Which Army medical standard must be followed when a service member attends a sister service school?

• A. Army 40-501 Standards of Medical Fitness
• B. Navy P-117
• C. 40-502 Medical Readiness
• D. Air Force Medical Readiness 40-301

Answer: (A)

When an Army service member attends a sister service school, their medical eligibility is still governed by their own service’s standards. The Army 40-501 Standards of Medical Fitness defines the health criteria, required medical examinations, immunizations, and any waivers needed to remain medically qualified for duty and training. This baseline ensures consistent readiness regardless of where training occurs, so the Army’s own standard travels with the Soldier to the host service’s school.

The other options point to Navy or Air Force standards or to a different Army regulation focused on readiness processes, which aren’t the primary criteria used to determine medical fitness for an Army member attending another service’s school.