A deserter has just returned to his command. The medical officer should complete what form?

• A. DD 2808 (Complete Physical)
• B. SF 600
• C. DD 214
• D. NAVPERS 1070

Answer: (A)

When someone returns after being absent, the medical team must reestablish medical readiness by a full medical evaluation to determine fitness for duty and to identify any health issues that could affect safety or performance. A complete physical, documented on the DD 2808, is the standard method for this: it provides a thorough history and a comprehensive examination of all body systems, with findings that guide any needed follow-up, limitations, or treatment. This formal exam ensures the individual’s medical status is up to date before resuming duties.

The SF 600 is the medical record entry used to document care and observations as care is provided, not the initial comprehensive assessment itself. The other forms serve different administrative purposes—DD 214 is a discharge document, and NAVPERS 1070 is a personnel record without medical evaluation implications—so they don’t fulfill the reintegration medical screening like a complete physical does.