I recently found out that I am medically disqualified for the air force. What are my chances for the marines?

Question

I want to be a marine officer. I was disqualified from the air force due to a history of depression.

Answer 1

If disqualified for the chair force, you are definately disqualified for all other branches of service as well. You can try for a waiver, but for depression, it is just about impossible, especially to become an officer. If you have taken a military physical, and have been found disqualified, then the records are available to all services so you can't try and hide it either. If anyone tells you otherwise, don't listen.

Answer 2

first of all at the current time the air force is the HARDEST to get into..not the easiest like these other posters are saying. They really dont need people except a few critically manned fields that noone wants to do anyway. They right now arent even giving enlistment bonuses in alot of cases and when they do its a small fraction of what the other branches give. They actually at one point were paying people to end their contracts early and leave. They have also paid people to leave the air force and transfer to the army lol. The air force has always needed the highest ASVAB scores to get in, but were more lenient with physical requirements.....in the last 4 years or so though they have drastically changed their recruiting tactics.....the army is right now the easiest ....a friend of mine is an army recruiter and he jokes all the time that when people come in his office and ask if they enlist he asks them if they have a heartbeat lol. however, i just called him to confirm this and even the army disqualifies you for mental health issues......you can get a waiver if you can show that youve had no "incidences of depression" in the last 5 years WITHOUT medication.

Answer 3

Doc is wrong about the AF having low standards. The Air Force is the toughest branch to get into. If we didn't let you in, you can try the other services but since it was a mental health issue I think you're screwed. If you think they didn't let you in because you woulnd't be able to handle basic training then you are wrong. Depression is something everyone gets. It gets really bad when you are deployed. Marines get deployed alot and so do the Army and Navy. The Air Force is the least deployed and generally most relaxed service out there.

If you have aggression, rage and control issues I'm sure the Marine Corps will welcome you with open arms. Heck, maybe they'll send you to Japan instead of Iraq so you can be with those other Marines who just gang raped that 13 year old girl in her own house.

Keep your mental issues in the civilian world kid.

Answer 4

If you're already lookign for work, try landing a job or even an internship with your local government. Your school might offer internships at the state and national level as well. With elections coming up in this next year, you might be able to land work at a local political office, even if it's just answering phones ---something to get your foot in the door. That way, you're putting your degree to some use. Your other option is to change majors or maybe even add a minor to your existing degree. There's nothing wrong with adding onto your degree, especially if it's in an area that you are highly interested and talented in. It can actually be seen as a major boost on your resume as it indicates that you have a wider range of expertise and interest. So basically, I don't think it's necessary for you to quit college for good because of your discharge. If you do decide to take some time off to think things over and whatnot, that's fine. I have known of people who have taken a semester or so off from school so that they can things sorted out for various reasons. Then, they are able to come back more clear headed and able to complete their coursework.

Answer 5

I hate to say it, but pretty much if you're disqualified for a medical reason in one branch, it'll be the same for any other branch.
I know the Army had Goarmy.com with live recruiters to chat with anonymously. Maybe the Marines has something like that to get answers from. Or go to the Army one and ask.

Good luck.

Answer 6

my dad is an active officer in the marine core and from what he has told me over the years, the marines is extremely hard to get into. the marines has the hardest boot camp of any branch and requires a completed high school diploma to even be qualified.
the history of depression however will not affect your allegibility into the core. it will with the air force because of extremely stressful conditions once you begin to fly. (my dad also went to flight school and was in the air force for a while)
if you are looking for the biggest challenge and if you are tough, go with the marine core. all the other branches are no comparison (especially the army).

Answer 7

History of depression is disqualifying for all branches of the armed forces.

Answer 8

Yeah... History of depression DOES disqualify you for all branches. Legally, they can't obtain your medical information... so if you want it bad enough then you can always lie when you enlist. They say "if you lie.. you can get fined.. go to jail.. blah blah" but none of it's true. I got into the Navy, and I've even taken medication before for depression. Give it a try! Contact your recruiter.. if you really want it... they can find a way for you to do it.

Answer 9

medical standards are the same across th e board for all Branches. whether or not each branch would consider a waiver would depend on your exact circumstances. However, the Marines don't give out any more waivers than the AF does.

if the word suicide is mentioned ANYWHERE in your medical records, you are PDQd and no waivers will ever be considered.

Answer 10

Second only to the Army, the Air Forces standards for entry are really low. The Marine Corps is probably without a doubt, the toughest to get into. *Hint* The Army only requires a GED, the Marine Corps requires minimally, a high school diploma and would prefer a two year degree for all enlisted. And the Air Force, was borne of the Army...