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SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION
2 2 OCT 2014
SUBJECT: Anny Directive 2014-26 (Reassignment of Soldiers Requiring a Command-
Directed Behavioral Health Evaluation or Follow-on Treatment)
1. References:
a. Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 6490.04 (Mental Health Evaluations of
Members of the Military Services), March 4, 2013.
b. DoD Instruction 6490.10 (Continuity of Behavioral Health Care for Transferring
and Transitioning Service Members), March 26, 2012.
c. Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-11 (Reassignment), 1 May 2007, Rapid Action
Revision Issued 18 October 2012.
d. AR 614-30 (Overseas Service), 30 March 2010 .
e. AR 614-100 (Officer Assignment Policies, Details, and Transfers), 10 January
2006.
f. AR 614-200 (Enlisted Assignments and Utilization Management), 26 February
2009, Rapid Action Revision No. 2 Issued 11 October 2011.
2. The purpose of this directive is to prevent the reassignment of Soldiers, both officers
and enlisted, who may require the continued care and treatment of a trained behavioral
health professional. Under this policy, Soldiers requiring a referral for a command-
directed behavioral health evaluation, or undergoing follow-on treatment from a
behavioral health evaluation, will be stabilized at their current unit and identified as
medically nonavailable for permanent change of station (PCS) and deployment until
properly cleared by a behavioral healthcare provider (BHP). Consistent with the
guidance in reference 1a, commanders must refer a Soldier for a behavioral health
evaluation when:
a. the Soldier, by actions or words such as actual, attempted or threatened
violence, intends or is likely to cause serious injury to himself, herself or others;
b. the facts and circumstances indicate that the Soldier's intent to cause such injury
is likely; or
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2014-26 (Reassignment of Soldiers Requiring a Command-
Directed Behavioral Health Evaluation or Follow-on Treatmenl)
c. the commander believes the Soldier may be suffering from a severe mental
disorder.
3. When referring a Soldier for a behavioral health evaluation, commanders must follow
the referral procedures in reference 1a, enclosure 3, paragraph 2.
4. Upon notice of assignment instructions for a Soldier identified as requiring a
behavioral health evaluation or follow-on treatment, unit level commanders will consult
with the appropriate BHP. If the BHP determines that the Soldier should be stabilized in
their current assignment, the commander will initiate a request for a deferment or
deletion of the Soldier's reassignment based on the existing medical situation. The
Commander, U.S. Army Human Resources Command; Chief, Army Reserve; or
Director, Army National Guard will then identify the Soldier as medically nonavailable in
personnel assignment systems.
5. If the BHP anticipates that the Soldier will become eligible for PCS within 90 days of
the scheduled report date, the commander will request a deferment of assignment.
During this deferment period, BHPs will work to resolve the circumstances preventing
the Soldier's reassignment. The command will confer with the BHP to determine if a
Soldier is PCS-eligible and may request a second 90-day deferment, if necessary. If
the Soldier's mental health condition cannot be sufficiently improved within 180 days of
the originally scheduled report date, then the command must, in coordination with the
BHP, ensure that the Soldier's medical condition rs properly documented and tracked.
The command will then submit a request for a deletion of assignment to the appropriate
personnel agency. This does not prevent the commander from initiating a Medical
Evaluation or Physical Evaluation Board consistent with Army regulations.
6. If the BHP determines that the Soldier is eligible to PCS, the procedures outlined in
the enclosure to reference 1b must be followed. Additionally, in accordance with
reference 1b, paragraph 3, the gaining commander will be notified when the Soldier's
adherence to an ongoing treatment plan is deemed necessary to ensure mission
readiness and/or safety. Commanders and BHPs will ensure that any notification or
disclosure of a Soldier's behavioral health treatment is consistent with applicable law
and policy.
7. When a Soldier identified as requiring a behavioral health evaluation or follow-on
treatment is stationed outside the continental United States (OCONUS), the date
eligible for return from overseas (DEROS) will be the determining factor when a
commander submits a request for stabilization, deletion or deferment. Requests that
will result in Soldiers departing the OCON US location after their scheduled DE ROS will
be submitted as a request for extension of a foreign service tour in accordance with
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Directed Behavioral Health Evaluation or Follow-on Treatment)
reference 1c, chapters 2 or 3. Accordingly, the applicable component will identify the
Soldier as medically nonavailable for PCS or reassignment.
8. The provisions of this directive are effective immediately and apply to all
components. The scope of this directive is limited to the reassignment of Soldiers
requiring a command-directed behavioral health evaluation or follow-on treatment.
Commanders will ensure compliance with the policies and procedures in references 1a
and 1b.
9. The Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 is the proponent for this policy. Questions should be
directed to the Chief, Distribution and Readiness Branch, Office of the Deputy Chief of
Staff, G-1 at (703) 695-7961.
10. The Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 will incorporate the provisions of this directive into
the next revision of AR 600-8-11 as soon as practicable. The Commander, Human
Resources Command, in coordination with the Chief, Army Reserve and Director, Army
National Guard, will publish detailed guidance necessary for implementing this policy.
11. This directive is rescinded upon publication of the revised AR 600-8-11 .
oL., itt ~~LJ.......-ohn M. McHugh
DISTRIBUTION:
Principal Officials of Headquarters, Department of the Army
Commander
U.S. Army Forces Command
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
U.S. Army Materiel Command
U.S. Army Pacific
U.S. Army Europe
U.S. Army Central
U.S. Army North
U.S. Army South
U.S. Army Africa/Southern European Task Force
U.S. Army Special Operations Command
Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic Command
(CONT)
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SUBJECT: Army Directive 2014-26 (Reassignment of Soldiers Requiring a Command-
Directed Behavioral Health Evaluation or Follow-on Treatment)
DISTRIBUTION (CONT):
U.S. Army Medical Command
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Military District of Washington
U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
U.S. Army Installation Management Command
Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy
Director, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
Executive Director, Arlington National Cemetery
Commander, U.S. Army Accessions Support Brigade
Commandant, U.S. Army War College
Commander, Second Army
CF:
Director, Army National Guard
Director of Business Transformation
Commander, Eighth Army
Commander, U.S. Army Cyber Command
Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Command
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