Continue ACE Protocol. Ensure dialogue with Family and friends if access to lethal means changes.

Commander/Leader Role

• CDR/Supervisor refer for emergency Mental Health Evaluation (MHE) and/or Chaplain support.
• Initiate SIR/CCIR
• Initiate LOD (2173, MMSO)
• TRICARE one-off if needed
• Concur/non-concur with BH recommendation
• Counsel on options for BH coverage

Source: DoDI 6490.04

Duty Status

• Order escort into duty status if not AGR or on AT, ADT, ADOS.
• If Soldier with ideation on duty status, complete LOD to ensure duty status is either continued or terminated after MHE.

RMA (immediate status for escort); AT (for escort if no RMA available; Soldier if LOD); Fragmented AT is authorized

Weapon Access

• Commanders MAY ask about access to weapons
• Request voluntary storage of weapons in unit arms room
• On post, can have authorization removed
• Issue DA Form 3749 when taking control of weapons

References: DoDI 6490.16; DODI6490.19; AR 190-11