United States Army Medical Department Center and School
The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) is located at Fort Sam Houston, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. MEDCoE comprises the 32d Medical Brigade, the U.S. Army Medical Professional Training Brigade (MPTB), and the AMEDD Noncommissioned Officers Academy (NCOA). It serves the U.S. Army in educating and training all of its medical personnel. The Center formulates the Army Medical Department's (AMEDD's) organization, tactics, doctrine, equipment, and academic training support. In 2015, the mission for the Academy of Health Sciences (AHS) moved from the School to the Center, and was renamed the Department of Training and Academic Affairs (DoTAA) as result of a reorganization.
| U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 September 1920-present |
| Country | USA |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Medical |
| Role | Develops, trains, and educates health care personnel and leaders |
| Part of | U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Sam Houston, Texas |
| Motto(s) | To Conserve Fighting Strength |
| Colors | Gold and Sanguine (maroon) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | MG Michael J. Talley |
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Although its institutional lineage dates back to 1920, the present "C&S" were established by permanent order of the Surgeon General in 1991.