AR 40-501 (ARMY REGULATION 40-501), STANDARDS OF MEDICAL FITNESS (10 SEP 2008)

AR 40-501 (ARMY REGULATION 40-501), STANDARDS OF MEDICAL FITNESS (10 SEP 2008)., This regulation provides information on medical fitness standards for induction, enlistment, appointment, retention, and related policies and procedures. This publication implements DOD Directive 6130.3 and DOD Instruction 6130.4. This regulation governs— a. Medical fitness standards for enlistment, induction, and appointment, including officer procurement programs. b. Medical fitness standards for retention and separation, including retirement. c. Medical fitness standards for diving, Special Forces, Airborne, Ranger, free fall parachute training and duty, and certain enlisted military occupational specialties (MOSs) and officer assignments. d. Medical standards and policies for aviation. e. Physical profiles. f. Medical examinations and periodic health assessments.