Hey,
I've had Asthma since Birth but through the years and my body growing it's almost gone away.
I have it only when I have to run long distances but I only have to pause for about 30sec and then I'm good again...
I can run really fast and I can walk really far (Record is 150km)...
So I signed up for the National Guard in April and still have to get some stuff taken care of paper-wise which gives me enough time to get into to shape... But what if the Doc realizes that I have Asthma? Which he probably will...
Is it wise to go into the Army with Asthma even if it's just that little?
And is it even possible to get into the Army with Asthma?
I read that it's a disqualifier if you have it while joining up but they can't kick you out if you get while in the Army...
However I have read story's about even Marines signing up and having Asthma...
The Army is something I desperatly want.
Something meaningful in my life finally!
2007-10-27 07:55:30 · 8 answers · asked by memphis_rayns 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Don't lie. It'll only makes things worse on yourself.
2007-10-27 08:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by justme 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
lying about having asthma is a FRAUDULENT ENLISTMENT. just how do you expect to handle the gas Chamber? 30 seconds is plenty of time to get your and/or your buddies killed in a firefight. WHEN you get caught( not if) you will be kicked out and lose any benefits you might have earned. Or, you could do the honorable thing and give the recruiter every scrap of medical documentation you have on it and you may get a waiver, especially if you can pass a Pulmonary Function test and have not been under the care of a doctor for the asthma since you were 13. A core value of the Military is Integrity. Do you have it, or don't you? If you can do the Right Thing even when nobody else is watching, than you have it. If you are willing to lie and commit Fraud, you don;t.
2016-04-10 21:44:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laura W, check your facts. The (Army) National Guard is indeed part of the Army, and as a member of the National Guard, you are part of the Army. You go to basic and AIT with regular active duty soldiers, and quite a few soldiers from the National Guard are in Iraq fighting alongside the active duty guys. When talking to an active duty soldier, I would specify "I'm in the National Guard," but it's perfectly acceptable to say you're in the Army in conversation, just like people in the Reserves do.
Second, asthma after age 13 is disqualifying, but you can talk to your recruiter about getting a waiver if it's not bad. There's no guarantee that it will get approved and it'll take awhile - I have a friend who just got his waiver, after a year of waiting. If you don't get your waiver, any chance of you being in the military is out.
On the other hand, I have some friends who never mentioned their asthma, and they've been fine, but if anyone finds out you lied, you can get in big trouble... you know how bad it is - is it going to give your problems if you're in the field? Remember that other people are going to be depending on you, so it shouldn't just be about what you want. Listen to your conscience :)
Good luck!
2007-10-27 11:39:37 · answer #3 · answered by Carrot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother is an asthmatic and after ten years his asthma has shown no sign of improving. He has been to several doctors but they didn't help much.
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2016-05-14 15:47:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asthma past age 12 is disqualifying for entry into the armed forces of the United States. Those who manage to lie about it or get by the physical and later enlist are discharged for a disqualifying condition which existed prior to entry and was not aggravated by service. They are usually given a general discharge under honorable conditions.
2007-10-27 08:17:35 · answer #5 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
okay army and national guard are different and some people find it an insult to say "I'm in the US army" when you are actually in the National Guard. that said: they have to be made aware, you prob. would not get in the reg. forces, but the National Guard may let you in...no count your chickens before they hatch though.
2007-10-27 10:39:09 · answer #6 · answered by Laura Elizabeth 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dude if you find out tell i want to see if i can join the armed forces but I've always wondered if my asthma would affect me in any way my asthma is hardly noticeable as well
2007-10-27 08:08:48 · answer #7 · answered by Whats His Face 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lie. It's sad, but everyone does.
Unless you have a serious case of it, and it's notated in your medical history somewhere, just say you don't have it.
2007-10-27 08:08:01 · answer #8 · answered by alaisin13 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋