Reference (a) describes the ASBP and provides general guidance for the operation and interface of the blood programs of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force. Reference (b) implements reference (a), assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures under reference (a) to carry on the responsibilities of the ASBP during peacetime, contingency, and wartime operations. Included in the guidance provided by references (a) and (b), are the general responsibilities of the ASBP, which are listed in subparagraphs 4a(1) and 4a(2).

(1) Maintain a rapid expansion capability to collect, process, and ship blood products for the support of operating military forces during mobilization or contingency periods.

(2) Meet the overall blood product requirements of all patients receiving medical care in MTF.

The responsibilities listed in paragraph 6 drive the continuing requirements for all levels of all elements of the Navy and Marine Corps to maintain an awareness of the altruistic life-saving and life-sustaining importance of donating blood.

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