Flight Medicine/ Base Operation Medical Cell (BOMC)

What we do

We serve the needs of our active duty flight crew members, air traffic controllers, special operational duty personnel, special occupational exposure personnel, select support personnel and associated family members. In addition to treating patients and providing preventive and self-care guidance, Flight Medicine responsibilities include; responding to in-flight emergencies, performing shop safety visits and inspections, functioning as medical experts and consultants to all aerospace medicine duties, staffing two year-round deployed locations, and augmenting safety and accident investigation boards as needed. We are the base office of primary responsibility for review of all mobility and duty restriction profiles, per AF Form 469, and overseas PCS and security clearances.

Beneficiaries Treated

Active Duty Service Members Only

Accessibility

Medical readiness requirements can be managed via the ASIMS application at https://asimsimr.health.mil/imr/MyImr.aspx. Questions are best addressed using the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal. If unable to send questions or utilize the portal, contact BOMC at 530-634-2941 PRESS (option 1, 1, 1).

Specific Instructions

IMR Action List

Periodic Health Assessments (PHA)

• To initiate your PHA, please click the PHAQ Link located in the PHA Column of your IMR Page. Please note: If you are not due for your PHA, you will be prohibited to start a new PHAQ without the MTF unlocking it. Once you complete the PHAQ, you will need to do one of the following: 
  • ​If you are in a flying position or you are a qualified flyer wanting to maintain flying qualification, message (USAF Beale Flight Medicine Scheduling) via the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal or if unable to message, call Flight Medicine at 530-634-2941 to schedule your Annual PHA/Flight Physical. That appointment will also take care of the annual MHA requirement. NOTE: IF PHAQ is NOT completed prior to appointment. It will be rescheduled. MUST SHOW 1 HR prior to appointment time, due to completing AUDIO/LABS.
  • If you are a member of the 12 RS and require a FLY PHA message (USAF Beale Flight Medicine Scheduling) via the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal or if unable to message, call Flight Medicine at 530-634-2941 to schedule your Annual PHA/Flight Physical. NOTE: If you are a student in training, you will not require a Face to Face appointment.
  • If you are in the Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard (including IMA), and your IMR ACTION LIST shows In-Person PHA, contact the BOMC office via the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal via message or appointment request. If unable, call the BOMC Office at 530-634-2941 to schedule your in-person PHA. That appointment will also take care of the annual MHA requirement. If you are located outside of the local Sacramento area and due for an in-person PHA, please call 530-634-2941 for assistance in accomplishing your PHA.
  • If this is your first PHA in the Air Force, you will require an in-person PHA. Contact the BOMC office via the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal via message or appointment request. If unable, call the BOMC Office at 530-634-2941 to schedule. That appointment will also take care of the annual MHA requirement.
  • If none of the previous applies to you, please contact the BOMC office via the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal or if unable, call the BOMC Office at 530-634- 2941 to schedule your MHA. Once your MHA is completed, nothing further is required of you in order to complete the PHA.

Deployment Health Assessments (DRHA/DHA)

Dental

Labs

Immunizations

• COVID-19 Vaccines: Please contact at 530-634-2941 (immunization) for instruction.
• TB Tests: Please contact at 530-634-2941 (immunization) for instruction. We do not administer TB tests on Thursdays or Fridays prior to long weekends.
• Travel Vaccines: If you plan to travel outside the CONUS, you need to visit Public Health to discuss your travel plans.
• Smallpox vaccinations: The clinic does not distribute vaccines during COVID operations. Please consult with your Public Health Deployment Coordinator if you have further questions.

Separation Health Physical Exam (SHPE)

• STEP 1: Log into your IMR via the AF Portal, click on the SHPE tab, follow the on-screen prompts and instructions to initiate the SHPE Questionnaire and MHA, and then reach out to BOMC via the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal message or at 530-645-2665. If the SHPE/MHA questionnaires/audiogram are not complete, we will not schedule you. If you are planning to see the VA, do not complete the SHPE MHA, and contact BOMC via the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal or call BOMC at 530-645-2665 for further instructions.
• STEP 2: Please contact the local MTF SHPE Clinic/BOMC on the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal or by phone at 530-645-2665 for instructions on starting the SHPE process. You will need to know your Terminal Leave date (if applicable), your Retirement or Separation date, and your Final Out appointment date and time. The BOMC Office will also need to know whether you are attempting to collect any disability or rating from the VA.
• STEP 3: Please contact Public Health 530-634-2941 for information on Hearing Exam. Walk-in times 0800-1400 for Hearing Exam. Complete your Hearing Exam prior to your SHPE appointment.
• STEP 4: Please contact the dental clinic directly to schedule your final dental exam or by phone at 530-634-2941(Dental).
• STEP 5: Your SHPE (separation/retirement) process can start 179 days from your Final Out date. We would like to schedule you for your SHPE exam with the provider BEFORE you go on/take your terminal leave. For further guidance or questions, please contact BOMC via the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal or at 530-645-2665.

Medical Clearance

1. Retraining/Re-class

   Attach your retraining myPers response email in an email has your eligible AFSCs for retraining to Org Box at usaf.beale.9-mdg.mbx.9-mdg-bomc-management@mail.mil. Once the 422A is complete (10-14 duty days), it can be download from AF Portal under My IMR area. Flying AFSCs will take 10-12 weeks (please contact Flight Medicine via secure message or at 530-634-4695). If you wear contact lenses, do not wear them for 30 days prior to your Flight Physical.
   

2. Overseas Medical Clearance (AD only)

   Attach Medical Clearance Memo, RNLTD, PPC (on RIP), and EDD on email to the MSME workbox Org Box at usaf.beale.9-mdg.mbx.9-mdg-bomc-management@mail.mil. Your request will remain PENDING until we receive your medical clearance memo. PCS clearances are processed NO EARLIER than 120 days from RNLTD. Please include your report date in the additional comments section.
   

3. Palace Chase/Front 422A Request

   Complete the medical questions and provide a tentative separation date. SHPE will be completed after your 422 request is complete. Submit documentation to Org Box at usaf.beale.9-mdg.mbx.9-mdg-bomc-management@mail.mil.