[Eagle5US]

Originally Posted by WhiskeyBoarder

All:

I have been recommended for attendance to SFAS by the NQP program at which I participate. Unfortunately, I am encountering continued difficulty locating a location to complete my Special Forces physical exam. I live and work in D.C., and was hoping to have the exam completed at either Belvoir or Bethesda (although I am willing to commute nearly any where, if necessary). Both locations are indicating that I need to be on active duty orders (for more than 30 days) to allow them authorization to complete the exam.

Is there anyone here that may be able to provide guidance? I am hoping to hear from either someone that has completed their physical in the D.C. area, or, perhaps, someone connected to one of the bases up here that may be able to provide a helpful connection.

I hate to sound like I am requesting a shortcut. I am dedicated to this effort. I attended NQP drills during a break in service, receiving no pay, and incurring all transportation costs, so I am definitely willing to do the legwork. But it seems to me that I would not be making the most of my resources by continuing to stumble around blindly when no doubt someone participating here has encountered my same dilemma previously, or has knowledge of how it can be easily overcome.

I appreciate any help that you may be able to provide. Thank you.

There may be a miscommunication as you must simply complete your physical (by a current Army Flight SGN) on a single set of orders.

That is to say-

You shouldn't need to be on orders for 30 days AS LONG AS you can get your part 1 and part 2 done on the same set of orders. This means your labs, hearing, vision, dental etc all have to be accomplished (and lab results received) i.e. PART 1 on the same set of orders that you have the hands on portion of your physical PART 2. This may be what they are trying to tell you. It is not unusual for labs to take 2-3 weeks to be resulted.

Hope this helps.