Which of the following is NOT a deployment readiness requirement for individual medical readiness (IMR)?

The concept of individual medical readiness (IMR) is crucial in ensuring that service members are prepared for deployment. IMR consists of several specific requirements that help maintain the overall health and readiness of military personnel.

Vaccinations are essential because they protect service members from various diseases, ensuring that they do not become vulnerable while deployed and can continue to perform their duties without the risk of infectious diseases spreading among the troops. Medical examinations are standard practice for assessing an individual's overall health and identifying any medical conditions that may need to be addressed prior to deployment. Dental evaluations are equally important as untreated dental issues can lead to significant pain and complications, which may not only affect the individual’s ability to perform but also burden medical resources during a deployment.

X-rays, while useful for diagnosing specific conditions and injuries, do not fall under the core requirements for individual medical readiness. They are not routinely required for deployment preparation as part of an individual's readiness screening. Instead, X-rays are typically performed when there is a specific medical concern requiring evaluation. This makes them situational rather than a blanket requirement for all service members in readiness for deployment. Thus, the omission of X-rays from the IMR requirements is aligned with the focused criteria of ensuring that personnel are healthy and specifically prepared for the