scope:

PURPOSE.

This Manual establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides guidelines to ensure that the health and Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) of Coast Guard (CG) Active Duty (AD), Selected Reservists (SELRES) and Public Health Service (PHS) Officers detailed to the CG, herein after referred to as "CG members", are completed as directed by ref (a). Additionally, this policy establishes the annual Periodic Health Assessment (PHA) as the primary tool to consolidate evidence-based clinical preventive services, occupational health risk screening services, health record review, special duty physical examinations, and individualized counseling, testing, and preventive treatment.