I have minor scoliosis and i want to join the US Navy. Will they let me in?
2006-11-10 08:43:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
depends on the curvature. I think anything under 35 degrees you are fine. Might be a little less though. My father had scoliosis and served 30 plus years.
2006-11-10 14:45:50 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on exactly how bad it is. When I went through boot camp at Great Lakes back in 1975 we had a guy with minor scoliosis. They had to medically discharge him before we were half way finished. He had a lot of pain from the training.
They'll catch it for sure when you go for your physical.
2006-11-10 11:47:07 · answer #2 · answered by Yak Rider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends... my fiancee has something to that effect, and he was able to join. You'll just have to take the physical exam and hope for the best! (and my ex-hubby made it into the Army with a metal pin in his hip... but I have heard that the Army has slightly lower standards than the other military factions) Good luck!
2006-11-10 09:15:18 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you're good. I have a bit a spinal curvature myself and was able to get into the Army no problem. The physical exam is conducted at the MEPS center, which is joint military and won't matter what branch of service you are. But in any respect, talk to your recruiter just in case, they face questions like yours every day, just ask them.
2006-11-10 09:22:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the physical and find out...sometimes you can get through depending on the serverity.
2006-11-10 08:48:10 · answer #5 · answered by Infantrygrunt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think they'll let you in but just to make sure you should take the physical
2006-11-10 09:11:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe, you need to take the test!!!!!!!!
2006-11-10 09:11:30 · answer #7 · answered by jeff g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋