Meps Question

Are you able to run? I doubt that that's disqualifying. Most disqualifying things are things that have left you with a disability or chronic pain or some incurable condition. Also, if it does not prevent you from exercising or doing your everyday job...you should be fine. Your recruiter should know definitively, though.

Yes, I run fine and I even do 300 lbs calf raises at the gym on my feet.

Yes, I run fine and I even do 300 lbs calf raises at the gym on my feet.

It sounds like you're in good shape so you should be golden. Have the recruiters (it doesn't have to be the Officer recruiter) give you a PFA Test to see where you are. Push-ups, curl-ups and your choice of either: Run, Swim, Bike, or Elliptical.

Thanks for the advice! Will passing the PFA Test be shown to MEPS and sway them towards letting me in?

Thanks for the advice! Will passing the PFA Test be shown to MEPS and sway them towards letting me in?

It will definately be helpful as it shows that you can meet military standards. Please note that you must be within height/weight standards in order to participate in the PFA or you will automatically fail. Your recruiter will assess this first.

Also, there are certain medical conditions that will disqualify you no matter how healthy you appear otherwise e.g. seizure disorders, sleep walking, schizophrenia, etc.

And apparantly "elevated lipase and amylase" after a cholecysectomy are disqualifying because it is assumed it the elevated enzymes are from pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is a lifetime disqualification :/ I'm still bitter...

You may also find DoD Instruction 6130.03, Medical Standards for Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction in the Military Services a valuable resource. I found it using a search engine.