Does any one know if the Covid-19 vaccine is mandatory in the military or if it is going to be?

I don't think anyone other than the powers that be (politicians) know. We just need to wait, listen or read our emails or news bulletins. But thanks for your concern.

Another US veteran

It’s pretty funny how one believes they have ‘options’. The options are attitude of orders.
Currently I‘m getting inquires about refusals due to religious affiliation. Hard eye roll. Especially when the IMR has long history of sporadic compliance of medical readiness.
If you’re concerned - learn regulations, policies, DODi; make an appointment with CG to express how ETP is appropriate for you.
Or doctor a .pdf stating you already received it.
I just *love* looking up to verify Lot#.

As a medical admin I just shake my head with the stuff I get to process. Nostalgic of how I was raised (by a Vietnam MP/DS vet); no one is forcing a volunteer career and the standards on y’all.
I understand how *good* it feels safe about expressing opinions. I’m doing it now.

But I find it funny those who don’t take care of themselves- suffer little but the others around them; greater. Medically, physically, professionally, financially. Curious.

If the military decides you need a shot, you get the shot. It will not be optional.

No it is not so long as it has emergency approval from FDA. After it is fully approved, it will, I expect, be mandatory.

In Germany it is voluntary for SM and DoD civilians

Of course it will be mandatory. I was part of the experimental Anthrax vaccine program. I watched so many get sick, and extremely ill. All for money. Officers were allowed to resign on the spot while enlisted got read charges for disobeying a lawful order.

It’s not mandatory...yet

They cannot make it mandatory currently since it’s only authorized in the emergency FDA setting. If it’s fully authorized, it will probably be mandatory unless there is proven allergy issues (similar to the annual flu shot).

lol.. in the military you are subjected to take anything required by the government.. maybe you'll get the option of nasal spray..lol

Roger Smith ... The plan is not finalized for the distribution schedule (just what I've gathered with online research- no inside info). But I've learned is that Medical Professionals/First Responders will be immunized first (along with military medical personnel) along with those who are most at risk (those in long term care facilities- elderly population over 65 with co-morbidities).

Not sure on when the rest of the active military/reserves will have to be immunized, this is TBD. I would think that it would be 2nd or 3rd QTR of the calendar year 2021 as more supplies of the vaccine becomes available.