MACE

Answer 1

Injury/Evaluation/Distance (I.E.D.) checklist

Question 2

Was the Service member within 50 meters of the blast? (Yes/No)

Answer 2

Distance

Question 3

Service members involved in a potentially concussive event as described in section 1 of this enclosure are required to rest for 24 hours, beginning at the time of the event.

Answer 3

Potentially Concussive Event.

Question 4

All Service members diagnosed with a mTBI/concussion must have, at a
minimum, 24 hours’ recovery unless the results of subsequent clinical evaluation indicate a longer period is needed.

Answer 4

First Diagnosed Concussion

Question 5

If two diagnosed mTBI/concussions have occurred within the past 12 months, return to duty is delayed for an additional 7 days following symptom resolution.

Answer 5

Second Diagnosed Concussion (Within a 12- month Period).

Question 6

If three diagnosed mTBI/concussions have occurred within the past 12 months, return to duty is delayed until a recurrent concussion evaluation has been completed.

Answer 6

Recurrent Concussion (Within a 12-month Period)