Medical Standards Management Element
The Medical Standards Management Element is responsible for processing medical clearances for retraining, PCS clearance for active duty service members, special duties, profiles (such as AF Forms 469 or 422), security clearances, and PME AF Form 422s.
MSME is also responsible for the coordination of the Separations History Physical Exam program, as well as the Airman Medical Readiness Optimization Board (formerly called the DAWG), and the Medical Evaluation Board process.
Medical Clearance
Service members will initiate the Medical Clearance Review by logging onto the My Individual Medical Readiness site. Click on the “Medical Clearance” tab and then select “Start New Medical Clearance Request.” Follow the instructions once you select which type of medical clearance you are applying for:
- Commissioning
- Developmental Special Duty
- Initial Flying Class physicals
- Overseas PCS*
- Palace Chase/Palace Front
- PME attendance requiring an AF Form 422
- Retraining/reclassification
- CONUS PCS requiring an AF Form 422
*Appointment with your PCM is required for the following PCS locations: Greenland, Guam, Japan, Korea, Turkey, and Portugal.