Seapower Magazine reported that the Navy’s modified Expeditionary Fast Transports (EPFs) will have expanded medical capabilities that include an 18-bed ICU, two operating rooms, and feeding and berthing for a medical team of about 100. Its flight deck would be capable of landing helicopters and V-22 tiltrotor aircraft. Navy spokesperson Lt. Lewis Aldridge explained to Naval News: “The Navy continues to expand Role 2 afloat medical capability through construction of USNS Cody (EPF 14) and Point Loma (EPF 15). Role 2 provides limited hospital capability consisting of advanced resuscitation and surgery. The Navy also continues the sustainment of the two T-AH hospital ships (Comfort and Mercy), which offer Role 3 medical capability. Role 3 provides full, but short-term, hospital capability, consisting of surgery, intensive care, postoperative care, and specialty care.” (Source: Naval News 09/05/21) Gulf Coast Note: EPFs 14 and 15 are under construction at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Ala. U.S. Navy expands Expeditionary Medical Capability with two EPFs - Naval News
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