How long is a military contract?
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How long is a military contract?
The Army offers enlistment contracts of two years, three years, four years, five years, and six years. Only a few Army jobs are available for two and three year enlistees (mainly those jobs that don’t require much training time, and that the Army is having a hard time getting enough recruits).
What medications make you non deployable?
Non-Deployable Medications
- Blood modifiers.
- Antineoplastics (oncologic or non-oncologic use).
- Immunosuppressants, like chronic systemic steroids.
- Biologic response modifiers.
- Benzodiazepaines, whether used chronically or newly prescribed.
- CII stimulants taken for ADHD/ADD, like Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall, Dexedrine, Focalin XR, Vyvanse, etc.
Does sleep apnea make you non deployable?
OSA of any severity, if symptomatic despite treatment, is non-deployable. Individualized assessment required. Mild OSA ( AHI and/or RDI < 15/hr) with or without CPAP treatment is deployable.
Can you deploy while on antidepressants?
Individuals with psychiatric illnesses and treated with psychotropic medications can deploy if they meet criteria outlined in DoD and theater policies. Deploying typically requires a waiver requested by the individual’s commander.
Is sleep apnea disqualifying for military service?
Current sleep disturbances (780.5), including, but not limited to sleep apneas, is disqualifying.
Does Lyme disease disqualifying military?
Army: Waiver is not required for acute Lyme disease, although patients should be DNIF during antibiotic therapy.
How far back does the military check medical records?
no meps will not check your medical records. The military medical facilities transfer retiree records to the NPRC, generally after 1-5 years of inactivity. The military may not pull a recruit’s medical records during or after MEPS if there is no prior history of medical problems or irregular test results.
What happens if you lie to the military about ADHD?
Applicants who lie about their medical history can be disqualified from enlisting. If an individual is selected for enlistment based on false information, he or she may be subject to military prosecution or a dishonorable discharge, among other actions.
Does having ADHD disqualify me military?
While ADHD alone does not disqualify a person from military service, the Department of Defense (DOD) places significant enlistment restrictions on individuals with an ADHD diagnosis and/or prior treatment with medication.
Will the military find out about my ADHD?
No. First, having ADHD is likely to not disqualify you from anything you’re otherwise qualified to do in the service. Second, lying will disqualify you for certain.
