hparra38
12-30-2011, 01:10
Hello everyone,
I'm in the process of enlisting with an 18xray contract for an opportunity to try out for a slot in SF after Selection. I wear contacts lenses and I would like to proceed with corrective eye surgery (PRK in this case and Not LASIK) out here in the civilian world before transitioning into BT and AIT. I was informed that if I were to immediately proceed with the surgery, a six month waiting period as well as a waiver from my recruiter to MEPS would be strictly required by the US ARMY before considering me for the 18x enlistment contract option. I was also informed that the US Army conducts their own Corrective eye surgery procedures at no cost, after successfully enlisting and a brief waiting period of (6 months to a year) for qualifying soldiers. I would like to avoid having to wear BCG's throughout not only basic but also Airborne School and SFAS due to the fact that there is a likely chance that they may impair my performance and ability to successfully perform certain tasks throughout my development as a soldier.
With that said, my questions to you are as follow:
1) What would occur if I were to enlist and then after being processed through MEPS with contacts, I was to proceed with the PRK surgery within the remaining waiting period ( I believe the general rule is 4 to 6 months) that I was assigned before being shipped off to OSUT?
2) Are BCG's a.k.a "Birth Control Glasses" generally known for impairing soldiers abilities to perform not only complex but also basic tasks throughtout BT and/or SFAS.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated,
Thank you!
I'm in the process of enlisting with an 18xray contract for an opportunity to try out for a slot in SF after Selection. I wear contacts lenses and I would like to proceed with corrective eye surgery (PRK in this case and Not LASIK) out here in the civilian world before transitioning into BT and AIT. I was informed that if I were to immediately proceed with the surgery, a six month waiting period as well as a waiver from my recruiter to MEPS would be strictly required by the US ARMY before considering me for the 18x enlistment contract option. I was also informed that the US Army conducts their own Corrective eye surgery procedures at no cost, after successfully enlisting and a brief waiting period of (6 months to a year) for qualifying soldiers. I would like to avoid having to wear BCG's throughout not only basic but also Airborne School and SFAS due to the fact that there is a likely chance that they may impair my performance and ability to successfully perform certain tasks throughout my development as a soldier.
With that said, my questions to you are as follow:
1) What would occur if I were to enlist and then after being processed through MEPS with contacts, I was to proceed with the PRK surgery within the remaining waiting period ( I believe the general rule is 4 to 6 months) that I was assigned before being shipped off to OSUT?
2) Are BCG's a.k.a "Birth Control Glasses" generally known for impairing soldiers abilities to perform not only complex but also basic tasks throughtout BT and/or SFAS.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated,
Thank you!