How difficult is it to get off an Army permanent profile?

2015-05-16T22:43:26-04:00

How difficult is it to get off an Army permanent profile? One of my NCOS said it's really hard to be removed from a permanent profile. I had knee surgery a few yrs ago to remove a part of my mensicus. I want to have another surgery to replace it (cadaver mensicus). What things do will I have to do to demonstrate to the Army that I'm physically capable of being taken off the permanent profile?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2015 10:48 PM

2015-05-16T22:48:44-04:00

I have never seen anyone come off permanent profile

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2015 10:51 PM

2015-05-16T22:51:14-04:00

That 2.5 mile walk is no joke! I would rather run the 2 miles and be done! Lol!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2015 8:00 AM

2015-05-17T08:00:58-04:00

You must talk to your physician and explain to them that you feel you are mor then capable of running again. Also if you have been already running without problems express that also and ensure you include how often and far. If you have not been running though it is highly unlikely that they will consider removing it.

Response by SFC Stephen King made May 17 at 2015 8:07 AM

2015-05-17T08:07:27-04:00

If you look at AR 40-501 it states information that will assist you in your question.

Response by SFC Stephen King made May 17 at 2015 8:23 AM

2015-05-17T08:23:28-04:00

I found the following that details the information. AR 40-501 Standards of Medical Fitness PG 76 (4) Permanent profiles may be amended (following the correct procedure) at any time if clinically indicated and will automatically be reviewed and verified by the privileged provider at the time of a Soldier’s periodic health assessment or other medical examination. (5) The Soldier’s commander may also request a review of a permanent profile.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2015 8:31 AM

2015-05-17T08:31:28-04:00

It isn't very difficult. I usually would ask the patient to do 2 DAPFT (30 days apart) and bring a copy in to their appointment. I want to make sure they won't have any deficiencies once removed. There is no spoken rule. My personal preference is 1 year on before I consider but I would consider modifying.

To answer the original question, it depends on the doc.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made May 17 at 2015 8:35 AM

2015-05-17T08:35:43-04:00

I am not an Army regulation expert by any stretch of the imagination. What I will say is the word permanent has a meaning/definition. Either it is permanent or not. If it is permanent, sounds like changing it would be impossible or it is not "permanent".