2-66. The MEDCOM (DS) integrates and synchronizes all AHS operations and provides mission command of medical brigades (support), medical battalions (multifunctional), and other AHS units providing force health protection and health service support to tactical commanders. The MEDCOM (DS) employs an operational command post and a main command post that can deploy autonomously into an operational area and is employed based on the size and complexity of operations or the support required. See ATP 4-02.1 and FM 4-02 for additional information.