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S E C R E T A R Y O F T H E A R M Y
W A S H I N G T O N
MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2025-22 (Army Recovery Care Program Reform)
1. Reference: Army Regulation (AR) 40–58.
2. Purpose. This policy directs changes to the Army Recovery Care Program (ARCP),
implementing standardized entry criterion for all components.
3. Applicability. The provisions of this directive apply to the Regular Army, Army National
Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
4. Policy.
a. Entry criteria:
(1) The program implements a standardized entry criterion for all components. This entry
criterion replaces all previous definitions of “complex case management” or “complexity” in
relation to SRU, DCU, and RMM program eligibility. The decision authority for entry into an
SRU, DCU, or RMM is the senior commander. This authority can be delegated one level down.
(2) A Soldier qualifies for SRU assignment or attachment only if they have a complex
and/or high-risk medical condition, appropriately diagnosed by - or diagnosis verified by - a
licensed DoD health care provider whose scope of practice includes diagnosis of the particular
condition(s). Additionally, the Soldier has, or is anticipated to receive, a profile of more than six
months duration, with duty limitations that preclude the Soldier from training or contributing to
unit mission accomplishment.
(3) A complex condition is determined by an aggregate clinical assessment based on the
following factors: severity of illness, degree of impairment, level of case management needed,
time and resources needed.
(4) A Soldier is considered high-risk if a qualified licensed medical or behavioral health
provider evaluates the Soldier as posing a substantial danger to self or others if they remain in
their parent unit.
(5) Soldiers who do not meet the above criteria will be referred to DCUs for
administrative management, evaluation, and support. They may also be referred to the RMM
program depending on geographic location, clinical needs and program capacity.
Dan Driscoll
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2025-22 (Army Recovery Care Program Reform)
(6) The SRU commander can consider extenuating circumstances for non-resident SRU
assignment or attachment. Generally, non-resident Soldiers will have special circumstances, such
as terminal illness, medical conditions requiring specialty care not available in the SRU
footprint, or exceptional family/personal circumstances. “Non-resident” is a separate designation
from RMM. Non-resident Soldiers are considered “ARCP Soldiers” as they have met entry
criteria, and any ARCP Soldier is eligible for non-resident care.
(7) Soldiers identified as no longer meeting the new entry criteria will be dispositioned to
a DCU, RMM, or returned to unit as appropriate, with continued access to transitional support
services until program completion.
(8) The Comprehensive Recovery Plan (CRP), Adaptive Reconditioning (AR), and
Career and Education Readiness (CER) services will be modified to align with the policy.
5. Proponent. The Surgeon General has oversight responsibility for this policy and will
incorporate its provisions into AR 40-58 within 2 years of the date of this directive.
6. Duration. This directive is rescinded on publication of the revised regulation.
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DISTRIBUTION:
Principal Officials of Headquarters, Department of the Army
Commander
U.S. Army Forces Command
U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command
U.S. Army Materiel Command
U.S. Army Pacific
U.S. Army Europe and Africa
U.S. Army Central
U.S. Army North
U.S. Army South
U.S. Army Special Operations Command
U.S. Army Transportation Command
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic Command
U.S. Army Cyber Command
U.S. Army Medical Command
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
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SUBJECT: Army Directive 2025-22 (Army Recovery Care Program Reform)
DISTRIBUTION: (CONT)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Audit Agency
U.S. Army Military District of Washington
U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
U.S. Army Corrections Command
Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy
Director, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division
Director, U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency
Executive Director, Military Postal Service Agency
Director, U.S. Army Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office
Superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery
Director, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
CF:
Commander, Eighth Army
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