Please read all of this.
I was discharged from the Army during my 12/15 weeks of infantry training. Due to flat feet. I passed everything decently except for road marches. I did terrible on those. I had a heat incident where I collapsed and the DSergeant noticed my feet and suggested I go to sick call. I have JUST talked to Army recruiters online and they told me I can reenlist with them without a problem.
I just spoke with an Air Force advisor regarding this issue and he told me I cannot join Air Force. Because flat feet is also a disqualifying factor. He was unenthusiastic about being there to answer my questions and a little too straight forward. I told him I just talked to an Army recruiter and he told me, ok, well they will take you, but we won't.
Question is:
Is this just a case of an @sshat advisor? Or does the Air Force seriously read word for word and go by the book?
2007-09-28 04:53:43 · 2 answers · asked by anonymousryu 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
nope. the AF is not taking ANY prior service whatsoever, so if your 12-15 weeks classifies you as PS, you aren't getting in.
additionally, the AF is granting almost no waivers whatsoever, and FF would require one. They are overmanned and don't need to spend time with less than perfect candidates. if you have even one small issue, your chances diminish considerably.
2007-09-28 05:02:08 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The AF is currently looking at a 40,000 drawdown in its force strength. They are not hungry for recruits.
When a military branch needs people, it is more willing to be flexible in its requirements. When it doesn't, it can be choosier.
2007-09-28 04:57:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋