AFI40-701_NELLISAFBSUP — Medical Support To Family Member Relocation And Exceptional Family Member Program (efmp)

AFI40-701_NELLISAFBSUP governs EFMP-M procedures, family member relocation clearances, and special-needs service identification at Nellis AFB.

Search AFI40-701_NELLISAFBSUP

  • Publication number: AFI40-701_NELLISAFBSUP
  • Title: MEDICAL SUPPORT TO FAMILY MEMBER RELOCATION AND EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP)
  • Date: 2020-12-18

View AFI40-701_NELLISAFBSUP on armypubs.army.mil


The publication covers medical and educational reviews supporting accompanied assignments and processes Family Member Relocation Clearances for CONUS and OCONUS moves. It requires protected-document handling under the Privacy Act and HIPAA, and establishes records-retention requirements.

Applies to: This supplement applies to all units on Nellis Air Force Base.

Topics covered

  • EFMP-M procedures
  • Family Member Relocation Clearances
  • Special-needs identification
  • Medical and educational service availability
  • Q-coded sponsor rosters
  • Facility Determination Inquiries
  • HIPAA-protected documents

Questions and answers

How long are scheduled FMRC appointment logs kept?

Keeps a log of all scheduled FMRC appointments for two years.

How long are FDI records stored?

Keeps a log of all Incoming and Outgoing FDIs. Files will be maintained in the Family Member Relocation Clearance Coordinator (FMRCC) office with overflow in the EFMP-M office. Records will be stored for two years.

What happens when a Q-coded sponsor is missing from the roster?

Ensures that when the originating Assignment Limitation Code (ALC) “Q” letter is not received from losing base and sponsor does not show on the roster, a verification letter is sent to the local Military Personnel Section (MPS) to verify that sponsor is Q-coded.

What must happen when family members fail to complete the FMRC process before arriving at Nellis AFB?

Notifies the MPS, Chief of the Medical Staff (SGH), sponsor’s Commander and/or First Sergeant of any family members requiring special needs that failed to complete the FMRC process at the losing base and arrived at Nellis AFB.

How is special-needs medical information reviewed?

The Special Needs family member medical information will be checked in the Electronic Medical Records to verify and address any new needs during an annual contact review.

Ask Reggie.Bot a question about AFI40-701_NELLISAFBSUP