Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 14 December 2007 *Army Regulation 40–501 Effective 14 January 2008 Medical Services Standards of Medical Fitness otherwise stated. This regulation also ap- plies to candidates for military service. During mobilization, the proponent may modify chapters and policies contained in this regulation. This regulation contains management con- trol provisions and identifies key manage- ment controls that must be evaluated (see appendix B). Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is The Surgeon General.
The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The pro- ponent may delegate this approval author- ity, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct report- ing unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activities senior legal officer.
All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requ- e s t i n g a c t i v i t y a n d f o r w a r d e d t h r o u g h t h e i r h i g h e r h e a d q u a r t e r s t o t h e p o l i c y proponent. Refer to AR 25–30 for specific guidance. S u p p l e m e n t a t i o n . S u p p l e m e n t a t i o n o f this regulation and establishment of com- mand and local forms are prohibited with- o u t p r i o r a p p r o v a l f r o m T h e S u r g e o n General (DASG–HS–AS), 5109 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–3258. Suggested improvements.
Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recom- m e n d e d C h a n g e s t o P u b l i c a t i o n s a n d Blank Forms) directly to the Office of T h e S u r g e o n G e n e r a l ( D A S G – H S – A S ) , 5109 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–3258. History. This publication is a rapid action revision (RAR). This RAR is effective 10 O c t o b e r 2 0 0 8 . T h e p o r t i o n s a f f e c t e d b y t h i s R A R a r e l i s t e d i n t h e s u m m a r y o f change. Summary. This regulation provides in- formation on medical fitness standards for induction, enlistment, appointment, reten- tion, and related policies and procedures.
This publication implements DOD Direc- tive 6130.3 and DOD Instruction 6130.4. Distribution. This publication is availa- ble in electronic media only and is in- tended for command levels A, B, C, D, and E for medical activities only of the Active Army, the Army National Guard/ A r m y N a t i o n a l G u a r d o f t h e U n i t e d States, and the U.S. Army Reserve. Applicability. This regulation applies to t h e A c t i v e A r m y , t h e A r m y N a t i o n a l Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless Army management control process.
Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number) Chapter 1 General Provisions, page 1 Purpose • 1–1, page 1 References • 1–2, page 1 Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1–3, page 1 Responsibilities • 1–4, page 1 Medical classification • 1–5, page 1 Review authorities and waivers • 1–6, page 1 Chapter 2 Physical Standards for Enlistment, Appointment, and Induction, page 2 General • 2–1, page 2 *This regulation supersedes AR 40–501, dated 29 May 2007. AR 40–501 • 14 December 2007/RAR 10 September 2008 i UNCLASSIFIED