LESSON 4
DETERMINE PHYSICAL SECURITY STANDARDS FOR
MEDICAL STORAGE AREAS AND FUND HANDLING ACTIVITIES
Critical Tasks: 191-386-0014
OVERVIEW
LESSON DESCRIPTION:
In this lesson you will learn to determine physical security standards for medical storage areas and fund
handling activities.
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
ACTION:
Develop a physical security program for a medical storage area and for fund
handling activities.
CONDITION:
You will have this subcourse, pencil, and paper.
STANDARD:
You must take the final subcourse examination and earn a score of 70 percent.
REFERENCES:
The material contained in this lesson was derived from the following publications: FM
19-30, AR 40-2, AR 40-61, AR 30-1, AR 37-103, AR 60-10, AR 190-51, and DA Pam
190-5-1.
INTRODUCTION
1. The Health Services Command (HSC) is a major command of the DA. The HSC provides health
care services to authorized persons and medical training for personnel. The command also provides
security protection measures for mission accomplishment. Area security provided includes post
hospitals, medical centers (MEDCENs) and medical department activities (MEDDAC). Clinics,
dispensaries and special mission activities on post are also included.
2. Security measures for medical facilities prevents pilferage. Such measures also provide security for
sensitive items, equipment, and supplies. Activities that must be considered under each MEDCEN or
MEDDAC include the following:
(1) Dental activities.
(2) Veterinary activities.
(3) Community mental health activities.
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