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Military Health System

MHS Health Care Glossary

Military Health System (MHS) Health Care Glossary serves as the official repository and consolidated reference (as a secondary source) for terms and definitions used within the MHS. Some terms may have multiple and varying definitions based on the context and primary source of authority. Note that certain definitions may be approved only for limited use in a single primary reference document, while others may have broad applicability in multiple contexts and issuances. To determine the most appropriate definition in a particular context, consult all relevant source documents. Any disparities between this Glossary and primary sources are unintentional, and the primary source shall control.

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Significant Health Information

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A physical or medical condition of a Service member that appears to be cause for referral into the DES in accordance with DODI 1332.18 or for a designation as “non-deployable” for a period longer than 90 days.

Source of Definition:

DODI 6025.19: Individual Medical Readiness Program

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Significant Health Information

Temporary Non Deployable

Glossary Term
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A category that describes a Service member who, in accordance with DODI 1332.45, has a medical reason that precludes them from deployment when there is a Service expectation that the reason will be resolved and the Service member will be ...

Source of Definition:

DODI 6025.19: Individual Medical Readiness Program

Supporting Medical Assets

Glossary Term
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Includes military treatment facility/dental treatment facility services and medical support assigned to units that do not have access to MTF/DTF medical services.

Source of Definition:

DODI 6025.19: Individual Medical Readiness Program

Total Force

Glossary Term
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All active component and selected reserve military service members.

Source of Definition:

DODI 6025.19: Individual Medical Readiness Program

Related Glossary Terms:

Total Force | Total Force

Sickle Cell Trait

Glossary Term
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All conditions in which an individual carries the sickle hemoglobin gene mutation on only one beta globin gene. If the other beta globin gene is normal, the individual has sickle cell trait, which is not a disease and does not alter the ...

Source of Definition:

DODI 6025.19: Individual Medical Readiness Program

Selected Reserve (SELRES)

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Those units and individuals within the Ready Reserve designated by their respective Services and approved by the Joint Chiefs of Staff as so essential to initial wartime missions that they have priority over all other reserves.  

Source of Definition:

DODI 6025.19: Individual Medical Readiness Program

Partially Medically Ready (PMR)

Glossary Term
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A category for Service members who are overdue for a DOD PHA, classified as DRC 4, or who lack one or more of the following: required immunizations, medical readiness laboratory studies, or individual medical equipment.

Dental Readiness Classification 2 (DRC 2)

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A classification for Service members with a current dental readiness assessment who require non-urgent dental treatment or re-evaluation for oral or dental conditions that are unlikely to result in dental emergencies within 12 months.

Source of Definition:

DODI 6025.19: Individual Medical Readiness Program

Readiness

Glossary Term
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The ability of military forces to fight and meet the demands of assigned missions.

Source of Definition:

DODI 6025.19: Individual Medical Readiness Program

Related Glossary Terms:

Readiness | Readiness

Actionable

Glossary Term
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Individual Medical Readiness element items that immediately requires an individual Service member’s action and commander’s enforcement.

Source of Definition:

DODI 6025.19: Individual Medical Readiness Program

Individual Medical Readiness (IMR)

Glossary Term
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A measure of an individual Service member’s compliance with established medical readiness elements. This measure of health and fitness is one aspect used to determine medical deployability of individuals and units in support of military ...

Source of Definition:

DODI 6025.19: Individual Medical Readiness Program

Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency (G6PD Deficiency)

Glossary Term
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The most prevalent human enzyme deficiency, stemming from an intrinsic metabolic defect of red blood cells. Most people with G6PD deficiency are unaware of their status, living with no anemia, symptoms, or complications. The disorder becomes ...

Source of Definition:

DODI 6025.19: Individual Medical Readiness Program

Dental Readiness Assessment

Glossary Term
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A periodic oral evaluation performed on a patient of record to determine any changes in the patient’s dental or medical health status since a previous comprehensive or periodic evaluation. This includes an oral cancer evaluation and ...

Source of Definition:

DODI 6025.19: Individual Medical Readiness Program

Deployable

Glossary Term
Date of Publication:

A category that describes a Service member without any acute or chronic physical or psychological conditions that may interfere with their ability to perform duties while deployed.

Source of Definition:

DODI 6025.19: Individual Medical Readiness Program

Medical Readiness

Glossary Term
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A Service member’s medical, dental, and mental/behavioral health status necessary to perform their assigned missions.

Source of Definition:

DODI 6025.19: Individual Medical Readiness Program

Related Glossary Terms:

Medical Readiness
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Last Updated: April 03, 2020
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