My husband was just prescribed 2 different medicines that impair his ability to drive, cause dizziness, loss of coordination, and blurred vision. He is supposed to deploy in May to Iraq. Will he be forced to deploy while taking these medications that can impair him from doing his job safely?
2007-03-13 11:03:09 · 10 answers · asked by JC KS 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes, he will deploy, the army will put him to work doing something that will meet his abilities
2007-03-21 08:49:52 · answer #1 · answered by need4speedsc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that if your husband can furnish enough proof to show that the medicines he is currently taking will still be in use come May when its time to deploy i'm sure there are circumstances that the military will take into consideration. I am sure he will still get deployed but will then be put into limited or light duty. I think its one of those things where they might even have him stop taking his prescriptions, they will re-evaluate him and then give him something different or allow him to continue with his current prescriptions.
I can tell you this much, during our initial invasion of Iraq our soldiers, ones who were assualting towns etc... wouldnt sleep for days at a time, and they were given uppers (or something similar) that would help them remain aware and awake. The use of prescription drugs by men/women in the military is normal. Honestly, I dont think it will stop him from being deployed.
2007-03-13 11:12:08 · answer #2 · answered by maniwpu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I can tell you this much. 1) You cannot operate any Department of Defense vehicle, tactical or non-tacticle vehicle while on those medications and 2) You cannot carry a weapon while on any sort of medicine that alters you in any way shape or form. That would be up to his unit and the doctors on rather or not he is deployable. He can still go, just will not be able to drive or carry a weapon, and if his deployment destination is Iraq....probably a no go on the deployment, Kuwait is a different story. His command will probably want him to get an evaluation from his primary care provider or specialist, and if he sleep apthnea or any other conditions....be careful. I had a friend get booted for that. So I hope I was of some assistance.
2007-03-18 19:48:52 · answer #3 · answered by matthew.waugh1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the old days when people were drafted you stayed til your time was up. Nowadays, he would need a doctor to phone his commanding officer if he feels he should not go back to Iraq. He will most likely get a section 8 and maybe continued pay. If he can prove he was fine til he went to Iraq he is eligible for assistance. He just has to prove it.
2007-03-13 11:09:52 · answer #4 · answered by dtwladyhawk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They will check him out before he goes. If they believe he is good to go, he will go. If not, they will hold him back, and possibly deploy him out of his cycle. He could also give him a different type of job to do, as stated above.
2007-03-20 08:31:52 · answer #5 · answered by shootdraxxus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this was the case, often those medications are voluntary, ie i could go to the doctor and ask for them, voila, I'm not going to iraq.
he would need a complete psych eval from psychiatrist...
just a civilian health professional pov
2007-03-13 11:14:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not since last time I heard, but he will get heat for not deploying.
2007-03-13 11:10:28 · answer #7 · answered by kittenbrower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are these drugs prescribed by the military?
If so that will be up to his Chain of Command.
If not he needs to bring it to thier attention
2007-03-20 11:42:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure can deploy...they can find him another job to match his capabilities...good luck
2007-03-13 11:11:01 · answer #9 · answered by Michael K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is the right way the wrong way and the army way. fubar.
2007-03-21 10:41:44 · answer #10 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋