Here are some details on me
-I am still pretty young (21) and single
-I am healthy (as far as I know) and I would say I am in fairly good shape
- I have no criminal record and I am currently an Aux. Policemen for my hometown
-I have no history of mental illness, but I have seen counselsors briefly before for troubles in school (once in 4th grade and once in 9th). They were basically to check to see if I was okay and nothing bad came from it. Nonetheless I have had never had a mental illness or condition. Seeing counselsors in the past does not keep you from joing right?
-I do not take any medications. I have only taken one medication and that was for ance.
-I have had jaw surgery when I was 12 to fix an underbit and still have a metal plate in my jaw. Can I still join with this?
-Sometimes my right elbow clicks when I do push ups for tricep excercies (but it does not hurt as all). Can this be bad for boot camp?
2007-08-09 15:56:17 · 12 answers · asked by night_cleric 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Sounds like you will do fine in the military.
"Seeing counselsors in the past does not keep you from joing right?" You still can join....might take a waiver.
"I have had jaw surgery when I was 12 to fix an underbit and still have a metal plate in my jaw. Can I still join with this?" You can still join.....again might take a waiver.
"Sometimes my right elbow clicks when I do push ups for tricep excercies (but it does not hurt as all). Can this be bad for boot camp?" Yes you can join....basic will insure you stretch enough and the more pushups you do, you will get stronger and the clicks will go away. I had the same problem with my shoulder.
I appreciate you sacrifices in joining our military and wish you good luck at what ever you do.
Army Strong!
SSG Schramm US Army 15 years
2007-08-09 17:23:26 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Seeing counselsors in the past does not keep you from joing right? No, there's no problem with having seen counselors.
2. I have had jaw surgery when I was 12 to fix an underbit and still have a metal plate in my jaw. Can I still join with this?
As long as the metal plate doesn't interfere with your range of motion, it's not a problem.
3. Sometimes my right elbow clicks when I do push ups for tricep excercies (but it does not hurt as all). Can this be bad for boot camp? You'll get a complete physical examination before joining (and several more after joining). Doesn't sound like a problem at all.
2007-08-09 16:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by Stuart 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your healthy your young and you don't have anything wrong with you medically so you could definitely join any service branch.The elbow clicks are nothing and the metal plate in your jaw will be no big deal it will only say on any paper work you fill out have you ever been in the hospital or had surgery if so when and for what and you just state it on the paperwork.Otherwise you'll be fine
2007-08-10 11:00:20 · answer #3 · answered by As You Were 85 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the description you seem like a good candidate. None of those things should prevent you from serving. Remember the military has both police and fire fighters so look into it. I think the Air Force is offering a sign on bonus for fire fighters right now. As for the comments Kingpin made this is not a war based on lies, the only lies being told are from the loony left and the likely hood of you getting killed or have a limb blown off is very very low. More people will die this month in traffic accidents here in the U.S. then soldiers being killed in Iraq.
2007-08-09 17:15:08 · answer #4 · answered by badbender001 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 00:38:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You stated you're already an aux Policeman. Why don't you pursue a career in Law Enforcement if you enjoy it. Or become a firefighter. Public Service is a much mre rewarding career. Let's be honest do you really want to get killed or permanently for a war based on lies?
If that burning desire to wear this Nations Uniform is so strong, why don't you obtain a degree and learn to fly i nthe Military, or @ the very least become an officer.
2007-08-09 16:54:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I get the right arm thing aswell i think thats normal, its just where the weight pressures the elbow, it cant arm you in anyway and thats nothing to be worried about. As long as your Jaw doesnt stop you from doing anything, like communicating clearly and shouting, o and holding your breath underwater. Then you should be fine. Nothing to worri about.
2007-08-09 16:01:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
take a chance...if you get in and cant hack boot camp..look out...they frown on weaklings and cry babies...the metal plate thing....ok as long as you dont get into mine sweeping...or field communications...the metal mat enterfear in the radio signals...joking aside..i spent 10 yrs in the navy..loves every second of it...the military is like life...what ever you make of it..and watch which crowd you get along with...you will meet people from all over the country .....anchors away young lady....beam me up scottie
2007-08-09 16:07:50 · answer #8 · answered by eb_guy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should be fine. I would be most concerned with the metal plate but they will send you to have that examined and if it doesn't restrict you then things should be ok.
2007-08-09 16:05:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
just disclose everything, if you don't and they find out you could possibly be sent home from bootcamp. If you can pass the medical exam you'll be fine
2007-08-09 16:08:24 · answer #10 · answered by des0ne 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋