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Question

Is it easier to get into the Navy than it is the Air Force? I hear it is and I want to know why and I have another question. I'm 17 now, but when I was 14, I had surgery to correct ptosis of the eye lid on my left eye, will this disqualify me, or is it only a disqualifyer if it still affects my vision, because otherwise, I have excellent vision.

Answer 1

navy is easier

Answer 2

The only way that the surgery will disqualify you is if it in any way affects your vision now.

As for the training they really rate about the same, I can tell you that both of them focus on academics more than the other branches do. January 1, 2007 the Air Force is extending their BMT by 2 weeks, making it 8.5 instead of just 6.5.

Cannot tell you for certain all the aspects of the Navy basic because I am USAF. I can tell you though, either one is a fine choice, and will help you improve your life in the end. Air Force does not require that you have perfect vision, there are plenty of jobs that you can do even if your vision is not the best in the world.

Answer 3

Its not any easier to get into either branch, you just sign up as long as you meet all the basic military requirements of height/weight and ASVAB score and what not. But I think you are asking about getting into a specific MOS, so that will obviously depend on the MOS. The availability of the MOS you want will depend on how popular it is or how useful it is to the military or your qualifications for the job. The best thing you can do is talk to a few recruiters from each branch and a few soldiers from each branch (you can visit a unit near you or just find a group on the internet if you don't know anyone). They can get really picky with certain high demand MOS's, such as pilots in the Air Force, just because they need a way to pick out the best of the best. I don't know a lot about the surgery/problem you had and if it would be considered a disability and I also don't know what MOS you are looking for so it would probably be best to just talk to some recruiters and soldiers. But as I'm sure you know - be careful with the recruiters, some will tell you B.S. so talk to a few, and before you sign anything - know that if it's not in your contract, it's not guaranteed to you no matter what the recruiter tells you.

Answer 4

You should give yourself a chance to do whatever you want. My son has been in the Navy for 12 years, my other was in the Army for 4 years and I had a husband in the Airforce. The Airforce has got the nicest looking bases, the marines (which is my least favorite) has got the best looking dress uniforms - (followed by the Navy dress uniforms. Give yourself a chance. Airforce will take you too if you're a 'good citizen'....they have really nice facilities compared to the other branches of the service.

They may be a little pickier but that doesn't mean they won't pick you.... You eye will not hinder you at all. Any of the branches will provide you 'opportunity'.... at least.... to know what you DON'T want to do with your life.....!!

Answer 5

Overall, the Navy and the AF have similar requirements for entry. The AF is in a drawdown right now and that is making it harder to enter. The government is trying to save money and cutting the AF dramatically, so in this sense it might be easier to enter the Navy.

As far as your vision is concerned, you should be fine as long as the surgery corrected the problem and you have no problems with your vision. You can still enter both services if you are color blind, although you are limited in job selection.

Answer 6

The Navy is just a hair easier ASVAB speaking. The minimum ASVAB score for the AF is something like a 38 and the Navy is a 36. Your condition has been corrected and is no longer a factor. Shouldn't make a difference.

Answer 7

"Easier to get in" depends on what you want to do. And there are reasons other than ease of getting in to choose your branch.

If it affects your vision, you will have difficulty getting into any branch. From my experience the Navy is fairly lenient on past injuries, I don't know about the Air Force.

Both branches of carry prestige for different reasons. Air Force flyers - Navy nuclear subs etc.

Talk to a recruiter from each branch. Ask lots of questions - and don't let them talk you into anything until you're ready to make a decision.

Answer 8

They will test your vision.
Navy is probably a little easier, but if you are intelligent and a h.s. graduate, then either should be possible. Harder to make rank when enlisted in the Air Force, since it is location-based (maybe this has changed since I was in the Navy and worked with Air Force people), whereas the competition for advancement in the Navy is Navy-wide and the navy is bigger.

Answer 9

They will raise suspicion about the eye at an air force academy

The navy is easir to get in
you just need basic skills and a little traing

Air force
-you have to be in prime physical condition, perfect eyeseight, and a whole lot of factors

watch the movie THE RIGHT STUFF

its shows how tough it ws for pilots in the air force

Answer 10

yes. it is a little bit easier to get nto the navy than the air force. especally now. the USAF is trying to get rid of a lot of people. recruiting goals are way down. as far as the eye thing, it probably wont affect your chances of getting in if theres nothing else that they dont like. youll have to tell the doc at MEPS about it. he will just examine it closely to make sure it doesnt affect your ability to serve. dont lie about any medical stuff. that will screw your chances with any service

Answer 11

The Air Force is the hardest to get into. As far as I can tell, it goes like this:
Intelligence--AF, Marines, Army, Navy
Toughness--Marines, Army, Navy, AF
The AF was pretty darn corperate if you ask me. Lots more chicks too. ;o)
I think as long as you can score well on a vision test now then you're fine. I wouldn't set my heart on flying a jet though...that's a completely different set of rules.