2007-05-15 14:22:51 · 13 answers · asked by cutie pie 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Nope, sleep apnea will likely get you medically discharged unless you have surgery to correct it. The reason being that you have to sleep with a electrically powered breathing device, and you can't be assured of somewhere to plug it in at a deployed location.
2007-05-15 14:31:12 · answer #1 · answered by Austin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
under certain "terms and conditions" sure. Alot will depend on what his expected service environment would be. Ie: apnea with it's usual loud snoring would probably NOT be a good idea for a soldier who's likely to be on a long range patrol, or other close quarter combat. But generally, if he's under a specialty or duty status that would keep him in "garrison" Ie: on post, or on a ship, etc. I don't see why not.
One of the steps taken when a unit deploys is for the medico's to review the files of the soldiers with a view towards "deployability" That's likely to come up. They'll look at any number of factors, and make their decision. I can cite a personal example: I had a mild reaction to the Army's typhoid inocculation. I reported it, and it came up when my unit was to be deployed to Central America. I dunno WHAT the deal was, but I did end up talking to one of the docs. He asked some screening questions, and apparently it was'nt a big thing. I ended up going. (lovely place, BTW.)
Hope the info helps!!
2007-05-15 21:17:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends, my husband went to OIF1 with his sleep apnea and had to take the breathing machine/mask to sleep with over. 2 months before he deployed for OIF 3 he had 2 surgeries to try and correct his sleep apnea,(it helped a little but didn't cure him). He is now back in Iraq for his 3rd tour and had to take the machine/sleeping mask with him this time because the sand and dust make it much harder for him to breath at night.
So I guess it depends on where you are stationed, your unit, how severe your doctor feels your sleep apnea is and if your NCO's want it corrected before you deploy.
I would ask your doctor or talk to an NCO about it.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS
2007-05-15 17:01:47 · answer #3 · answered by armywyfe74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anybody can be deployed to Iraq even with sleep apnea because orders must be followed in the military.
2007-05-15 14:26:25 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Key word here is SOLDIER. Yes. Wherever the unit goes so does the person with apnea. You can have apnea at home or in Iraq, it's just logistics.
2007-05-15 14:44:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can. I had a 1LT Platoon leader that had sleep apnea and would fall asleep in convoys. That did not stop her from deploying with our unit to Iraq for a two year period.
2007-05-15 14:55:14 · answer #6 · answered by Bored At Work 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doubt it, I had a soldier that had the problem in my unit and he h=was being processed out of the unit, I can't remember if he was ever deployed, but he was given guaranteed naptime from a prophile, given by a military doctor, you would have to have it dignost and then be given a prophile, but you would be getting out and I doubt you could get medical money for sleep apnea, but you can always try.
2007-05-15 15:27:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.....it does not effect the soldiers ability to perform his/her MOS. If it's sever enough to require a breather at night he/she might be discharged from the service for medical reasons.
2007-05-15 14:27:49 · answer #8 · answered by ron w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they take anyone sick or not as all the Americans will not join up so good luck
2007-05-15 14:35:57 · answer #9 · answered by Gypsy Gal 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I hope not.
2007-05-15 14:41:28 · answer #10 · answered by Nort 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋