ARMY HEALTH SYSTEM DISCUSSIONPurposeThe purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate an understanding of the Army Health System.Background InformationDiscussion boards are an important tool in facilitating student learning in an online environment. Your participation allows you to demonstrate understanding and application of course material by contributing to an ongoing discussion.Discussion QuestionThe Army’s transition to large-scale ground combat in a multi-domain operations environment places an emphasis on the Army’s four strategic roles. In the first paragraph of your discussion, define and explain the strategic role “Shaping the Operational Environment” (Part Four of the AHS Smart Book).For your second paragraph, elaborate on the Shape strategic role by selecting one of the ten medical functionsand explainingits functions within Shape (section4-2 through 4-32).Resource RequirementsArmy Health System LessonFM 4-02Army Health System Smart BookExpectations1. You must submit an initial response to the discussion question. Your initial response must: -be a minimum of 250 words (We are looking for body content. Your listed reference at the bottom of your post will not count toward this word requirement)-state your Rank, Name in the subject line (ex. SSG Jones, Avery)-include an APA formatted reference andin-text citationto support your post(use a reference other than the Army Health System lesson)
2. After you have posted an initial response, reply to three of your peers (you must reply to their initial response).Each reply must:
-be a minimum of 200 words (salutations and references are not included in your word count)-open each post with the Rank/Name of the student you are addressing andcloseeach reply with your Rank/Name-each post must include a scholarly reference and in-text citation (both must be in APA format, see the Writing Fundamentals Lessonfor examples of APA format)-your first four posts (initial response and three replies) will be graded All posts must be submittedby typing your response in the text box.*This discussion will be evaluated on the expectationslistedabove and the assignment rubric*
