Are reservists required to notify their chain of command of changes in their medical or dental readiness if the change did not occur while in a duty status?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only for dental readiness changes
• D. Only if deployed

Answer: (A)

Medical and dental readiness for reservists must be kept current and communicated to the chain of command even if the change happens outside duty status. Changes in health or dental status can affect deployment eligibility and overall unit readiness, so leadership needs to know promptly to update records and arrange necessary care. Because no matter when the change occurs, it can impact a reservist’s ability to participate in training, assignments, or deployments, reporting is required to keep readiness statuses accurate. The obligation isn’t limited to dental issues, isn’t solely tied to deployment, and isn’t optional when off duty. The correct answer is Yes.