The role of CDHAM extends beyond simply conducting studies. The goal is to analyze, develop conclusions, determine lessons learned, and translate these into learning opportunities and improvement. Publications, lectures, symposia and other media developed as a result of this work become tools for educating graduate and medical students at USUHS, as well as advancing the broad spectrum of military medicine. CDHAM uses training, technology and best management practices to improve military medicine capabilities and readiness for humanitarian missions especially in partnership with the inter-Agency process, the international medical community, the host nation medical infrustructure and beneficiary populations.