SF-88 or on an SF-600. Such defects, whilenot considered disqualifying for militaryservice, may entitle you to certain benefitsfrom the Department of Veterans Affairs(DVA). If you desire further information inthis regard, contact the DVA office nearestyour home after your separation.In the case of a service member separating from theNavy or Marine Corps before completion of 90 days ofservice, a similar statement as above must be read bythe separating member. Refer to article 15-29 of theMANMED for this statement. In either case theseparating member will be requested to sign thefollowing entry in item 73 on the SF-88 or the SF-600.I have been informed of and understand theprovisions of article XX-XX of the Manual ofthe Medical Department.Refusal of the member to sign this statement willnot delay separation. Rather, the examiner will note initem 73 of the SF-88 or on the SF-600 that theprovisions of MANMED article XX-XX have beenfully explained to the member, who declined to sign astatement to that effect. Give each member releasedfrom active duty a signed, legible copy of the SF 88 orSF-600.SPECIAL DUTY PHYSICALEXAMINATIONSMilitary personnel who are assigned to or applyingfor special duty such as aviation duty, diving duty,submarine duty, etc., are required to meet physicalrequirements above the basic entrance examinationrequirements. In addition, personnel are required tohave a special duty physical if they have psychosocialconsiderations, are exposed to extreme physicalhazards, or if they are to be assigned to sites withinadequate medical facilities. Other special dutiesrequiring preplacement examinations includehandling explosives, operating explosives vehicles,and duty as a fire fighting instructor. Specific detailsfor each type of special duty physical examination isdelineated in the MANMED.As with routine physicals, special duty physicalexaminations are performed by medical officers orDoD civilian physicians. For operational units(squadrons or groups), the medical officer assignedwill normally perform special duty examinations. Ifthere is not a unit medical officer, a medical officerassigned to a supporting clinic, hospital, or relatedoperational unit should perform the examination.Physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners mayperform special duty examinations if a medical officeror DoD physician is not available or if the examinationworkload is too great. When a PA or nurse practitionerperforms special duty examinations, the examinationMUST be countersigned in block 80 of the SF 88 by aphysician.Physical examinations for special duty applicantsmust be completed before reporting for their specialduty assignment. If a service member is determined bythe medical examiner to be “not qualified for specialduty,” the member can usually remain in the servicebut will not be given special duty assignments. Tomaintain special duty status, service members mayhave more frequent physical examinations than servicemembers not on special duty status. Validity periodsfor special duty physicals are discussed in theMANMED. Also, refer to Navy directives that applyto specific special duty examinations for currentinformation on physical qualifications.OVERSEAS/OPERATIONAL SUITABILITYSCREENING EXAMINATIONSUpon receipt of accompanied orders overseas or toa remote assignment, the member and, as applicable,his family members will be screened to determine theirphysical and psychological suitability for transfer.Service members and families who are not screened—or who are improperly screened—can arrive at a dutystation with requirements beyond the capability of thelocal medical, dental, educational, or communityfacilities. This may result in decreased quality of life,early return from assignment, billet gaps, etc. Properscreening helps ensure a positive and productive tourfor the service member. All screening should becompleted within 30 days of receipt of orders.OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MEDICALSURVEILLANCE EXAMINATIONSThe Navy uses many materials in its work places,some of which are potentially hazardous to personnel.To minimize the risk associated with these hazardoussubstances, the Navy d e v e l o p e d t h eN a v yOccupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program,OPNAVINST 5100.23. Within the NAVOSH Programis the Medical Surveillance Program. The MedicalSurveillance Program provides physical examinationand medical monitoring guidelines for personnel whoare exposed to or work with hazardous materials.11-3
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