1. SM w/ Religious Accommodation (RA)requirement.
*Medical RA request must be channeled thru Medical Facility Commander (MFC)
Will not be entertained . AR No
Is the RA Medical?
Yes
*SM may request accommodation for non-emergency or non-life threatening illness or injury.
Submit request for RA to immediate commander in memorandum format.
RA request referred to an ad hoc committee established by the MFC.
Is request related to uniform or grooming standards already denied in AR 670-1?
Yes
The medical boards report to the MFR:
1. Proposed treatment required.
2. The need for the medical care refused by the SM.
3. Reasonableness of the SM’s refusal.
4. Evidence that the SM was given the opportunity to appear before the board.
5. The effects of accommodation on the SM’s health and ability to carry out assigned tasks. No
Commanders have 10 working day to review (receiving guidance from Chaplain and JAG) to approve or disapprove verbally or in writing.
Approved
Disapproved
Approved
Disapproved
Court-martial SMs who still refuse medical treatment
If a commander determines partial or complete denial is appropriate, he/she will prepare a memorandum specifying the basis for denial and provide a copy of the memorandum to the soldier.
Commander’s Approval expires when he/she relinquishes command. Commander can later revoke approval if it conflicts with military necessity.
Appeals process automatically initiated (see page 2)
SM separated from the Army

2. SM decides to begin the appeals process.
RA Appeals Process
If any commander at any level in the chain of command approves the request for religious accommodation, written approval will be returned to the SM through the command channel
Written approval will be returned to the SM through the command channel.
SM decides to begin the appeals process.
SM must submit memorandums through each level of command.
SM may request separation from the Army under the provisions of AR 635–200, paragraph 5–3.
Chaplain will interview the SM and write a memorandum for record (MFR) stating the religious bases and sincerity of the SM’s request.
*DCS, G-1 decision must be transmitted to SM in 30 days.
Approved
Disapproved
MFR will accompany the SM’s appeal packet that must undergo legal review.
Final RA Appeal sent to DCS, G1, for approval or denial.
*Appeals must reach DCS, G-1 w/in
CONUS: 30 days
OCONUS: 60 days
SM’s RA Appeals packet will proceed to the next higher commander in the command channel.
Disapproved by all commanders through Army Level
Approved