I am an AFROTC cadet. I was informed that since I had endometriosis removed 3 months before my physical that I was medically disqualified, with the board saying it was "to soon". I was told that the cadre had tried to get me a wavier (but I doubt it). I'll be moving to Korea for a year soon, and then upon returning I'll be living in Las Vegas, attending UNLV, and hopefully joining the det there. My question is since it'll be 3 years after my surgery do I have a chance to even try again to get my commission? Can I fight the DoDMERB decision at that time? I’m hoping to do nursing since it is a highly needed field in order to lower my chances of rejection (plus I want to be a nurse). Please only answer if you really know what you are talking about. Thanks
2006-07-28 20:10:18 · 10 answers · asked by Kristin C 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I don't think I understand your question. I was active duty Air Force from 1994-1998. Now, are you trying to get into the Air Force as a Commissioned Officer? That's only possible if you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. You would attend Officer Training school if selected at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama. You just cannot go into the Air Force as a Second Lieutenant without a college degree. And the other option is the United States Air Force Academy. However, most Academy Cadets had GPA's of 4.0 or higher, with a stellar record, high moral character, sports and community service. It is extremely competitive to enter the AF Academy, and you have to have a letter written by your local congressman to even apply. The last option is to enter the Air Force as an enlisted soldier and attend 8 weeks of training at Lackland AFB in Texas. You could request from an Enlisted Recruiter that you train as a "Nurse Technician" and your training would be at the 82nd Medical Group at Sheppard AFB, TX. Enlisted Air Force personnel with no degrees upon entering active duty, can train as a nurse technician. It would be the civillians equivalent to an LPN. And, at least if you enter into the USAF that way, you could earn your degree in Nursing, and let the military pay for it, and then get your commisison that way. Email me if you need further understanding, or if I misread your question.
2006-07-28 20:25:28 · answer #1 · answered by adjoadjo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you can write a letter to the a congressmen or a judge having information of your medical records and a doctor's letter approving your state of being. A kid who had asthma was told by the asssholes of DoDMERD he didn't qualify and he took his case to the courts etc. I don't think he won, but he had a fair shot-more than he had when he begun. I'm sorry for what happened and I hope things resolve in a positive way.
2006-07-29 07:20:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is probably to talk to the personnelist at the Det. Another factor is how far along were you when you left? I think it would be more of an issue if you were POC when you left. Since it does not appear you left for discipline reasons, I don't think you'll really have too much of a problem.
2006-07-30 21:30:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Endometriosis is not something you "cannot" recover completely from. Usually 6 months you are as good as new so you should have no problem qualifying now. Good luck... and good girl for aspiring to be a nurse.
2006-08-05 07:45:51 · answer #4 · answered by Rada S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finish college, continue drill with your cadre/reserve unit during college, and apply for waivers. Good luck!
2006-08-05 17:44:10 · answer #5 · answered by Diane D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I don't have the specific answers for you, I wanted to pass along this great resource:
http://www.endofighter.com/
The group has a discussion site at:
http://groups.msn.com/EndometriosisandtheMilitary
Which may also be of great help.
Good luck and best wishes!
2006-07-29 07:16:36 · answer #6 · answered by Endo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to get a MEDREAD on your med records. You might have to get a AFSG waiver. Dont lose motivation, you are still in the door
2006-08-02 09:33:58 · answer #7 · answered by arpowre3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can fight it but you must go and see your doctor first and have sign a release document and have him stste in there about your case. for that will carry the most weight.
and also have him put in there a clause/if any further questions call me at this number ---- signed dr.---
2006-08-04 05:47:41 · answer #8 · answered by david_strickland31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your recruiter.. there maybe a waiver or something you can get
2006-07-28 20:14:11 · answer #9 · answered by R.Elsedragon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join THE MARINE CORPS!!! BE HARD!!!
2006-08-04 12:20:47 · answer #10 · answered by Michael L 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋