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Immediate Release

Force Health Protection Guidance – Supplement 12

On Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, the Department of Defense released Force Health Protection Guidance – Supplement 12, which provides guidance for DOD personnel traveling during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic. Supplement 12 provides pre- and post-travel guidance for the force health protection of military members, their families, DOD civilian employees and DOD contractors.

The guidance details information on the following:

  • Steps to be taken during Restriction of Movement
  • Determining whether to travel
  • Travel guidance in addition to Restriction of Movement
  • Additional guidance to assist commanders with travel decisions
  • Additional guidance for Reserve and National Guard personnel


The guidance can be found here.