scope:

GENERAL.

This section provides general guidance on Department of Defense (DoD) policies and procedures for design and construction of Defense Medical Facilities, including medical and dental treatment facilities (MTF's), medical training facilities, medical research facilities, and veterinary treatment facilities in the Defense Medical Program. When feasible, this document is also to be utilized as criteria in the addition, alteration, or service upgrade to existing U.S. Military medical facilities funded by military departmental programs. Subject to the restrictions provided herein, applicability shall be limited only to those portions of such facilities, and/or the corresponding support services, specifically referenced by the project authorization document. It is the DoD objective to provide facilities that are responsive to the functional requirements of the using Military Department.