Few things make people snicker like the name of a country in eastern Africa, but what the U.S. Army is doing there is no joke. U.S. Service members in Djibouti, Africa, provide a vital service in support of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), promoting security and stability throughout the region.
In August, the 2nd Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment began using MC4 systems in the garrison aid station at Camp Lemonnier. The post is a former French Foreign Legion camp, now occupied by the U.S. Army.
Implementation of the EMR system at this location will deliver Service members’ a more complete, digital medical history. Medical staff there will also gain experience on a system they may use in future deployments. After all, MC4 is currently in use by Army units in 16 countries, not including countries where Army Special Operations Forces operate.
With MC4 now in U.S. Africa Command, the U.S. South Command remains the only one not using MC4 to date. In future blogs I’ll continue to provide updates on the expanded use of MC4 in garrison facilities, as well as worldwide. To utilize the MC4 system in your garrison aid station, contact your local MC4 representative.