2007-09-12 18:20:30 · 19 answers · asked by Mad DOG! 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I'm not sure about today, but that's the reason my uncle wasn't allowed to go to Vietnam
2007-09-12 18:28:57 · answer #1 · answered by New Jersey Steve 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
properly, i attempted to connect the Air stress some years in the past, and by way of an preliminary telephone interview i advance into asked if I had flat ft (confident), and the interviewer right this moment disqualified me! Now, if the Air stress won't take you for that reason, think of what the army would be like, because you somewhat are "the boots on the floor!" They certainly are very extreme approximately this (even however with each and all of the controversy at the instant approximately lacking recruitment objectives, perchance they're getting somewhat desperate...)
2016-10-04 11:55:26 · answer #2 · answered by beliveau 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An army depends on its feet (boots on the ground), so if you have flat feet you will not be able to keep up with the rest of the troops and it may cost your life! Soldiers do a whole heck of a lot of marching!
2007-09-12 19:03:23 · answer #3 · answered by Sgt Little Keefe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband has 'flat feet' but he has been in for the past three years. The biggest thing his recruiter told him before he went to MEPS was, 'If you really want in, don't say a 'flipping' word about your feet." As long as your feet don't keep you from activities you'll be fine. Just make sure that you'll be prepared for all the running. Even with the marches and walking around everyday in his boots, my hubby says the hardest thing on his feet is the running every morning. So be sure to have arch support RUNNING shoes, not just athletic shoes.
2007-09-12 18:50:52 · answer #4 · answered by Ellie C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i heard about that many people i know with flat feet werent able to jaoin just beacuse of that same reason maybe u should go to the army's main office there should be some around ur area just find out where and go and ask they should tell u on the spot if it is or is not true.
2007-09-12 18:36:14 · answer #5 · answered by Migitstar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a young boy I was diagnosed with flat, flat feet during a medical checkup and as an aside the doc said:
"don't worry son - the military will never have you"
"Tickety boo" said I told
Years later got my call up papers - went to boot camp! Thought that's it - they'll give me my ticket - back home on the bus!!
Ha, ha, ha!
"What flat feet"? said the 70+ doctor (in his wheelchair!) U should be pround to serve your country, blah, blah blah.
When I got my *** shot off & I'm recovering, during rounds, the young doctor said:
"beats me old chap, you shouldn't even be in the miltary, U got flat feet"?!
Did I get discharged? Hell no!
After I had my *** shot off for the 5th time they invalided me out! I couldn't walk too well at the time either!
Said the docs, "if u can't walk, U can't march, no good to the army" blah, blah. blah!
Yep. Semi crippled for life & I still haven't figured it out to this day? What the hell does having flat feet - got to do with it?
2007-09-12 19:39:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how 'flat' they are. Low arches but otherwise sound feet - i.e. capable of standing and marching and so on - will not keep you out. Truly collapsed arches which prevent you from doing your job will likely be a disqualification. You'd need to speak with a recruiter for more information, and if there's doubt you may need to see a podiatrist to clarify your condition.
2007-09-12 18:31:43 · answer #7 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
YES IT IS TRUE, PEOPLE WITH FLAT FEET CAN'T WALK AS FAR OR WEAR SHOES AS LONG. SO IF YOU ARE OUT ON A MISSION OR PATROL, YOUR FEET WILL GIVE OUT AND YOU CAN'T WALK, IT CAN EVEN CAUSE YOUR FEET TO BREAK . THIS IS WHY THEY DON' USE MEN OR WOMEN WITH FLAT FEET FOR THAT REASON. A LOT OF TIMES YOU MAY WALK FOR DAYS, WITH LITTLE OR NO REST STOPS
2007-09-12 23:36:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes its true you cannot go into the military if you have flat feet. its the same for the US Navy. my husband was in the US Navy. good luck and best wishes.
2007-09-12 18:32:26 · answer #9 · answered by Gladys C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Current symptomatic pes planus, acquired or congenital, or history of pes planus corrected by prescripton or custom orthotics is disqualifying for enlistment or appointment in the armed forces
2007-09-12 18:43:43 · answer #10 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋