AR 616-110 — Selection, Training, Utilization And Career Guidance For Army Medical Corps Officers As Flight Surgeons
AR 616-110 governs the selection, training, utilization, and career guidance of Army medical corps officers as flight surgeons.
- Publication number: AR 616-110
- Title: SELECTION, TRAINING, UTILIZATION AND CAREER GUIDANCE FOR ARMY MEDICAL CORPS OFFICERS AS FLIGHT SURGEONS
- Date: 04/25/2018
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 616-110 covers application and selection, aviation medicine courses, refresher training, aerospace medicine residency, flight status, and career development. It requires medical qualification, specified applications, utilization tours, frequent Army aircraft flights, and recurring refresher training.
Applies to: This regulation establishes policies and procedures for the selection, training, utilization, and career guidance for Army medical corps (MC) officers as flight surgeons.
Topics covered
- Flight surgeon selection prerequisites
- Aviation medicine courses
- Refresher training
- Aerospace medicine residency
- Flight surgeon utilization
- Flight status
- Career guidance
Questions and answers
What qualifications are required for flight surgeon training applicants?
Applicants must a. Volunteer for courses of instruction; however, due to unit requirements, clinic commanders, State Aviation Officers, or commanders in the grade of O5 and above may direct qualified MC officers to attend flight surgeon training. (paragraph 1)
When must the medical examination be submitted for the Army Flight Surgeon Primary Course?
Medical requirements will be submitted as follows: submit a class 2F flying duty medical examination online through Aeromedical Electronic Resource Office (AERO) not later than 60 days prior to the intended course start date. (paragraph 2)
What refresher training is required for flight surgeons who are not actively engaged in an AVMED Program?
All flight surgeons not actively engaged in an AVMED Program must complete refresher training at least once every 3 years. (paragraph 3)
How can flight surgeon refresher training be completed?
Refresher training may be accomplished through either distance learning or resident modalities. (paragraph 3)
How often must flight surgeons participate in Army aircraft flights?
Flight surgeons assigned to AVMED duties will participate in frequent flights in Army aircraft. (paragraph 4-2)