This United States Army publication, Field Manual FM 4-02 Army Health System November 2020, provides doctrine for the Army Health System (AHS) in support of the modular force. The AHS is the overarching concept of support for providing timely AHS support to the tactical commander. It discusses
the current AHS force structure which was modernized under the Department of the Army-approved Medical Reengineering Initiative and the Modular Medical Force. These modernization efforts were designed to support the brigade combat teams and echelons above brigade units.
The principal audience for FM 4-02 is all members of the profession of arms. Commanders and staffs of Army headquarters serving as joint task force or multinational headquarters should also refer to applicable joint or multinational doctrine concerning the range of military operations and joint or multinational forces. Trainers and educator throughout the Army will also use this publication.
This publication applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, United States Army Reserve, Army Civilian Corps, and Army contracted medical providers, unless otherwise stated.