Under Role 2 medical care, which services are augmented?

• A. Operational dental support and preventive medicine
• B. Preventive medicine and clinical laboratory
• C. Physical therapy and optometry
• D. Red blood cells and limited x-ray

Answer: (C)

Role 2 medical care focuses on expanding forward-based capabilities to restore function and readiness after injury, beyond simple stabilization. In this setting, rehabilitation and vision care are enhanced to keep service members operational. Physical therapy is important because it provides targeted rehabilitation to recover strength, range of motion, and functional ability after injuries or surgeries, helping a patient return to duty more quickly. Optometry is key for maintaining vision, performing eye exams, fitting corrective lenses, and managing ocular injuries—vital for safety and performance in demanding tasks. These two services are augmented because they directly support longer-term recovery and duty readiness on the move, rather than just immediate acute care. Other options involve services that may be present as standard or addressed by different aspects of the medical system, not the specific augmentation focus described here.