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For those military faggots, when it comes to basic training, i have latent emphysema, however the disease is dormant. From what i can tell, it affects me in no way, i can still run, and do shit. However, since it is technically a disqualifier, the recruiter had told me to just omit the disease, and do basic training anyways. I am assuming basic training is not really that hard, especially seeing all the fat fuck army cadets around. And i can run and do exercise without a problem. However the SGLI portion may have some explaining to do, since the prior medical, would show some clear damage to the pulmonary system. How serious is this offense?

For those military faggots, when it comes to basic training, i have latent emphysema, however the disease is dormant. From what i can tell, it affects me in no way, i can still run, and do shit. However, since it is technically a disqualifier, the recruiter had told me to just omit the disease, and do basic training anyways. I am assuming basic training is not really that hard, especially seeing all the fat fuck army cadets around. And i can run and do exercise without a problem. However the SGLI portion may have some explaining to do, since the prior medical, would show some clear damage to the pulmonary system. How serious is this offense?

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[–] • 3 pts

It's not an offense. If a military doctor clears you, then you're cleared. If the SGLI has any issues, they need to take it up with the military doctor who cleared you. This is not your problem. That is why the military has military doctors. Stop pretending to be one. Stop refering to non-military doctors, they have no power here, unless expressily given power by your commanding officer.

[–] • 1 pt

Military doctors should be easy. If you're bleeding to death from a sucking chest wound, they'll give you 800mg ibuprofin. If you're not, they'll find nothing wrong and expect to be called "Captain" for getting C's in med school.

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

Oh ok, i havent joined yet, this is mostly info based off what some doctors had told me a few months ago. It's a very weird disease, because on paper, im terminal, but in practice, i exhibit(by the doctor's own words) none of the symptoms of the disease. So the doctor can not really tell what the fuck i have, except that my breathing is obstructed. I think i should stop mixing non mil resources with mil resources, its just confusing me, and making what should be a simple matter, much more complicated

[–] • 1 pt (edited )

If its a military problem, then a military doctor will disqualify you. Federal Law protects your past medical information under HIPPA. It does not protect you if you choose to disclose past medical issues. The military is required to follow federal law. If the military doctor misses it, then that's the military doctor's problem, you're not a doctor and you are not required to violate federal law and release sensitive information such as confidential medical information of anyone without a written release consent form. I assume you've not been given a written consent release form for each and every specific doctor, quick care facility, and hospital you've ever visited.

Stick to this script and you are clear, in compliance with all recruitment rules and laws, and destined for great thing in a future career in the federal bureacracy.

[–] • 1 pt

I don't know if they changed it since I was in, but you can check the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) at the link below.

https://usarmybasic.com/army-physical-fitness/apft-standards

It used to be 2 min push up, 2 min situp, and 2 mile run. They've been talking about changing it for years but I don't know if they've pulled the trigger yet.

Assuming it's the same, I think the only thing you have to worry about is the run. I would definitely do a test run and make sure you can meet the standards before you sign anything.

I don't think you would get in any kind of legal trouble for omitting it as other commenters said. It would just suck to get there and have problems with PT, since it might be miserable for you if struggle at every morning run.

[–] • 0 pt (edited )

It changed in October 2020 according to this.

[–] • 0 pt

Yeah I just took a brief look at that. Not sure if I like the new test. You used to be able to do a PT test just about anywhere but now it looks like you need equipment or access to a facility of some sort.

I think the OP's main concern will still be the run though.

[–] • 0 pt

Yes, and the SDC (Sprint / Drag / Carry). 250m (~275 yards) of sprinting, dragging 90lbs, carrying 80lbs. Seems that would challenge the respiratory issues quite a bit.

[–] • 1 pt

"I do not recall."

[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

From what i gather, the only phsycal intense part is the red phase which lasts only 3 weeks anyways. and ive been told its mostly a mental game anyways. Outside some running, and a PT test, im just not seeing it being that difficult, even for someone with a pre existing condition

[–] • 0 pt

Try it out, first, before you sign up, if you are concerned. Should be easy to do.

[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

is there a website that shows you what they need? I think as long as you can clear the PT, your good to go.

[–] • 0 pt

ahh joining the jewforce

[–] • 0 pt

As long as you are cleared through MEPS and get through BASIC you are good to go. Many people have gotten through with prior medical undisclosed. The job of MEPS is to find those discrepancies and if they do not find them it is on them.

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt (edited )

I think you'll be ok if cleared at MEPS. As long as you're honest about everything, you'll be ok in terms of not getting your peepee smacked or medically dq'd later on. There are some surprisingly unhealthy individuals that make it in..They're not absolutely starving for qualified recruits right this second, and sometimes that can affect a waiver if applicable, but that's a cyclical thing.

Also-Please consider another branch if you're smart enough to be on here and type coherent sentences. Even the Army's young officer component gets treated worse than the Air Force's junior enlisted component. Here's an example-I was living off base with more than enough money- less than a year after arriving at my first duty station! and hours/obligation wise, it's basically a 9-5 job minus the rules and deployment aspects. I would put it in this order: AF, Coast Guard, Navy, Marines, Army. No joke. Even better, if you have manufacturing, medical, civil infrastructure/engineering or other "marketable" skills, consider gov contracting-twice as much money, less benefits, 100% more freedom as you stay a civilian. I can also answer some basic questions about anything related to this, staying out of doxing territory of course. Lastly, be very very very thorough in scrubbing your online presence before even talking to a recruiter, let alone going to basic. Your first clearance application will occur at that time, and they do take a quick look at your online presence, albeit limited to boomer tier facebook, etc lookups by name-unless they suspect you of being a "domestic terrorist"...then all bets are off. VPNs, different emails, and pseudonyms are a good thing here.

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

I sent you a DM, but i was thinking of that. The Air force has always been made fun of by the US army for being too easy. However I work in tech sector, so i dont know how much use i have in other branches like the USAF or marines. I think most tech jobs are army based

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

Not sure if my PM went through but I tried to respond!

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

Not yet didnt get anything