He is scheduled to go to basic after he graduates this summer but broke his knee cap into 3 pieces. He had surgery and now has screws & things holding his knee cap together. What is his likelihood of being accepted or rejected in the Army. If you have never been in the military you don't have a clue so please don't answer this question.
2007-12-06 16:29:02 · 15 answers · asked by Free Thinker 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
First your step-son has done a brave thing trying to enlist, and his desire for service is admirable. Especially in these times. As to whether or not he'll be accepted is hard to say, sounds like it's too early to tell if he will heal correctly. They may want him to sit out for a while. When he reports to MEPS he will have a physical, at which time they will assess his overall fitness. He must inform the counselors and physicians of any physical injuries, diseases, deformities, missing limbs, scars, and tattoos.
Furthermore, I'm told that being in Army basic training is highly physically demanding. Tech School is still physically demanding. Unit level training, and PT are both demanding. I would strongly suggest he speak with his recruiter to inform him of his health status. He is under obligation to report any changes in his health per the agreement he signed entering into DEP. Speak with his doctor about his recovery state, if he clears him. The Army will examine him and if they agree, he will be wavered.
Please read this other post as it is directly related to your situation. G'day.
2007-12-06 16:50:26 · answer #1 · answered by HotDockett 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on how it has healed and how the screws are. I know of several people in the military with various screws in places. Some had them before, some got them while in.
But the real problem is can his knee take the stress. He needs to be very selective about his MOS, since he can't take alot of the stress of carrying too much weight.
But if it starts bothering him in Basic, he can get an EPTS (existing prior to service) discharge.
But no matter what the recruiter tells him, he needs to be honest about it. As soon as he can, he needs to strngthen the muscles in his legs and begin running. Once in the Army, he may run 4-5 miles at a time (some places more). He needs to know his knee can handle that. Also, he has to do a 15K ruck march (9 miles) with a 25-40 pound pack. He needs to know his knee can handle it.
But it will be up to the MEPS doctors as to whether or not he can get in.
2007-12-06 16:36:15 · answer #2 · answered by Meghan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Military people are human people just like your son and they break bones all the time. He will be given a physical and if he passes then off he goes into a great career. The only thing that would prevent it would be if the injury prevents him from being physically able to do his job. A RETIRED VETERAN
2007-12-06 16:34:06 · answer #3 · answered by aswkingfish 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would honestly say his Army career is now on hold. The Army chapters (releases) Soldiers with the type of injury you described. The chances of the Army taking a recruit with that injury is very slim.
2007-12-06 16:50:41 · answer #4 · answered by Pink Monkey 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 01:35:16 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends he will most likely be re-evaluated to see if he is medically fit for duty, if not he will be released from his contract, with no prejudice. If he is still accepted and he has problems arise from the injury the Army will take care of him.
2007-12-07 11:03:45 · answer #6 · answered by Hendry S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he needs to contact his recruiter so he can be reevaluated at meps. my husband has screws and plates in his ankle and he still was a 19D for seven years, before becoming a permanent 79R. If he has full function after he is healed the should be no problem in joining.
he had them before joining by the way
2007-12-07 01:38:04 · answer #7 · answered by gonecrazy_fl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medical waiver required. A prognosis from his current doctor, and he will be evaluated by a military Dr at MEPS. My guess would be 75% for rejection, depending on MOS.
2007-12-06 16:51:05 · answer #8 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It all depends....If the military feels once it's healed he will be able to perform his duties without problems, they will let him stay. But, if the knee is a problem for him, they won't take him. I hope this helped you some...I'm a USAF veteran
2007-12-06 16:33:16 · answer #9 · answered by Lynn (AzCrazyGirl) 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Every case is different, (though they liked to treat us like cattle in USN boot camp) there is NO way to pre-determine in this case scenario. Your nephew needs to contact his recruiter ASAP!
If he's enlisted (signed on the dotted line and initialed in 263 places.. etc), he can be held responsible for destruction of government property if he's unable perform his expected duties.
bottom line.. he NEEDS to get in touch w/ his recruiter! it is up to the ARMY from there..
Please wish him much luck in full recovery and for his future!!!
be safe,
p.s. U can get in trouble for getting a sunburn.. it all depends on the person(s) evaluating the situation...
2007-12-07 02:10:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋