Duty Restriction (DR) is defined as?

• A. A medically-prescribed limitation relating to day-to-day duties
• B. A deployment requirement
• C. A medical checkup
• D. An administrative note only

Answer: (A)

Duty Restriction means a medically prescribed limit on what you can do in day-to-day duties due to a health condition. It’s issued to keep you safe and in work you can handle without worsening your condition, and it affects the tasks, environments, and schedules you’re allowed to perform. It’s not a deployment requirement, not simply a medical checkup, and not just an administrative note—the restriction reflects real limitations and guides supervisors to accommodate you while maintaining readiness. For example, someone with a back issue might be restricted from heavy lifting or long periods of standing, allowing only tasks within those limits while awaiting further evaluation or treatment.