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So that they can be seamlessly rolled into the services if the need arises. For instance, elements of the Epidemic Intelligence Service (part of the Center for Disease Control and US Public Health Service) were inserted into the command structure for the DOD response to the Ebola outbreak in Africa a few years ago. the NOAA commissioned corps has a wartime mission supporting the Navy.
If you had never heard about EIS here is a great book on the subject.
https://www.amazon.com/Beating-Back-Devil-Maryn-McKenna/dp/1439123101
I recommend [Beating Back the Devil] (http://www.amazon.com/Beating-Back-Devil-Maryn-McKenna/dp/1439123101/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450903258&sr=8-1&keywords=beating+back+the+devil) to learn about the CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service. It was SO interesting, and you learn a lot about one of the more exciting jobs in public health. I'm in epi but I definitely don't have it in me to travel around the world fighting disease. But even if you're a homebody like me, I would still recommend it just because it's a great read.
I don't disagree with you. There's something really wrong going on at the CDC, especially in their policy department. The main point that I want to make, though, is that there is a lot of extremely noxious vitriol currently directed at the CDC. While I agree that some criticism is warranted, fear and distrust of the organization may end up being extremely counterproductive in the long run. Much of their good work goes unnoticed in the media. If you have a moment, take the time to read Beating Back the Devil by Maryn McKenna on the CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service -- they do truly heroic work.