my friend is really into the military and hopes to join the coast gaurd. he wasnt sure if he could because he heard that if someone is bipolar, they will not be allowed into it.. is that true?
2007-03-10 14:16:38 · 9 answers · asked by darknlonelyarie 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes
Are you on medication?
None of the branches of the military will except you sorry
2007-03-16 18:44:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
Sadly even if a person has been stabalized on meds for years, they won't allow a person wtih such disorder or for that fact all known mental disorders. And if a person covers it up to get in, they can be dishonorably discharged and that will haunt them the rest of their life.
Tell him, a smart guy like him can do just as much for the world in civilian life.
If he really wants to join, tell him to write to the head of the coast guard and ask if there is any thing he could do that would allow him to enter on a trial basis. Showing a long history of being stabalized on meds would be a must.
2007-03-10 14:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by Mountain Bear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should post this on Answers "Psychology":
Even if he lies and sneaks in the results could be "deadly' for him/her or others.
Our Coast Guard requires the most of all services "every day" in peace and war, as the USCG is always at war: with the sea, drug runners and such.
No place for anyone not 100% stable and often even those will falter, wain and have to be very capable.
But "service" to country and fellow man does not depend on just being "military".
Find other paths, avenues to such, and that is all.
2007-03-10 15:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by cruisingyeti 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, not if you don't mention it.
Yes if you do.
Not mentioning it is a crime however the military can't check every doctor's office in the U.S. to find your records...
So no harm, no foul right?
;)
2007-03-10 14:24:29 · answer #4 · answered by NONAME 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HELL YES
They dont allow mentally defective people to guard our shores
2007-03-18 10:06:28 · answer #5 · answered by eddie9551 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-10 16:05:56 · answer #6 · answered by ShadowCat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being bipolar will disqualify you.
2007-03-10 14:26:54 · answer #7 · answered by krystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are suppossed to divulge that info and if you do they will nto accept you
2007-03-10 14:24:22 · answer #8 · answered by cav 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is true
2007-03-10 14:24:42 · answer #9 · answered by go_fins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋