2007-06-22 15:42:49 · 7 answers · asked by warjo2611 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Seems like it would prevent you from Airborne status/school but I think that leaves the rest of the world wide open to you. I didn't really pay much attention other than wondering what sickle cell was since I hadn't heard of it before MEPs.
2007-06-22 16:06:15 · answer #1 · answered by John T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
traits or the active disease process? The physical fitness demands/requirements are high. The nature of the sickling of the hemoglobin increases oxygen demand, high altitudes, temp extremes and vigorous exercise may lead to a crisis. Good luck
2007-06-22 15:56:26 · answer #2 · answered by mizzmel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any hereditary (282), acquired (283), aplastic (284), or unspecified (285) anemia that has not permanently corrected with therapy.
If you have just the trait, you should be fine. But if it becomes active, then you will be medically boarded, where they will determine whether you will stay in or not
2007-06-22 16:04:11 · answer #3 · answered by Ch4plain 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not completely sure, but I'd say you probably could. Just don't expect to donate any blood if you have sickle cell.
2007-06-22 15:47:31 · answer #4 · answered by spike_spiegel40 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all, you don't join the Army or any other service as an officer. You must go through Officer Cadet School. And, if you can pass the required physical, you can get into the service.
2007-06-22 15:50:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The military do not recruit sick people, they have more todo with their military budget than play doctors and nurses.
This does not apply if you are diagnosed with an illness or are wounded in military service.
2007-06-24 08:24:05 · answer #6 · answered by conranger1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a good question, don't know, how controllable is it? Is it daily pills? Recruiter could tell you.
2007-06-22 15:46:13 · answer #7 · answered by Army Retired Guy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋