PAM 600-4 — Army Medical Department Officer Career Management
PAM 600-4 governs Army Medical Department officer leader development, career management, education, training, and promotions.
- Publication number: PAM 600-4
- Title: ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OFFICER CAREER MANAGEMENT
- Date: 04/27/2023
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers training domains, military education, officer promotion authorities, and Reserve Component officer career management. It requires all AMEDD officers to attend a TRADOC-approved BOLC and describes Reserve Component categories and programs.
Topics covered
- AMEDD officer leader development
- Officer career management
- Military education requirements
- BOLC attendance
- Officer promotion authorities
- Reserve Component officer management
- Reserve Component categories
Questions and answers
What does PAM 600-4 say about AMEDD officer training domains?
The Armys training and leader development efforts support training and education in the three training domains: institutional, operational, and self-development. (paragraph 2-2)
Do all AMEDD officers have to attend BOLC?
All AMEDD officers will attend a TRADOC-approved BOLC. (paragraph 4-2)
What does PAM 600-4 say about military education requirements for promotion?
With the exception of MS officers within MFA 70 or AOC 67J, completing a BOLC appropriate to their AOC satisfies the minimum military education requirements for promotion to any grade for all AMEDD officers. (paragraph 4-2)
What is the AMEDD mission?
The mission of the AMEDD is to provide ready and sustained health services support and force health protection in support of the Total Force to enable readiness and to conserve fighting strength while caring for our People and their Families. (paragraph 1-6)
What does the Reserve Component consist of?
The RC consists of three categoriesthe Ready Reserve, the Standby Reserve, and the Retired Reserve. (paragraph 6-2)