yesterday we had a college and carreer fair at my school i was looking at the navy, and yesterday by time i got out of school the navy recuirt guy called me and we were about to set up an appointment but then he satrted asking about medical conditions and stuff so i told him i have asthma and he said i have to be off my medication for at lest two years in order to join the navy, but the thing is i can't get off of it i take ADVAR which keeps me from having an asthma attck on a daily basis, so do u think i could join the airforce with asthma instead of the navy because i see this as a way to give bcak to the community, and i want to be out there and active not behind a desk forever so what do i do?
2007-10-25 03:16:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Doubtfull, if you have had to use medication past the age of 13 then no. Sorry, its very admirable that you want to join, but going through basic training could be very dngerous for you.
2007-10-25 08:18:52 · answer #1 · answered by Cody B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the air force wont take you with asthma, no branch will. In basic training you have to go throught the gas chamber and that will definintally induce an asthma attack breathing in tear gas. Wearing a gas mask is harder than it sounds and my guess would be just wearing the mask would induce an asthma attack, I always hyperventilated when I had to wear mine... and you have to be able to wear that gas mask in a real world situation, to save your life. If you couldnt wear it with an asthma attack... well... your not fit for duty.
Also can you run 2 miles with out having an asthma attack? I dont have asthma so I dont know how that goes... if not, you cant do the training and would not be fit for duty.
Everyone believe the Air Force doesnt deploy so they would have no need to be in any kind of physical shape, but that is so far from the truth. We do shorter deployments, but still go ALOT. I was implanted with the Army doing convoys and my husband was in a unit of MARINES! And yes the things you do in training (such as donning and wearing your chem suit and gas mask) you will more than likely have to do eventually in a real life situation where it comes down to do or die.
2007-10-25 13:28:00 · answer #2 · answered by Mommy to 1+triplets 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am pretty sure that would be a disqualify for all branches of service; I know it was but might have changed. You would have to contact the other recruiters and see what they say to be positive but I really think it is. The problem is that you would be restricted to some degree on where you could be stationed and what jobs you can perform combined with ensuring that you always have access to the medicine. If you are at a remote site or location and loss the medicine then you would be in bad shape.
2007-10-25 10:37:14 · answer #3 · answered by GunnyC 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, if you have asthma and need to use meds to treat and/or control it you would not be eligable to join. There are many other projects and community service orginizations out there that would be happy to have you work with them for a few years, and many do offer college incentives. There was a wonderful article in Newsweek not to long agon that lists some (I believe the cover story was about mandatory community service proposals).
2007-10-25 15:28:40 · answer #4 · answered by Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem with the asthma could go for any branch...If the problem is that you cannot run or do anything strenuous without an inhaler or medication, you will have a hard time with Physical Readiness testing....Maybe this is his concern...Call around though to the other branches, or ask your Navy guy if this is his problem with your joining...
2007-10-25 10:22:52 · answer #5 · answered by jvwatson4 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Asthma is a disqualifier in your case. But if u want to give back or do something for Military go to the USO they always need people and the Military always love the people there. Go help at the VA hospital Organize a group to welcome vets coming in the airport. Send care packages. There are ways to help. Good Luck
2007-10-25 13:31:25 · answer #6 · answered by Devil Doc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, but I think asthma might keep you from enlisting. If you really want to give back, you can do other things besides join the military. Have you looked into the Peace Corps?
2007-10-25 11:09:44 · answer #7 · answered by SurrepTRIXus 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
nope. the regs regarding Asthma are across all Branches. If you have been diagnosed with having it past age 13 you are PDQd with zero chance of ever getting a waiver.
2007-10-25 12:23:00 · answer #8 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunatly this would keep you from joing the Military, However there are many other areas you can serve your country where this would not be a hinderance, take a look at the FBI or Homeland Security. Physical requirements are not as stringent.
2007-10-25 10:53:34 · answer #9 · answered by Richard T 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No branch will accept you if you're on asthma medication. I am sorry. Why don't you look into being a civilian employee of one of the armed services? Civilian employees also serve our country.
MSgt, USAF (Retired)
2007-10-25 11:09:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋