Dr. Don Ciliax
The requirement to provide hearing tests to all military and noise-exposed civilian personnel can be accomplished in any number of venues (e.g., Soldier Readiness Processing Center, Audiology Clinic, Occupational Health Clinic). Another familiar test site of years past has been the Military Occupational Health Vehicle (MOHV). A total of sixteen MOHVs was fielded in 1987 with a life expectancy of ten years. Almost seventeen years have passed and only a few are still being used productively. However, a number of installations have indicated a need for the MOHV and have asked how replacements could be funded. This presentation will: summarize the results of an October 2003 questionnaire that was sent to all audiologists, including those with experience using the MOHV; provide an overview of the current demand and proposed use for the MOHV; and specify the process for justifying, funding and acquiring additional vehicles in the foreseeable future.