Army Deployment Health Assessments
Channel: The U.S. Army
Date: 11/01/2013

Soldiers, Commanders and DA Civilians all share the responsibility of looking out for each other while deployed. Combat zones, IEDs, mortar attacks, you name it, it's all part of the mission. 

To address deployment health conditions such as PTSD, TBI, depression, combat related injuries and substance abuse, the Army launched the Deployment Health Assessment Program (DHAP) to identify and address health conditions and to provide soldiers proper care.  

There are three (3) Deployment Health Assessments (DHAs) conducted at specific windows of time during the deployment cycle to help ensure Soldier and DA Civilian health and well-being. 

The Pre (Pre-DHA) prepares a Soldier for deployment and makes sure physical and emotional readiness. The Pre is taken within 60 days of deployment. 

The Post (PDHA) screens for any deployment related injuries or behavioral concerns that may have occurred downrange. The Post is taken within 30 days before or after redeployment. 

Reassessment (PDHRA) is taken 90-180 days after redeployment to screen for health issues that evolve over time. What may be perceived as normal aches, stresses or frustrations could be symptoms of behavioral or physical health concerns that need proper care.

For more information, please visit DHAP at www.dhap.army.mil