I have a metal plate in my hand. it is on my right ring finger on the top of the bone. does this disqualify me from joining the army? i want to be Airborne, and probably infantry. i have full use of the hand and no pain or discomfort. thanks.
2007-01-05 09:18:15 · 6 answers · asked by matt_precht 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Not all physical disabilities immediately disqualify you from service and upon proper review from a doctor you may be eligible for a waiver. It could be more difficult to get into Airborne school though, but there are waivers for that too. Go see your local recruiters and they will be more than willing to take you through the process.
2007-01-05 09:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by SGTCharity 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm in the process of joining the Coast Guard and my recruiter told me that i would be disqualified for any metal in my body due to an injury. i had a titanium rod in my lower leg due to a tib/fib fracture. i have recently had it removed and am on the way to recovering fully. my recruiter said since i had the rod removed it still doesnt mean im "in" there are more tests to be done but it was a step in the right direction.
2007-01-05 09:29:52 · answer #2 · answered by FLBOARDER18 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"back in Aug 2009" what? You can't get into the US Army if you have pins/plates in your body, I'm sure the marines won't take you for that. Sure, your recruiter will tell you to lie, but fraudulent enlistment can cost you up to $500k in fines plus 10 years imprisonment. And when you add "ing" to a word, you drop the E off at the end. Having, not haveing.
2016-05-23 06:56:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not, but it would disqualify you from working security at an airport.
2007-01-05 09:48:21 · answer #4 · answered by Webber 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, any type of phyical problems would disquaify you.
you would beep when you go thought the metal detector..lol .j/k
( sorry i had to add that, hope you have a sense of humor)
the top part is not a joke....it is true.
2007-01-05 09:22:19 · answer #5 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no as long as it is noted as a preexisting medical problem and you are able to pass a the physical at MEPS you will be fine
2007-01-05 09:29:45 · answer #6 · answered by striderknight2000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋