Can a person with asthma join the army?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 21:54:14 -0400

I ask this because I got a friend that receive a call from a recruiter saying that she was not eligible for the army. Is kind of weird because I have seen many people with different illnesses both physically and internally, and they continue to serve. Can anyone help with any kind of info in regards of the situation.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2018 12:25 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:25:01 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member If you type Asthma in the Search Bar and then click on Answers, you will bring up other Posts dealing with Asthma. Also, read what it says about Asthma on the link below.

https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/disqualifiers-medical-conditions.html

Medical Conditions That May Prevent You From Joining the Military

These standards generally apply to all branches of the military. None of them are automatic disqualifiers, just red flags.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Sep 12 at 2018 9:44 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 09:44:52 -0400

It will require a waiver. You can not lump everything together. Some illness is treatable, so are treatable but it takes intensive work. Some are just impossible. Asthma is tricky-1, How serious? 2. How much medication. 3. Does the condition restrict them from serving in certain MOS's?. Imagine a person with this trying to work in a motorpool, or with mortars/FA. My line medics carry 60-80 lbs in their bags- they DID not carry inhalers! Try being a light grunt or even Mech and have an attack! More than likely die, unless Doc is good doing tracheas.