What is it?
The Overseas screening (OSS) looks at medical, dental, educational and potential duty limiting conditions or requirements of both service and family members. This is done because of the sometimes limited amount of healthcare found in remote overseas areas. Sometimes an overseas tour will not be in your family’s best interest. This will be determined during the screening. *Also see p. 14 of this guide.
When and How Is It Completed?
The Overseas Screening needs to be done within 30 days of receiving your official orders. This means you need to contact your local Military Treatment Facility (MTF) immediately after receipt of your orders. Please be aware that in large military areas, Overseas Screening appointments may take longer than 30 days to obtain. In extenuating circumstances such as this, an extension of the OSS can be filed by the CO of the new command. In addition, you will want to be sure you and your family are up to date on all dental cleanings and exams as most dentists won’t approve you otherwise.
For specific instructions on how to complete your medical screening as well as downloadable forms, please visit the following websites:
Navy Medicine
http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nhoki/Patients/OSS/Pages/default.aspx and click on the Navy/USMC OSS Flowsheet/Overview link in the Reference section.
Navy Medicine
http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nhyoko/Pages/OverseasScreening.aspx
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