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Even after being in for a while?
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Hi,
I am currently awaiting word on a waiver for my vision. I have a correctable acuity at 20/30, but I have a mild condition of nystagmus that is non progressive and is actually fading away as I age. My recruiter says eye waivers are are common and easy to obtain but I’m looking for reassurance. I am 5’10 190 kpounds at 6% body fat so I’m pretty athletic so I don’t see any reason for a denial I’m a condition the does not deem. Me ineffective.
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In a condition that does not deem me ineffective*
Sorry for typing errors*
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Hi,
I am currently being home schooled with ECOT (Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow). I have been with ECOT since 2011, middle of my Junior year of high school. I have all my credits, but I am finishing up my Ohio Graduation Test, I have Science and Social Studies left. Do you guys accept diplomas from my school?Destinie
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hi,
when i am looking for a recruiter, what is the difference between Enlisted and Officer. Cause the Enlisted is closer to me
Destinie
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How long does it usually take for a DD form 368 to get approved? I mailed it mid January.
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I mailed it to PERs 913
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I enlisted in the reserves but I haven’t gone to basic yet and I wanted to find out if I can still switch to active when I get to basic? I heard you can switch once you arrive at basic, how true is that?
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I’m just weighing my options but what can I do to switch from reserves to active before going to basic?
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NCCM,
I am a 29 yr old non custodial parent of two young boys. I have a court order for child support that is directly deducted out of my pay at my current job. I am looking to enlist as a HM with hopes to be attached to marine unit. I have been arrested once when i was 22 for a criminal trespass charge that was dismissed at the magistrate level and very minimal run-ins with law enforcement. I do have subpar credit history. I have served my community as a volunteer firefighter for over ten years and been an EMT for nearly 8 years. I also am currently a little above the height and weight standards but began working towards my goal of enlisting. I have no medical history to my knowledge. In your opinion will I have any trouble enlisting for this career in the Navy? Is an HM in high demand at this current time? -
Hi! I graduated high school and I’ve taken up 1 year of BS Biology in the Philippines. I’m 17 years old and I’m a US citizen. I plan to enlist as a hospital corpsman, so I’ll be leaving for the US soon. And I was wondering if there are any other requirements I should show a recruiter besides those indicated on navy.com/joining/getting-started.html. Thank you!
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Hi my name is channing, im 27 and I would like to be in the navy. I am a nursing student and would like to do so as a job in the navy. I have a GED and a minor criminal history. Ive had 8 to 9 bad checks that were mine but all have been paid off and were misdemeanors. Also theses were over 9 yrs old. My question is can I still enlist.
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Hi my name is lillie, im 5’1 and 175 pounds…I’m in college at. the moment getting my medical assistant diploma…and i do have my ged…no criminal history at all…do i have to b in my bmi range. becaus.e i know i may have to loose a couple of pounds event tho I’m not fat.
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I’m also graduating in June with a 3.8 gpa
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Wow so i have to loose 30 pounds
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I’m in the same boat Lillie! I’m 5’8 228 lbs. Not fat at all, built like a football player, but I need to drop like 15 to 20lbs.
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@ NCCM – Hello, I am looming to enlist into the Navy. I am almost 26, tomorrow actually, and I am hoping to go for the rate of MA. The questions I have are, 1) What is the likely hood and typical availability of the Master at Arms rate? 2) I was told the new fiscal year starts in October and this is when a lot of positions open up, is this true? 3) Finally I wanted to know if I would be disqualified for owing back federal taxes to the IRS, so long as I am working with them to pay it off? I thank you in advance for any help or advice you can lend.
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@ NCCM – Thank you for the info. I guess i will work with the recruiters as well as those at MEPs and see how things go. Thanks again.
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In November of last year I was booked and spent almost two days in jail but all charges were dropped and I never saw a judge or had been sentenced. Will that effect me enlisting?
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It was “theft” but all charges were dropped and they released me. I never saw a judge or had any other charges. They told me because I had no record I was free to go and if I stayed out of trouble until this November it would be expunged
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Hello my name is jasmine i’m 16 years of age. What open fields are there for me? I have a heart problem it is called Tretalogy of Fallot I’m starting to exercise so I won’t get as tired , and im working out . Will I still be able to enter the Navy with a heart problem? Im nearly done graduating highschool i have straight A’s and a year ahead i plan on joining at the age of 17. i also read that i can study like college classes while in navy is that so? Please respond it will mean so much to me thank you so much.
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Hi, I pleaded no contest on a sex offense. I passed all physcosexual exams and polygraphs. I spent 352 days in custody and want to know if I would have a chance to get a waiver?
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Hello,
I am a recent college graduate (BS in Health Science). I graduated with a 3.4+ gpa. I am a good student with good morals, but last year I was charged with a DUI. The limit in Maine is .08 (I’m not making excuses)it was stupid mistake that I will never make again, I don’t want that mistake to define me or cancel out my dream of becoming a Naval Officer. Will I still be able to apply for Officer Candidate School? It has been a year since my DUI, I have finished all of my requirements and paid my fines. I have held a full-time job in a local eye doctor’s office and am a very responsible person. Any information you can forward to me will be helpful! Thank you very much. Zachary -
I have talked to my parents about enlisting into the navy they said after my 17th birthday i will turn 17 in june but i want to finnish off my senior year. how? would i get started
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Read the requirements but i didn’t see anything about tattoos
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Hi, it’s been a while since I have been on here but the last time I was you informed me that with my re code which is re3e and my seperation was for a panic disorder I was Disqualified. As of yesterday meps has approved me to go take a full physical and psych evaluation. Now do you have any idea what i should expect for the evaluation? And if approved does that mean I will be able to get back in or does it have to go through more channels? Thank you.
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Do you think it has a good chance of approval? Since I have been out I have been in college and am currently a volunteer firefighter with no violations on my record.
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Hi, I am 36 years old and always my dream is be part of the navy. I need some advice about my options inside the navy, what type of careers are available for me, my experience and studies count for a better position, etc etc. thanks for all. Marco
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I was in a few car accidents within a couple months (wasn’t the driver, bad luck) and was prescribed oxycodones for my pain, will being prescribed them in my past disqualify me from joining as long as I didn’t abuse them and no longer even taking them after feeling better?
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Whats the restrictions on tattoos
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I am currently 34. I served 4 years active duty and 3 years reserve. I was wondering if it was still possible to reenlist and if so, at what age is the cut off? I heard that active service offsets the age requirement? Also, would I be able to keep my rank of E-5? I have some weight to lose so that is why I was wondering about the time limit.
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Hello, I am waiting on my dd form 368(which was sent the first week of January)to come back so that I can re-join the navy. But I talked to a recruiter on the Navy website and they said there would be no reason to fill out the form. Can you tell me the steps in getting back into the Navy active duty and how to find a recruiter who won’t give me the run around. I am very serious about coming back in.
Thank you
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I was just wondering if it was possible to find out where in the Chain of Command a submitted request would be? My recruiter submitted a dd form 368 last month and still no word yet.
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Yes I’m trying to be released from Navy IRR. He did check and make sure it was sent to the right people before it was submitted. It’s been a little over a month now and I just want to make sure it hasn’t been forgotten or misplaced.
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What is the maximum amount of they to give me a response?
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I am a student currently thinking of joining the Navy after a few years of college.
But the problem is, My vision isn’t 20/20. Last eye exam I got was 60/80. Even if I get corrective lens, would this not have me qualify for the navy? -
Well my conditional release came back o. Friday but it was disapproved but only because they couldn’t find me in the system. They told my recruiter that it should be ok to proceed and gave him the number to the IRR division to make sure. So I’m hoping that after the holiday I’ll get some good news.
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i had few surgeries i mean nothing major cyst on my ovary 16yrs ago and a removal of my uterus 3yrs ago im healthy good conditions sometimes my iron level is a little low but is because i dont eat much and also i have bad credit not crazy bad but just a little bit can all those things disqualified me to join?
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ok but the medical records from my surgery to remove my cyst it will be complicated because is been 16 yrs ago and i dont think the hospital from puerto rico where it was done have my record
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Will I be allowed to enlist in the Navy if I am currently taking Cymbalta for High Anxiety?
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I.just got word back from my recruiter that apparently the Navy reserves has given me a Re code 4. This isn’t accurate and was wondering if I could appeal that to get it overturned?
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NCCM(ret),
Thank you so much for all of your insight. I read a great deal of your posts and they are all helpful. My situation is that I have a DWI (misdemeanor, and everything is taken care of in terms of fines and probation period) and spent a few years dependent on drugs although I was never arrested for drugs or in trouble at all for drugs. I did not hide any information from my recruiter because I told him every thing I have ever done. I am in great shape and set what the recruiter called a record on the practice ASVAB. (9 minutes and got an 89). I have been completely clean for over 5 years after a stint in rehab. I have fully come to peace with my past and honestly wouldn’t change it for anything because it has made me who I am today. What do you think the chances are I am able to get in and hopefully one day be an officer, (currently I have 104 college credits and am currently enrolled)? -
Hello NCCM, I have been out for 10 years. Got out with a Re-R1 code, am 32 years old. I was thinking about going in…. what are some hurdles that i would be facing? I was an IT2 when i got out. Thanks.
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Thanks for the reply NCCM. So do you think at this point it would be better to look into the Reserves? And what is an example of civilian equivalent certification?
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Ok will do. I wasn’t working the entire time in IT but I obtained a Bachelor’s in IT and currently work in the field. Thanks for the info.
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Wow! I think I will pursue that! Thanks! Would a standard recruiter be the first point of contact?
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Can you enlist in the Navy if you are a Leukemis Survivor?
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I was dq’d from the coast guard for oral allergy syndrome, even though my allergy doctor had written in stating that it is nothing serious. I could even eat the fruit I was slightly allergic to, I would just feel slightly irritated in the mouth, and cooked forms of the fruit would not effect me at all. I’m going to give the navy a try, would this be an issue for me to be disqualified from the navy as well?
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Thanks, I personally feel like the Coast Guard was giving me a rough time because they have so many people trying to join and got hit hard with budget cuts.
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I am a prior service osvet. ive been speaking with a recruiter and he said i would be goin from army medic to hm. one question he hasnt been able to answer is whether or not i will be able to able to get fts in my contract or be able to active duty from the reserves. he told me going straight to active duty is out. i have passed my physical at meps and have a 92 on my asvab
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Hello NCCM,
I have a few questions please. My husband is 30years old we have one daughter and we are pregnant. He is a permanent resident going thru the naturalization phase (awaiting final interview). We both work full-time, he has good credit (with only 1 credit card and car loan on credit). Firstly, what is the likelihood of qualification on enlisting with him being 30 yo, residency status, and dependents? Do unborn children count as dependents and will his chances of qualifying drop after the child is born? He did complete his schooling (no college), but it was in a different country. Are most countries schooling system equivalent to our high school diploma? Lastly, we are pretty sure we will have his citizenship before enlistment (if qualified) but do you recommend he waits for his citizenship before he goes to MEPS? -
Thank you so much for your prompt response. And we will speak with the recruiter about the schooling
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The problem with that is I am getting different answers. I spoke to my recruiter again and he made it seem like I could go fts just not straight to active. I feel like i may need a new recruiter at this point. I talked to cyber recruter on the navy website and he told me that it depends if something was available and the other saying it isnt possible at all. I am holding my breath. I just got my waiver approved…(honorable discharge..got out a year early for preg). i have been told i would be a direct conversion to hm
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i am not yet a US citizen but i have social security no, i have a degree B.sc in Accounting from a university in my home country. Am i eligible to apply and enlist into the US navy?
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Hi, I’m wondering if you have a small charge and theft (which i don’t) would that stop you from getting enlisted he’s not on probation or anything?
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Hi, I was just curious about how much of an effect credit has on enlistment in active duty. I have not checked my credit score yet but I’m relatively sure it’s not great. I went for my G.E.D. about a year ago and scored in the top 5% in my state receiving an adult high school diploma, am currently attending a career institute for computer network management and maintaining a 4.0 GPA, working on my physical requirements, received a 95 on my practice ASVAB, and have a clean record police record. What are my chances of enlistment and what else can I do to improve my chances? Thank you very much in advance for your time.
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Thank you for the quick response. On my diploma it clearly states “high school diploma” and nowhere does it say G.E.D. (which I must say slightly confused me considering I took a G.E.D. test haha) but aside from that and physical requirements that I am workin on are there any other tips you can give me?
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Thank you for your help very much
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I am a college graduate with a non stem degree, I am physically fit and have no physical issues and have not been arrested. I am attempting to become an intel officer but the only thing that I am worried about is my credit, which I messed up when I turned 18 and as a college student it isn’t easy to straighten out. The officer recruiter is very vague and said if I am court ordered to pay anything, which I am not, then it would be a problem. I was deemed as “competitive” but will bad credit keep me from being commissioned and force me to enlist?
Also will a high enough ASTB score give me more leniency with the credit problems?Thank You
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As a former U.S.Navy Enlisted person, can I rejoin Navy at my age of 47. I have college education, and 25 years worth of special training in several law enforcement classes.
Oscar,
Because of the drug charge, you can never be in Navy Special Warfare.