Unit mission and information:
Provide exceptional deployment medicine, readiness support, fit and healthy warfighters, and access for Air Commandos and their families.
The 1st Special Operations Medical Group provides the highest quality medical care, community and workplace medical surveillance, and preventive medicine to over 17,000 beneficiaries. The medical group promotes and maintains the health of approximately 8,000 base personnel to ensure a vital and fit force, deployable to any location.
The 1st SOMDG is made up of four squadrons, the 1st Special Operations Aerospace Medicine Squadron, 1st Special Operations Dental Squadron, 1st Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron and the 1st Special Operations Medical Support Squadron.
Lineage: Established as 16th Medical Group on 15 Aug 1994. Activated on 1 Oct 1994. Redesignated 1st Special Operations Medical Group on 16 Nov 2006.
Emblem: The emblem of the 1st Special Operations Medical Group is that of the 1st Special Operations Wing with the group designation in the scroll. It is symbolic of the organization's history and mission. The blue background represents the sky and the United States Air Force. The 13 red and white stripes stand for the nation's original 13 colonies, the first American force to engage in war to defend freedom. The silver dagger is winged to indicate the 1st Special Operations Wing brings force through the air. A golden lamp of knowledge reflects the wing's civic action role and indicates that members of the 1st Special Operations Wing serve as teachers, as well as warriors, in helping our allies determine their own way of life and form of government.
Appointment Guidelines:
Routine/Non-Urgent Visits: Call Central Appointing at 850-883-8600. If you are unable to book an appointment with your Primary Care Manager (PCM), please request a Telephone Consult (TCON).
Urgent Care Visits: Call Central Appointing at 850-883-8600. For after hours care call Central Appointing and follow the prompts. You must receive approval from the on-call provider prior to visiting an off-base urgent care center or you will be responsible for any charges incurred.
Emergency visits: threatening life, limb, eyesight, etc call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency room (ER). You must call your PCM within 24-hours to report a civilian ER visit.
Canceling Appointments/No-Show Policy:
Patients may cancel an appointment up to 24-hours before the scheduled appointment. If you are unable or no longer need to attend your appointment, call Central Appointments. Managing cancelled appointments drastically reduces the amount of funds spent per cancelled visit and improves access to care to other beneficiaries. For each patient that is referred downtown during a no-show appointment the Department of Defense spends approximately $250 dollars per visit, in addition to the lost appointment incurred for other patients.
TRICARE Enrollment:
To enroll in TRICARE visit the 1 SOMDG TRICARE Office located in RM 199. Enrollment for active duty (AD) members at Hurlburt Field is mandatory. AD Family members living in Destin, Crestview, or Navarre (32566) may have a civilian prime provider in their area after completing the proper paperwork through the TRICARE office. Enrollment paperwork can be completed in advance prior to arriving for enrollment. To access the form click here.
Referrals:
Referrals are managed in multiple ways. For members enrolled in TRICARE prime on base, your 1 SOMDG or 96 MDG PCM must provide a referral prior to proceeding for care. If you are the family member of an AD spouse enrolled to a civilian PCM, your civilian PCM must provide a referral prior to proceeding for care. For questions, regarding referrals, visit the 1 SOMDG Health Benefits Advisor, RM 199, or call our TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration Flight at 850-881-5191.
TRICARE Online:
TRICARE Online has a very robust patient capability. TRICARE Online provides access to book appointments, see lab results, schedule follow-up visits, and much more. You can register with TRICARE Online by visiting http://www.tricareonline.com.
Dental Services:
Services are provided to AD only at Hurlburt Field. To make an appointment call 850-884-7881.
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