Health Science and Force Optimization (HS&FO)
About Us
The Health Science and Force Optimization (HS&FO) capability area of FHP&R develops policy for, and oversees health research and clinical investigations conducted under the Defense Health Program: the ; ; and the . The HS&FO capability areas:
- Ensures optimal research investment for the health, safety and care of DoD warfighters and other beneficiaries;
- Promotes DoD-wide awareness of and availability to private sector cutting-edge biomedical expertise and technology;
- Assures expedited technology and product transition from bench and field research to our DoD beneficiaries including our Warfighters;
- Works to ensure the US food and agriculture sector facilities and processes are secure;
- Informs Service members, their families and interested others about DoD and other federally
funded research on deployment-related health issues;
- Encourages the ethical conduct of research with humans and animals;
- Works to coordinate research activities to enhance a Service members ability to carry out the mission; and
- Provides information and guidance on issues or Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on or related to DoD biomedical research.
