Manual of the Medical Department (NAVMED P-117): Chapter 15: Medical Examinations: Introduction

15-11 Periodicity of Examinations

Department of the Navy
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

(1) Unless otherwise noted in this chapter, medical examinations will be completed on all active duty members and reservists (per 15 28(5)(a)) as follows:
(a) Upon entry to enlisted or commissioned active duty.
(b) At intervals of 5 years through age 50.
(c) At intervals of 2 years through age 60.
(d) Annually after age 60.

(2) Section 1004(a) of title 10, USC, as amended by the fiscal year 1994 Authorization Act, adjusted the interval between medical examinations for ready reservists from 4 to 5 years.