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Originally Posted by Nuke
Well that's a first. I've never been scolded for trying to help someone out. 
As far as not being a Army physician or SF soldier...no I'm not but I did sleep in a Holiday Inn Express last night.  Seriously though, I have done some research into the topic and have read a lot of papers/articles wrote by Army and Air Force physician on the topic at hand and figured I would pass on what I've learned from my reasearch. There is nothing wrong with that!
You are right I do need to worry about basic and even getting through MEPS first but there is nothing wrong with looking ahead. Something down the road might affect what I should do now. It isn't any good to find out that 3 months ago you could have prevented a problem you are facing today. But as you say, I can't get too focused on the future and forget about now. You make a good point there.
In the end it IS about the safety of the guys around you. I can understand that. But I don't think having glasses is such a big deal. When I go camping I take two sets of glasses and contacts when I'm out in the boondox. I always have a backup readily available. Calm down, I'm not saying it's the same as a combat situation by any means of the imagination but the point is that when presented with a possible problem you should have a plan on how to mitigate it.
Please don't take this wrong, I don't mean any disrepect to anyone. It is through debate and conversation that we learn. Feel free to learn me TR.  |
If you think that was a scolding, I can't wait till you meet your Drill Instructor. He will probably be less intellectual and more physical in his instructional technique though. This shot is low order.
Let's review. I made it through my initial entry training with corrected vision. Served in an infantry platoon for three years. Made it through the SFQC. Served another 22 years in SF. Spent the last four years of my career holding people to standards, evaluating and selecting SF soldiers, and assisting with approving or disapproving waivers. Am a plank holder on this board, where I have dispensed qualified advice to hundreds of prospective SF soldiers.
I think that people who have done nothing in the military yet should stand down and let people who have answer the questions here. That is what this site is all about. Ask a QP, a BTDT. Not "Ask a Masters in Energetic Materials (Explosives)".
Yeah, I guess I could stand down and let you tell people what you think the standard is, and what they should do. I am sorry, but I do not think that I will. The point I initially made was that he should look up the answer for himself in AR 40-501, and understand the limitations imposed. You started this thread with an ethical question about enlistment, and I gave you an answer. Maybe you would have prefered a reply from your local junior high shop teacher?
What value did your comments to the vision question add, other than a bit of confusion?
When you have completed some phase of training successfully, feel free to comment on it. Till then, I do not want to see you offering opinions or your two cents worth, unless someone specifically asks for a generic opinion, or about an area you are an expert in. Like Energetic Materials (Explosives).
This is not about being schooled, this is about respect, allowing qualified people to answer questions, and about the need to look it up for yourself.
This site is for QPs. You are a guest. If you choose not to abide by our requests, you will find your stay here brief. I hope that you understand my points, and roger up. If not, we can go high order.
Have a very SF Day.
TR