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Originally posted by Peaches@Dec 10 2003, 01:38 PM
I dropped the kid off at MEPS this afternoon. He'll take the ASVAB today and have his physical tonight. He scored 84 on his test ASVAB - not bad but not great.
He's already been "disqualified" because of the plate and screws in his arm. I was just trying to be a good mother 5 years ago when they told me it would allow it to heal faster.  But the X-rays and doctor's note saying that arm was stronger than the other and his ortho doctor would recommend it not be removed, at least got him into MEPS. He'll meet with the ortho doctor there tomorrow.
He's also been disqualified because he took Ritalin up to 4+ years ago, but from what I've read, as long as it's been at least one year, you can get a waiver. Plus he was taking very small amounts and only during school. I should have just given him a few Cokes every day with breakfast. :P
AND the eyesight limit is -8.25 and he's -8.50 in one of his eyes so that could be a problem.
For a kid who's as strong as an ox, has about 5% body fat and has been sick about 5 days in his entire life, it will really suck if he's disqualified because of heath reasons, lol!
So - send good thoughts his way and I'll let you know as soon as I hear something. 
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For what its worth.....
The screening process is meant to weed out anybody who may not be a good fit or who may present a liability to the Gov.
....anyway....when I was at MEPS they had a cow because my elbow had been reconstructed. When i insisted that i was fine....that this is what i wantt to do...and that if Motocross, Football, and Hockey did not wipe me out this wont either.
In 8 years of Infantry Marine service i never had a problem or heard another word.....my point if he expresses he really wants this i cannot imagine the Doc clipping him.....
....but I am not a Dr. so I do not know
12-10-2003
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