I used to have asthma but I have not had any problems because of it for about 6 years. Should I still join Army JROTC?
2006-08-28 09:58:51 · 16 answers · asked by James 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Why not ask your doctor and the recruiters about your fitness for duty?
2006-08-28 10:01:00 · answer #1 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was in AFJROTC and Civil Air Patrol in high school. I knew many people that had that condition and most of them got a lot out of the training. JROTC is simply a classroom environment and the instructors are aware of the fact that many people will have medical conditions that they have to look out for. Just remember to tell your teachers.
In the case that it is cured, I knew one person that was given a waiver for it and allowed to join the military.
As far as "should you join," I would ask yourself what do you want? Military service, the as a person with that condition, i would join JROTC, because you might be able to work a waiver out if your instructor goes in with you and tells the recruiting command that you have had no problems. If you are going to join to do something cool, then you need to remember that because it is easy to get sucked into the whole process and get in over in your head. Just remember to keep your head level and remember that ROTC is only a class and a training environment. The real military is not necessarily like that!
If you have any questions about ROTC, I would love to field any of your questions; email me at your leisure.
2006-08-28 21:38:03 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea i was in it for four years of high school it's a great experience and you'll learn alot of discipline it helped me choose feel comfortable about joining into the military after i graduated this year because i already know what to expect and i have an advantage on more knowledge than some people but it's an awesome program believe me camp is so much fun!!!
2006-08-28 18:22:44 · answer #3 · answered by USAF1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you'll be fine personally. Many people outgrow childhood asthma and you've been asthma free for 6 years. You'll have to get a physical so why don't you ask the doctor then?
2006-08-28 17:06:00 · answer #4 · answered by t79a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since asthma will be the least you have to worry about, go ahead and get a ride down to the recruiting station and sign up. Sometimes when people wait too long, they start to overthink the matter and end up putting it off indefinitely. Best to ink your signature now.
2006-08-28 17:04:44 · answer #5 · answered by nothing 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get checked out first, maybe you've outgrown the asthma, if that's possible. Call a recruiter, they should be able to tell you if it is at all possible, that you could join with this pre-condition.
2006-08-28 17:17:29 · answer #6 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure why not? My nephew had asthma as a little boy and he had a great time in the Navy.
2006-08-28 17:01:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband had asthma and is now in the infantry and he does fine. So sure go for it.
2006-08-28 19:59:29 · answer #8 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would benefit more from JROTC than from not joining.
2006-08-28 17:05:34 · answer #9 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact your family Doctor and see what he thinks.If he gives you the Ok..Sure join.
2006-08-28 18:39:46 · answer #10 · answered by John G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋