Posted on Mar 18, 2019
Is Attention Deficit Disorder a disqualifier for a contracted cadet in Army ROTC?
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Although it had never been an issue, I was diagnosed earlier this week on 03/12/2019 with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). I just got contracted this year on 01/27/2019 and I have a focus on branching into the Cyber Corps in hopes of being a Cyber Officer, I am unsure as to whether my diagnosis will hinder my chances or disqualify me as a whole. I did some research and found Army Regulation 40-501 mentions ADD in Chapter 2-Physical Standards for Enlistment, Appointment, and Induction paragraph 2-27.
I am currently finishing off the spring semester as an MS2 and will be heading to basic camp this summer. They prescribed me adderall and also listed that I have "Mild ADD" on my medical history. I would also like to point out that my first two years in college I have kept my GPA above a 3.0 and have not fallen below that and currently passing all my classes at the moment with no medication being taken whatsoever.
Are there any officers with an ADD diagnosis that are still servicing with this medication?
Will I lose my contract?
I am currently finishing off the spring semester as an MS2 and will be heading to basic camp this summer. They prescribed me adderall and also listed that I have "Mild ADD" on my medical history. I would also like to point out that my first two years in college I have kept my GPA above a 3.0 and have not fallen below that and currently passing all my classes at the moment with no medication being taken whatsoever.
Are there any officers with an ADD diagnosis that are still servicing with this medication?
Will I lose my contract?
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Question is Attention Deficit Disorder a disqualifier for a contracted cadet in Army ROTC?
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MAJ Matthew Arnold
Revised original question for those with ADD/ADHD:
Does ADD/ADHD get you kicked out of ROTC.
Does ADD/ADHD get you kicked out of ROTC.
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Yes. Don't take the medication. Was diagnosed in early 00s and took Concerta 64mg up until near end of HS. At the time DoD policy was 2 or 3 years can't remember. Medication is a liability to your duty and kept me from receiving a contract or scholarship for my my first 2 years of college and initially DQed me from AF CCT.
Side note if you are interested in branching Cyber look at attending ACI next summer after AC as a III. I will be attending this summer and is the opportunity to get an early Skill Identifier and attend West Point
Side note if you are interested in branching Cyber look at attending ACI next summer after AC as a III. I will be attending this summer and is the opportunity to get an early Skill Identifier and attend West Point
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Alec Roman - Information Technology!, whoa, good field. How many years left before you graduate?
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Alec Roman
2LT (Join to see) after this semester just a year fron commissioning. I'm assuming 2 for you?
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DoDI 6130.03
1.2. POLICY. It is DoD policy to:
a. Use the guidance in this issuance for appointment, enlistment, or induction of personnel into the Military Services.
d. Allow applicants who do not meet the physical and medical standards in this issuance to be considered for a medical waiver.
5.28. LEARNING, PSYCHIATRIC, AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS.
a. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, if with:
(1) A recommended or prescribed Individualized Education Program, 504 Plan, or work accommodations after the 14th birthday;
(2) A history of comorbid mental disorders;
(3) Prescribed medication in the previous 24 months; or
(4) Documentation of adverse academic, occupational, or work performance.
1.2. POLICY. It is DoD policy to:
a. Use the guidance in this issuance for appointment, enlistment, or induction of personnel into the Military Services.
d. Allow applicants who do not meet the physical and medical standards in this issuance to be considered for a medical waiver.
5.28. LEARNING, PSYCHIATRIC, AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS.
a. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, if with:
(1) A recommended or prescribed Individualized Education Program, 504 Plan, or work accommodations after the 14th birthday;
(2) A history of comorbid mental disorders;
(3) Prescribed medication in the previous 24 months; or
(4) Documentation of adverse academic, occupational, or work performance.
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