What does a permanent disqualification result in?

• A. Disqualifying flight status—unlikely for requalification within 365 days (may apply for waiver)
• B. Immediate removal from all military duties
• C. Temporary leave of absence from flight duties
• D. Automatic retirement from service

Answer: (A)

Permanent disqualification means you are permanently ineligible to hold flight status due to a medical condition or other disqualifying finding. When flight status is permanently halted, the likelihood of being requalified within a year is extremely low, which is why the statement notes that requalification within 365 days is unlikely. However, a waiver may still be possible, depending on the service policies and the specifics of the condition.

This does not automatically remove you from all military duties or mean automatic retirement. You could still be assigned non-flying duties or face separation under separate procedures, but the immediate effect of permanent disqualification is the loss of flight eligibility, not an automatic end to all service or a temporary leave.