AR 135-101 — Appointment Of Reserve Commissioned Officers For Assignment To Army Medical Department Branches (reprinted W/basic Incl C1-4)
AR 135-101 governs policy, procedures, and eligibility criteria for AMEDD appointments in the Army Reserve Components.
- Publication number: AR 135-101
- Title: APPOINTMENT OF RESERVE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS FOR ASSIGNMENT TO ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT BRANCHES (REPRINTED W/BASIC INCL C1-4)
- Date: 02/15/1984
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 135-101 covers personnel eligibility, appointment grades and limitations, professional requirements, application processing, and entry grade determination. It requires specific qualifications, documents, processing steps, and credit calculations for appointments with or without concurrent active duty.
Applies to: This regulation applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and the US Army Reserve (USAR).
Topics covered
- AMEDD appointments
- Appointment eligibility
- Appointment grade limitations
- Professional qualifications
- Application processing
- Active duty tours
- Entry grade credit
Questions and answers
What grade can a qualified Reserve Component officer receive for an AMEDD appointment?
Commissioned officers of any Reserve Component (RC) of the Army who have served satisfactorily in the specialty for which they are applying may be appointed and/or called to active duty under either (1) or (2) below, whichever selection would result in a higher grade or greater promotion service on the date of appointment. (paragraph 1-3)
Do AMEDD appointments from interservice transfers require Senate confirmation?
Appointments pursuant to the above interservice transfers do not require Senate confirmation (10 USC 716). (paragraph 3-2)
How long is the initial peacetime voluntary active duty tour?
The initial tour of active duty is for 3 years, unless (1) Otherwise directed by HQDA; or (2) The individual has incurred a contractual obligation to serve an initial tour of active duty for a period of other than 3 years. (paragraph 1-8)
Which individuals are ineligible for AMEDD appointment after receiving severance pay?
Individuals who have received severance pay. (paragraph 3-2)
When are requests to waive eligibility requirements considered?
Requests for waiver of eligibility requirements will be considered only when the applicant is otherwise exceptionally well qualified. (paragraph 1-7)