2006-11-19 07:33:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
In the US Military. Being flat footed isn't a disqualifier any more. Arches in boots are much better now.
2006-11-19 13:17:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
False premise.
You can join the military and be flat-footed. I am flat footed and I'm beginning my 13th year in the Army. I'm also near-sighted and color-blind.
Now, if you have flat-feet and a history of joint problems, then you can be disqulaified, but talk to the orthopedist at MEPS, describe the situation and let them make the determination.
2006-11-19 07:41:48 · answer #2 · answered by RTO Trainer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the military there is alot of standing, marching, and just plain ole being on your feet. People who are "flat footed" have different stress points on their feet and may not be able to take these kinds of activitys. Having foot problems in the military is just plain bad. You will quickly realize that if you have any physical limits the military will test them.
2006-11-19 07:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by travis R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flat footed people can connect the Air rigidity. the biggest difficulty with being flat footed is which you walk like a duck. in case you do connect, make certain you positioned on arch helps on your shoes.
2016-10-22 09:10:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband did 20 years and he's flat-footed.
2006-11-19 09:03:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flat-footed people aren't allowed because there is a lot of marching around, which is killer on your feet. Mine are practically flat, and I have issues.
2006-11-19 07:36:46 · answer #6 · answered by ladyinpurple 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can. Years ago it disqualified you because they thought flat-footed people could not carry heavy backpacks for a long distance. Today they don't see it as a problem.
2006-11-19 07:37:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Too much has to do with standing for long periods of time, Marching for long distances, jumping out of planes
and many more problems.
2006-11-19 07:44:00 · answer #8 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Becausee you have to be able to walk and march long distances.
2006-11-19 07:44:01 · answer #9 · answered by copestir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋