Is it possible to come on orders while on a profile of MRC 3?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:00:15 -0400

I am currently on a profile level of MRC 3 after having knee reconstruction surgery which has a recovery time of anywhere between 6 - 12 months. I just received an emailing stating that I am coming down on orders to Korea with a report date on August 2020. I could potentially still be in the recovery process. My retention NCO says that I shouldn’t have even come down on orders having an MRC 3 code.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2019 11:00 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:00:54 -0400

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Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2019 11:06 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:06:03 -0400

It is possible. The Commander has to determine deployability in regards to medical readiness. AR 40-502, Section 1-6. However, in AR 40-502, section 2-4, it states: MRC 3: Soldiers in MRC 3 are not medically ready and will default to non-deployable. Soldiers in MRC 3 will be described by one or more of seven DL codes described below and in table 2–1

So, perhaps your MRC 3 status wasn't fully updated in the system when your name was added to the deployment roster. But, that's just a guess on my part.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2019 11:23 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:23:52 -0400

Happens all the time as you discovered. Chances are that your temporary profile doesn't extend out far enough, or that with your report date so far out, it's a non issue. If you are still in recovery when your report date is closer, you will have to defer the orders.