About enlistment?

Question

Hi, I'm about to go into my senior year of high school, and everyone in my class took the asvab test last year and I made an 86. I'm seriously thinking of joining either the Navy or the Airforce, but I think I might have flat feet. Does that mean that I can't join? I'm also about to get my blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do. Would the recruiters take that into consideration? Any info would be greatly appreciated :) Have a great day!

Answer 1

Personally, I'd seek the Air Force if I were you. I don't think any U.S. service branch has females in special forces corps--but it might hedge you closer to being a military police officer....and that's NOT a bad job to get.

Look at this: You're a trained MP. You work it two years. You apply for and get into (w/ written recommendations by your superior officers) the USAF Acadaemy Colorado. You work for a two year degree in Criminal Justice. You graduate...and become a Lieutenant or Captain.....higher if you earn a Law degree.

With a CJ degree, you can then discharge honorably...and w/ a few more written recommendations--enter into the FBI, CIA or Homeland Security.

And all that from a earned Tae Kwon Do black belt.....imagine that.

Answer 2

the black belt doesn't help in entering the service but the conditioning from it will help you, retake the asvab before enlisting , you will learn more in your Senior year and will get a better score and allot of things get decided by your gt score don't let them tell you , you can use your old score. and when you go to enlist get any school you want in the contract cause after you sign up your sol and at the needs of the service

if they wont give it to you or if what you don't want is not available . WALK AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no kidding. and if the recruiter starts giving ;you crap don't use him go to another recruiter station if there is one near by its YOUR life and you wont be barred by walking away that day. no matter what lie he can tell you

schools open and close all the time just cause its there one day wont mean its not gonna be open the next time they check, and vicesa-versa . go as many times as it takes to get what you want.

86 is a good score for a junior congratulations and good luck

Answer 3

Being flat footed doesn't disqualify you from joining the military. There are shoes for every type of foot out there. As far as being in TKD that does have an effect on your MOS availability, due to the martial arts background you could be considered for security forces. As far as the navy, army or air force for martial arts I'm not sure, but I do know for a fact that it does make a difference in the Marine Corps. My brother just left for Marine basic this morning, he's a black belt in TKD and they gave him a few different choices to consider due to his martial arts background.

Good luck on your career choice.

Answer 4

I went into the Army with flat feet. That's not an issue anymore.
AS for your Tae Kwon Do, it won't matter to the recruiter either.

Answer 5

In order to tell if you have flat feet, do the following test: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-319-326-7152-0,00.html

Answer 6

Current symptomatic pes planus or history of pes planus corrected by prescription or custom orthotics is disqualifying for enlistment or appointment.

Answer 7

you sound like you would be good for the navy, not as much air force, but i dont know you and neither does anyone else, so its up to you to make the call

Answer 8

I don't think they care if you can fly...but they won't take anyone with flat feet,,but they will definitely examine them for you...