08-19-2009, 14:44
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Special Forces Medical (Vision)
Gentlemen,
I have a question concerning the color vision standards for Army Special Forces. I have read the medical requirements in the AR 40-501, but am still unsure about something. It says that you must be able to pass a vivid red green test. Is this the same test as the Farnsworth Lantern Test, or what exactly does the "vivid red green test" entail? Is it something as simple as the Doc holding up a red stick and a green stick and you simply tell him which one is which? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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08-19-2009, 17:55
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Have you read the other 28 threads pertaining to color vision yet?
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08-19-2009, 18:19
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TR,
I did read most of the threads on color vision but could not find the answer to the specific question. I am sorry if I overlooked it, as I said, I did look, I just could not find the precise answer.
The reason I am asking this question is because I am seriously considering leaving the Corps to go to Army Special Forces. I am up for reenlistment in the coming months, so before I decide to leave the USMC, I want to be sure I am qualified to do what I would like to do in the Army.
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08-19-2009, 18:30
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I think AR 40-501 is pretty explicit.
"(3) Failure to pass the PIP or FALANT test for color vision unless the applicant is able to identify vivid red and vivid green as projected by the Ophthalmological Projector or the SVT."
Did you look up the procedures and test info for the PIP, FALANT, Ophthalmological Projector or the SVT?
I presume you are asking about this because you have failed a color vision test before.
TR
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08-20-2009, 02:57
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TR,
Yes, I have failed the PIP and FALANT before, but I have not taken the Ophthalmological Projector or the SVT and was wondering what exactly those were. If you were to hold up a green stick and a red stick I could tell you the difference between the two, but I cannot pass the PIP or FALANT. Just trying to determine whether or not I would be qualified.
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08-20-2009, 04:45
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Know any Corpsmen who could get you vivid red and vivid green tested now so you'd know? 
Richard's $.02 
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