Approximately 90% of the DoDMERB exams are performed by Contracted physicians/optometrists (subcontracted by Concorde, INC). The reason for this is many military facilities have security issues, staff deployments, and staffing shortages. We also don’t want to impede access for the active duty military that require the services of the military facility. This process works very well to use contracted providers. We use all licensed providers and many who are board certified (initial exams). We describe the exam we want and they perform it as specified. It gives greater access and convenience to the applicants when they can schedule the exams themselves at nearby or local facilities.
For example, Colorado Springs has 3 major military installations....Ft Carson, United States Air Force Academy, and Peterson AFB. "Most" of the exams performed in Colorado Springs are performed by our Contractors centrally located in Colorado Springs.
