My daughter wanted to join the Navy upon completion of her G.E.D. Will this stop her? She was diagnosed with both A.D.D. and Bi- Polar.
2007-04-09 23:24:16 · 10 answers · asked by kitkat1640 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Honestly, the best thing to do if she really wants to join is not to say anything (unless she has been committed to a hospital) if she needs medication she someone once in and get diagnosed while in the service.
Every branch is different in this aspect and depending on the security of her job will also depend on how they will handle the situation. But, I can tell you that I have served with plenty of individual who where medicated or seen a military shrink weekly due to conditions and they served right next to me.
Again every branch is different, first hand the Air Force and Navy are pretty strict regarding this, followed by the Army then Corps.
2007-04-10 00:35:17 · answer #1 · answered by mickeys12 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Let's look at this question from another viewpoint.
(or two)
1. It's nice that daughter wants to serve her country.
There are other ways. How about looking into companies who manufacture or support the Military in some way. Many of them hire people with special needs because they are government contractors.
2. Have daughter go to sessions with a career counselor at school, or get referral by Social Worker (acces thru her mental health or psychiatrist). She will be tested and guided to the fields which best suit her abilities. She probably has much to offer.
However, ADD is a difficulty, and bipolar can be downright dangerous to the person him/herself and others who depend on them. In manic phase, some people can't think logically due to altered brain chemistry! This usually leads to person going off their meds, which makes them depressed, more manic, or totally illogical. Not the type of behavior that will fit into military. Not safe for the person or those who depend on him / her.
You and (we hope) daughter want what is best for HER.
There are many ways in which she can excel. High tech, many creative fields, and other job fields which the career counselor can help find.
Good luck and God Bless her.
2007-04-10 00:19:43 · answer #2 · answered by Tanya968 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
three strikes against her:
Bi Polar is a permanent Disqualification with absolutely ZERO chance of a waiver from any branch.
GED: only a very small number of GEDs are accepted each year in all branches, and their job choices are limited, as well as having to scoire higher onthe ASVAB.
ADD: if currently on meds, DQd. must be off of the meds for 12 months and function normally(hold down a steady job, finsish school, etc) during that time then apply for a waiver. waivers do NOT have to be granted, and in most cases, won't be.
she pretty much has zero chance of ever serving in the military.
2007-04-10 07:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no branch that will take her, that I'm aware of. While those problems can be controlled with medication, there is no guarantee that she will always be able to obtain the required medication. Also, the GED will limit her in the time line in which she can join.
I've been out of recruiting for awhile, so there may have been changes. Talk to your local recruiters, and ask to see the regulation eliminating her. While some recruiters can accurately quote the regulation, others do need to research.
Good luck
2007-04-10 00:48:50 · answer #4 · answered by My world 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, especially if she is or was medicated for it. The military considers both to be serious mental disorders, which they are. You need to be able to control your behavior and your emotions. With these conditions, you daughter cannot do either. If she still wants to support the military and live within a military lifestyle.she may be able to get a GS job on a military base. Try this website. https://chart.donhr.navy.mil/
2007-04-10 03:59:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Holy hell, First off even though the US Army and the marines will take people with GED's The Navy barely does and The USAF does not at all so that will hold her up right there. Second You can not be on psychiatric meds for up to one year out from enlistment you can not be on psychiatric meds, and I highly doubt she could even sit through the ASVAB. And even though I applaud her for wanting to fight for our country I do not want some one that unstable in a fox hole next to me. Might want to just get a civilian job with DOD to support the cause. ....... Shadow Stalker
2007-04-09 23:31:43 · answer #6 · answered by srtfugitiverecoveryagency 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
yes it will. I am bi-polar and got kicked out because of it
2007-04-09 23:32:29 · answer #7 · answered by plhudson01 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Officer training no problem
2007-04-09 23:33:23 · answer #8 · answered by kevin_4508 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Simple answer for your question....
No
2007-04-10 04:30:36 · answer #9 · answered by k9mpgsd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-04-09 23:28:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋