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Purpose. a. This regulation sets policies and procedures for the preparation and use of Army medical records and other health care documentation discussed in the following chapters.

b. The purpose of a medical record is to provide a complete medical and dental history for patient care, medicolegal support (for example, reimbursement and tort claims), research, and education. A medical record also provides a means of communication, where necessary, to fulfill other Army functions (for example, identification of remains).

Applicability. This regulation applies to all Active Army military treatment facilities. It also applies to the Army National Guard of the United States (including periods when it operates in its Army National Guard capacity), the U.S. Army Reserve, and other members of the uniformed services of the United States and Allied Nations who receive medical treatment or evaluation in an Army military treatment facility. This publication is applicable during mobilization.