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1007. This document refers directly to MC 326/2 NATO Principles and Policies of Operational Medical Support, in particular Chapter 5 Military Medical Responses to Disaster Relief and Consequence Management Situations. It should also be read in conjunction with AJP-4.10(A) Allied Joint Medical Support Doctrine, AJMedP-1 Allied Joint Medical Planning Doctrine and MC 0551 Medical Support Concept for NRF Operations. Additionally it specifies civil-military medical support principles in line with MC 411/1 NATO Military Policy on Civil-Military Co-operation (CIMIC) and AJP-9 NATO CIMIC Doctrine.

1008. This publication replaces Allied Medical Publication-15 (AMedP-15) Military Medical Support in Humanitarian and Disaster Relief. However, the scope of this document is wider in terms of all relevant relations and actions of NATO military medical support in support of the mission and in co-ordination with a broader spectrum of civilian actors.

1009. Third parties can apply for medical support at NATO and support will be provided by NATO after North Atlantic Council (NAC) approval. NATO member states can also access to civilian advice and expertise available within NATO through the Civil Emergency Planning Committee (CEPC) immediately. For partner nations there is also the need for NAC approval. The NATO commander's decision, based on his own intent, higher direction and guidance and staff expertise from J9 and medical staff, will determine initiation, scope and duration of civil-military medical support provided.