what excludes someone from the military?

Question

if your blind in one eye can you still go? or if your flat footed?
what are some conditons where they won't let you in?

Answer 1

>Flat feet
>asthma
>Failure to meet physical standards
>Any body conditions that limit duty/deployable status (heart, lungs, etc)
>psychological conditions (of certain kinds)
>recurring injuries that limit your duty/deployable status
>certain drug or other criminal history
>eyesight can sometimes be waived depending on duty and how bad it is (ie, legally blind vs something like missing an eye)
>a shown history of anti-military or anti-US governmnet statements/activities
>You're openly stating that you'll violate a don't ask don't tell policy (if you're gay)
>You apply but list yourself as a conscientous objector
>Membership in certain hate groups or anti-government/pro-anarchy groups can render you inelligable (and can definately get you in hot water after you join as well)

Answer 2

There are hundreds, if not thousands, that can exclude you.

Many are waiverable, depending on the circumstances (i.e., my brother is flat footed but he ran track in high school without issue so he received a waiver).

Also, some just require treatment before you can enlist (i.e., a friend of mine had a bone spur on his foot that he had to have removed in order to clear MEPS).

Many will restrict your options, but you can still enlist (i.e., a friend of mine was color blind and therefore was limited to a half dozen MOSs).

If you can't duck walk, you're out, I know that one for sure (another buddy).

A recruiter should be able to give a list of dealbreakers. Never, ever withold information at MEPS in an attempt to get in though, it WILL come back to bite you.

Answer 3

I think the two you named with exclude you.

You have to be basically healthy - reasonably fit, etc.

The general concern is - if this person were trapped on the frontline, would they be able to survive if they couldn't get their medication, etc.

It's pretty tough, but if you are considering or know someone and want to find out for sure, ask a local recruiter - they can tell you. (I think it varies a little by which branch, but the general guidelines are similar)

Answer 4

There are a lot of medical reasons to exclude you. Ulcers won't get you in, heart disease. The biggest is obesity.

Answer 5

Asthma, severe athletes foot, HIV, spina bifida, Parkinsons, Autism,
diabetes, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and the list goes on and on.

Answer 6

if you sleepwalk..... flat footed and blind in one eye are conditions that they wont let you in.

Answer 7

Asking stupid questions will exclude you.