Military-civilian medical surge program
Building an enduring, unified, whole-of-government capability to deliver integrated medical surge during large-scale combat operations and national health emergencies.
The Military-Civilian Medical Surge Program (MCMSP) was established in October 2026 as an enduring capability directed by Congress under Section 712 of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). MCMSP advances the findings from the NDMS Pilot to ensure a sustainable, nationwide medical readiness framework.
Core Competencies: MCMSP strengthens medical operational readiness by assessing and improving capacity, capability, and interoperability at strategically important locations in the US and abroad:
- Ensuring routine assessment of current and future challenges combined with scientifically-driven and continually evaluated enhancements
- Providing standardized curriculum and exercises for improving military and civilian integration, coordination, and response
- Establishing formal partnerships and agreements with public, private, and nonprofit health care organizations, health care institutions, health care entities, academic medical centers, and hospitals to ensure the provision of care to wounded warfighters
A Whole-of-Government Approach: Mass casualty scenarios and large-scale conflicts require seamless, rapid integration across defense, federal, and civilian sectors. MCMSP serves as the enabler, fostering and sustaining collaboration between the DoW, federal, and civilian partners.
