2007-10-11 13:43:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
ADD and Depression is disqualifying for entry into the armed forces, whether attempted entry is voluntary or by way of any draft.
2007-10-11 14:25:46 · answer #1 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like they have all said there would have to be a draft first, and if they were desperate enough it probably would depend on the level of ADD or depression. Yes, there are varying degrees of both.
But if you mean can a person with ADD or depression join the military, the answer is no. Unless you lie, but if you have to produce medical records that have it in there. Well.........
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2007-10-11 21:18:06 · answer #2 · answered by Shel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes yes.
Conscription is fairly common throughout the world - "the draft" is just another term for it.
In such cases, people with ADD and depression are usually called up. They're often just given any job to do, as long as it constitutes some form of national service. They may end up doing military support roles, though they're usually exempted from front line combat services.
2007-10-11 21:25:56 · answer #3 · answered by Gotta have more explosions! 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Who knows... If, and that is a remote if, there is a draft then the authorities will decide then what disqualifies a person to serve. Assuming that women will be drafted as well.
2007-10-11 21:20:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
add and depression have been removed from the DSM 9. now having delusions... you get to be an officer during a draft if you are delusional....
2007-10-11 23:19:31 · answer #5 · answered by Agape 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both problems are easily resolved with a prescription...so, yep!
Now, when and why are we gonna draft anyone?
Edit: hey...why a thumbs down???
Two now!!!
Okay, seriously...I worked in the mental health field while in the Army for 10 years...there are soldiers serving and doing quite well with depression and ADD...both treated by medication and with psychotherapy.
2007-10-11 20:47:04 · answer #6 · answered by Yahoo Answer Angel 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I'm active duty Air Force w/ no restrictions on Ritalin. They have no problem unless you are unable to function without medication (according to Air Force instruction)... And I'm guessing you mean 'can you enlist with ADD?'
2007-10-11 21:06:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There will have to be a draft first...
2007-10-11 20:45:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and it's as simple as this:
No potential soldier undergoes a psychological evaluation. At best, the authorities can find a HISTORY of psychiatric illness. In reality? Psychopathology can go undiagnosed indefinately.
2007-10-11 20:49:31 · answer #9 · answered by What I Say 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
there is no draft anymore.....I have add and served, so it's possible if they institute a draft.
2007-10-12 05:20:30 · answer #10 · answered by William D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋