Posted on Oct 31, 2018
Everyone keeps telling me that I'm going to be disqualified for having only one kidney...so when does this disqualification come?
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Yeah, I know, you've all told me that I'm never going to get into any branch of the military with only one kidney. The Army has already disqualified me and now I'm in the middle of trying to enlist in the Air Force. People keep telling me that I have no chance of joining, but I'm making more progress than you've all expected. My recruiter has my medical papers and he knows all about my one kidney. And yet, he didn't turn me down and give me an automatic disqualification. He said I can go take the ASVAB, which I took today and scored a 94 on, and then he said that he'll send my scores down to be looked at so that I can be considered for MEPS.
So....when does this so-called "automatic disqualification" show up, because I ain't seeing it. I took the ASVAB, scored high on it, and now I'm being considered for MEPS. And what happens when my recruiter says I'm in the clear for MEPS? What happens when I pass the physical and MEPS lets me swear in? What happens when they notice that my one kidney doesn't impede me in any way? Chances are you all will still be saying "You're never gonna get in! You're disqualified!"
I honestly just typed this up because I like that I'm proving you guys wrong so far. I've made it farther than any of you have anticipated and I'm just the type of guy who likes to rub things in.
So....when does this so-called "automatic disqualification" show up, because I ain't seeing it. I took the ASVAB, scored high on it, and now I'm being considered for MEPS. And what happens when my recruiter says I'm in the clear for MEPS? What happens when I pass the physical and MEPS lets me swear in? What happens when they notice that my one kidney doesn't impede me in any way? Chances are you all will still be saying "You're never gonna get in! You're disqualified!"
I honestly just typed this up because I like that I'm proving you guys wrong so far. I've made it farther than any of you have anticipated and I'm just the type of guy who likes to rub things in.
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So, the Army turned you down flat. (Didn't have time to mess with a no go.) The AF is a bit more lax,sorry guys. Led you down the rabbit hole of hope simply bc you were persistent and didn't have the intestinal fortitude to tell you no. We'd all love to be there when the news comes down saying so, just bc of your attitude.
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Madison Holloday, as a retired service man, I have to say this. You sound like someone with a chip on your shoulder and i would neither like serving with or under you.
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Go ahead and keep that attitude. And when you get to MEPS and you have that attitude with the MEPS' doctors, they will keep you out of the station. I've been to 3 different MEPS and the 1 thing I learned is that they really hate is someone that comes in with an attitude or with a chip on their shoulder. I have sat there and watch people get disqualified for much less. So yeah, you go on and keep that attitude, I don't see you lasting long.
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If I could permanently disqualify you from military service for your attitude, I would. Your attitude will guarantee your time in the military will be miserable and short.
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Two things:
1- until you transition from potential recruit, to basic training graduate, you’re still “trying”. You haven’t made it yet. And with that sort of attitude, you probably won’t. If you do, the army has a way of weeding this sort of Soldier out.
2- There are policies and rules and regulations by the thousands. There are always exceptions. If you fall into the category that may get in under an exception to policy, consider yourself lucky- not special. Arrogance is not the same as confidence.
Frankly, I hope you do make it in. Your NCOs are going to have a field day straightening you out.
1- until you transition from potential recruit, to basic training graduate, you’re still “trying”. You haven’t made it yet. And with that sort of attitude, you probably won’t. If you do, the army has a way of weeding this sort of Soldier out.
2- There are policies and rules and regulations by the thousands. There are always exceptions. If you fall into the category that may get in under an exception to policy, consider yourself lucky- not special. Arrogance is not the same as confidence.
Frankly, I hope you do make it in. Your NCOs are going to have a field day straightening you out.
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You know, I think its great that you are persevering and that you're not giving up easily. But you may still want to think twice about displaying a condescending attitude towards past and present leaders. Some of these people may end up being your supervisor or commander if you are successful in making it through MEPS.
Also keep in mind, that your trial is not over yet. So you may want to consider standing down until the final results are in.
Finally, keep in mind, being a service member is about teamwork. It is about being a part of something that is much greater than yourself. It is about putting others before yourself, putting your country before yourself, and putting the mission before yourself; and rubbing things in does not make for an effective leader. I wish you the best of luck, but trust me, if you do make it into the military, your current attitude will take you down a road that will make serving very difficult. Keep in mind, they don't call it "Service" for nothing. If you are focused on yourself and unwilling to "serve" others, then you're trying to get in the wrong business.
Also keep in mind, that your trial is not over yet. So you may want to consider standing down until the final results are in.
Finally, keep in mind, being a service member is about teamwork. It is about being a part of something that is much greater than yourself. It is about putting others before yourself, putting your country before yourself, and putting the mission before yourself; and rubbing things in does not make for an effective leader. I wish you the best of luck, but trust me, if you do make it into the military, your current attitude will take you down a road that will make serving very difficult. Keep in mind, they don't call it "Service" for nothing. If you are focused on yourself and unwilling to "serve" others, then you're trying to get in the wrong business.
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you are rubbing something all right, but its yours. not ours. first off, if you are so smart... do you know the difference in being considered, vs being accepted. 2nd have you had the opportunity to take the oath? and last but not least... Have you passed your physical exam by a military Dr? when those 3 things have been completed, you may want to reply because that is "when".
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Good luck with that medical exam at MEPS there Scooter. I can see you're gona be a well liked guy if you make it to basic training.
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AR 40-501 Chapter 2-15 f Kidney (1) current absence of 1 kidney. Look it up. The AR is available online.
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The government is not efficient. It would not surprise me if your recruiter set you up to be turned away..or if they were completely unaware of policy.
With that attitude, it is in your best interest that you do not join-- You will regret it
With that attitude, it is in your best interest that you do not join-- You will regret it
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