When a military patient is admitted to an MTF, the patient's unit commander should be notified by

• A. Electronic Message or Telephone
• B. Admission Notification Letter Only
• C. Telephone Only
• D. Admission Notification Letter and Telephone or Priority Message

Answer: (D)

When a service member is admitted to a medical facility, the command needs both immediate notice and formal documentation. The best approach is to send an Admission Notification Letter to officially document the admission and to contact the unit commander by telephone or via a Priority Message to ensure prompt awareness. This dual approach ensures the commander is quickly informed for any necessary action while there is a written record for accountability and follow-up. Relying on only an electronic message or only a telephone misses one of these essential elements, and using only a letter delays urgent notification.