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COMDTNOTE 6010
SUBJ: MEDICAL EVALUATIONS AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 181523Z JUL/11 AIG 4905
B. Coast Guard Medical Manual, COMDTINST M6000.1 (series)
1. This message updates the Coast Guard Medical Evaluation and
Physical Examination Requirements (Ref (A)) for Reservists and Active
Duty members who are changing status.
2. A completed Periodic Health Assessment (PHA) and Report of Medical
Assessment, Form DD-2697, shall be used for the following:
    a. Reserve members who are being released from Active Duty
Orders(greater than 30 days),
    b. Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) members who are changing status
to Selected Reserve (SELRES) or Active Duty,
    c. Retired Reservists (RET-1 or RET-2) being recalled to Active
Duty,
    d. Active Duty members changing status to the Ready Reserve
(SELRES or IRR).
3. Separation or Retirement Examination Report of Medical History,
Form DD-2807-1 and Report of Medical Examination, Form DD-2808:
    a. Shall be used for both Reserve members (on Active Duty Orders
for greater than 30 days) and Active Duty members separating from the
Coast Guard, retiring, or not planning to rejoin a military service.
The separation and retirement examination consists of completion of
the Report of Medical History, Form DD-2807-1 and Report of Medical
Examination, Form DD-2808.  Objections to assumptions of fitness at
separation or retirement are addressed in Ref (B).
    b. May be used by Reserve members (on orders for 30 days or less)
who are separating or retiring from the Ready Reserve (SELRES or
IRR).  Separation or retirement examinations are optional for Reserve
members on orders for 30 days or less.
4. Members identified in paragraph 2 are authorized to call Logistics
Health Incorporated (LHI) at 1-888-MYPHA99 (1-888-697-4299) to make
an appointment to get their PHA and Report of Medical Assessment,
Form DD-2697 completed.   Members must:
    a. Inform LHI they are in one of the categories mentioned in
paragraph 2,
    b. Ensure they schedule their Report of Medical Assessment, Form
DD-2697 and PHA appointment in a timely manner,
    c. Not bring their medical record with them - LHI will use the
Medical Readiness Reporting System and self-reported information to
complete the Report of Medical Assessment, Form DD-2697 and PHA.
5. Reserve members being released from Active Duty Orders (greater
than 30 days) should arrange sufficient time to complete their
requirements (PHA, Report of Medical Assessment, Form DD-2697) before
their Release from Active Duty date. If reserve members do not plan
accordingly, funding may not be available to continue them on active
duty until completion of their Report of Medical Assessment, Form
DD-2697 and PHA (signed by a Medical Officer or a LHI contracted
healthcare provider).
6. Medical Officers and LHI contracted healthcare providers will
clearly annotate in Block 20 of the Report of Medical Assessment,
Form DD-2697 whether the member meets retention standards in
accordance with Ref (B).
7. Questions pertaining to this message should be directed to CDR
Erica Schwartz, Erica.G.Schwartz(AT)uscg.mil or (202) 475-5172.
Questions regarding Reserve medical issues should be directed to
Commander (PSC-RPM-3) at:
ARL-DG-CGPSC-RPM(UNDERSCORE)RESERVE(UNDERSCORE)MEDICAL(AT)USCG.MIL.
8. Released by RADM Maura K. Dollymore, Director of Health, Safety,
and Work-Life.
9. Internet release authorized.