Under what condition is a medical discharge permitted?

Under what condition is a medical discharge permitted?

• A. Never, unless CO permits
• B. Always allowed
• C. Only with medical clearance from a doctor
• D. Only during off-duty hours

Answer: (A)

Discharge for medical reasons hinges on command authorization. In this setting, a medical discharge isn’t automatic or guaranteed merely by medical clearance. The authority to approve and execute a medical discharge rests with the commanding officer, who must permit it. Without that permission, the discharge isn’t allowed, even if a doctor clears the person medically. The other options imply automatic discharge or dependence on medical clearance or duty timing, which doesn’t align with this policy.

Discharge for medical reasons hinges on command authorization. In this setting, a medical discharge isn’t automatic or guaranteed merely by medical clearance. The authority to approve and execute a medical discharge rests with the commanding officer, who must permit it. Without that permission, the discharge isn’t allowed, even if a doctor clears the person medically. The other options imply automatic discharge or dependence on medical clearance or duty timing, which doesn’t align with this policy.