What is a permanent disqualification?

A Permanent Disqualification is for a medical condition that is permanent. A surgery, for example, is a permanent condition because it cannot be undone. A surgery doesn’t necessarily mean you cannot serve, it just means MEPS cannot process your 2807-2 without additional information.

What charges will disqualify you from the Army?

400-level offenders may be able to get waivers, but if they commit more than one offense, this is not possible. These major crimes include manslaughter, murder, kidnapping, grand theft auto, selling drugs, aggravated assault, child sexual abuse, burglary, possession of child pornography and hate crimes.

How many people are medically disqualified from joining the military?

If you think the examples discussed above are simply a few bad cases, consider this: In 2012, according to the Department of Defense’s Accession Medical Standards Analysis & Research Activity (AMSARA) Annual Report, 38,000 of 200,000 active duty applicants (or 19 percent) across all military services were medically disqualified from service.

When do you need a waiver to reenlist in the military?

A waiver is required for any applicant who was separated or discharged with a field bar to reenlistment issued, or was denied extension or reenlistment by any component of the U.S. Armed Forces at time of last separation or discharge. (A waiver may not be submitted until two years from date of last separation or discharge.) c.

Can you join the Army after leaving the Marine Corps?

You can, but it’s not automatic. You would apply for a release from the Marine Corp in order to join the Army. First, the Army has to indicate they have a slot for you and are willing to take you. Then, the Marines have to agree to let you go.

Can you join the military if you have hearing loss?

Hearing. The following conditions may disqualify you for military service: a. Hearing loss with the severity of: (1) Pure tone at 500, 1000, and 2000 cycles per second of not more than 30 decibels (dB) on the average (each ear), with no individual level greater than 35dB at these frequencies.