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This report contains four chapters. It begins with a historical overview of the influence of naturally occurring infectious diseases on U.S. military operations and the research that has been conducted in response to the threats posed by naturally occurring infectious diseases. Chapter 2 describes the role of USAMRMC in DoD-in particular its - Research Area Directorate for Infectious Diseases that manages the Military Infectious Diseases Research Program (MIDRP) - in the acquisition of vaccines against infectious diseases; the chapter includes the committee's understanding of how current priorities emerge within the organizational context. Chapter 3 describes current naturally occurring infectious disease threats and available vaccine countermeasures. In Chapter 4, the committee presents its recommendations.