My brother is joining the army and at the physical they said he was color-blind. He wanted to work on helicopter electrical systems, but now they say he can't because of the color-blindness. (BTW: He can see green and red but not some of the other colors) Why can't he still do what he had planned? What will he end up doing?
I am really worried about him now, so any info would help. Thanks.
2007-10-10 15:05:40 · 8 answers · asked by Amanda K 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
He has been working with electrical systems for a couple of years now; it is what he goes to trade school to do. He isn't useless at it either, apparently he is really good. And he has already the second highest level electrictian, I can't remember the correct title.
2007-10-10 16:21:03 · update #1
he needs to be a type of person who looks for the enemy, maybe sniper, due to color blindness he sees in shades of grey correct?, he can tell a human from anything in the forest easily.
2007-10-10 15:35:41 · answer #1 · answered by Steven M 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Electrical systems are made up of tons of wiring that is color coded (6-8 different colors+) as well as electronic components whose values are color coded as well. He would be useless in that job. The might toss him in a job where his color-blindness might not be an issue. If he wants the job, take it. If not, don't join. It just depends on how badly he wants to join, and if he cares what job he gets.
*You can't compare civilian electrician work (only a few colors in civilian electrical systems), with working on helicopter electronics systems. Electrician and electronics are similar, but not the same. It's like apples and oranges. Plus countless lives will depend on him being able to accomplish his job correctly so the helicopter can function properly. No so in the civilian sector. People won't die if a power outlet blows or shorts out from a mistake.
2007-10-10 15:12:58 · answer #2 · answered by Marco R 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
He can still be in the Army with color blindness. I know two men who have served in the Army who were color blind. One was a chaplain, the other was a Ranger. Your brother can still do a lot of things in the Army, just not the electrical work. As has been pointed out, electronics are color-coded. Mechanic-type jobs may still be open or any number of things.
2007-10-10 15:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by sassy sarah 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
As stated before, any kind of electrical work requires you to be able to distinguish different colors for accuracy and safety. There are many jobs in the Army that don't require color sight and I am sure they will find something for him to do. If you are worried why don't you go and talk to his recruiter? He should be able to help with this problem.
2007-10-10 15:33:43 · answer #4 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sure you may. i'm employing to connect and had my eyes examined at present. i'm additionally shade blind, such as you and alter into advised this is okay, yet specific trades is only no longer available. i'm specific even the worst style of shade blindness is okay, even though it heavily limits what you're able to do.
2016-10-21 23:53:12 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electrical systems are made up of tons of wiring that is color coded (6-8 different colors+) as well all electronic components whose values are color coded as well. He would be useless in that job. The might toss him in a job where his color-blindness might not be an issue. If he wants the job, take it. If not, don't join. It just depends on how badly he wants to join, and if he cares what job he gets.
2007-10-10 15:14:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
because he wouldn't be able to distinguish between the wires in the bird, and that could mean a very bad screw up with people dying. He will be able to choose from any job that he qualifies for that does not require normal color vision.
2007-10-10 15:29:15 · answer #7 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Alot of the things he may work on, are color coded. without being able to ID some colors, just opens the door for mistakes
2007-10-10 15:27:51 · answer #8 · answered by tom 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋