Prior to AO 9 of 2011, the criteria for granting NFSG were rigid. This order revised the criteria, making it more favorable for medical officers. It effectively meant that medical officers who had served a specific number of years as Lt. Colonels would be entitled to the pay scale of a Colonel, even if they were not currently holding the rank of Colonel. This was a major morale booster, as it bridged the financial disparity between senior Lt. Colonels and newly promoted Colonels.
Only when the Territorial Army soldier is embodied for full-time service. For part-time service, separate rules apply.
| Searcher Profile | Why They Need It | |----------------|-------------------| | downgraded to LMC/PMC | To verify if their invaliding is lawful | | Veterans & families | To claim disability pension arrears | | AFT lawyers & legal aides | To cite in pension or re-categorization cases | | Recruiters & medical officers | To apply correct standards during enrolment medicals | | Defense researchers | To study trends in medical discharges |
For those looking for the formal document, it is often found in internal military compendiums or through the DGMS (Army) portal
Army Order 9/2011/DGMS (Directorate General Medical Services) is a significant policy that revised the system for the medical classification of Indian Army officers. Its primary goal is to improve career management for officers, particularly those in Low Medical Classification (LMC), by standardizing how their medical status affects their , employment , and promotion eligibility. The key features of this Army Order include: 1. Dual Classification System