im wondering if i will be able to join and what i cant do cause of my sight.
2007-02-24 01:00:45 · 8 answers · asked by lpl_luke 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
For you, flying in the military would be out of the question- 20/20 vision only. However, the Marines shouldn't be a problem. I would be very surprised if they didn't let you join because of your eyesight.
2007-02-24 01:09:59 · answer #1 · answered by The Great Walrus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as your eye sight is correctable to 20/20, there should be no problem, however some of the jobs in the Marine's may not be available to you. Contact a local recruiter for more details.
2007-02-24 01:04:21 · answer #2 · answered by Daniel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had this same question so I found this information and then went to my eye doctor before I went to MEPS so there were no suprises. I am 20/20 and 20/40 uncorrected so I am in the clear. It is a good idea to look over the link in my sources so there are no medical suprises at MEPS.
Vision
The causes for rejection for appointment, enlistment, and induction are:
a. Distant visual acuity of any degree that does not correct with spectacle lenses to at least one of the following:
(1) 20/40 in one eye and 20/70 in the other eye.
(2) 20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye.
(3) 20/20 in one eye and 20/400 in the other eye. However, for entrance into USMA or ROTC, distant visual acuity that does not correct to 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other eye is disqualifying. For entrance into OCS, distant visual acuity that does not correct to 20/20 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye is disqualifying.
b. Near visual acuity of any degree that does not correct to 20/40 in the better eye.
c. Refractive error (hyperopia, myopia, astigmatism), in any spherical equivalent of worse than -8.00 or +8.00 diopters; if ordinary spectacles cause discomfort by reason of ghost images or prismatic displacement; or if corrected by orthokeratology or keratorefractive surgery. However, for entrance into USMA or Army ROTC programs, the following conditions are disqualifying:
2007-02-24 01:38:31 · answer #3 · answered by Michael S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES,as long as your eyesight can be improved to 20/20 by wearing corrective lens!! See a
US Marine Recruiter for any updates!!
2007-02-24 01:15:13 · answer #4 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure there are limits...but as long as you're not blind, being a Marine shouldn't be a problem. You probably can't be a pilot or anything like that.
2007-02-24 01:03:30 · answer #5 · answered by Captain Jack 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a waiter/bartender job and keep your eyes. It pays better.
2007-02-24 01:51:57 · answer #6 · answered by guy o 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the recruiter and see what he says.
2007-02-24 02:29:03 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll al depend on how sore that eye is and which eye you put the most use/ strain on ...
2007-02-24 01:14:51 · answer #8 · answered by s0_st4ng_s3xy_2_r3scu3 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋