What DoDI establishes the medical standards for retention?

• A. DoDI 6130.03 Volume 1
• B. DoDI 6130.03 Volume 3
• C. DoDI 6130.03 Volume 2
• D. DoDI 6130.04

Answer: (C)

The key idea is understanding where ongoing service eligibility is defined. DoD Instruction 6130.03 sets medical readiness standards and is divided into volumes that focus on different life-cycle stages and topics. The volume that covers retention standards specifies the medical conditions and impairments that can affect a member’s ability to stay on active duty, how those conditions are evaluated while still serving, and when waivers or separation apply. It’s the reference used when deciding if someone with a medical issue can continue serving, rather than whether they can enter the service or perform specific occupations. The other volumes and related instructions handle entry standards or other aspects of medical readiness, not the ongoing retention criteria.