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Posted on May 29, 2018
Are we allowed to have braces in the USMC?
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I'm not going to lie, i have the worst overbite. I have a year before i'm 17, and i would really like too know, cause i just got the braces. Any help about the subject would greatly appreciated.
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You cannot have braces on in boot camp. If you want to get them after you are assigned to your unit, you must have written consent. Mainly because you can not have them while deployed.
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Spot on response!
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Thanks, SSgt. This helped a lot.
Talk to a Recruiter. They can't actively recruit you until you become an upcoming Senior and are at least 17. That happens whenever the Seniors graduate next June. Your parents can't sign for you until you are 17. Parental Consent is required until you're 18. So you do the math vs. when the braces come off - usually 1-2 years, depending on your progress. You can't ship with them on, and regulations may have changed on whether you can join the DEP (delayed entry program) with them. A Recruiter can answer that. Good luck.
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