AR 40-58 — Army Recovery Care Program

AR 40-58 governs Army Recovery Care Program policies, Soldier Recovery Unit organization, operations, standards, and responsibilities.

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  • Publication number: AR 40-58
  • Title: ARMY RECOVERY CARE PROGRAM
  • Date: 05/12/2020
  • Proponent: TSG
  • Status: ACTIVE

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AR 40-58 addresses entry, exit, and transfer into the Army Recovery Care Program, Remote Medical Management, and Comprehensive Recovery Plans. It establishes standards for care management, Soldier Recovery Unit activities, Soldier conduct, and cadre selection.

Topics covered

  • Army Recovery Care Program
  • Soldier Recovery Units
  • Remote Medical Management
  • Comprehensive Recovery Plans
  • Triad of Care
  • Medical case management
  • Soldier entry and exit criteria
  • Cadre selection

Questions and answers

What does a Soldier Recovery Unit provide to wounded, ill, or injured Soldiers?

SRUs provide critical support to wounded, ill, or injured Soldiers. (paragraph 8)

What is the Triad of Care in a Soldier Recovery Unit?

The Triad of Care consists of the SRU medical provider, SRU nurse case manager (NCM), and squad leader (SL) or platoon sergeant (PSG) forming the M2 and mission command (MC). (paragraph 1-7)

When must Soldiers begin their Comprehensive Recovery Plan?

Begin their CRP within the first 45 days of their report date to a SRU and will be accountable for establishing and meeting their goals. (paragraph 2-2)

Can a Soldier be assigned or attached to a Soldier Recovery Unit for compassionate reasons?

Assignment or attachment of a Soldier to a SRU will not be performed solely to facilitate the early requisitioning of replacement personnel or for purely compassionate reasons. (paragraph 1-7)

Are evacuated Soldiers automatically considered Soldier Recovery Unit Soldiers?

Evacuated Soldiers are not automatically considered a SRU Soldier. (paragraph 8)

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