Who has the final approval authority of a DD Form 2992?

• A. Unit Commander
• B. Army Surgeon General
• C. Chief, Aeromedical Division
• D. Battalion Commander

Answer: (A)

The final approval authority for a DD Form 2992 lies with the unit commander. This form documents medical readiness for aviation duties, and while a flight surgeon and aeromedical team provide the medical assessment and recommendations, the decision to authorize or restrict aviation duties is a command responsibility tied to that unit’s mission and safety priorities. The Army Surgeon General and the Chief of the Aeromedical Division set policy and provide guidance, but they don’t sign off on an individual’s flight status. A battalion commander is a unit commander in a larger unit, but the designated final authority is the unit commander responsible for the specific soldier and assignment, ensuring medical findings are weighed against mission needs at the appropriate level.