Line of Duty Determination (LOD)

Line of Duty Determination (LOD)

For IRs, the line of duty (LOD) determination is used to establish, manage, and authorize healthcare for any illness, disease, injury or death incurred or aggravated by serving in a military status during their Reserve commitment. IRs may be entitled to hospital benefits and medical pensions in certain circumstances. When IRs incur or aggravate an injury, illness or disease while serving in a duty status, the medical condition must promptly be reported within 24 hours to the member’s commander, servicing medical facility/unit and HQ RIO/IRM. When not in a duty status, the medical condition must be promptly reported (within 72 hours or less) to the member’s commander, servicing medical facility/unit and HQ RIO/IRM. HQ RIO/IRM can perform guidance on if a full LOD is needed and provide direction for processing or if the condition can be documented administratively. Failure to report the condition within 72 hours will require written explanation from the IR to their Commander and servicing MTF. A copy of the written explanation will be sent to HQ RIO/IRM to become part of the LOD package. After release from a military status, IRs have 180 days to ensure a condition is reported for LOD determination consideration. After 180 days, the only avenue for addressing unreported conditions is through the VA.


The Line of Duty is a member driven process and it is the responsibility of the member to provide all supporting documentation. The LOD package is submitted to the HQ RIO/IRM office. Requirements include: all medical documentation pertaining to the injury or illness; a copy of the certified orders or AF Form 40A to show the member’s status during the period of the injury or illness; the AF Form 348 completed through signature of the AD Unit Commander (Part III, line 23. a .b. & c.); Medical Provider Form; Member LOD Initiation Form; Briefings. Once received, all documentation will be routed for official adjudication of In Line of Duty or Not In Line of Duty. Documentation is submitted via this myFSS link. 

IRs are to contact the servicing Detachment or HQ RIO/IRM for more specific guidance for processing LODs.

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Readiness Navigation

MEDICAL READINESS

 

- Defense Health Agency Memo regarding access for Reservists to AC MTFs
- HQ RIO CC Memo regarding access for Reservists to AC MTFs  

Utilize ARCNet: Go to ARCNet and click on “Readiness” and then “My Readiness Report” to check your overall readiness such as medical, physical fitness assessment date and security clearance. 

THIS MESSAGE was sent out in May 2023 detailing IR access and issues with medical and dental readiness.  
 
IRs can review their entire medical readiness report at the Individual Medical Readiness Website.

- Periodic Health Assessments (PHAs)
- Labs and Immunizations
- Access to MTFs
- Dental
- Line of Duty Determination (LOD)

Helpful Links
- IMR At-a-Glance Quick Guide
- ARCNet Quick Guide

Document Link
- Civilian Provider AF469 Profile form ​

The Medical Readiness Page
 

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FITNESS & BODY COMP

You are required to maintain a current Physical Fitness Assessment. Contact your Active Duty Unit Fitness Program Manager to schedule your test.
 
Your fitness test information can be accessed on the myFitness in myFSS.   
 

The Air Force resumed official testing under the new Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment (PRFA) standards, July 1, 2026. The components of the updated annual PRFA offer Air Reserve Component Airmen a choice between traditional and alternative exercises:  

  • Cardiovascular: 2-mile run or 20-meter HAMR (2-kilometer walk if not medically cleared to run). 
  • Strength: One minute of push-ups or two minutes of hand-release push-ups.  
  • Core: One minute of sit-ups, two minutes of cross-leg reverse crunches, or a timed forearm plank.  
  • Body Composition: Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) measurement 

For current PRFA Scoring Charts, go HERE.

The PRFA is now included in Officer and Enlisted Performance Briefs (EPBs/OPBs). To incentivize physical readiness across the force, fitness will be one of many whole-person factors being considered in annual promotion boards. 

To review your upcoming PRFA due date, navigate to MyFitness  

Note: ARCNET is currently experiencing a data synchronization error resulting in incorrect fitness due dates being displayed on the Readiness Report. For official and accurate fitness data, please refer to the authoritative source at myFitness. 

IMA testing at an alternate duty station, follow these steps:  

  • Members must take the PFRA during the assigned unit assessment or myFitness assigned date/month.   
  • If a member requests to take their PFRA at an alternate location, it must be approved by their Unit Fitness Program Manager (UFPM) (or supervisor for IMAs/PIRRs) and coordinated with their home station FIM (Fitness Information Manager).   
  • If approved to take assessment at the alternate location, the home station FIM must give temporary Unit Fitness Assessment Cell (UFAC) access to the alternate location Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) prior to administering the PFRA to input the scores in myFitness.   
  • Note: Only installation FACs may administer PFRAs for individuals not at their home station.  
  • Testing away from your home station? You will need a memo signed by your AC supervisor to show to the alternate location FAC. IRs can find the Fit Test Letter here.  

Do you have a current profile? 

  • Consult your UFPM and primary care manager to ensure your profile correctly captures any limitations.  Partial medical exemptions from individual fitness components, such as the run or push-ups, must be specifically documented by a medical provider with an AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report.  You can download a copy of your profile from the myIMR website.  You will need this to show the FAC when you go to test.  
  • For more guidance on the Air Force Manual 36-2905, Air Force Physical Readiness Program 

Glossary:     

  • PFRA: (Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment): The official name for the Air Force physical fitness test (often just called the PFA or PT Test). It is the annual test for Air Reserve Component members measuring cardio, strength, and core strength.    
  • WHtR: (Waist-to-Height Ratio): The mandatory body composition measurement used to assess health. It is calculated by dividing your waist circumference by your height.    
  • UFPM: (Unit Fitness Program Manager): The unit-level representative responsible for organizing fitness assessments, monitoring members' fitness currency, and tracking program compliance.    
  • FIM: (Fitness Information Manager): The administrative manager at a base fitness cell who manages fitness records and overrides system access.    
  • FAC: (Fitness Assessment Cell): The installation-level facility and staff certified to administer official Physical Fitness Readiness Assessments and input scores.    
  • myBodyComp: The electronic database where members' body composition metrics (like WHtR) are officially recorded and tracked.    
  • myFitness: The official digital portal used to schedule Physical Fitness Readiness Assessments, log exercise scores, and check fitness currency.  MyIMR: The official digital portal for members’ medical readiness information.  


Helpful Links  Document Link Body Composition Program:

BLUF: The Air Force Body Composition Program will be incorporated in the new update of AFI 36-2905. 

1) All IR members (IMAs and PIRR/Cat-E) are charged with a personal responsibility to accomplish an initial Body Composition Assessment (BCA) NLT 30 Sep 2024.
 
2) All IR members are responsible for completing this requirement in a qualified duty status (paid or points-only).
 
3) Although the initial Body Composition Program (BCP) guidance indicates this requirement must be completed within the member’s birth month, IRs have been granted permission to deviate from this requirement.
-- AC orgs will be responsible for scheduling and tracking this requirement for their assigned IRs.
-- IRs are not required to re-schedule AT or IDTs to perform duty during their birth month for the sole purpose of completing their initial BCA.
-- IRs will accomplish their initial BCA during their next regularly scheduled duty with their AC org. This initial measurement will establish a “baseline” from which the annual requirement will be set and tracked from that point going forward.
-- IRs should execute annual BCAs within their minimum participation requirements for their position (i.e. 12x AT days & 24 or 48 IDTs determined by their position).
-- IRs who are on RPA or MPA tours during their respective birth month are encouraged to complete the BCA during that time.
-- IRs can accomplish their BCA at another location, but need to be aware that not all locations will be willing to accommodate.
-- IRs can accomplish their Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) and BCA within the same duty timeframe (same month), but some locations may insist the two be at least one duty day apart.
-- IRs can accomplish their BCA in a points-only status, provided their supervisor approves, and UTAPS is updated accordingly.
Security Clearance
The level of personnel security clearance required is determined by the Security Access Requirement (SAR) code associated with the IMA’s funded manpower authorization. See your active duty unit security monitor for more information. 
 
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Family Care Plan

Single parents, dual military couples with dependents, and members with civilian spouses who have unique family situations, as determined by the commander, must complete an AF Form 357 Family Care Certification. Member should provide a copy of their AF Form 357 and any other requested related documents to their Active Duty First Sergeant.

IR’s must notify their Commander or First Sergeant within 90 days of a change in personal status of family circumstances such as:
  • Birth of a child
  • Adoption of a child
  • Loss of a spouse
Enlistment or commissioning in the military (AC or RC) or employment in the CEW of a spouse that results in the Member and spouse becoming a dual-Member couple with responsibility for dependent family members.
Absence of a spouse through career or job commitments or other personal reasons that result in the Member assuming responsibility for dependent family members.
Assumption of sole care for an elderly or disabled family member.
Complete, revise, or recertify the family care plan upon arrival at a new unit, notification of assignment, when personal status or family
 
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Ready Airmen Training

Airmen are expected to manage their own readiness training requirements and currencies. The IMA’s Active Component (AC) Unit Deployment Manager (UDM) assists the IMA with scheduling required in-person training. The UDM ensures training is updated in the system of record. It is estimated that an IMA will spend a total of 25 hours over a four-year cycle performing RAT activities, some of which will be part of their normal duty activities. There are three requirements that members must attend in person (CBRN Defense Training, Tactical Casualty Combat Care, and Small Arms Qualification).
 
The Training Page

Guides


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