(k) Action by approving authority. The approving authority will be
designated by the MTF commander. The approval authority for permanent 3" or 4" profiles
must be a physician and is usually the DCCS. If the approval authority does not concur with
the PPBD recommendations, the PPBD findings will be returned to the PPBD for
reconsideration. If the approving authority au;thority does not concur in the reconsidered
PPBD findings, the MTF commander will make the final decision. Appeals on the MTF
commander's decision must be directed to the USAMEDCOM.
c. Approval of DA Form 3349.
(1) The appointing authority (MTF commander) is the approving authority for all
permanent profiles requiring a "3" numerical designator and all permanent profiles
requiring a "2" numerical designator and a major assignment limitation.
(2) If the approving authority does not concur with the PPBD recommendation,
the form is returned to the PPBD for reconsideration. If the approving authority does not
concur in the reconsidered PPBD findings, the case will be referred to a medical
evaluation board convened under the provisions of section II,
chapter 7, AR 40-3.
d. Disposition of DA Form 3349 (Permanent Profiles).
Disposition of the physical profile form (permanent profiles) by the MTF. The unit
commander and MILPO copies of DA Form 3349 will be delivered by means other than the
individual on whom the report is made.
(1) Original and one copy to the unit commander.
(2) One copy to the MILPO.
(3) One copy to the soldier's health record.
(4) One copy to the clinic file.
e. Disposition of DA Form 3349 (Temporary Profiles). The unit commander and
MILPO copies of DA Form 3349 will be delivered by means other than the individual on
whom the report is made.
(1) Original and one copy to unit commander.
(2) Record the T profile in the soldier's health record.
(3) Soldiers with profiles for pseudofolliculitis of the beard will be furnished an
additional copy.
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