https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN44727-ALARACT_0842025-000-WEB-1.pdf
ALARACT 084/2025
DTG: R 211446Z AUG 25
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 084/2025 – REVOCATION OF COVID–19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT
FOR ARMY CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES PARTICIPANTS, EMPLOYEES, AND
VOLUNTEERS
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF THE
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS)
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARIES
OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS, SUBJECT: CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 VACCINATION GUIDANCE, DATED 4 AUGUST 2025
(SEE ATTACHMENT 1)
1.B. (U) DODI 6060.02, CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (CDPS) (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://WWW.ESD.WHS.MIL/DD/)
1.C. (U) DODI 6060.04, YOUTH SERVICES (YS) POLICY (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://WWW.ESD.WHS.MIL/DD/)
1.D. (U) ARMY DIRECTIVE 2020–17, CHILD, YOUTH, AND SCHOOL SERVICES
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
1.E. (U) ARMY DIRECTIVE 2015–44, CHILD, YOUTH, AND SCHOOL SERVICES
PROGRAMS
1.F. (U) AR 608–10, CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
2. (U) PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS MESSAGE IS TO CLARIFY POLICY ON
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ARMY CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES (CYS)
PARTICIPANTS, EMPLOYEES, AND VOLUNTEERS.
2.A. (U) EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, ADULTS AND CHILDREN WORKING AND/OR
PARTICIPATING IN ARMY CYS PROGRAMS DO NOT REQUIRE A COVID–19
VACCINE NOR AN IMMUNIZATION WAIVER FOR THE COVID–19 VACCINE. THIS
INCLUDES ALL STAFF, TO INCLUDE THOSE CARING FOR INFANTS, FAMILY
CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, AND VOLUNTEERS.
2.B. (U) ALL OTHER AGE-APPROPRIATE IMMUNIZATIONS REMAIN REQUIRED
FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WORKING/PARTICIPATING IN ARMY CYS
PROGRAMS. IMMUNIZATIONS MUST MEET THE AGE-APPROPRIATE
RECOMMENDATIONS OUTLINED IN DOD AND ARMY POLICY NOTED IN
REFERENCES 1.B. THROUGH 1.F. TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF
ALL IN CYS PROGRAMS. THOSE SEEKING EXEMPTION SHOULD FOLLOW THE
IMMUNIZATION WAIVER PROCESS FOR APPROVAL OUTLINED IN
REFERENCE 1.D.
3. (U) ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE IS FORTHCOMING IN AN ARMY DIRECTIVE.
4. (U) ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (MANPOWER AND RESERVE
AFFAIRS) POINT OF CONTACT IS MS. JENNA SHELL, EMAIL:
JENNIFER.A.SHELL4.CIV@ARMY.MIL.
5. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 21 AUGUST 2026.
ATTACHMENT:
UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARIES OF THE
MILITARY DEPARTMENTS, SUBJECT: CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 VACCINATION GUIDANCE, DATED 4 AUGUST 2025
PERSONNEL AND
READINESS
UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
4000 DEFENSE PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-4000
AUG - 4 2025
MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
SUBJECT: Child and Youth Programs Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Guidance
To align with Executive Order 14099, "Moving Beyond COVID-19 Vaccination
Requirements for Federal Workers," May 9, 2023, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
vaccine is not required as a condition of employment or to volunteer with any Department of
Defense child and youth program (CYP).
Respiratory viruses like influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus cause
significant hospitalizations, especially during fall and winter. To maintain a healthy workforce,
the Department encourages CYP employees to stay current with vaccinations.
In the event of a contagious disease outbreak, and consistent with Military Department
guidance, individuals without required immunizations may be temporarily restricted from CYP
activities.
My point of contact for this matter is Mr. Chad Sheldon at chad.e.sheldon.civ@mail.mil.
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Anthony J. Tata