**2. Background**

A field hospital is an independent health care facility, which is deployed rapidly for emergency purposes, following the request of the affected country. It is important that delegation and recipient countries clarify in advance the details on responsibilities, chain of command, working protocol with authorities and law enforcement agencies, facilities, installation, and operational process of the FFH in order to avoid any misunderstanding. Both parties need to know the details on the date when the FFH will be operational on site, the FFH equipment and services to be provided, the number of medical staff and their qualifications and experiences, the location of the FFH, and its duration of stay. Next, the components of field hospital deployment are described.
