Dated March 2016 with Change 1 dated Aug 2020

Force health protection (FHP) is the Army Medical Department’s (AMEDD’s) mission in the protection warfighting function and is comprised of the medical functions of preventive medicine (PVNTMED); veterinary services; area medical laboratory (AML) services; and the preventive aspects of the medical functions of dental services and combat and operational stress control (COSC). It falls under the overarching concept of providing Army Health System (AHS) support, which encompasses both health service support under the sustainment warfighting function and FHP missions.

This publication focuses on FHP support to unified land operations. The FHP doctrine presented in this publication is based on Army policies.

The principal audience for ATP 4-02.8 is all commanders, their staffs, command surgeons, and all medical personnel in support of the FHP mission as a guide to understanding their roles, responsibilities, functions, and duties.

This book is a "mini" (half the size of a regular piece of paper) size - A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading. Coil binding is used to allow for easy page flipping with no binding.

This website also has this book in "BIG" size (the size of a regular sheet of paper)

The Color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.