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BACKGROUND
DD Form 2796 - DoDI 6490.03, Deployment Health, 11 Aug 06
describes the post-deployment health activities. "The DD
Form 2796 is required if a DD Form 2795 was required during the pre-deployment phase or per the decision of the COCOM commander, Service component commander,
or commander exercising operational control if any health threats evolved or exposures (OEH or CBRN) occurred during the deployment that warrant medical assessment
or follow-up." "Each individual who requires a DD Form 2796 must be scheduled for a face-to-face health assessment with a trained health care provider (physician,
physician assistant, nurse practitioner, advanced practice nurse, independent duty corpsman, independent duty medical technician, or Special Forces medical sergeant)
during in-theater medical out-processing or within 30 days after returning to home or processing station." The purpose of this screening is to review each deployer's
current health, mental health or psychosocial issues commonly associated with deployments, special medications taken during the deployment, possible
deployment-related occupational/environmental exposures, and to discuss deployment-related health concerns. Positive responses require use of supplemental assessment
tools and/or referrals for medical consultation. The provider will document concerns and referral needs and discuss resources available to help resolve any
post-deployment issues.
The DD Form 2796 must be completed electronically or in web-enabled format following service-specific
directives and using one of the following service-specific data systems: Army MEDPROS
(Medical Protection System); Air Force PIMR (Preventive Health Assessment and Individual Medical Readiness) or AFCITA (Air Force Complete Immunization Tracking System)
for AFRC; or Navy EDHA (Electronic Deployment Health Assessment). The data will be sent
electronically through the service-specific data system to the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (AFHSC).
DD Form 2796 should be printed and placed in the individual's permanent medical record. In accordance with DoDI 6490.03, Deployment Health, 11 Aug 06, DD Form 2796 should be completed "as close to the redeployment date as possible, but not earlier than 30 days
before the expected redeployment date and NLT 30 days after redeployment, and for Reserve Component members, before they are released from active duty."
The current version of the DD Form 2796, which is dated September 2012,
replaces the previous versions dated January 2008 and
April 2003.
Serum Sample - As part of the redeployment process, when required, a serum sample will be obtained from each individual no later than 30 days after
arrival at a demobilization site, home station, or in-patient medical treatment facility and forwarded to the DoD Serum
Repository . Individuals must be informed if the post-deployment serum sample will be tested for HIV.
TB Screening - Personnel deploying to high TB threat areas require TB screening upon return in accordance with Service-specific policies.
Malaria Chemoprophylaxis - Personnel who have been taking malaria chemoprophylaxis during deployment must be evaluated for terminal malaria chemoprophylaxis
upon return in accordance with Service-specific policies.
Re-Deployment Briefing - A Medical De-briefing on all significant heatlh events, exposures and concerns will be conducted ideally within 5 days prior to
departure from theater, but may be conducted within 5 days of return to CONUS/home station.
Table of Contents. The following information has been assembled to provide guidance and assistance for implementing the PDHA Program.
Guidance for DD Form 2796
- DD Form 2796 (Post-Deployment Health Assessment), Sep 12
A PDF version of the form is provided here as a preview of the questions that are included on the form.
- DD Form 2796 Primer, Sep 12
- Personnel returning from deployment can only complete and submit the form by accessing and using their service-specific electronic data system. Information on how to complete the form is in each military service's PDHA implementation policy included in the PDHA Policies and Directives section below.
- Links to the service-specific sites where the Deployment Health Assessment forms can be completed are:
- Army - AKO Web site under Self Service under My Medical on the My Medical Readiness Page
- Navy/Marines - NMCPHC Global Electronic Deployment Health Assessment (EDHA) Page
Deployment Exposures for PDHA/PDHRA
- Deployment Exposures for PDHA/PDHRA Deployment-Related Exposures (DHCC Web Page created to provide
information and assistance to healthcare providers and Service members regarding potential deployment-related exposures. It contains links to
fact sheets, articles, Web pages and training materials. The information includes materials targeted to the deployment-related exposures listed
on DD Form 2796, Post-Deployment Health Assessment (PDHA) and DD Form 2900, Post-Deployment Health Reassessment (PDHRA).
PDHA Policies and Directives
DoD/Joint Forces
- ASD(HA) Memorandum, Implementation of Revised Department of Defense Forms 2795, 2796, and 2900, 26 Jul 12
- DoDI 6490.03, Deployment Health, 11 Aug 06, Certified Current as of 30 Sep 11 (Implements policies and prescribes procedures for deployment health activities, including deployment health assessments, for Joint and Service-specific deployments.)
- Under Secretary of Defense Letter, Mental Health Assessments for Members of the Armed Forces Deployed in Connection with a Contingency Operation, 21 Mar 11 (Response to Congressional Committees on implementation of PL 110-84 Section 708. Includes Air Force, Army and Navy/Marine Corps implementation plans. )
- CENTCOM Reg 220-1, Deployment Health Surveillance and Force Health Protection, 24 Feb 10 (Implements policies and prescribes procedures for deployment health activities for Joint and Service-specific deployments and exercises.)
- ASD(HA) Memorandum, Implementation of Revised DD Forms 2796 and 2900, 24 Mar 08
- MCM 0028-07, Procedures for Deployment Health Surveillance, 2 Nov 07
- ASD(HA) Memorandum, Traumatic Brain Injury Questions for the Post-Deployment Health Assessment, 8 Mar 07
- DoDI 6200.05 Force Health Protection (FHP) Quality Assurance (QA) Program, 16 Feb 07
- HA Policy 06-008, Policy for Pre- and Post-deployment Serum Collection, 14 Mar 06
- HA Policy 06-006 Periodic Health Assessment Policy for Active Duty and Selected Reserve Members, 16 Feb 06
- ASD(HA) Memorandum, Automation of Pre- and Post-Deployment Health Assessment Forms, 21 May 04
- HA Policy 04-001, Policy for Department of Defense Deployment Health Quality Assurance Program, 9 Jan 04
- USD Memorandum, Enhanced Post-Deployment Health Assessments, 22 Apr 03 - (Canceled by DoDI 6490.03, Deployment Health, 11 Aug 06)
- HA Policy 01-017 Updated Policy for Pre- and Post-Deployment Health Assessments and Blood Samples, 25 Oct 01
Army
- Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance (PPG) for Overseas Contingency Operations
- Warrior Transition Unit Consolidated Guidance (Administrative), 20 Mar 09
- AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development, 18 Dec 09, Rapid Action Revision 4 Aug 11
- Army Civilian Personnel Online (CPOL), Civilian Expeditionary Workforce Page
- AR 715-9 Operational Contract Support Planning and Management, 20 Jun 11 (Provides deployment guidance for contractors.)
- ALARACT, Pre- and Post-Deployment Health Assessments (P/PDHA), 28 Feb 02
- MEDCOM Memorandum, Pre- and Post-Deployment Health Assessments, 14 Jan 02
Air Force
- AFGM 48-04, Implementation of Revised Department of Defense Forms 2795, 2796, and 2900 - Deployment Health Assessments, 7 Nov 12 (Replaces guidance in AFI48-120_AFGM3, 8 Mar 11)
- Deployment Health Assessments Program Guide, Air Force, 7 Nov 12 (Located on AFMS Knowledge Exchange) (This guide provides guidance on implementation of the Deployment Health Assessment Program for Air Force healthcare and unit personnel.)
- Air Force Instruction (AFI) 10-403, Deployment Planning and Execution, 20 Sep 12
- HQ USAF/SG3 Memorandum, Implementation of Revised DD Forms 2796 and 2900, 7 Mar 08
- HQ USAF/SGO Memorandum, Automation of Pre- and Post-Deployment Health Assessment Forms, 1 Oct 04
- CENTAF Memorandum, Policy for Documentation of Occupational and Environmental Conditions and Exposures, 10 Sep 03
- HQ USAF/SG, Medical Procedures for Deployment Health Surveillance, 22 May 03
Navy/Marines
- NAVADMIN 002/13, Assistance with Medical Referral Process for Returning Individual Augmentees (IA) and Reserve Unit Sailors, 3 Jan 13
- BUMEDINST 1300.4, BUMED-M9, ReDeployment Screening Procedures for Individuals Returning from Overseas Contingency Operations Support Assignments, 23 Oct 12
- BUMEDNOTE 6100, Mental Health Assessment for Members of the Armed Forces Deployed in Support of Contingency Operations, 5 Apr 12
- OPNAVINST 6100.3, Deployment Health Assessment (DHA) Process, 12 Jan 09
- NAVADMIN 207-08, Deployment Health Assessment Policy and Process, 27 Jul 08
Coast Guard
Information on Other Required PDHA Screening (Serum sample, TB, Malaria)
Additional Screening Forms and Measures
Re-Deployment Briefing
Education and Training
- Healthcare Provider
- Service Member
- Army Resilience Training (Formerly Battlemind Training, Resilience Training reflects a strength-based, positive psychology approach to Warrior behavioral health. It is designed for Warriors, Leaders, Spouses, Families and behavioral health providers. Training and information is targeted to all phases of the Warrior deployment cycle, Warrior life cycle and Warrior support system.)
- Air Force Landing Gear Program (Pre and Post Deployment Prevention Education) (Pre-Deployment education is designed to prepare Airmen to cope with traumatic events and Post-Deployment training is designed to facilitate smooth reentry into work/family life.)
- Navy Individual Augmentee (This website provides resources which support the IA Sailor, Family, Command, and Employer throughout the IA Continuum (Pre-deployment, Man, Train, and Equip, Boots on Ground, and Re-deployment (de-mobilization) phases).)
PDHA Tracking Database (OPTIONAL USE BY MTFS)
PDHA Implementation Status
Related Links
- Post-Deployment Health Assessment Guidance
- Pre-Deployment Page
- Re-Deployment Page
- Post-Deployment Page
- Post-Deployment Health Reassessment (PDHRA) (DD Form 2900) Page
- Real Warriors Campaign, Understanding Deployment Health Assessments Page
- AFHSC (Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center)
- USAPHC (US Army Public Health Command)
- NMCPHC (Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center) Deployment Page.
- US Air Force Medical Operations Agency (AFMOA) Deployment Health Assessment (DHA) Program Office (AFMS Knowledge Exchange Web page)
- Army G-1 Deployment Cycle Support Process (DCS) Page
- Army National Guard G1 Personnel Gateway, Deployment Health Assessment Program (DHAP) Page
- US Coast Guard Office of Health Services, Deployment Health Web Page
- USAREUR G1 Human Dimension Resources (Pre- and Post-Deployment resources for soldiers, civilians, and family members)
- VA Returning Veterans Web Page (The VA designed this Web Page to welcome home veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan. It features videos, veteran stories and a blog where veterans are encouraged to post feedback. The site also restructures the traditional index-of-benefits format found on other VA pages into question-based, categorized, and easily navigated links by topic.)
- Redeployment Action Plan, Jan 06
- afterdeployment (The Military Health System's mental wellness resource Web portal for service members, veterans, and military families suffering post-deployment mental health problems.)
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