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Purpose.

All Navy military personnel nominated to fulfill an individual augmentee (IA) and support assignments to overseas contingency operations (OCO) are required to be properly screened for suitability per references (a) through (m). Each geographic area of responsibility (AOR) has unique characteristics that require specific readiness screening prior to theater entry to ensure that members can successfully complete the proposed mission. Medical screening is a specific element of overall readiness screening and Navy Medicine has a vital role to play in maintaining theater end strength. Additionally, all Navy Medicine personnel assigned for temporary additional duty (TEMADD) that involves travel outside the continental United States (OCONUS) greater than 30 days are to be screened using the procedures outlined in this instruction.