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Woodman · 03-30-2011, 12:36

Due to injuries I sustained in highschool (none requiring surgery) I was told at MEPS I would need a med waiver to enlist.
I was granted one for entry into the Army, but I was told that needing a med waiver is itself a disqualifier for the 18x program.
My recruiter submitted a request for an exception to policy, which was denied on MAR 14.
Because I spent a year at the military academy I am considered prior service, and as such ineligible for enlistment into active duty under any contract other than 18x.
Is the new fiscal year likely to change anything?
If so, is it possible to resubmit an exception to policy request in the new fiscal year?
Otherwise joining a National Guard infanty unit and putting in a request to attend selection seems to be my only option (an option I am currently looking into).
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

03-30-2011, 12:36	#40
Woodman Asset Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carrboro, NC Posts: 1	Exception To Policy Due to injuries I sustained in highschool (none requiring surgery) I was told at MEPS I would need a med waiver to enlist. I was granted one for entry into the Army, but I was told that needing a med waiver is itself a disqualifier for the 18x program. My recruiter submitted a request for an exception to policy, which was denied on MAR 14. Because I spent a year at the military academy I am considered prior service, and as such ineligible for enlistment into active duty under any contract other than 18x. Is the new fiscal year likely to change anything? If so, is it possible to resubmit an exception to policy request in the new fiscal year? Otherwise joining a National Guard infanty unit and putting in a request to attend selection seems to be my only option (an option I am currently looking into). Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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