This Report of Medical Examination serves a pivotal role in assessing the medical fitness of individuals seeking to join or continue service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Set forth by DoDI 1304.2, this document collects detailed medical data for decisions regarding enlistment, induction, appointment, and retention. It covers personal identification, medical history, physical examination findings including vision, hearing, dental health, and vital organ systems. Laboratory findings and recommendations from the examining physician are recorded on the form.
Completion is required at several key military transitions: initial enlistment, officer commissioning, ROTC scholarship programs, service academy appointments, and medical retention reviews. Military physicians, Medical Evaluation Boards (MEBs), and Physical Evaluation Boards (PEBs) rely on this record during disability proceedings. Applicants should bring their Social Security card, DoD ID, prior medical records, and a list of current medications to the examination.
The examining physician assigns a fitness category: qualified, temporarily disqualified, or permanently disqualified. Findings are coded against DoD Medical Standards for the service branch and military occupational specialty. Temporary disqualifications note the condition and expected resolution date. Permanent disqualifications are forwarded to a Medical Evaluation Board for disability review.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | DD Form 2808 |
| Form Length | 4 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 1 min |
| Other names | dd 2808, dd2808, 2808 form, medical examination report |