As federal entities, the SAs observe all Privacy Act constraints with release of personal info to non-government entities, so perhaps more “inconveniently” than “unfortunately.” It takes old-school spreading the word!
Absolutely understand why SA's do not provide that information. And is definitely inconvenient, but fortunate, that they observe all privacy laws.
Non concur.
I knew you did - for people new to the environment, I wanted them to understand the line that is drawn.
There was a hilarious deadpan essay in The Log many years ago, musing as to where all the hundreds and thousands of wisdom teeth have gone and their final resting place or use. “The Lost Dentition.”
Thank you, Where is this paperwork found?
I would not, unless absolute emergency, too close to IDay. It doesn't sound like an immediate need. Way too high of a risk only weeks out from IDAY IMO.
DD went to dentist a month ago - said, wisdom teeth can come out. We asked if there was an immediate need for the surgery - he said, no, she is young and it would be a good time to do it. We explained about DODMERB and he said she can definitely wait, as there was not pain on her part and the WTs were not impacting on other teeth. So, she will wait for Christmas break. No need to deal with DODMERB, now.
Good plan. Just remember they will need pre approval before scheduling. Once they take the oath on IDay and are active duty, they need BMU to approve any and all medical and dental care off base.
I think it's okay to get them done now. My recovery was pretty easy and DODMERB did ask me too many questions. Just let them know you recovered well.
I’m with @A1Janitor. There’s no point in “practicing” for plebe summer. Everyone will come in with their respective strengths and weaknesses. Few, if any, will have done a military-style obstacle course. They’ll all learn, excel and fail together. P2B should show up in great shape and with a great attitude. The rest will take care of itself.
