ANGI 36-101 - Air Force Link

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12.3.2. The Airman or supervisor must inform the servicing ANG medical facility of any
changes in the Airman's medical status.
12.3.3. AGR personnel will be counseled that scheduling elective surgery (AFI 44-102,
Medical Care Management, Chapter 6) without approval of the Air/Detachment/Mission
Commander may be considered as an abuse of privileges and may result in disciplinary
action.
12.3.4. Pregnancy. Medical benefits for pregnant AGR Airmen are authorized in AFI 41-
115, Authorized Health Care and Health Care Benefits in the Military Health Services
System. Policies established by HQ USAF and NGB/SG must be consulted for further
guidance. The following policies apply regarding extension/separation of pregnant Airmen:
12.3.4.1. An Airman cannot be released involuntarily prior to expiration of a tour solely
because of pregnancy.
12.3.4.2. Airmen on AGR tours, other than occasional and AGR deployment backfill
tours, may be continued or released as planned, regardless of the pregnancy. Tours may
not be extended merely to provide medical coverage for non-complicated pregnancies.
AGRs with complicated pregnancies must provide medical documentation from their
provider to their servicing ANG Medical Group. Benefits for medical coverage are IAW
AFI 41-115, Authorized Health Care and Health Care Benefits in the Military Health
Services System.
12.3.4.3. Occasional and AGR deployment backfill tours will expire as indicated on the
orders. Occasional tours will not be extended for complicated or non-complicated
pregnancies.
12.3.5. AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards, defines medical conditions for
possible Medical Evaluation Board consideration. Commanders, supervisors, medical
personnel and the member can assist with prompt identification of medical issues that may
impact continued worldwide service. Prompt identification of these issues will facilitate
effective management of these cases and ensure consideration of all benefits and entitlements
in the event of an MEB is required.
12.3.5.1. AGR Airmen are expected to meet mobilization and deployment standards
IAW DoDI 1205.18, Full-Time Support (FTS) to the Reserve Components. AGR Airmen
do not have rights to remain in AGR status to attain or maximize longevity benefits if the
Airman does not remain qualified for continued worldwide duty. .
12.3.5.2. AGR Airmen will schedule their PHAs with the ADMTF that is responsible for
their medical care and the ADMTF will update the Preventative Health Assessment and
Individual Medical Readiness (PIMR) status.
12.4. Retention/Release of Airmen:
12.4.1. An AGR Airman may request a DD Form 2697, Report of Medical Assessment upon
release from AGR status. The DD Form 2697 will be provided by the ADMTF that is
responsible for the AGR Airman’s healthcare.