When I went into The Marines office: The recruiter gave me a practice asvab test of which I scored an adequate 78. Afterwards, I was given a physical test; 50 sit-ups and 3 pull-ups. I was able to only get in 38 sit-ups in 2 minutes and do 1 reverse-grip pull-up. I was then given a packet consisting of questions. I stumbled on one of the questions regarding my past with depression. Once I marked yes, the recruiter told me I might be able to complete the questions another time.
Past with depression: This was 9 years ago. I took Zoloft for 50 mg, which the recruiter stated was a huge deal. I was never hospitalized, nor was there any record of suicidal thoughts. The recruiter requested a letter written by my former psychiatrist. I couldn't do this simply because the building that had my psychiatrist is changed into a different place of business. (I'm also familiar with the AR 40-501). The recruiter then asked for a letter from my mother. He even told me that he would personally make sure the letter was good enough.
What happened: I gave the recruiter the letter my mom wrote. He took the letter, told me to continue working out, and said that he'd call me. But he never called.
Questione: Is there any hope? Should I retake the basic physical test? Or should I call it quits?
What I have is: High School Diploma, SS card, birth certificate, A.A in Music Composition, going for an A.S in Nursing, work out 6 days a week.
What I want: A better future, and to make my family proud.
Are my chances slim to none?
2015-09-17 12:33 am
回答 (5)
2015-09-17 12:44 am
✔ 最佳答案
Nope. The military doesn't care what your mama said. She's not a doctor. The military doesn't even care what your civilian doctor would have said. He's not a military doctor.Finish your nursing degree and become a nurse. Work on getting your BSN. Nurses make a good living, and I would think helping people would be enough to make your family proud.
You could even apply for a civilian nursing position with the military.
2015-09-17 12:48 am
If the military credited letters from candidates freaking mothers we'd never see the end of it, it doesn't count, the recruiter is giving you the slip. Sorry.
參考: Army medic turned med student
2015-09-17 1:03 am
You say this past with depression was 9 years ago. But you don't say how long it went on. The reg you reference is pretty clear that outpatient care (not hospitalized) for longer than 6 months doesn't meet the standard. That was probably the purpose of this letter from your doctor, to state that it hadn't been longer than 6 months. Of course if it was then what the doctor says is irrelevant. If the doctor's office has moved that's also irrelevant. It's pretty easy to find a doctor's new office location, especially these days with Google and all.... I can't imagine though why he would've even bothered asking for a letter from your mother. That means less than nothing. Of course you also say he never called you but don't say how long it has been. Did you give him the letter earlier today and he hasn't called you? So what? Did you give it to him 6 months ago and he never called you? Yeah he has probably forgotten you exist.
2015-09-17 3:05 am
If you were treated for more than six months for depression you are permanently DQ with no waiver possible.
Mommy's opinion means exactly nothing.
Sorry.
Mommy's opinion means exactly nothing.
Sorry.
參考: 100% Disabled Vietnam Veteran - Navy Airborne Electronic Warfare Officer
2015-09-17 10:18 am
even counseling can be a show stopper. but counseling for something like abuse is one thing, treatment for depression is something else
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