172 Preventive Medicine

The 172nd Preventive Medicine (PM) unit is a specialized detachment within the U.S. Army focused on protecting the health of soldiers through disease prevention and environmental health surveillance. Established to support both stateside and deployed operations, the unit provides expertise in epidemiology, sanitation, entomology, and occupational health. Over the years, the 172nd PM has played critical roles in major military campaigns, including humanitarian missions and overseas deployments, ensuring force health protection against infectious diseases and environmental hazards. Their efforts have significantly reduced non-battle injuries and illnesses, directly contributing to mission readiness and operational success.