Do scars disqualify you from the military?

A candidate will be disqualified if he or she has current scars or any other chronic skin disorder of a degree or nature that requires frequent outpatient treatment or hospitalization.

Does the army care about scars?

Yes. During your medical evaluation for the US Military, you will receive a physical to verify you are fit for duty. If you have scars, you will be asked the cause. This may lead to further questions about the injury, treatment, and recovery.

Can you join the navy if you’ve had surgery?

A TDQ will delay your request to process for a military physical until your condition has healed and you can prove the condition no longer affects you. A Permanent Disqualification is for a medical condition that is permanent. A surgery, for example, is a permanent condition because it cannot be undone.

Will I get disqualified at MEPS?

Sometimes the doctor doing the review will determine you have a medical condition that is disqualifying with little or no chance of a waiver. In such cases, MEPS may disqualify you on the spot and refuse to do the medical examination. If this happens, your journey into military service has ended.

Can I join the military if I had surgery?

What are the physical requirements to join the Navy?

The Navy physical readiness test consists of push-ups, curl-ups (sit-ups), and either running or swimming. In basic training, swimming is not an option. All boot-camp recruits are measured by performing push-ups, curl-ups (sit-ups) and running 1½ miles. Event consists of running 1.5 miles as quickly as possible.

Should I join the military if I don’t have scars?

The reason you should not join the military is not your scars or lack thereof. It is because the military is the last place in the world that is healthy for a person who has ever intentionally self-harmed to be.

What medical conditions can disqualify you from the Navy?

Some medical conditions may disqualify you from serving in the Navy: Contagious diseases that would endanger the health of other personnel Conditions or defects that require excessive time lost for necessary treatment or hospitalization Conditions demanding geographical area limitations

Can skin conditions disqualify you from serving in the military?

Skin is considered the biggest organ of the body, and there are many ailments that occur on the skin that can be disqualifying for military service. From tattoos on certain body parts to major burns to dermatitis and psoriasis, skin conditions have been preventing people from serving throughout history.

What are the requirements to join the Navy after high school?

To join the Navy, you must: Be a U.S. citizen; or Legal Permanent Resident (Enlisted) Be between the ages of 17 and 39 to enlist or be between 19 and 42 to become an Officer* Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent (Enlisted) or have a four-year degree from an accredited university (Officer)