AFRCMD038 — Aerospace Medicine Squadrons/flights

AFRCMD038 governs the mission, command relationships, and responsibilities of Aerospace Medicine Squadrons/Flights.

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  • Publication number: AFRCMD038
  • Title: AEROSPACE MEDICINE SQUADRONS/FLIGHTS
  • Date: 2023-06-02

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It describes medical personnel support for periodic health assessments, deployment screening, and aerospace medicine or primary care base operating support. It requires compliance with the directive and assigns command and oversight duties.

Applies to: This Mission Directive applies to individuals assigned to HQ AFRC.

Topics covered

  • Aerospace medicine mission
  • Periodic health assessment
  • Deployment screening
  • Medical deployment requirements
  • Aerospace medicine and primary care support
  • Commander administrative control

Questions and answers

What process does AFRCMD038 support for AFRC personnel?

Provides trained citizen airmen medical personnel to accomplish the periodic health assessment and deployment screening process for AFRC population and RegAF associated personnel to ensure an individual’s medical requirements for deployment/contingency operations are met and current. (paragraph 1)

Who does the Aerospace Medicine Squadrons/Flights Commander report to?

Reports to the Commander of their assigned parent Wing or Group. (paragraph 2)

What administrative authority does the Aerospace Medicine Squadrons/Flights Commander exercise?

Exercises administrative control over assigned personnel. (paragraph 2)

What oversight responsibility is assigned for the Aerospace Medicine mission?

Provides oversight and execution of the Aerospace Medicine mission. (paragraph 3)

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