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Improving Infectious Disease Response and Management Capabilities in the Korean Military
Hyelim Lee1, Minku Kang2,3, Sodam Lee1
1Division of Infectious Disease Response, Chungcheong Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Daejeon, Korea.
Public Health Weekly Report
|July 24, 2026
Summary
Military infectious disease education needs practical, scenario-based training to improve response. A pilot program showed high participant satisfaction and identified key areas for standardization and resource management.
Area of Science:
- Military medicine
- Infectious disease epidemiology
- Public health preparedness
Background:
- Military units face high infectious disease risks due to close quarters and field training.
- Current military infectious disease education is often theoretical, limiting practical response capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess current military field practices and educational needs for infectious disease control.
- Develop and pilot a scenario-based, problem-based learning (PBL) program tailored to military contexts.
- Gather evidence to support a standardized system for infectious disease prevention and management in the military.
Main Methods:
- Focus group interviews (FGIs) with 37 military epidemiological investigators identified field challenges.
- Problem-based learning (PBL) materials were created for seven infectious diseases.
- A tabletop exercise pilot involving 40 Navy and Air Force personnel evaluated field applicability via surveys and feedback.
Main Results:
- Key barriers identified include unclear guidelines, resource shortages, workload issues, and rapid knowledge loss.
- The pilot program received 95-100% positive participant ratings on competency, relevance, and efficiency.
- Procedural clarity and inter-unit knowledge sharing were highlighted as crucial for satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Scenario-based PBL enhances military infectious disease response beyond theoretical knowledge.
- Standardizing investigation/reporting, ensuring resources, and establishing joint training are vital.
- A standing civilian-government-military body can help overcome military-specific resource limitations.
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