Question about joining the military?
The only thing MEPS cares about it their regulations. If they can check a box that says "disqualify" then you're done. It doesn't matter if you're some crazy combination of Rambo, Lawrence of Arabia and Alexander the Great. They don't care about protecting our country, allowing people to pursue a life of service or whether or not a medical condition is truly limiting. They care about protecting their *** and checking the checkbox. Sorry. My suggestion would be to go anyway. Get disqualified. Get rejected for a waiver. At least you have it on your record that you tried. Then look at other options. Law Enforcement or Government Intelligence is obviously an option. There are nations other than the US that are looking for good soldiers. Do you have any connections in Europe? A way to get a student visa? If you have residency, you may be able to enlist in an allied force. I've served with Brits working for the US Army... might be something to think about. And there's always the FFL. Outside the box, but humanitarian work such as for the Peace Corps or for a philanthropic organization like the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation might allow you to do more good than you ever could as a soldier. I know none of these are your current dream, per se, but sometimes things happen for a reason.
What questions must I ask myself before joining the military?
The most important question you should ask yourself that whether you are mentally strong enough to with stand the training, because the training in the forces is difficult, especially because you have to stay away from your family, plus there is everything put in a routine, there are protocols to be followed and it is completely different from a civilian life. In military 6:00 a.m means 6 a.m. and not a minute before or after that. Then you have to work in the hardest possible condition as an officer. A number of lives depends on your decisions hence you are ought to be correct. There is a huge responsibility on your shoulder of the men you command. Once you complete the training successfully then you can definitely stand the life of fauj. This is because they make you very strong in the training believing that the more your sweat in training the less you bleed in battle. A person who has passion for defense can definitely withstand it. Believe me its all about mind, even the physical part of the training because its the mind which makes you strong and physical work outs are all about mind, after a while the mind starts taking over the body, once you are mentally strong enough then definitely your mind will tell your body that it can continue. So it is all about your wish, can you sustain in a disciplined and difficult environment where everything needs to be nearly perfect? Ask this question to yourself. Once you are ready to take that all then there will never be any problem. But I can assure you of one thing, if you decide to join the forces it'll be the best decision you'll take in your life, because trust me it is not a job it is entirely a way of life. The honor, pride and dignity which comes when you wear the uniform, knowing that you are serving for your country is matchless, and no money can ever buy that feeling!! All the best and Jai Hind
Question about truancy and joining the military?
When i was younger i had alot of problems when it came to going to school.its not that i couldn't understand the work or that i was antisocial,its just that i disliked it.my parents fought with me everyday to try to get me to go to school.so it wasnt there fault.so then i ended up going to court because of truancy.so then they put me on probation because after going to the court and having the judge tell me that i didnt have a choice in the matter,i still didnt go.so then they ended sending me to a joshua center for 3 months which wasnt too fun.i went 2 hours a day,5 days a week.after school.but most of the time they picked me up at home because i didnt go to school.that went on for a couple of months.then they sent me to another program.and that did nothing except show me how screwed up the world was.the kids in that place were horrible.one kid threatened to stab me with a pencil and he was serious.another kid thought he was sent from hell to speak the word of satan.all the kids were screwed up in one way or another.the only thing i did was screw up by not going to school.im 19 now.and i wish that i could just go back and do it over again but i cant.so i just have to move along.all this happened from the age 13 to 16.there's a lot more to the story but i rambled on enough.hopefully you read it.when i was 16 the judge said my records from when i was a juvenile will be erased when i turn 18.so what does that mean.does it mean that no one can ever see them again or what.but since then i got my ged and 15 college credits.so the military will look at it as if i have my high school diploma.other than that i have no criminal record or traffic violations.so will that hold me back from joining?
Can I still talk to a military recruiter to ask questions about joining even if I do not meet weight requirements yet?
When I joined the Marines, anyone who was overweight could join, but they had to agree to go through special training aside from regular boot camp, to lose the weight they need to in order to effectively function in the military. I’m not sure if they still have this option available for new recruits at this time. Check it out with more than one recruiter and more than one branch of the military. I commend you for your heart’s desire to serve our country.
Question about drugs and joining the army?
the reason he repeated the questions was because he wanted you to lie. there is no way they can know that you have done drugs unless you tell the (your stupid for doing that btw) or drug testing you. and even if they drug test you if you haven't done the drugs in a while it wont show. just go back and tell him you want to try this again.
Is joining the military out of the question with a diagnosis of OCD and Asperger's?
I'm 27, a college graduate with a mathematics degree, and considering joining the Air Force. Only one major problem; I was diagnosed with OCD and Asperger's at age 16. Is joining the military out of the question? I'm intelligent, well-spoken, in good physical condition and I do frequent weight training. The only thing holding me back is my medical background.
Army dental questions on joining?
Your dental situation will not DQ you from army service. You will get free dental care once you are in. During basic training and AIT you will usually you only get "emergency" dental care (any thing that will stop you from being able to eat). Once you get to yourpermanente duty station they will take care of all of your dental work, and will require you to get a yearlydentall exam and cleaning. The only problem is some of the dental care offered is lowest cost and may not be every thing you want. For example, they will not use white fillings on any teeth that do not show in the front of your mouth, or he fact that they can give youNovocainee, but they do not have laughinggass. With that, I'm not sure if they would give you implants, but it is likely that they would give you bridges, or even dentures if you need them Good luck.
What are some good questions I should ask the military recruiter?
It really depends on what you want in life. When I was 19 (this was in 2003, just as the Iraq War was kicking off) and went to the recruiters (I vowed to give each service except the USMC a shot), I did as much research and fact finding as I could. The Army recruiter was a prick. He lost me. The Navy and USAF both had me - but the AF offered a signing bonus for a great job. So that, along with the fact that the recruiter was very open and forthcoming, was VERY nice!So what should you ask? Well, first ask yourself the following:- Do I want to travel? The Navy travels A LOT. The AF, only if you are moving or if you are in an aircrew job typically. - What life style do you want? In the Army, you are a Soldier first. No matter what job you get - you are a soldier first. - What type of military mindset do you want? If you want the gung-ho Military - then working as a finance technician in the AF isn't for you. - How about promotion rate? Right now it may not matter - but the AF is the hardest service in which you can make rank. So... Once you have researched and widdled down your service of choice to the top 2-3, talk to a recruiter. Ask about available jobs, if college credits will help you to come in at a higher rank. If there are any bonuses available for the jobs you want. Being a military recruiter isn't easy. But if you feel like the recruiter is lying or isn't giving you the right information - ask to talk to the supervisor. BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE. Do your research. Try to know as much as you can, so you can better help the recruiter assist you.