I got a 93 on the ASVAB and look at the PT test that the Army issues, the one based on the perfect score of 300, and I could get 280. Also I'm going into ROTC and finishing college at the University of Kentucky getting a BS in Biology.
There's one hitch I'm low degree red/green colorblind, meaning I can't see certain shades of red and green. I recenlty found out that if you can see vivid reds and greens then you can do the whole airborne, Rangers, Special Forces, thing.
I've wanted to be a Ranger my whole life and would also like to be Special Forces if anyone knows anybody that's been in either and can help.
2007-02-21 14:12:50 · 6 answers · asked by Robbie B 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Have you run this by a Army or Navy Medical Officer? They are the ones who know the technical details like this. I would try to contact an Ophthalmologist at NNMC Bethesda or Walter Reed AMC (look on the web, look under Ophthalmology for these medical centers) and ask them what they think.
2007-02-21 14:19:26 · answer #1 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about the color vision problem. What I can tell you is that you have to volunteer for Airborne training first. This should be done as part of your enlistment contract so that you will be sure to have a place in the school.
The Special Forces, once upon a time, examined Airborne trainees, about to graduate, for the school. I don't know how it is done now, but if you don't qualify as a parachutist, you will not be SF or Ranger.
Ranger School is almost always for infantry only, with officers and n.c.o.'s getting preference.
Both schools are tough enough to weed out those lacking the needed qualities in a big hurry.
You need to see your recruiter for the exact track you need to take to achieve these goals.
2007-02-21 14:32:03 · answer #2 · answered by John H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I posted an answer in your Q regarding 19D and vision. reading this Q allow me to relate a story as it pertains to the Rangers... It's a hot and humid Graduation Day at Ft Beginning, GA, for a Leadership class I attended. I was the "old guy" and met some pretty good "Joes". I was talking and taking pictures of my classmates to take home. Everyone was decked out in their dress uniforms, brass a-gleamin' with boots so highly shined I could see my face in them, perfect hair cuts, full awards, medals and ribbons, the whole nine yards. I was asked to pace alongside 3 Rangers as they raced in a low-crawl -and I'm talking face in full contact with Terra-firma- in 3-4 inches of standing water for 2 lengths of a 150 foot long building. I had to walk pretty fast just to keep up! The reason? They were told by the unit First Sergeant -a "leg"- they couldn't wear their black berets for the ceremony. I spoke with them afterward -they all got reprimands- and while I don't agree 100% with what I saw as a protest, I understood. I learned something about Rangers. Their intensity, as is their dedication to duty, is fierce in the extreme! I'm really glad these guys are on our side!! Again I say; Be absolutely certain you are FULLY qualified for the job you seek. It's not only about scores. And luck has little to nothing to do with it.
2007-02-21 16:01:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could give it a shot ask the MEPS doctor what the eye requirements are for Special Forces.
2007-02-21 14:29:19 · answer #4 · answered by path2631 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DAMMMMMMMMNNNNNNNN!!!!!!! trust me u r going to have no trouble with ranger sf or both. the red green thing maybe u can get a waiver who knows
2007-02-21 14:23:02 · answer #5 · answered by weapons... 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
99.999%
2007-02-21 14:23:57 · answer #6 · answered by jewpony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋