AR 40-502 Medical Readiness Quiz

Medical Readiness Overview

• AR 40-502 governs medical readiness within military operations.
• Six elements mandated by DOD for Individual Medical Readiness (IMR):
  • PHA (Periodic Health Assessment)
  • Deployment limiting conditions
  • Dental readiness
  • Immunization status
  • Medical readiness laboratory tests
  • Individual medical equipment

Medical Readiness Classification (MRC)

• MRC 1: Soldiers are fully medically ready and deployable.
• MRC 2: Soldiers are partially medically ready and deployable.
• MRC 3: Soldiers are not medically ready or deployable; final decision lies with the commander.

Physical Profile System

• PULHES is a physical profile derived from the medical evaluation (PHA).
  • Stands for:
    • P: Pulmonary
    • U: Upper extremities
    • L: Lower extremities
    • H: Hearing
    • E: Eyes
    • S: Psyche

Documentation for Medical Readiness

• DA Form 3349 is utilized to document a soldier's profile.
• DD Form 689 serves as a sick slip, detailing duty limiting conditions.