scope:

Aim

1. The purpose of the AMedP-18 is to:

a. establish a standardised approach to ensure the quality of drinking water provided to the troops during all field operations (exercise, Article 5 or non- Article 5),

b. establish the minimum requirements for potability of drinking water provided to troops in a theatre of operations during emergency situations,

c. establish the minimum water quality testing capabilities required in the field, d. provide information on:

(1) national disposition of responsibilities for water supply during field operations,

(2) national capabilities for water quality testing.