Pandemic Influenza Phases
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The main difference between the
WHO Phase levels
and DoD Phase levels is
that the DoD Phase levels are driven by 3 considerations: Operational,
Efficiency of Virus Transmission, and Geographic distribution. All three
are taken into consideration by the Secretary of Defense before any phase is
raised or lowered. The WHO Phase levels are driven primarily by Efficiency of
Viral Transmission.
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| Pandemic DoD Phases | ||
|---|---|---|
| COMMAND | PHASE | UPDATED |
| Definition of Pandemic DoD Phases | ||
|---|---|---|
| INTER-PANDEMIC PERIOD | ||
0 |
Prepare DOD for continued operations in the event of a PI. | |
| PANDEMIC ALERT PERIOD | ||
1 |
DOD supports USG efforts to prevent or inhibit the geographic spread of the virus. | |
2 |
Support USG efforts to contain the spread of the virus. | |
3 |
Support USG efforts to delay or halt the virus geographically. | |
| PANDEMIC PERIOD | ||
4 |
DOD maintains continuity of operations. | |
| RECOVERY PERIOD | ||
5 |
DOD reconstitutes the force in preparation for successive waves or the post-pandemic period. | |
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