How should a service member update their IMR if they transfer to a new unit or facility?

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When you transfer, synchronize your medical readiness information across the DoD systems so your new unit can see your current status and ensure care continuity. DEERS is the central database that tracks eligibility and medical readiness, so updating it ensures your immunizations, physical health assessment dates, and deployment status are current in the system and available for medical and administrative actions. At the same time, the gaining command’s medical records should be updated so they have immediate access to your latest IMR, can coordinate any required care or follow-up, and can approve deployments without delay. Updating these records helps prevent gaps in care and ensures seamless continuation of benefits and treatment. Updating payroll or doing nothing would not accomplish this cross-system transfer of essential medical information, and updating only local records would miss broader visibility and coordination.