General Medical Officer (GMO) Manual: Administrative Section

Fleet Liaison Office (FLO)

Department of the Navy
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery


Background

The primary responsibility of commanding officers and officers in charge of military treatment facilities (MTFs) and dental treatment facilities (DTFs) is to ensure the health and readiness of members of the Operating Forces. Per reference (a), each fixed treatment facility is required to have a fleet liaison representative. The Fleet Medical Liaison Office (FLO) exists to provide a single point of contact for responsive two-way access and communication between operational units and shore based treatment facilities.

Functions

Patient Referral

    When referring patients by consult to a naval hospital, the recommended routing is through the FLO. Check with your nearest FLO to determine which clinics handle their own consults. The FLO will track consults and interface with the specialty department when necessary. A visit to the FLO is recommended for a thorough understanding of the services available at your local medical treatment facility.

Communication

Rosters of current fleet liaison personnel are included in Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT) and Commander in Chief Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT) briefing packages.

Medical Departments can contact fleet liaison offices via phone, naval message, FAX, or E-mail. Submission of a Logistics Requisition (LOGREQ) via naval message is the most effective way to ensure appropriate scheduling of appointments and specialty services.

Reference

    1. BUMEDINST 6440.8

Revised by HMCM Taylor, Fleet Medical Liaison Office, Naval Medical Center San Diego (1999).

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