ARMY DIR 2023-10 — Administrative Roles, Responsibilities, And Procedures For Patient Movement
ARMY DIR 2023-10 governs administrative roles, responsibilities, and procedures for patient movement within and outside the United States.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2023-10
- Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PROCEDURES FOR PATIENT MOVEMENT
- Date: 06/02/2023
- Proponent: ASA (M&RA)
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2023-10 on armypubs.army.mil
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It addresses aeromedical evacuation, mission command, medical management, travel orders, and coordination among Army and medical organizations. It requires approved and funded travel orders for wounded, ill, or injured Soldiers before commercial or military aeromedical flights.
Applies to: The provisions of this directive apply to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- Aeromedical evacuation
- Patient movement procedures
- Travel orders
- Medical management
- Host unit support
- Soldier Recovery Unit assignment orders
- MEDEVAC temporary duty orders
Questions and answers
Which Soldiers must follow the patient movement procedures?
Patient movement procedures for all wounded, ill, or injured (WII) Soldiers (in a qualifying duty status) who require AE or commercial air due to a lack of required medical care and treatment where located, including those for non-medical attendants, will comply with USTRANSCOM guidance. (paragraph 5)
Are travel orders required before a medical evacuation flight?
All WII Soldiers will have an approved and funded travel order prior to leaving on a commercial or military AE flight. (paragraph 5)
What does the host unit provide after a Soldier is discharged or becomes an outpatient?
Host unit commanders are responsible for Soldier transportation, lodging, meals, incidentals, and travel orders once discharged or in an outpatient status (regardless of Soldier location). (paragraph 5)
Who is the host for Regular Army Soldiers?
For Regular Army Soldiers (COMPO 1), the host is the assigned unit. (paragraph 5)
Who publishes Soldier Recovery Unit assignment orders for Regular Army Soldiers?
Once approved for entry, Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) assignment orders for COMPO 1 Soldiers will be published by the gaining SRU. (paragraph 5)