I'm interested in whether flat footed people can be conscripted (if it comes to it) in the UK, but I'd also like to know about other countries too. I know if I went to try and join the army/police/(navy and airforce?) I would be turned away as I have very flat feet, but does that make me exempt from conscription?
2006-08-31 01:21:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Perhaps I was misled, I was always told that due to the excessive marching needed to function in the army, and the fact that flat feet + running/marching = injury/discomfort that I would be shunned by all.
2006-08-31 01:51:50 · update #1
With today's modern technology, it's possible to fit boots/shoes to problem feet, so I don't think that would be an issue any more.
At one point in time, we (US of A) did deny people with flat feet the opportunity to join the military. Now, however, we have people with flat feet serving right next to people with regular arches.
2006-08-31 03:24:52 · answer #1 · answered by My world 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My ex was in the army and he was flat footed. Not sure about other forces/police etc though
2006-08-31 08:46:19 · answer #2 · answered by jockey26saints 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was inthe US Army and my feet are flater than flat. Never had a problem
2006-08-31 08:57:11 · answer #3 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, here in Egypt, yes they are, but i don't know in the UK, but most probably yes
2006-08-31 09:28:56 · answer #4 · answered by Marty McFly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't conscript!
2006-08-31 09:21:33 · answer #5 · answered by Vulture38 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,why i do not know.if you are capable of doing something then it should be o.k.
2006-08-31 08:25:00 · answer #6 · answered by steven e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only as frogmen
2006-08-31 08:26:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Israel, it would not be considered.
2006-08-31 11:42:30 · answer #8 · answered by Canute 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can walk then you can go.
2006-08-31 08:33:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋