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So I getting out of high school this year and don't really have any ambitions. I have the grades to go to college but i dont know what I want to study and I don't want to waste the money doing something I don't like.
Anyways, I was considering enlisting in either the navy or airforce sometime, but i've been doing some research and have found some conflicting info.
Basically, I had asthma bad when I was a kid, but It went away when i was like 10 or so. The websites I've been on say that you can't join the army if you had asthma past 12 years old.
I havent had any episodes in forever, but the thing is, i kept telling people I had asthma so I could get out of doing things, like getting days off from school, not having to do gym, extra time, etc.
So am i screwed or is there any way I can still enlist?
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have you tried running hard?
you *do not* want to go into basic if you still have asthma type problems.
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its a pretty simple process. If you dont tell the recruiter They dont put it in.
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have you also told your doctor you have still problems with asthma? if not, how will they ever find out you had it after you where 10?
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Is the Navy going to check up on your high school attendance records to see if you've had asthma? Why don't they just ask you? Do you have to tell them the truth? If it "went away" when you were past 10 years of age, you can safely say you never had it, imo. If you do still have asthma, then I'd recommend you don't join the armed forces or get owned by them for lying otherwise.
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My brother just went in. One thing I could grab from his experience so far is that he wishes he ran before going into boot camp.
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Well, you have to work through a recruiter. Having asthma is going to bring up a whole lot of issues and the recruiter may not even want to deal with you. This could be especially true with the Air Force and Navy, as they have the smallest need for recruits and easily meet recruiting quotas. For any legal or medical issue, you pretty much will need to get it waived on some level. This obviously can take more effort depending on the case.
I think the good thing is that you haven't had asthma for a long time. Not sure if it will be long enough, but the only way you're going to know is if you talk to a recruiter. You could lie to the recruiter, but you sacrifice your integrity and if you ever had an asthmatic attack, the road could lead to you getting fraudulent enlistment charges. I don't think you using it as an excuse to get out of things will be an issue unless there are easily attainable records showing what you did.
So, talk to a recruiter about it and see what he/she says. You can also talk to the various branches to see what your options are. If for some reason you can't enlist now, you can always try in a few years when maybe the services are not meeting their recruitment quotas so easily.
Edit: After reading some of these responses, I think it is pretty irresponsible for anyone to be recommending you to LIE. Especially if you had severe asthma and the fact that you used it to get out of gym and stuff like leads me to believe you aren't all that athletic. Do you know how far you can go? I think the fact that you don't really know what you want to do with your life is exactly the reason you should NOT lie about this sort of thing, as it simply isn't worth the consequences. Maybe if you've had a die hard dream to become a Navy SEAL, it would be worth it only if you knew for a fact that you were completely over it.
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I'm somewhat in your situation, as in I don't really know what to do and the military is an option. I talked to my dad who was in the Navy for 20 years and retired as a O-6. And that's where I've got the best information; not from a website or a recruiter.
My advice is to ask friends or family members of anyone that they know who is in the military and talk to them, that will help you the most.
About your asthma: maybe going to a doctor and getting checked out would be good. It is a pretty big deal but I think you'll be OK.
I know that due to the economy, the military is getting so many recruits that they are turning people away. So, they would probably turn you away because of your past asthma, just like not giving someone a job because they have no experience.
I would also suggest to go to college and join ROTC. That way you have a degree in something you enjoy, say astronomy, and you went through ROTC without any asthma attacks, hopefully. Four years later, the economy levels and people aren't joining the military since there are other jobs.
Hopefully this helps ^_^
Edit: bad spelling...
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ROTC will have you go and get a DODMERB (medical exam) and you must disclose any medical issues. Same situation. However, college is never a bad idea.
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Why the navy? Take a random job, save up some money and travel the world or something? The army always seemed like a huge waste of the best years of ones life to me and once you join they can recall you at any point of your life.
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No, they can't. You're reserve for a certain number of years after you leave active duty, but that's it.
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On November 10 2010 05:36 hifriend wrote:
Why the navy? Take a random job, save up some money and travel the world or something? The army always seemed like a huge waste of the best years of ones life to me and once you join they can recall you at any point of your life.
If you've never been in please don't comment.
I was in the Navy for 4 years, stationed in Guam on the USS Frank Cable.
The Navy is a great way to see the world and at the same time save money.
1.) you don't have to spend money on food or shelter if you don't want.
2.) The pay is actually decent. I was making around 3k a month after only being in 2 years, remember you need to study to make advancement.
3.) You get TSP (which is basically a 401k) Which is what you get from high end civilian jobs.
4.) You get to see many places for free. I've been to. Japan, China, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Philippines, Many different islands in the pacific.
5.) After you've been in for awhile you usually get to pick where you want to go next.
6.) After doing your allotted Sea time, which I believe is 5 years, you can opt to take a 3 year shore duty.
7.) You meet incredible people and share such wonderful comradery. People from all around the world, doing the jobs noone else will do, sometimes shitty situations, but you look back and go man those were the days.
I just got out 4 months ago actually, and I have full tuition to my school and extra.. with the New post 9/11 G.I Bill. 90k total. They pay your schooling but I also get 1500 for living expense every month.
Many many pros. If you are that bored with your life, it's a good opportunity.
P.S. What that one guy said is right, if you really want to get in. Don't tell the recruiter, and your going to have to suck it up once you get in. They will eventually give you med and stuff to control it.
I broke my shoulder when I was 14, and didn't say anything... Boot hurt, but eventually I think all the physical training strengthened it now it don't ever notice it.
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On November 10 2010 05:36 hifriend wrote:
Why the navy? Take a random job, save up some money and travel the world or something? The army always seemed like a huge waste of the best years of ones life to me and once you join they can recall you at any point of your life.
I just think its something I could do. Im pretty much bored with my life ATM, I don't really have any attatchments to anything, and I've never really traveled anywhere and it definately sounds like something that would fit me. On top of that, I've always liked boats, I've been sailing since i was 5 (don't get seasick  ).
Oh, also, I'm an eagle scout. Don't know if that holds any weight but I've been told it helps.
Though I'd definatly have to start working out a lot more. Its something I've kinda neglected in the past XD.
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On November 10 2010 05:50 rel wrote:Show nested quote +On November 10 2010 05:36 hifriend wrote:
Why the navy? Take a random job, save up some money and travel the world or something? The army always seemed like a huge waste of the best years of ones life to me and once you join they can recall you at any point of your life. If you've never been in please don't comment. I was in the Navy for 4 years, stationed in Guam on the USS Frank Cable. The Navy is a great way to see the world and at the same time save money. 1.) you don't have to spend money on food or shelter if you don't want. 2.) The pay is actually decent. I was making around 3k a month after only being in 2 years, remember you need to study to make advancement. 3.) You get TSP (which is basically a 401k) Which is what you get from high end civilian jobs. 4.) You get to see many places for free. I've been to. Japan, China, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Philippines, Many different islands in the pacific. 5.) After you've been in for awhile you usually get to pick where you want to go next. 6.) After doing your allotted Sea time, which I believe is 5 years, you can opt to take a 3 year shore duty. 7.) You meet incredible people and share such wonderful comradery. People from all around the world, doing the jobs noone else will do, sometimes shitty situations, but you look back and go man those were the days. I just got out 4 months ago actually, and I have full tuition to my school and extra.. with the New post 9/11 G.I Bill. 90k total. They pay your schooling but I also get 1500 for living expense every month. Many many pros. If you are that bored with your life, it's a good opportunity. P.S. What that one guy said is right, if you really want to get in. Don't tell the recruiter, and your going to have to suck it up once you get in. They will eventually give you med and stuff to control it. I broke my shoulder when I was 14, and didn't say anything... Boot hurt, but eventually I think all the physical training strengthened it now it don't ever notice it.
I apologize wasn't really aware. Those are fine reasons.
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