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First and foremost, this website has more information readily available that at the recruiting centre. Thus: Thanks a TON.
I have just recently completed my Pre-enrollment medical test and we some issues came up.
Hearing. I had some problems as a kid and as a result I had a graft done to my left ear. I personally cannot tell the difference, but the archaic machine at the CFRC said I am (literally) 5dB's away from an H2 (currently I am an H3) in my left ear. I am scheduled to see my doctor this coming week to see what can be done. I have been asked to get a letter and audiogram done. My question (or rather a precursor to the question) I have read that people have had their ear's cleaned (Syringed, flushed etc.) to remove any ear wax and such, and have gained upwards of 10dB in hearing test results. Does cleaning the ears REALLY do this? I haven't had an ear cleaning in well over a decade so lord knows what crap is inside my head. Thoughts and opinion's?
Secondly, I am stocky. English Stocky. 5'9" 227Lb's and can lift like a mule. Need a truck moved? I don't need keys. In fact I hit the gym for 2 hours every day of the week. Love it. Turns out that being a mule is bad too. I also have to go to my doctor for a letter as the CPO1 wants docs on whether or not I have a pre-existing metabolic condition. And while I don't think this is going to be an issue, but it concerns me as well as this will affect me geographical factors and such.
My rant:
I find it interesting all these requirements are springing up now. It sure would have been nice to have been told all these things beforehand and I would have been prepared prior to the medical. The Recruiting website is slim on info. In fact, I found the medical requirements here! I remember after my medical (while waiting for my interview), I was sitting in the lobby listening to a recruiter tell a person "don't worry if your a little out of shape, we have a holding platoon where you do physical training for 90 days"... meanwhile by showing up even a little heavy may affect the smoothness of your application.
At 32 I sure would like to join the forces and be a sig op, and I think half my frustration is being told "no, wait". During the course of my lifespan, I have been very very lucky in being able to anything I have set my mind to. Maybe this is the one thing in my life I will not be able to do - But will sure as hell give it my all.
Feedback is appreciated.
Nites
I have just recently completed my Pre-enrollment medical test and we some issues came up.
Hearing. I had some problems as a kid and as a result I had a graft done to my left ear. I personally cannot tell the difference, but the archaic machine at the CFRC said I am (literally) 5dB's away from an H2 (currently I am an H3) in my left ear. I am scheduled to see my doctor this coming week to see what can be done. I have been asked to get a letter and audiogram done. My question (or rather a precursor to the question) I have read that people have had their ear's cleaned (Syringed, flushed etc.) to remove any ear wax and such, and have gained upwards of 10dB in hearing test results. Does cleaning the ears REALLY do this? I haven't had an ear cleaning in well over a decade so lord knows what crap is inside my head. Thoughts and opinion's?
Secondly, I am stocky. English Stocky. 5'9" 227Lb's and can lift like a mule. Need a truck moved? I don't need keys. In fact I hit the gym for 2 hours every day of the week. Love it. Turns out that being a mule is bad too. I also have to go to my doctor for a letter as the CPO1 wants docs on whether or not I have a pre-existing metabolic condition. And while I don't think this is going to be an issue, but it concerns me as well as this will affect me geographical factors and such.
My rant:
I find it interesting all these requirements are springing up now. It sure would have been nice to have been told all these things beforehand and I would have been prepared prior to the medical. The Recruiting website is slim on info. In fact, I found the medical requirements here! I remember after my medical (while waiting for my interview), I was sitting in the lobby listening to a recruiter tell a person "don't worry if your a little out of shape, we have a holding platoon where you do physical training for 90 days"... meanwhile by showing up even a little heavy may affect the smoothness of your application.
At 32 I sure would like to join the forces and be a sig op, and I think half my frustration is being told "no, wait". During the course of my lifespan, I have been very very lucky in being able to anything I have set my mind to. Maybe this is the one thing in my life I will not be able to do - But will sure as hell give it my all.
Feedback is appreciated.
Nites