Which statement describes ALC C2 (Y)?

• A. ALC C1 description.
• B. ALC C2 (Y): specialist medical care and referral within one year is likely but who could be deployed or reassigned Outside CONUS or to non-fixed environments if appropriate specialty care is available, or for short periods of time.
• C. ALC C3 description.
• D. No medical limitations apply.

Answer: (B)

Understanding how ALC levels describe deployment readiness is key. This description shows a balance between medical need and deployability: within a year, the member is likely to require specialist medical care and referral, but they can still be deployed or reassigned outside CONUS or to non-fixed environments if appropriate specialty care is available, or for short periods. In other words, there are medical limitations that require access to specialized care, yet these limitations do not completely preclude deployment when suitable care is accessible or for temporary assignments. This differs from descriptions that indicate no care needed within a year (fully ready) or more severe limitations that would prevent deployment.