2025/2026
Comprised of key team players and activities that all support and execute the major
Aerospace Medicine Programs - Team Aerospace
Has functional oversight of the AOME - Aerospace Medical Council
Is responsible for the execution of the PHA, Initial flying class exam, mental health
assessment, deployment related health assessment, occupational exams and medical
clearance - BOMC
What must a flyer do if outside medical or dental treatment is obtained? - They must
report it to flight medicine so it can be cleared PRIOR to reporting for flight duty
A commissioned officer who holds a USAF aeronautical rating (Ex. Pilots, RPA pilots,
Combat Systems Officers, Air Battle Managers, Observers, Flight Surgeons) - Rated
Officers
Flight safety critical medical qualification examinations (initial and annual) will be signed
by: - A flight surgeon
Used to communicate any medical clearance, recommendations and/or restrictions for
the service member to the flying squadron - DD Form 2992, Medical Recommendation
for Flying or Special Operational Duty
Purpose of the DD2992 - Primary method to communicate changes in Flying/SOD
status
When is a DD2992 generated? - - Initial Flying/Special Operational Duty qualification
- Annual Flying or Special Operational Duty exams
-Temporary/permanent Flight/SOD disqualification
- Post-Mishap examinations
- Personnel taking part in familiarization/incentive flights
What must you avoid in the remarks section of the DD2992? - Any HIPAA or PHI
The system used to record, store, and certify Flight/Special Operational Duties physical
examinations: - Physical Examination and Processing Program (PEPP)
The DoD instruction/volume that is applicable to medical ENTRANCE standards: - DOD
INSTRUCTION 6130.03 VOL 1, Medical Standards For Military Service: Appointment,
Enlistment Or Induction
The DAFMAN/Chapter that identifies how to apply medical standards to AF members: -
DAFMAN 48-123, Chapter 3, Medical Examinations and Standards,
, "Chapter 3, pick me"
The DoD instruction/volume that is applicable to medical RETENTION standards: -
DOD INSTRUCTION 6130.03 VOL 2, Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention
The DAFMAN/Chapter that tells the Air Force HOW and WHEN the Military Retention
Standards apply to AF as well as additional retention requirements unique to the DAF: -
DAFMAN 48-123, Chapter 4, Medical Examinations and Standards
"Chapter 4, in the door"
This document reflects the current medical standards for retention, flying classes, and
special operational duty for the USAF/USSF - Medical Standards Directory (MSD)
The DoD instruction that describes the minimum necessary medical standards to
maintain mobility status - DoD Instruction 6490.07, Section V, Deployment Limiting
Conditions for Service Members, and the MSD
"Section V, deploy me"
The DAFMAN that outlines the standards and applicability for Flight/SOD personnel -
DAFMAN 48-123, Chapter 5
"Chapter 5, Fly High"
Refers to aviation career duties carried out by aircrew (e.g., pilots, combat systems
officers, Flight Surgeons, navigators, in-flight refuelers, flight engineers, loadmasters). -
Flight Duty
Untrained rated officers (Pilots, navigators) - Flying Class I/IA
(Once graduated from training, will be required to meet flying class II standards)
Trained rated officers, flight surgeon (both initial and trained) - Flying Class II
Used for all other Aircrew members who do not have/maintain direct control of the
aircraft while in flight
(Loadmasters and flight engineers, AE Technicians, Flight nurses, Flight Attendants, Air
Battle Managers) - Flying Class III
Non-flight duties which require special administrative and operational controls to certify
medical qualifications for duty (GBO & SWA) - Specials Operations Duty (SOD)
- Remotely Piloted Aircraft -(RPA) Pilots
- RPA Sensor Operators
- Missile Operators (Missileers) - Ground Base Operators (GBO)
- Pararescue (PJ)
- Combat Controller (CCT)
- Tactical Air Control Party (TACP)