Temporary medical category for those currently hospitalized or on sick leave. Category 5: Permanently unfit for military duty; results in an Invaliding Medical Board (IMB) 3. Special Health Management Provisions
The order instituted the HRC, which every JCO/OR must maintain as a lifelong record of their health, immunizations, and medical boards. Legal and Administrative Impact
Legal, ethical, and reporting effects
of serving Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR), including Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and Other Ranks (ORs). Issued by the Directorate General Medical Services (DGMS), it serves as the foundational authority for determining an individual's physical fitness for continued military service. Core Objectives and Scope
Placement in a medical category under AO 03/2001 significantly influences a soldier's career trajectory: Retention vs. Discharge:
are typically re-assessed every two years. Upgradation boards generally cannot be held until the initial period of categorization is completed. Employment Restrictions: