a.
A medical evaluation is required when:
(1)
Requested by the unit commander.
(2)
Requested by the Soldier (at own expense for RC Soldier not on active duty).
(3)
Soldier is being considered for separation for failure to make satisfactory progress in the ABCP (applies to RA and RC on active duty only).
(4)
Soldier is within 6 months of expiration term of service after the initiation of a bar to continued service for failure to make satisfactory progress in the ABCP.
b.
The health care provider will conduct a medical evaluation to ensure the Soldier can participate in the ABCP and rule out any underlying medical condition that may be a direct cause of significant weight gain or directly inhibit weight or body fat loss.
If an underlying medical condition is found, the following applies:
(1)
If the medical condition is temporary and can be controlled with medication or other medical treatment and meets the retention standards of AR 40–501, the health care provider will—
(a)
Initiate treatment.
(b)
In accordance with AR 40–501, prepare a temporary profile in the e-Profile application within the Medical Operational Data System (MODS) (https://apps.mods.army.mil) listing any functional limitations that would prevent the Soldier from fully participating in the ABCP.
(c)
Complete the memorandum (fig 3–7) and return to the commander for enrollment in the ABCP.
(d)
Refer to appropriate specialist for sleep, nutrition, and exercise counseling.
(e)
RC personnel not on active duty may choose to self-refer to their personal physician (at their own expense) for further evaluation or treatment.
(2)
If the medical condition does not meet medical retention standards of AR 40–501 (see medical fitness standards for retention and separation, including retirement) the health care provider will refer the Soldier to a medical evaluation board.
c.
Aircraft crewmembers exceeding the body fat standards will be referred to a flight surgeon for medical evaluation and determination of impact on flight status.
d.
Health care providers will not use the e-Profile application within the MODS (https://apps.mods.army.mil) to recommend exemption from ABCP for temporary medical conditions.
Health care providers will use the medical evaluation results memorandum (fig 3–7) for this purpose.