United States Army Medical Research and Development Command

[2] USAMRDC Headquarters at Fort Detrick, Maryland, supports subordinate commands worldwide.Its medical research laboratories and institutes focus on different areas of science and technology (S&T), such as biomedical research in infectious diseases, combat casualty care, operational medicine, clinical and rehabilitative medicine, chemical and biological defense, combat dentistry, and laser effects.Officers, enlisted Soldiers, and civilians-many of whom are among the most respected and knowledgeable specialists in their fields-provide subject matter expertise in medical, scientific, and technical areas throughout the Command.Medical information and products developed by USAMRDC protect and sustain the health and safety of the force through deployment and combat.The USAMRDC motto, "Protect, Project, Sustain," emphasizes the Command's priorities in support of the warfighter.

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