I want to enlist but my only fear is that they'll make me take off my shirt which would be embarasing since I have big scars in my back from a back operation.
2006-12-05 09:49:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I'm not sure you are cut out for the service with such thin skin. Maybe you better reconsider your decision. On the other hand, the service is probably will be the best place for you to overcome your insecurities. Your scaring is a minor problem. Your fellow soldiers might respect you more for joining, once they know what you've been through.
2006-12-05 10:00:06 · answer #1 · answered by hbsizzwell 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you will be taking your shirt off in Basic Training. You will probably be showering in an open shower with several other men. Not to mention you will be taking a physical at the MEPS station before being sent to your Basic location.
I was in the U.S. Army for 4 years. There are somethings you will have to get used too
2006-12-05 11:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll see a lot of scars in the military son, after your first tour you'll be grateful if you return with only the ones you got now. Toughen up, get into the Marines and get over to Arab land and help our boys out. Make Uncle Sam proud, it is not how you look but how you hold your rifle that counts
2006-12-05 09:56:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well good for you on your choice. And yes you will have to in the Barracks. You will have to do this at every basic training facility.
2006-12-05 10:28:31 · answer #4 · answered by Nasty Leg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. There are open showers in basic training. You are not afforded much as far as privacy goes in BMT.
2006-12-05 09:51:54 · answer #5 · answered by Fatboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you are made for the Army! Forget about the GAY scar phobia and act like a MAN!
2006-12-05 11:02:58 · answer #6 · answered by afghaniguy007 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dont worry, you cant help it. And really, you'll have your shirt on most of the time anyway.
Thank you for your service bro...salute to you!
2006-12-05 09:55:37 · answer #7 · answered by Diadem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, not in public, but yes for showers.
2006-12-05 09:54:44 · answer #8 · answered by The Scorpion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Point?
2006-12-05 09:53:14 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋