HRCOE

The Health Readiness Center of Excellence (HRCOE), located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston in Texas, serves as the U.S. Army’s premier institution for medical training and doctrine development. Originally established as the Army Medical Department Center and School, HRCOE has evolved over decades to meet the changing medical needs of the Army. The center is responsible for training tens of thousands of Army medics, nurses, and healthcare professionals annually, ensuring readiness for both combat and peacetime missions. HRCOE also leads the way in medical innovation, doctrine, and research, supporting Army operations around the globe.