This regulation implements the Army Health Hazard Assessment Program. It prescribes specific HHA responsibilities for the acquisition and U.S. Army Medical Department communities in support of the Army acquisition process. It describes the HHA Program as an integrated effort throughout the life cycle of a system. Specifically, it considers Mission needs, Concept analysis, Research, Development, Testing, Evaluation, Procurement, Training, Use, Storage, System maintenance, and Disposal. It addresses coordination of the HHA with the manpower and personnel integration and environment, safety, and occupational health communities of Army acquisition. It prescribes policies to anticipate, identify, assess, and eliminate or control health hazards associated with the acquisition of Army materiel. It establishes a USAMEDD integrated product team to continually improve the HHA Program.
