SF stance on ADHD [Archive] - Professional Soldiers ®

jwh335

12-31-2008, 12:21

I am curious if it is possible to enlist 18X if one has been previously diagnosed with ADHD and has been talking medications such as Strattera?

Thanks for all replies in advance.

Richard

12-31-2008, 12:34

This one has varied from time-to-time over the years and is a DA level question vs a strictly SF one. Go ask a recruiter to find out what the current position is on this topic. ;)

Richard's $.02 :munchin

Kyobanim

12-31-2008, 13:42

I am curious if it is possible to enlist 18X if one has been previously diagnosed with ADHD and has been talking medications such as Strattera?

Thanks for all replies in advance.

Might be a good idea to go back and read the welcome email you received when you registered as well as all the stickies.

The Reaper

12-31-2008, 15:05

I am curious if it is possible to enlist 18X if one has been previously diagnosed with ADHD and has been talking medications such as Strattera?

Thanks for all replies in advance.

Clearly not, if your condition prevents you from taking the time to read the instructions you were sent, or to bothering to read the rules before posting.

TR

jwh335

12-31-2008, 15:55

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You all keep mentioning instructions in an email but I can't find them. The only thing I read is to activate my account. If you can see anything else in either of these that constitutes an instruction, by all means let me know.

My bad for not reading the stickies, but I don't see what the emails have to do with anything.

Pete

12-31-2008, 16:10

I see you working Crip.

You others stand clear.

Surgicalcric

12-31-2008, 16:11

jwh335:

It is considered very rude to walk up into a strangers house and start asking questions as soon as the door closes behind you. This is our house (SF qualified soldiers) you are a guest here.

Kyo was nice enough to hint you towards reading the stickies. However it would seem you decided not to follow his advice. Then The Reaper followed with suggesting (telling) you read the rules before posting to which you also ignored. Given your lack of ability to pick up on hints, let me be straight forward with you. Go read the rules for the board (search and you will find them) and comply with whats asked.

SF is a very detail oriented calling, one that requires you to be a step ahead of the game instead of a step behind. Guess where you are.

In closing, you can save the snide remarks. We find them neither acceptable or amuzing; they will not be tolerated.

What questions do you have on this block of instruction? NONE, good.

Crip

jwh335

12-31-2008, 16:20

What questions do you have on this block of instruction?

Where does the email come into play?

x SF med

12-31-2008, 16:28

Troll to Crip, over.

Crip, Target acquired, you have grid jwh335, over.

Shot, over.

Fire for effect. out.

Surgicalcric

12-31-2008, 16:32

Where does the email come into play?

You have a serious issue with following concise directions dont you junior...

I told you (above) to go do something; now go do it.

Dont post again until its done or you will be banned.

Crip

jwh335

12-31-2008, 16:37

You have a serious issue with following directions dont you junior...

Furthermore, SF is looking for men who dont need their hands held and who can work without supervision. You may want to consider continuing the career path you are on now. It would appear this one isnt for you.

I told you (above) to go do something; now go do it.

Dont post again until its done or you will be banned.

Crip

You really get worked up over this forum, don't you?

You might as well ban me because if you don't I'll probably just keep messing with you about how the email doesn't actually have instructions like you think it does.

Surgicalcric

12-31-2008, 16:40

You really get worked up over this forum, don't you?

You might as well ban me because if you don't I'll probably just keep messing with you about how the email doesn't actually have instructions like you think it does.

Say goodbye.

jwh335

12-31-2008, 16:40

Say goodbye.

Later

Ambush Master

12-31-2008, 16:45

Too LATE!!! Obviously you are Non-Qual, since you obviously can not function unless on meds!!!

Shot OUT!!!

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12-31-2008, 17:57

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TitanBoxer

01-03-2009, 12:39

Its too bad the OP couldn't follow simple instructions. He brings up an interesting question because people with ADD/ADHD tend to have a unique way of looking at things and think outside of the box.

However, if a person needs meds I wonder if you would be allowed to use them at SFAS. I think if you're going to get tested on all areas of performance you would want to know how a person would perform cut off from all resources.

If this topic isn't completely dead, I'm curious as well if there is a policy on the matter. I know Richard stated it has varied from time to time, but I would be more curious from the selection point of view assuming it is ok to enlist with this condition and medication requirements.

Pete

01-03-2009, 13:02

Titan - search more, read more and post less.

Team Sergeant

01-03-2009, 13:08