I have complete loss of hearing in my left ear and have been told by my father that The marines will not accept me. Does anyone know what their policy is?
2007-03-03 17:08:44 · 8 answers · asked by linny 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, per the enlistment medical standards, you have to be able to pass a hearing exam. If you can't hear at all from your left ear, they would consider that physically disqualifying. Review the below references, they specifically state "Complete loss of hearing in one or two ears" as physically disqualifying and unwaiverable. Even if the services are hurting for personnel.
Sorry, I know this may not be the answer you want, but it's the best under the circumstances.
2007-03-03 19:23:39 · answer #1 · answered by Rocky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that when I joined the Army they had a medical screening where I went through with people joining all different branches of the service. One part of the screening was a hearing test where you had to listen for beeps through a headset and tell them when you heard a beep and which ear you heard it in. I'm not sure exactly how strict they are on this test, but I can only imagine that if you have complete loss of hearing in one ear, then there would not be much of a way to pass this part of the screening. I've seen the doctors play with the numbers on stuff like weight requirements to help people get around some regulations, so I wouldn't completely rule it out, but that will make it very hard for you. If you really have your heart set on being a Marine, then my advice would be to not tell your recruiter about your problem and hope that the doctor examining you during that test is one that will work with you on that issue.
2007-03-03 17:24:11 · answer #2 · answered by David R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can not join. There is a hearing test at MEPS as part of your physical, and if you fail the hearing test you are a no go for military service. You can talk to a recruiter and see if a waiver is available but I doubt it. You gotta be able to hear clearly in the military.
2007-03-03 21:28:03 · answer #3 · answered by John B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhm Your father may be RIGHT! Because i knew someone who had a minor breathing problem... got kicked out of the military. Marines
2007-03-03 17:18:21 · answer #4 · answered by awaken 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the very undeniable truth that you opt for to affix to serve your u . s . is noble, although the excuses at the back of their selection is sensible. even though it wasn't a unavoidably everyday noise you listen daily, you opt for listening to in both ears because in case you dont, how would you be in a position to listen on your commanding officer provide an order or fellow troops declaring their pleasant on your undesirable ear part. regrettably, thats how that is.
2016-11-27 20:11:17 · answer #5 · answered by noto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be able to hear a certain amount in each ear. You basically have to go to MEPS to find out what that amount is.
2007-03-03 17:19:46 · answer #6 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your dad is right
but check for your self, the military is famous for relaxing regulations when they hurting for personnel, like now. also remember there are other branches of the military, army, navy, air force, coast guard. they all have different recruitment regulations. call, they will tell you.
God bless you
2007-03-03 17:25:25 · answer #7 · answered by marcusm15 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHAT ?!? PUT A GRENADE IN WHAT TENT?
2007-03-03 17:41:07 · answer #8 · answered by Skubasam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋