I have scars on my wrist from cutting when I was like 13, it looks bad, will that pervent me from being able to join the military? Should I just explain.
2007-09-24 08:41:12 · 11 answers · asked by CHICK 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Depends which military you're planning on joining... some probably won't care, some may look at it and give you a psychological interview, and for the more professional ones, a psychological interview is compulsory before enlistment, scars or no scars.
If you've given a psychological interview, just be honest about how you got the scars, but give them the impression it was a long time ago, you regret it and you've gained something from the experience (in your position, I'd say it was a mistake and I learned there were other ways to deal with life's problems).
2007-09-24 09:37:58 · answer #1 · answered by Gotta have more explosions! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't explain unless asked about the scars.
I can't answer if the military will keep you out, they are in dire need right now, but you may find that peer pressure is unmerciful if your problem is discovered.
I'd think twice and very hard about your choice if I were you. Can you stand up to being picked on? Kids in the military have a way of finding weakness and running it into the ground.
g-day!
2007-09-24 11:39:18 · answer #2 · answered by Kekionga 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-06 06:37:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cutting and other forms of self mutilation are a DQ. may or may not be authorized to seek a waiver. depends on the Branch and what documentation you have to show that it is no longer an issue.
2007-09-24 10:11:49 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go see a US Military Recruiter and ask that question. If you have had any problems since then and have been on any kind of medicine, the
answer would be Y E S!!!!!
2007-09-24 08:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
History of self-mutilation is disqualifying for enlistment in the armed forces.
2007-09-24 11:06:59 · answer #6 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be fine as long as you have dealt with your demons. I would not volunteer the information, but be honest and quick in your explanation if they ask. They don't really care either most likely as long as you don't have a problem now.
Good luck
2007-09-24 08:49:42 · answer #7 · answered by totalstressor 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
They'll likely send you out for a psych evaluation.
2007-09-24 09:09:58 · answer #8 · answered by serious troll 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call a recruiter and be honest with them about it.
2007-09-24 09:04:30 · answer #9 · answered by John C 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it could rule you out on psychological grounds
2007-09-24 08:50:41 · answer #10 · answered by andy t 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋