ARMY DIR 2018-22 — Retention Policy For Non-deployable Soldiers
ARMY DIR 2018-22 governs retention policy and disposition procedures for Soldiers who are non-deployable, supporting a deployable and fit Army.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2018-22
- Title: RETENTION POLICY FOR NON-DEPLOYABLE SOLDIERS
- Date: 11/08/2018
- Proponent: ASA (M&RA)
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2018-22 on armypubs.army.mil
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The publication establishes deployability criteria, waiver authority, retention waivers, and exemptions for certain non-deployable Soldiers. It addresses administrative separation, disability evaluation referrals, medical readiness reviews, and individual readiness responsibilities.
Applies to: This directive applies to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Deployability criteria
- Temporary medical profiles
- Retention waivers
- Administrative separation
- Disability Evaluation System referrals
- Medical readiness reviews
- Individual Soldier readiness
Questions and answers
When are Soldiers considered deployable under ARMY DIR 2018-22?
Soldiers are considered deployable unless they have a Service-determined reason that precludes them from deployment. (paragraph 4)
How are temporary profiles of 30 days or less classified?
Soldiers with temporary profiles of 30 days or less will be considered partially medically ready/deployable pursuant to reference bb. (paragraph 4)
Who may waive deployability criteria?
Commanders in the grade of O-6 or higher in a Soldiers chain of command may waive one or more of the criteria listed in paragraph 4a in determining a Soldiers deployability status, except in cases when the controlling regulation(s) specifies a different waiver approval authority. (paragraph 4)
When will a Soldier be processed for administrative separation for an administrative reason?
Soldiers who are non-deployable for an administrative reason (not medical or legal as defined in reference j) for more than 6 consecutive months, or 6 nonconsecutive months in a 12-month period, will be processed for administrative separation. (paragraph 4)
When will a non-deployable Soldier be referred to the Disability Evaluation System?
A Soldier who is non-deployable due to a permanent medical condition which makes him or her potentially unfit for the duties of his or her PMOS will be referred into the Disability Evaluation System (DES) pursuant to reference w. (paragraph 4)