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The FlyoverHealth/SportsLine of Duty process:how it works, what’s neededSoftball AdMarch 200715By Lt. Col. Sharon Colaizzi911th ASTSAccording to AFI 36-2910, aLine of Duty must be completedpromptly, as the determination willimpact the member’s eligibility tobenefits, such as medical care andincapacitation pay.You are responsible to ensure, ifyou are injured in a duty status, thatyou promptly report the injury toyour unit, and/or to the reservemedical unit, or in this case, theASTS here.The LOD process will beinitiated either through anadministrative entry in the medicalrecord, or through an Air ForceForm 348.The medical officer will makethe determination based onregulatory guidance. Anadministrative entry can always beupgraded based on thecircumstances of the injury oraccident.What is needed to ensure myLOD is completed? Once initiated,the following information is needed:• A copy of your orders orUTAPS export file/ 40A• The medical documentation,i.e.: the Emergency Departmentreport (you will be asked to sign arelease of medical information),your doctor’s notes, any and allphysical therapy notes, surgicalnotes, post-operative notes, etc.If you are involved in a motorvehicle crash, then the report filedby the police is also needed.After all of the information isgathered, the package will beforwarded to your commander.The commander will investigate thecircumstances and make adetermination if the injury or illnessoccurred while the member was ina military status. The LOD thenwill be forwarded to the StaffJudge Advocate for legal review.The SJA will review all of the factsand the commander’srecommendation for legalsufficiency. Then SJA will forwardthe package to the wingcommander, who is the appointingauthority.We at the ASTS hope thissummary gives you a betterunderstanding of how the LODprocess works.Questions can be answered bycalling 412-474- 8233 during normalbusiness hours.Softball LeaguePlayers WantedThe 911th will participate inthe Army Corps of Engineerssoftball league which begins inMay. The 911th will participatealong with 13 other teams in theleague.If you are interested inplaying please emailRobert Ruffing atrobert.ruffing@pittsburgh.af.milor call 412-474- 8327. Oncean e-mail list is generated allinformation will be sent directlyto the players.There is a meeting at noonand 4 p.m. on Mar. 4, 2007 todiscuss the upcoming season,practices and how to raisemoney for shirts and entry fees.If you can not attend eithermeeting please e-mail yourthoughts on the above subjectsto the above address.Fitness Center NewsThe fitness center offers state-of-art equipment,including stair steppers, elliptical machines, freeweights and nautilus equipment. The center alsohas a full length basketball court racquetball courtand locker rooms with showers. For moreinformation call 412-474-8245.Monday to FridayUTA FridayUTA SaturdayUTA Sunday6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.8 a.m. to 8 p.m.7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Who’s afraid ofthe dark?Not us!JoiN the air force reservetoday(412) 474-8555or 1-800-217-1041911 AIRLIFT WING/PAPITTSBURGH IAP ARS2475 DEFENSE AVENUECORAOPOLIS PA 15108-4403OFFICIAL BUSINESSFlyover printed on recycled and recyclable paper with soybean ink
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