Policy Dec 4, 1998 Memorandum: #MCM-251-98, Joint Staff Memorandum for Deployment Health Surveillance and Readiness .PDF | 94.28 KB Effective February 1, 1999, the uniform and stardardized health surveillance and readiness procedures described in this memorandum will be adhered to for all deployments. Identification #: MCM-251-98 Type: Memorandum Recommended Content Health Readiness & Combat Support Environmental Exposures GulfLINK Depleted Uranium