Posted on Oct 28, 2022
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He's already talked to Marine recruiter and is really looking forward to enlisting in the Marine Corps
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Yes, it can.
Because the military will often deploy individuals in areas with limited food options, if you have a lasting food allergy (as opposed to a temporary one) it is considered a disqualifying medical condition.
Like all things, it can be waived, but will have to be examined in depth to determine how serious and pervasive it is.
Because the military will often deploy individuals in areas with limited food options, if you have a lasting food allergy (as opposed to a temporary one) it is considered a disqualifying medical condition.
Like all things, it can be waived, but will have to be examined in depth to determine how serious and pervasive it is.
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CSM Bob Stanek
Absolutely. With all the peanut butter products just in MRE's he'd never survive in the field if he didn't have the antidote carried everywhere. Not to mention that his medical personnel and team members being required to carry said antidote as well. Just don't see it happening.
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MAJ Byron Oyler
CSM Bob Stanek - The acute 'antidote' is an epi pen and epinephrine is about as available as water anywhere you go and more so than narcan.
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CSM Bob Stanek
MAJ Byron Oyler - Sir, Not saying it isn't readily available, far from it.
What I'm saying is that it will require another item that this individual's medic, medical staff and or other squad members who might associate with him be up to speed on required training wise on the use of the injection device. That just to help maintain the functionality for this trooper on the front line. This doesn't count the carrying and storage of said devices in a highly challenging environment.
That is part of the reason why they restrict asthmatic individuals from being combat soldiers. If the individual can be restricted to select MOS, then I might consider it, but I would have to review on a one-by-one basis. Not a blanket statement that all could be combat soldiers.
What I'm saying is that it will require another item that this individual's medic, medical staff and or other squad members who might associate with him be up to speed on required training wise on the use of the injection device. That just to help maintain the functionality for this trooper on the front line. This doesn't count the carrying and storage of said devices in a highly challenging environment.
That is part of the reason why they restrict asthmatic individuals from being combat soldiers. If the individual can be restricted to select MOS, then I might consider it, but I would have to review on a one-by-one basis. Not a blanket statement that all could be combat soldiers.
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Did he disclose those allergies to the recruiter? I suggest he does if he has not already done so.
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Depending on severity he may be ok. Red dog tags are used to identify those with allergies so it's not unheard of for Marines to serve with allergies to certain things. The recruiters may need to walk through a waiver and can answer all your questions.
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