Personnel exceeding these limits are flagged for weight management. If a soldier fails to reduce weight within specified observation windows, the medical board labels them a Low Medical Category due to obesity. This status legally disqualifies personnel from receiving a standard or achieving promotions, as affirmed in Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) rulings like Havildar Dahya Lal v. Union of India . Psychiatric Evaluations: Alcohol Dependence Syndrome (ADS)
medical standards and procedure of medical examination for officer entry.
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The primary objective of Army Order 3/2001 was to streamline the medical fitness and categorization process for . Below is a breakdown of its major components:
are typically re-assessed every two years. Upgradation boards generally cannot be held until the initial period of categorization is completed. Employment Restrictions:
The order provides criteria for when a person may be "invalided out" if they are no longer fit for any military duty. Sheltered Appointments: