Well...is it alright to tell the Navy or National Guard that I have nothing wrong with me and i have hormonal problems and i need to stay on medication for the rest of my life but i can get off of it for the length of boot camp
2007-10-30 00:44:58 · 10 answers · asked by Nikki B 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Just thought i would chime in on this as i am in the military. Basic training is a tremendously stressful environment. there is no need to add to that stress by throwing your hormonal balance out of whack. Believe me..if you need your medication in every day life, you will DEFINATELY need it in a militay environment. especially one as strict and demanding as basic training.
Now on to another reason why i do not reccomend you doing this. Two words: FRAUDULENT ENLISTMENT.
if you tell the military that you have no hormonal problems, and they find out that you do (they take many blood tests) you may be subject to a discharge for fraudulent enlistment. this is not what you want to happen believe me. it may make finding a job very difficult for the rest of your life.
anyway thats my two cents. hope it was helpful buddy
2007-10-30 00:58:54 · answer #1 · answered by god of thunder 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Always be honest about any medical issues or medications you must take. For one, the military will find out eventually, especially if this medication is one you must take (even if you can go without for a bit) and two, they need to know as that medication and the reason you need it could affect treatment issues if you were injured or became ill while on duty or deployment. Hormones are used to treat many things..from minor issues like irregular periods to more serious ones such as if a thyroid has been removed. It is far safer for you, the others you would serve with and the doctors who would have to treat you to be open and honest from the get go.
2007-10-30 01:44:27 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you have Hormonal problems, you have something wrong with you. Only the MEPS doctors can decide whether or not they will allow to let you enlist. Just because your condition doesn't affect your everyday life as a civilian does NOT mean you can function properly in the military.
If you lie about the issue in an attempt to get in, they WILL find out and you WILL be discharged with a fraudulent enlistment.
2007-10-30 01:28:20 · answer #3 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It shouldn't matter. I had 2 children in the military. My son was allergic to sulfur drugs and wool. As it happened, the socks they had to wear were wool. He had to have a different kind. He stayed in for 20 yrs and he never had a problem. As far as not telling the truth, bad idea. Now, my youngest daughter went in the Air Force, She never told them on her application that she took LSD once. When they found out, because she told them, they said she couldn't stay because she lied about it. She was in less than 2 yrs and they gave her an Honorable discharge. Their fear was that once you take that drug even once, it can still come back. It never did, but you can't lie about anything. Be honest. By the way. She did go in the National Guard and told them the truth before she signed up. It pays to be honest.
2007-10-30 01:01:26 · answer #4 · answered by Memere RN/BA 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't suggest you lie about any medical condition when applying to the military.
for a start you can be punished for fraud.
if you did get in and something happened where you need medical attention you may put yourself at risk by not giving them this information.
Your condition may stop you being accepted but this would be for your own safety and the safety of other soldiers.
2007-10-30 01:37:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if there was nothing wrong then why are you taking hormones. it may be minor, but you still need to tell them your situation. do you really want to go through bootcamp and school only to find out that they may discharge you for lying about your medical history? like i said, it sounds like it isnt anything major, then why lie about it? be honest.
2007-10-30 00:51:14 · answer #6 · answered by navywife 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No. It's not alright. You don't give any specifics as to what condition you have. But, any condition which has to be controlled by medication for a lifetime may be one which will disqualify you from entry.
2007-10-30 06:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, that would be fraud and you could be discharged. One of the cornerstones of every military branch is honor/integrity. Lying to get into the service is an act of dishonor/disintegrity.
2007-10-30 02:12:12 · answer #8 · answered by Denise S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No that fraud if you have a known medical condition
2007-10-30 00:52:59 · answer #9 · answered by Jan Luv 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If it doesn't stop you fighting who cares?
2007-10-30 00:49:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋