Which action begins the suitability screening process?

• A. Begins when a detailer at NPC nominates the service member for overseas duty
• B. Begins when the member requests screening
• C. Begins when the unit is deployed
• D. Begins when the service member reports for duty

Answer: (A)

Suitability screening starts with an official nomination for overseas duty. When the detailer at the NPC nominates the service member, that action flags the formal review process and triggers the gathering of records and checks (medical, security, qualifications) to determine if the member is fit for the assignment. Other triggers like a member’s personal request, deployment itself, or simply reporting for duty don’t automatically start the formal screening, though they may lead to related steps later. The nomination provides the official starting point because it identifies the specific assignment and initiates the required readiness evaluation.