i just turned 16 and want to enlist in the navy but can i still join after being stuck in a psych ward for depression and cutting for a week in houston cypress creek hostpital
2006-12-07 02:28:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
cutting is usually a PDQ with no chance for a waiver.
at the very least, you must be free of all symptoms and off all meds for at least a year AND functioning normally during that time before you can even request a waiver.
Oh, yeah.. and the earliest you can get in is 17, with a HS diploma( GED will not cut it) and parents permission.
2006-12-07 06:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That will depend if you need meds to stay normal if you do than no. If you don't than their is a chance but that will depend on your psychological health between now and your 18th birthday. I would caution you that boot camp is extremely stressful and is notorious for bringing on depression especially those who have already succumbed to it before.
2006-12-07 08:28:58 · answer #2 · answered by brian L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local recruiter, then check again with his commander. Typically a recruiter will say "sure, no problem" just to get credit for your name. Check with someone "over his head" for the straight info. Good luck.
2006-12-07 02:32:03 · answer #3 · answered by boots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.navy.mil
2006-12-07 02:31:47 · answer #4 · answered by boonietech 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋