My recruiter told me that if I got an opthamalagist to test pass me and refute the MEPS people that I wasn't colorblind that I could get my MOS, which was 19D.
Does anyone know about how this works, like what would happen if I could get an opthamalagist to do help me. What would MEPS do?
2007-02-21 14:34:48 · 10 answers · asked by Robbie B 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Your not sounding like an idiot. You sound very smart...recruiters will do or say practically anything to get you signed.
DO NOT SIGN unless the school you want is written on the contract. In all probability, if it isn't there, you will not get it.
2007-02-21 14:39:51 · answer #1 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is true. You will have to pay for the doctor service yourself, and then the recruiter will have to submit a waiver through usarec (us army recruiting command). Once approved, you will be qualified for the mos (at least vision-wise). Most combat arms mos' require full colorvision as a requisite, because everything from ammunition to signalling devices (vital control measures) are color coded. Vision is also a top priority for combat arms. If you are set on cav scout, make sure you specify to the recruiter that it is scout or nothing. The final decision on what you qualify for will be made by the meps career counselor though. Just say no if they try to offer you any mos that you don't want. Combat engineers (21b) are the only combat arms mos that may accept a certain degree of colorblindness. Infantry, armor, and artillery, definitely not. Combat arms are the true core of the army, and everything else is just support. Good luck!
2007-02-21 23:06:21 · answer #2 · answered by Pirate13 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All I can tell is that the Army is allowing alot of exceptions and waivers since President Bush authorized 20,000 more troops. Sounds like your recruiter knows what he is talking about. If you feel you have question about what your recruiter is telling you, ask to talk to his Station Commander or First Seargent to clarrify what he/she told you or ask to see it in writing. What your recruiter was implying was if you get a second opinion, your recruiter will send in a medical read and their boss will look and make their determination off of the results you received from your doctor. I have seen it happen a number of times with people that get disqualified for hearing at the MEPS. Once they get a hearing test done from their doctor, the medical read is sent to higher up, the waiver get approved normally and join soon after. Good luck and hope this helps.
2007-02-22 01:06:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to your recruiter. I have no idea what a MOS and a MEP are but it sounds like he's trying to make a quota. If you are colorblind, you are colorblind and they'll find out eventually.
Years ago, my best friend wanted to enlist and become an MP but was too short. His recruiter told him there was some way to get around the requirement and signed him up. There wasn't a way and once he was in they said he was too short and couldnt be an MP. He was screwed.
2007-02-21 22:46:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, this is complicated. If you sign after getting a civilian Ophthalmologist's OK and you are accepted to active duty, in your mos, you face a possible -that's possible- re-classification for failing a subsequent exam. Any exam! And now you're on active duty. Not that many options. Truth is the mos you seek is probably not as high on this recruiters list of military needs as others. Also; understand this; "Getting it in writing" is NOT the same as having a back up. Be absolutely certain you are FULLY qualified for the job you sign for. 19D, in the real world, is a no foolin' around job!
2007-02-21 23:07:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, there are some truly ignorant people on here. Quotas? Whatever. Why would a recruiter tell someone they can't join so they can make their quota?
If you're color blind, no doubt about it... you aren't going to get Cav Scout. It's that simple. If USAREC denied a waiver, it's done. Have fun being a laundry and bath specialist or whatever else is offered.
2007-02-22 10:17:26 · answer #6 · answered by The Tin Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recruiters say lots of things, bottom line is if its not in writing you aren't going to get it. If you are color blind and the DQ's you from the only MOS you care about then Id walk away. If you can live with another one then go for it.
2007-02-21 23:31:09 · answer #7 · answered by Jayson Kane 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For one make sure you find a military approved opthamologist, then if you can pass the color test you'll get the waiver which will go into your folder and MEPS will be done
2007-02-21 22:41:48 · answer #8 · answered by fla5232 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's get something straight Robbie. Your desired career path as stated in one of your prior posts requires retesting at every level.
To make things simple for you, you will most certainly get through basic on your initial medical evaluation, but after that you will have to pass additional and repeated medical exams in order to climb the elite ladder of special operations command.
Depending on the degree of the deficiency of your eye sight you may be able to obtain waivers. The granting of waivers is usually only done for the good of the service and for men who have spent MANY years honing their skills and have proven themselves as assets to their organization.
2007-02-21 22:52:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Robbie you need to find another recruiter...
2007-02-21 22:38:52 · answer #10 · answered by ralphtheartist 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋