the medical screening is to determine there are no heath related issues keeping you from loosing weight
2007-02-01 10:34:25 · 6 answers · asked by donnie_samantha 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You are flagged immediately. The flag is lifted after (and if) a valid medical reason is given.
2007-02-01 10:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in most cases the recruiter will take your height and weight and will not even bother with you until you are close to being within standards. If you have "health related issues" that keep you from losing weight, then you probably are not qualified for service anyway.
If you are already in the Army, then you cannot fail 3 semi annual tests within a 4 year period or you are out. If you have a problem that prevents you from losing weight that was caused by the military, you may be eligible for a lump sum severance pay.
2007-02-01 10:48:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I popped tape a few years ago when I was in the Army. I was sent for a medical evaluation without being flagged where it was discovered that I have a thyroid condition. Wouldn't have been fair if they flagged me for something that needed to be controlled with medication. The paperwork was started, however, but I think that was just to show me how serious they were in case I wasn't exercising or watching my diet.
2007-02-02 14:47:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH HELL YES. and they will discharge for you for that alone if you dont loose the weight.. You betcha ***
Knew Lt Col once that was over weight in Meddac @ SBHACH Ft Ord once.. she failed 2 weight reqirement physicals.. They discharged her from the Army.. Neat thing is they brought her back as dept Head of Radiology 2 days later as a civilian at 3 times the army salary.. did she *****? Not even a little... None else could do her job LOL.. She was very VERY happy with the arrangement in fact...
2007-02-01 10:44:28 · answer #4 · answered by darchangel_3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 21:33:33 · answer #5 · answered by elias 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes----every time you do the APFT,you have a weigh-in
over weight and can't pass the tape-----you are flagged
2007-02-01 13:39:21 · answer #6 · answered by mcspic63 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋