The Army began screening Soldiers — active, guard and reserve — in August 2005.

‘‘[Post-Deployment Health Reassessment] has been a major step forward in improving the care of our Soldiers,” said Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Richard Cody. ‘‘The program has proven its worth and will be an enduring asset for the health and welfare of our Soldiers.”

Soldiers who returned from a combat deployment more than 90 days ago are eligible for the three-part screening. Soldiers who redeployed after March 10, 2005, are required to complete the Post-Deployment Health Reassessment as part of the U.S. Army’s Deployment Cycle Support process.

Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldier Sgt. Jose Kuilan, completed the screening in 2006, four months after he returned home.

‘‘You know, I’ve talked to a lot of friends, and they really didn’t start experiencing anything until they were home for about 30 days,” Kuilan said. ‘‘So the [Post-Deployment Health Reassessment] is a good opportunity to talk about what’s going on or how the Soldier’s feeling.”

‘‘The [Post-Deployment Health Reassessment] program is part of the Army’s ongoing initiatives — to safeguard both the physical and mental health of our Soldiers,” Cody said. ‘‘The most important aspect of the program is that it’s proactive and works to identify health issues before they worsen or become chronic conditions, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and mild Traumatic Brain Injury, so Soldiers can get the treatment they need and deserve.”

Post-Deployment Health Reassessment is a commander’s program, officials said. Commanders and other unit leaders should access resources to assist them in scheduling their Soldiers for the Post-Deployment Health Reassessment. This information can be found on Army Knowledge Online.

Most Soldiers complete the screening as part of a unit-scheduled event 90 to 180 days post-deployment and can track completion through Army Knowledge Online under ‘‘My Medical Readiness.”

A three-part process, Soldiers first take part in Battlemind II Training, which emphasizes safe and healthy personal relationships and teaches Soldiers to look out for each other’s health. Second, Soldiers fill out a questionnaire that asks about physical and behavioral health concerns, and finally Soldiers speak one-on-one with a health care provider.

‘‘The [Post-Deployment Health Reassessment] is an opportunity for Soldiers to address health care concerns. The screening does not provide a diagnosis, but does provide follow-up and additional care, if necessary,” said Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker. ‘‘Soldiers with stress problems may be reluctant to seek the help they need. The [Post-Deployment Health Reassessment] bypasses this reluctance or stigma by bringing the medical system directly to the Soldier.”

(An Army Chief of Public Affairs release)