What dental class at a minimum must personnel be in before a PCS to an overseas location?

Personnel must be at least in Dental Class 2 before a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) to an overseas location. Dental Class 2 indicates that an individual has existing dental issues that are not urgent and can be managed without immediate treatment. This classification ensures that personnel are in a stable dental condition while stationed away from their home base, minimizing the risk of dental emergencies when access to care might be limited.

Dental Class 1 is considered optimal, indicating that an individual has no dental treatment needs. Class 3 represents individuals with urgent dental requirements that need to be addressed promptly, which would not be suitable for PCS until those needs are resolved. Class 4 refers to personnel whose dental status is unknown; they require a dental examination to determine their treatment needs. Thus, Dental Class 2 serves as the best classification before an overseas assignment, ensuring that personnel can manage their dental health adequately in a potentially isolated environment.