What are my chances of reclassing to 25b if i have perfect red/green color vision but failed the color bubble test? And is it waiverable?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 22:54:46 -0500

Back in MEPS I passed my red/green color test but failed the portion with all the colored dots. However they marked me down as red green color blind and that is why i did not get to choose 25b coming in to the army. I am in my window and am going to take a new color vision test to try and pass, but will i need to pass BOTH the red/green and the colored dot parts to qualify for 25b or is it primarily the red/green that matters. I've heard multiple things and would appreciate the help.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2020 11:42 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 23:42:37 -0500

Not sure, but here's a good start. AR 40-501 Standards of Medical Fitness. Nonetheless it would be a great questions to ask the eye doctor when you retake the test. If you can't get the answer maybe ask your PA if they could do some research for you. Good luck!

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Jan 9 at 2020 11:43 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 23:43:09 -0500

So go visit a clinic and ask if they can give you a quick test.. then go from there.. bring doughnuts.... many can't pass ...no big deal...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2020 11:51 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 23:51:06 -0500

You can take colorblind tests online. I like this one (https://www.xrite.com/hue-test), but this one (https://www.stantonoptical.com/color-blind-test/) is similar to the one used by the Army

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 12:13 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:13:19 -0500

I failed the “bubble test” (Psuedo Isocromatic Plates Test) you should have been given a Farnsworth Lantern Test (FALANT) and a Red/Green Vivids Test. You only have to pass 1 out of 3 to be considered non R/G colorblind.

I was worried I wouldn’t be able to get Airborne because if it but I turned out fine cause I passed the other 2. I would look back into it because R/G slight color deficiency is actually very very common in men.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 9:26 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:26:54 -0500

A 25B needs to be able to differentiate these colors, get them in the correct order, and crimp an RJ-45 connector onto that.
If you can't tell these colors apart, you will have a tough time in that job.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 9:45 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:45:33 -0500

The source for the answer is the MOS Smart book, DA Pam 611-21 located on Milsuite. It will tell you which color test you need to be capable of passing. This is the source for all MOS requirements. There's a link on Army Reenlistment