Posted on May 20, 2021
Is it possible to get a waiver for asthma that is controlled by medication?
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Hello :)
I am an incoming college freshman. I am hoping to do AFROTC then Air Force National Guard as a public health officer. I learned that I need to pass a medical examination to be eligible for an ROTC scholarship and the National Guard. I know people can get medical waivers if they grew out of their asthma. I've had asthma my whole life but, it's well-controlled and I am able to participate in sports. Iḿ dependent on medication to control my asthma and I need to take my inhaler before I exercise. My main concern is that I won´t have access to my medication during basic training which would result in an asthma attack. I need to have my inhaler and EpiPen near me at all times. I am also worried about the gas chamber part in basic training which would induce an asthma attack. I suppose I have three questions:
1. Is it safe for an asthmatic to join the National Guard?
2. Will I have access to my daily and emergency medication during basic training?
3. Is it possible to receive a medical waiver?
I am an incoming college freshman. I am hoping to do AFROTC then Air Force National Guard as a public health officer. I learned that I need to pass a medical examination to be eligible for an ROTC scholarship and the National Guard. I know people can get medical waivers if they grew out of their asthma. I've had asthma my whole life but, it's well-controlled and I am able to participate in sports. Iḿ dependent on medication to control my asthma and I need to take my inhaler before I exercise. My main concern is that I won´t have access to my medication during basic training which would result in an asthma attack. I need to have my inhaler and EpiPen near me at all times. I am also worried about the gas chamber part in basic training which would induce an asthma attack. I suppose I have three questions:
1. Is it safe for an asthmatic to join the National Guard?
2. Will I have access to my daily and emergency medication during basic training?
3. Is it possible to receive a medical waiver?
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Posted 3 y ago
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Talk to an Air Force ROTC recruiter at your school. He or she can answer if you can obtain a waiver with your condition or if it is truly disqualifying
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LTC Jason Mackay
Janet Williams MEPS and a waiver authority determine your ultimate qualification or disqualification. There is AR40-501 and DoDI 6130.03 that establish criteria.
If you get in enlisted, then try and commission you’ll have to meet entry standards again.
If you get in enlisted, then try and commission you’ll have to meet entry standards again.
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Maybe I am wrong, but a history of Asthma after age 13 is a PDQ. However, that should not stop you from talking with a recruiter to know for certain. Best of luck to you.
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