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least an annual basis. Test components are
1.5-mile run-walk (500-yard swim and 3-minute
run in place as command options), sit-reach for
flexibility, sit-ups, and percent body fat. Testing,
education and training advice are provided
through a network of collateral duty command
fitness coordinators. In addition to the require-
ment for program implementation by each
subordinate command, Medical Department
responsibilities are (1) providing technical assist-
ance to NAVMILPERSCOM, (2) conducting
lifestyle, fitness, and obesity research, (3) re-
viewing health status and granting waivers for
those individuals unable to safely participate
in physical fitness testing or training, and
(4) assisting in the development of exercise
prescriptions.
NAVY BLOOD PROGRAM
The Navy Blood Program exists to support the
daily operations of Navy hospitals and clinics, the
operational forces, and the Military Blood
Program Office (MBPO) through the Armed
Services Whole Blood Processing Laboratories
(ASWBPL) (see table 15-1). It establishes policies
for donor recruitment at all Navy treatment
facilities, and establishes guidelines for dealing
with civilian facilities.
Blood is necessary to support the daily
operations of Navy treatment facilities as well as
the unforeseen. The Navy Blood Program, along
with the Air Force and Army Blood Pro-
grams, comprise the MBPO. This triservice
program supports and supplies ASWBPL with
both personnel and blood. Each service has
an assigned weekly quota of blood that enables
the military to support itself in all contingency
roles.
More detailed information may be found in
NAVMEDCOMINST 6530.1, OPNAVINST
6530.2B, and NAVMED P-5123.
REFERENCES:
1. NAVMEDCOMINST 5450.1, Organizational
Manual for Geographic Naval Medical Com-
mands, Naval Hospitals, Naval Medical Clinics,
and Naval Dental Clinics
2. NAVMED P-5127, Patient Affairs and Out-
patient Services Officers Handbook
3. BUMEDINST 6320.58, The Civilian Health
and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services
4. NAVMEDCOMINST 6320.3, Medical and
Dental Care for Eligible Persons at Navy Medical
Department Facilities
Table 15-1.-Military Blood Program
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