NMFP Duty Phone: (619) 453-8342
Email: usn.san-diego.navmedpac-sanca.mbx.sprint@health.mil

Mission Statement
Special Psychiatric Rapid Intervention Team (SPRINT) provides short-term, non-clinical support to a requesting command shortly after a disaster or traumatic event with the goal of preventing long-term unit and individual psychological distress and promoting maximum psychological readiness. Examples of scenarios in which a SPRINT response may be beneficial include:

• Natural or man-made disasters that result in loss of life, threatened loss of life, or displacement.
• Traumatic events in combat and austere environments that overwhelm local mental health resources.
• Mishaps during training and operations that lead to loss of life or threatened loss of life.
• Fatalities witnessed by personnel within the command workspaces or living spaces.

 
Composition
A SPRINT has at its core one licensed independent mental health provider and one behavioral health technician which may be further augmented by additional psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed clinical social workers, Navy behavioral health technicians, and Navy Chaplains, as circumstances require.
As SPRINT responses are often time sensitive and benefit from delivery by providers familiar with those impacted, Embedded Mental Health assets, when present, take the lead on SPRINT responses. Staff from Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) and Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) may also serve as part of a local SPRINT response as circumstances and local policies permit. When all other mental health resources (e.g., Embedded Mental Health and non-medical counseling resources) are overwhelmed or unavailable, SPRINT is available for rapid activation (24-48 hour mobilization) in coordination with the impacted unit’s commander, SPRINT Lead, and NMFP Senior Mental Health Executive (SMHE).

Services Provided
The SPRINT is not a clinical service and therefore does not document encounters. The SPRINT provides both educational and consultative services through:

• engaging in direct consultation with the requesting chain of command
• assisting local medical personnel with command debriefing
• assisting in identifying at-risk personnel and facilitate timely follow-up
• provide command and members with resources for mental health
• engaging in small groups and 1 on 1 encounters with service members

 
Requesting and Approval Procedures
Any Navy command can request SPRINT assistance by sending a message to OPNAV-N093 via operational chain of command (may be completed verbally in emergency situations). As decision authority, OPNAV-N093 approves SPRINT and will notify BUMED MOC-D with the request for SPRINT activation and task NMFP as appropriate.

Necessary Information from Requesting Command
The following information should be provided in the message/request:

• Nature of the crisis situation
• Proposed dates and locations of deployment
• Supported command POC information　
• Passport and visa requirements (if required)
• Reporting instructions
• Local travel arrangements　
• Uniform or organizational equipment requirements (if required)
• Anticipated SPRINT concept of operations
• Funding information (requesting command pays travel and per diem) 

Support Requirements
The SPRINT missions are not self-sufficient. The organization or activity that receives and supports the SPRINT must provide the following minimum support: shelter, berthing, utilities, laundry facilities, space for debriefings, messing, security, administrative and communication support. Requesting commands will fund all travel expenses by SPRINT or reimburse NMFP for costs related to providing immediate resources necessary for rapid SPRINT activation.

Additional Considerations
Although not all disruptive events may result in loss of life or extended displacement, these events can nonetheless sometimes pose challenges for commanders. NMFP Regional SPRINT consultation is available to assist commanders in formulating their responses and connecting with local resources even when traditional SPRINT responses are not required.
 
Contact Information
NMFP SPRINT Duty Phone: (619) 453-8342
NMFP Email: usn.san-diego.navmedpac-sanca.mbx.sprint@health.mil
 
Official Requests:
Chief Naval Operations
Battle Watch Command　
Phone: 703-692-9284
 
References:
BUMEDINST 6520.4
OPNAVINST 3501.417