Isn't that discrimination to single out disabled people from wanting to join? I'm disabled & desperate! to join the Air Force, and there are many people who are in the military & don't like it. I wish I could take their place.
2006-08-16 15:56:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It depends on what type of medication you are taking on whether you can go into the military or not. If you have a disability, they can't let you go in because you cannot do a lot of things required of a military person including the physical readiness tests and standards. The first person that answered this question was wrong about having to give custody up of your child for four years. You have to give up custody to enter into the service and usually be without your child during boot camp and school and then you can get them back. The military is a great place for many people and I commend you on wanting to do your part.
2006-08-16 16:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by frr_ls 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The ability to to go for a long time without contact with no one but the unit or ship you began with is very often necessary in wartime. Missions maybe longer than anticipated or planned for. Therefore there is no method of figuring out how much medication you would have to take.The carrying of medication may require special packaging or specialized conditions of transport that would preclude the individual from participating in the mission.
If a soldier is on medication, even if he/she is assigned to some REMF slot all members of a military stand in danger and may be called upon to enter battle and fight. There is a saying "No plan survives contact with the enemy." In the chaos of battle nothing you have planned or were taught can be guaranteed. Especially where you left you medication
2006-08-16 16:57:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are certain things that some people just aren't able to do. Is a person in a wheelchair able to hump through the deserts of the middle east constantly, over rough terrain, and can hide at a moment's notice should the need arrive?
Medication is a different story. If its for acid reflux, who cares? But if its for serious mental unbalances, would you trust that person to be flying with seriously dangerous weapons?
Maybe you can still get a desk job in the military.
Then again, you didn't really specify why you weren't allowed, so all of this speculation is rather pointless.....
2006-08-16 16:04:00 · answer #3 · answered by Michael D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not a question of discrinmination, it's a question of capability. In the military, we require our people to be combat ready at any time, anywhere. If someone has severe allergies, takes medication, etc. they can't join. Heck, single parents have to give up custody of their children (at least for their first 4 years) in order to join.
The military wants people who'll put the military first. It comes before your health and your family.
2006-08-16 16:00:04 · answer #4 · answered by Charles D 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The first answer hit the nail on the head! However, you might be able to find away to help in some shape or form. There might be a military support group you can join where you can donate time and effort for a cause that you feel is worthwhile. However, I suggest you avoid donating money though. It seems almost everyday I hear something about charities embellising donated funds.
O and don't vote for Hillary Clinton. Throught her actions, she has proven her despise and comtempt for the American military.
O and donate clothes you don't wear anymore to Veterans!
2006-08-16 16:07:29 · answer #5 · answered by Erik T 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In order to sign a contract and it be legal and binding you must be of sound mind and body.
And joining the military is signing into a contract with the government.
If you are on mind altering medications then the military does not believe you are of sound mind.
Our military is out there fighting and in war zones and they do not need nor want people who are having emotional problems out there on the front lines.
This is not meant to sound rude or anything......Just MY opinion.
2006-08-17 01:27:29 · answer #6 · answered by ETxYellowRose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a medical condition and get hurt or die they have to pay for all that.
Or if you take psychiatric drugs and cause a accident or someone else to die then that is no good either.
Either way they are responsible for you and your behavior as you would be considered government property.
2006-08-16 16:03:24 · answer #7 · answered by Biker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you understand what military means? You will be a soldier. Can you fight a battle on meds? Your brothers and sisters in arms will be a little too busy to be watching out for you in the thick of a operation. Sorry......It's for you own safety and theirs.
2006-08-16 16:02:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not really sure. I asked my recruiter this years ago, he would not answer me. He didnt even want to know my medical backgroung, he just said check no and ignore the print on the bottom about the penalty. He said the are not authorized to check your history.
2006-08-16 16:06:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
in case your health practitioner will certify that you're allergies-loose, you could likely get in without situation, and also you may even get a waiver for it in a case like this without too a lot situation, i imagine.
2016-11-04 23:47:40 · answer #10 · answered by fleitman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋