Has the Covid vaccine been mandated?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:30:40 -0400

Does anyone know if the vaccine has been mandated yet? Is there a milper message our saying SM’s have to get it?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2021 3:45 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:45:04 -0400

Last I heard, the SECDEF submitted the request to the POTUS. Haven't heard anything since.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2021 3:51 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:51:23 -0400

The Vaccine is currently not mandatory for servicemembers. SECDEF published a memo https://media.defense.gov/2021/Aug/09/ [login to see] /-1/-1/0/MESSAGE-TO-THE-FORCE-MEMO-VACCINE.PDF saying he intends to request permission to make them mandatory NLT 15 SEP 2021 or upon final FDA approval whichever comes first. At this time though there is no requirement.

MESSAGE-TO-THE-FORCE-MEMO-VACCINE.PDF

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