AR 601-20 — index record
| Number | AR 601-20 |
|---|---|
| Title | THE INTERSERVICE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM |
| Published | August 14, 2009 |
| Office of primary responsibility | TSG |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Army |
| Status on the index | Active |
| Unit of issue | PDF P |
| Source index | Army Publishing Directorate |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This major revision provides updates on the application process for the Interservice Physician Assistant Training Program (IPAP) and solicits applications from Active Army (Army enlisted, commissioned officers, warrant officers), Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets, and other Servicemembers as specified in this regulation.
Summary of changes, as printed
The Interservice Physician Assistant Training Program This major revision, dated 14 August 2009-- o Provides detailed instructions on waivers and designates the Interservice Physician Assistant Training Program Director as having waiver authority (para 2-1a). o Updates categories of personnel ineligible to apply for the Interservice Physician Assistant Training Program (para 2-1b and para 2-1c). o Expands basic Interservice Physician Assistant Training Program prerequisites (para 2-2). o Extends eligibility to include additional categories of personnel (para 2- 2a). o Covers eligibility criteria for applicants applying for consideration as an academic delay versus the requirements completion course (para 2-3). o Updates the service obligation incurred for commissioned officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel upon completion of this training program and the consequences of failing to successfully complete training (para 2-4). o Describes changes to the basic application memorandum for enlisted personnel, warrant officers, and commissioned officers with specific guidance on applicants with profiles and those requesting medical waivers (paras 3-1c, 3- 1d, and 3-1e).
Contents
- Chapter 1 Introductionp. 1
- Chapter 2 Program Informationp. 1
- Chapter 3 Applicationp. 7
- Chapter 4 Personnel Management, Appointments, and Assistancep. 13
- Appendix A. Referencesp. 14
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