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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You won't get in. And even if you did, you arent the type of person we want as a soldier. You are entitled, belligerent, and self-righteous without ANY conceivable reason. The epitome of every soup sandwich, shitbag, wannabe "soldier" that we document for the sole purpose of putting you OUT of the military. Your attitude proves that you dont have the maturity and discipline it takes to be a viable asset to your leadership and a brother to the soldiers that count on you.
If you stop being such a pretentious little bastard, I suspect you can accomplish much. But it wont be in any branch of service. Maybe try the Coast Guard. I'm certain they, too, will pretend you have a chance just so they can prove they tried....on paper.
If you stop being such a pretentious little bastard, I suspect you can accomplish much. But it wont be in any branch of service. Maybe try the Coast Guard. I'm certain they, too, will pretend you have a chance just so they can prove they tried....on paper.
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In my opinion all this proves is you’re a jerk, and until you get sweared in you’re not in the military. So if you do make it in congrats but don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
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I'm happy you get your wish. I'm even happier that I will never be unfortunate enough to serve with you. I think you will discover that an "in your face" attitude like that will cost you far more than it will gain you.
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any update on this? Just wondering how salty he was when he got to MEPS and they told him he was disqualified....
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You have not passed the entrance physical yet. In fact, you have not taken it yet. So don’t get in anyone’s face yet. You may or may not get a waiver to join the Air Force. FYI all branches of service use the same medical standards for enlistment. So, the Air Force will have to grant a waiver for you to enlist w/ just one kidney.
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Madison, hey guy, best of luck. I went in back in 71 after being classified as 4F by the Army for my draft due to a bad back. Then when they lost my papers and going back for a second physical, I was not allowed to see the Doctor that disqualified me. Needless to say I passed. I went to the AF recruiter, enlisted, went to my physical and they did not find anything wrong with my back. If you have been open (and it sounds like you have been) then go for it. I do not know what AFSC you are looking at, so you may be ok. Times have changed since I retired 27 yrs ago, so I AM NOT ONE OF THOSE PUTTING YOU DOWN. GO FOR IT. YOU ARE ONE OF THE FEW WILLING TO SIGN ON THE LINE WITH YOUR LIFE! THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS!!!!!
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You can rub shit in all you want, as soon as medical at MEPS they will stop you there pending medical review and more then likely the will request a savior then you have to wait for the wavior to come back or perm disquailification which having been a recruiter you will be disqualified
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Madison, neither the recruiter or ASVAB will disqualify you for a medical condition. Yes the recruiter will clear you to go to MEPS, it’s like throwing spaghetti on a wall to see which one will stick. They have to make quota every month. MEPS medical examiner makes the ultimate decision if 1 kidney will disqualify you, based on regulations and guidance. Good luck to you, but if you want to make it in the military or anywhere in life where you work with it for other people, the attitude has to change.
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Your physical at MEPS is that determining step. A recruiter has no authority to disqualify you physically as he or she is not a medical doctor. So be honest and lay your cards on the table and let the medical folks make that determination. Until then you are just another potential recruit and MEPS is the last station in that process.
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