If a member remains in naval service after disenrollment, where is the health record forwarded?

If a member remains in naval service after disenrollment, where is the health record forwarded?

• A. The member's prospective commanding officer.
• B. NPRC and prospective CO together.
• C. The DoD central office.
• D. The member's family.

Answer: (A)

When a member remains in naval service after disenrollment, the health record must stay with the person as they move into their next assignment. The most appropriate recipient is the command that will directly oversee the member’s duties—the prospective commanding officer. This ensures the new unit has immediate access to medical history, immunizations, current profiles, and any medical restrictions to make informed duty decisions and maintain readiness from day one. Sending the record to a central repository or DoD central office isn’t necessary for a member who is staying in service, since those entities handle broader administrative or archival functions rather than the day-to-day medical readiness needs of a specific upcoming assignment. Giving medical details to the member’s family would violate privacy and isn’t useful for maintaining military capability.

When a member remains in naval service after disenrollment, the health record must stay with the person as they move into their next assignment. The most appropriate recipient is the command that will directly oversee the member’s duties—the prospective commanding officer. This ensures the new unit has immediate access to medical history, immunizations, current profiles, and any medical restrictions to make informed duty decisions and maintain readiness from day one.

Sending the record to a central repository or DoD central office isn’t necessary for a member who is staying in service, since those entities handle broader administrative or archival functions rather than the day-to-day medical readiness needs of a specific upcoming assignment. Giving medical details to the member’s family would violate privacy and isn’t useful for maintaining military capability.