AR 635-40 governs which aspect of Soldier processing?

• A. Promotion and rank
• B. Physical evaluation for retention, retirement, or separation
• C. Housing allowances
• D. Leave and passes

Answer: (B)

AR 635-40 is about the medical evaluation system used to decide a Soldier’s fitness for continued service and the processes for medical retirement or separation due to disability. It lays out how Medical Evaluation Boards and Physical Evaluation Boards are conducted, how disability ratings are determined, and the roles and timelines for the Soldier, command, and medical reviewers. This focus on medical status and disposition for retention or separation distinguishes it from other areas like promotions and rank, housing allowances, or leave and passes, which are governed by different regulations. In short, the regulation governs the medical evaluation pathway that determines whether a Soldier stays in, retires, or is separated because of a medical condition.