YOUR PATH TO RECOVERY

To enter the ARCP, you must meet one or more of the following criteria:

• You have a serious illness or injury affecting your ability to perform military duties.
• You have been referred to the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) for further evaluation of your medical condition.
• You require long-term or specialized medical care beyond the scope of your unit’s capability.
• A Department of Defense (DoD) medical authority has classified you as very seriously or seriously wounded, ill, or injured.
• You have a complex service-related condition (e.g., Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), cancer, or exposure to hazardous substances) requiring specialized care and management.
• You have been diagnosed with PTSD, TBI, or Military Sexual Trauma (MST), verified by a DoD medical authority, and require ongoing treatment.
• You are a Purple Heart recipient and require continued care for your wounds or related conditions.

If you believe you are eligible for the Army Recovery Care Program (ARCP) or need assistance with the entry process, contact your Unit Commander. They will guide you through the process and help determine the appropriate entry method based on your duty status and medical needs.

The Methods of Entry are outlined below for your reference:

• Method of Entry 1: Regular Army (RA) or Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Soldiers assigned/attached to an installation with a co-located SRU.
• Method of Entry 2: Regular Army (RA) or Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Soldiers assigned/attached to an installation without a co-located SRU (Geographical Dispersed).
• Method of Entry 3: ARNG and USAR Soldiers currently on continuous active-duty orders greater than 30 days.
• Method of Entry 4: ARNG and USAR Soldiers NOT on continuous active-duty orders greater than 30 days (i. e. M-Day, TPU, AT, ADT).
• Method of Entry 5: ARNG and USAR SRU-E, REFRAD Only.
• Method of Entry 6: MEDEVAC RA ARNG/USAR Soldiers on Continuous active-duty orders greater than 30 days.
• Method of Entry 7: ARNG and USAR Emergent.

Below are key medical terms and processes that determine eligibility for ARCP entry:

1. Medical Retention Processing (MRP):
   • Who it’s for: Active Duty soldiers diagnosed with a service-related injury, illness, or disease that prevents them from performing their duties.
   • What it does: Allows soldiers to remain on active duty while receiving necessary medical care, rehabilitation, and recovery services.
   • When to use it: If your medical condition is service-related and prevents you from completing your duties, requiring extended care.
2. Medical Retention Processing for Reserve Component (MRP-RC):
   • Who it’s for: Soldiers in the Reserve Component (RC) on active-duty orders who have sustained a line-of-duty injury or illness that prevents them from performing their duties.
   • What it does: Allows Reserve soldiers to remain on active duty and continue receiving medical care for conditions related to their military service.
   • When to use it: If you are a Reserve soldier with a service-related injury or illness that requires medical treatment and recovery.
3. Active Duty Medical Extension (ADME):
   • Who it’s for: Active Duty soldiers whose medical conditions, incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, require treatment beyond their scheduled separation or retirement date.
   • What it does: Extends your active-duty status, allowing you to continue receiving medical treatment and care.
   • When to use it: If you are approaching your separation or retirement date but require additional time for recovery and medical care related to a service-connected condition.
4. Line of Duty (LOD) Determination:
   • Who it’s for: Ensures soldiers receive medical care and benefits for injuries or illnesses that are directly related to their military service, determined by an official LOD investigation.
   • What it does: Ensures soldiers receive medical care for injuries or illnesses that are directly related to their military service.
   • When to use it: If your injury or illness occurred in the line of duty, making you eligible for medical support through the ARCP.
5. Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Referral:
   • Who it’s for: Soldiers with medical conditions that may prevent them from continuing military service long-term.
   • What it does: Initiates the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) process, which reviews your medical condition to determine if it meets retention standards. Soldiers who are referred to the MEB automatically enter the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES), which determines their eligibility for continued service or transition to veteran status.
   • When to use it: If you have been referred for an MEB and your medical condition requires evaluation to determine your future military service. Soldiers referred through the IDES may be eligible for ARCP entry based on their medical needs.