https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-ar-600-9-need-an-update-for-soldiers-in-the-meb-process <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>While I have received a medical exemption from participating in ABCP after failing HT/WT, the regulation has a memo (reference figure 3-7) to request a medical evaluation to deem fitness to continue in the program. <br /><br />Option C of this memo states “SM has a permanent medical condition that requires referral to an MEB or PEB”<br /><br />To me, I find it redundant to need to get a medical evaluation if a soldier is already in the MEB process. <br /><br />Do you believe there needs to be command guidance from MEDCOM or a policy change to prevent units from trying to involuntarily separate Soldiers who have conditions deemed disqualifying from service per AR 40-501? Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:20:14 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-ar-600-9-need-an-update-for-soldiers-in-the-meb-process <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>While I have received a medical exemption from participating in ABCP after failing HT/WT, the regulation has a memo (reference figure 3-7) to request a medical evaluation to deem fitness to continue in the program. <br /><br />Option C of this memo states “SM has a permanent medical condition that requires referral to an MEB or PEB”<br /><br />To me, I find it redundant to need to get a medical evaluation if a soldier is already in the MEB process. <br /><br />Do you believe there needs to be command guidance from MEDCOM or a policy change to prevent units from trying to involuntarily separate Soldiers who have conditions deemed disqualifying from service per AR 40-501? SSG Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:20:14 -0500 2022-01-28T14:20:14-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-ar-600-9-need-an-update-for-soldiers-in-the-meb-process?n=7501207&urlhash=7501207 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, because a Soldier can&#39;t be involuntarily separated once the MEB is initiated. Even if they piss hot, or fail every APFT, by law the MEB has to go forward until its completion. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:27:09 -0500 2022-01-28T14:27:09-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-ar-600-9-need-an-update-for-soldiers-in-the-meb-process?n=7501289&urlhash=7501289 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Have you experienced a physical or mental evaluations in totality? MAJ Ken Landgren Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:23:29 -0500 2022-01-28T15:23:29-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-ar-600-9-need-an-update-for-soldiers-in-the-meb-process?n=7501522&urlhash=7501522 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I believe the guidance has already been briefed to commanders, but do not know where I read that information. Any one have anything different? SFC Ralph E Kelley Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:31:07 -0500 2022-01-28T18:31:07-05:00 2022-01-28T14:20:14-05:00