Is having flat feel a dq for military service?

Question

i have flat feet, with a knot on the side of both my feet that almost look like 2 more ankles. i am a big athlete and they dont hurt at all running, walking, or standing for long periods. but is this a dq for US military service (any branch)

when i was younger i went to the doctor and he took castings for insole to go into my shoe, but my parents never bought them, ive been using walmart incoles ever since

Answer 1

Here's what I answered for an earlier question of the same subject:
I was diagnosed with flat feet approximately 1 year ago. After numerous trips to the base clinic for chronic knee pain, they sent me to a specialist. He diagnosed me with flat feet, which was causing my lower leg to turn slightly inward causing the pain in my knee. I was fitted with inserts for my boots, and everything feels much better. This is not a reason to discharge anyone medically anymore, and I am still in.

Answer 2

I have flat feet. At MEPS I informed the old cranky doctor that I have flat feet and asked him if it is a problem. At that point I had no problem running or walking or standing for a prolonged period at all. Doctor said I should be fine.

Went to basic training. The thing is.... the long road marches with 90 pound rucks is going to tear your body apart, because of the feet. I even had a heat incident where I, against my conscious will, collapsed in the middle of the bay with a temperature of 104 in my head. That's when the DS noticed my feet and told me to go to sick call.
From there on it was down hill and eventually landed me out of the service. During basic training. the 12th out of 15 weeks to be specific. MOS 11B Infantry.
Ever since I have gotten out, just like having a heat incident, you're more prone to injuries relating to flat feet because now you're aware of what it feels like to have a pair of deformed feet.
If you can drive on, by all means do so. I just didn't have the capacity to do so. Keep in mind I am a heavy guy but I passed all the PT tests and marksmanship ranges. That part wasn't hard at all. It's the road marches.
I do plan on going back and tackling my weakness, but something other than infantry, hehe.

Answer 3

Certainly not all, right? Both me and my wife served, 9 years total. We both despise Bush, and his war. Some military members are die-hard cons, and would say the same thing regardless if they served or not. Others form a bond with the military (currently active or out), and defend those on the front lines. This sometimes means they defend to the end the CIC that sent the troops in the first place. You still have to ignore rude trolls. You will always get those.

Answer 4

nope! my husband is in the army and he just found out he has flat feet and hes been in for over a year and a half. they gave him inserts for his shoes and a profile for like..25 days because they hurt to run for a while. that was it.

my brother is also in the army and he has flat feet too. they knew he did when he went in and after he was in basic for a few weeks..they got him inserts too. so you can join the army and they will just give you inserts.

o and ps.

hooah.

Answer 5

It is okay to have flat feet in the military. As long as it is asystematic. Just dont tell the doctor they hurt and you should be fine.

Answer 6

I have flat feet so the Navy put me in the airplane. This will not dq you nowadays.

Answer 7

Y E S,the Military Entrance Processing Station
will reject you!!

Answer 8

Pes Planus (flat feet) is disqualifying if it is symptomatic or you have a history of it being corrected by custom made or prescription orthotic devices.

Answer 9

my dad didn't have to go to Nam, because he has flat feet. His brother did have to go though: no flat feet.