U.S. Military COVID-19 Vaccine Statistics
Approximately 53,000 requested an exemption
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Military Vaccine Statistics
On February 28, 2023, Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. - the Under Secretary for Personnel & Readiness - testified before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel and provided the following statistics:
As of February 28, 2023, more than two million Service members (more than 96%) are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Approximately 53,000 Service members requested an exemption or accommodation related to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for medical, religious, or administrative reasons, and 15,166 exemptions and accommodations were granted (13,508 administrative exemptions, 1,152 temporary medical exemptions, 107 permanent medical exemptions, and 399 religious accommodations).
Approximately 16,000 Service members refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19 without making any request for exemption or accommodation. A small fraction of Service members who did not request or receive an exemption or accommodation from the requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 refused to receive the COVID-19 vaccine even after receiving a lawful order to do so, and 8,422 were subsequently separated.
A full video of the hearing is available on the House Armed Services Committee's website.
✏️ References
Cisneros, G.R. (28 February 2023). Prepared Statement of The Honorable Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness Before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel. House Armed Services Committee.
MLP Hearing: COVID-19's Impact on DoD and Its Service Members. (28 February 2023). House Armed Services Committee.
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