This paper describes the development of the Army Health Policy (AHP), which
is a key component of the Army Human Resources Strategy (AHRS). The work o
n the AHP provided an opportunity for a fundamental review of the delivery
of health support to the Army. The AHP will provide the strategic framework
by which the Army will ensure the health of its workforce and, where appro
priate, their dependants. The methodology used for this work may be a usefu
l model for the development of a health policy for occupational populations
.