Who appoints the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) clerk and the Physical Evaluation Board liaison Officer (PEBLO), and by what means is the PEBLO tasked?

• A. Military treatment facility commander; published orders
• B. Flight commander, patient administration; official correspondence
• C. Military treatment facility commander; official correspondence
• D. Flight commander, patient administration; published orders

Answer: (A)

The appointment of both the MEB clerk and the PEBLO comes from the Military Treatment Facility commander, placing these roles squarely under the medical command and ensuring proper access to records and coordination across the MEB/PEB process. The PEBLO is tasked by published orders, a formal directive that assigns duties, defines the scope of responsibility, and establishes the reporting chain. This formal documentation is essential for accountability and consistency in handling medical evaluations and boards. Other options rely on less formal authorities or methods (such as a flight commander or official correspondence), which do not provide the same enduring, official directive needed for these medical-administration roles.