Who can get medical care even though they are not in DEERS? So these are the beneficiaries. These are people who are not actually in DEERS but still authorized care. These people will not be denied care. And they are not based on DEERS check. Secretary of the Navy Designees Foreign military personnel This includes … Read more
There are 9 DEERS eligibility overrides. These overrides must be supported by a valid ID. The patient has an original or a copy of a DD 1172. The DD 1172 is used for DEERS enrollment. This doesn’t negate the need for the other standard checks that are required for verification. Overrides can also occur when … Read more
A warfare qualification shows that sailors are competent in their rate and have the knowledge base to improve their understanding of: War fighting Mission effectiveness Command survivability What assignments can HMs qualify as? HMs assigned to a ship can qualify as: Enlisted surface warfare specialists (SW) Enlisted expeditionary warfare specialists (EXW) Enlisted air warfare specialists … Read more
Not everyone working for the federal government is eligible for treatment at a medical treatment facility (MTF). Eligibility is verified by showing a valid ID card and using the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). What is the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)? DEERS is a computer system. It was developed to help with … Read more
What is AHLTA and what is it used for? Information is now recorded in the electronic medical record (EMR). Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA) ensures the contents of patient information are held in accordance with laws like the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Privacy Act, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). … Read more
What are fleet hospitals? Fleet hospitals are often used for high-intense combat or low-intense, but long +60 day combat operations. These setups are mainly built for operations that last over 60 days. HMs deploy with Expeditionary Medical Facilities (EMF) with up to 500 beds according to instructions from the Combatant Commander (COCOM). These fleets are … Read more
What are the construction battalions? The Navy organizes the Construction Battalions (CBs) during the first days of WWII. The personnel who were responsible for this were unofficially called “Seabees.” These Seabees work all over the world designing and building airfields, structures, and camps to support the Navy and Marine Corps missions. Seabees are also provided … Read more
Apparently, there was a really complex relationship between the Navy and Fleet Marine Force (FMF). The FMF is a group of air and ground troops trained for offensive deployment. What did the FMF consist of? Marine Headquarters Marine Logistics Group (MLG) Marine divisions Marine brigades Marine aircraft wings What was the Battalion Aid Station? The … Read more
Like Shipboard Non-tactical Automatic Data Process (SNAP) Automated Medical System (SAMS), MRRS is another tool for tracking medical and dental readiness of active duty and reserve Navy and Marines. It is internet-based and allows providers to edit, modify, update, and manage readiness regardless of location. The member can be anywhere in the world, receiving care … Read more
SAMS is a tool that tracks the medical and dental readiness of the Navy and Marines. Allows Healthcare Providers to have access to make modifications or updates to patient medical information. It is also used to track inventory, log inspections, log reports, and log medical training.
