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Hello Sir
I'm sorry if you must have received many messages in regards to this subject.
I just wanted to ask you a question in regards to Lasik. I received the surgery about 3 months ago.
It has been confusing to sift through the articles on google.
Certain articles say that Laisk disqualifies for SFAS, Halo , Ranger. Other sites say that you can go for Airborne and Ranger training, but not SFAS. Other sites talk about SF soldiers being given priority among the soldiers to receive lasik and prk.
Can you please enlighten me to the current doctrine in regards to eligibility for any Ranger or SF training for personnel who received Lasik surgery?
I would appreciate it greatly. I am starting my MBA in 2 months, and wanted to find out in what capacity I would be able to serve my country again (I want to try out for SF when the opportunity comes)
This question has been gnawing at me for the past month.
Thank you.
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We continue to have the same question asked repeatedly by PM about a subject which has been beaten to death before here and at SOCNET.
Corrective eye surgery may (or may not) be a qualified for the Army, Airborne, Ranger, SF, Aviation, or other Army training.
It all depends on when you ask, whether you are already a soldier, paratrooper, SF soldier, aviator, what sort of surgery you have, when you had it, etc. Do not mix the portions of the reg pertaining to current soldiers and new recruits, and the differing types of corrective surgery.
We are not recruiters here, nor Army docs, and cannot tell you for sure what your situation might be. Since you are not signing a contract with PS.com, you should be seeking your answers from the Army. As usual, if it isn't in writing, it isn't official.
http://www.usapa.army.mil/pdffiles/r40_501.pdf
Use Google and the Search key on the various sites, as well as your recruiter. If you are not willing to talk to a recruiter, why are you asking us?
For those who are on AD, the in-service SF Recruiting headquarters is at (910) 432-1818.
Good luck.
TR