Nuclear Field Duty

Question 1

Requirements of Nuclear field duty Exams

Answer 1

Delineated in P-117 chapter 15 103

Studies:
Audiogram
Visual Acuity/Color Vision

Question 2

Requirements of Nuclear field duty Exams

Visual Acuity

Answer 2

Not correctable to 20/25 in at least one eye is disqualifying

Defective color vision is disqualifying. Waiver requests must include statement from members supervisor. Examiner must include evidence that primary and secondary colors can be discerned.

Question 3

Requirements of Nuclear field duty Exams

Psychological and Cognitive

Answer 3

Any current or history of Axis 1 diagnosis is disqualifying

P-117 chap 15 103, discusses specific conditions, exceptions and waivers

Question 4

Waivers

Answer 4

Disqualification and Waiver are essentially the same personnel action.

Requests sent from member’s CO via applicable ISIC or Type Commander and BUMED M-95 to the appropriate Bureau of Naval Personnel Code. Enlisted PERS 403 Officers PERS21

WEBWAVE2 is used to trasmit.

Question 5

Periodicity of NFD exam

Answer 5

Every 5 years until 50 years old

Every two years age 50-60

Every year at age 60 or greater

Question 6

Who can perform NFD exams

Answer 6

Physician, PA, NP with clinical privileges

Must be co-signed by UMO, RAM.