Medical Services

The Army Vision Conservation and Readiness Program

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

GEORGE W. CASEY, JR.
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff

Official:

JOYCE E. MORROW
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Army

History. This publication is a major revision.

Summary. This pamphlet provides guidance on establishing, maintaining, and enhancing a vision conservation and readiness program. The policies and procedures regarding vision conservation and readiness are in accordance with provisions in AR 40-5, DODIDODIDepartment of the Defense Instruction 6055.1, and current professional standards.

Applicability. This pamphlet applies to all Active, Reserve, National Guard, and civil service personnel working for the Department of the Army who perform tasks in eye-hazardous jobs or environments including deployment. It also applies to all personnel from sister services and foreign military personnel attached to Department of the Army units. Portions of this publication may not be applicable during mobilization, during preparation for imminent armed conflict, and for military unique equipment, systems, and operations. Protective measures will be applied to the maximum extent possible in the theater of operations to preserve the fighting strength. This pamphlet is also applicable to DA personnel deployed on either humanitarian or peacekeeping missions.

Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this pamphlet is the Office of The Surgeon General. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this pamphlet that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this pamphlet by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity's senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25-30 for specific guidance.

Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA FormDA FormDepartment of the Army form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to Headquarters, Department of the Army (DASG-HS), 5109 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3258.

Distribution. This publication is available in electronic media only and is intended for command level A, B, C, D and/or E for the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.

The purpose of this guide is to assist the local VCRT to improve its VCRP. This guide is not designed for program inspection. The following factors will help in evaluating the overall local VCRP.