What action should a supervisor take if a subordinate has an overdue PHA?

• A. Continue as normal and address the PHA at the next scheduled review.
• B. Notify the medical readiness team and arrange for the member to complete the PHA promptly.
• C. Refer the member to the legal office for compliance.
• D. Place the member on light duty until the PHA is completed.

Answer: (B)

Prompt action on overdue medical assessments is essential to maintain readiness. When a subordinate hasn’t completed their PHA on time, the supervisor should engage the medical readiness process immediately to get this resolved. Notifying the medical readiness team and arranging for the member to complete the PHA promptly ensures the health record is up to date, supports timely medical evaluation, and helps prevent gaps that could affect duty eligibility or deployment status. It also provides an accountable path for follow-up and documentation.

Continuing as normal and addressing it at the next scheduled review delays needed health information and may leave the member’s status unclear or noncompliant for longer than allowed. Referring the matter to the legal office misaligns with the medical readiness workflow and goals. Placing the member on light duty is not a standard or appropriate remedy for an overdue PHA and could unfairly restrict duties without addressing the underlying requirement.