction, selected Federal employees, and family members and other people eligible
for care within the military health care system. Technical revisions will be issued by
DASG-HCA. Send comments and suggested improvements to DASG-HCA, 5111
Leesburg Pike, Suite 401, Falls Church, VA 22041.
